Located on the site of the iconic Hudson’s, Detroit’s premier department store that was demolished in 1998, the Hudson’s Development is expected to be a catalyst for downtown Detroit’s revival. The new development is over 1 million square feet and is comprised of three distinct structures – the Block, the Tower, and the Plaza, each with distinct program and structural systems. This discussion will review some of the challenges as well as successes of the project that is changing the skyline of Detroit.
Suzanne Provanzana, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, is a 1998 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She continued her studies at Cornell University and graduated with a Master of Engineering (Civil) in 1999. Ms. Provanzana has been practicing as a structural engineer for over 25 years and is Principal and U.S. Regional Discipline Leader for Structures within Buro Happold. She has worked on a wide range of project types and sizes and has a passion for adaptive re-use. She lives with her family in Chicago, IL.
