Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is preparing to move its headquarters to a new location in Dearborn, Michigan, at the historic site of the company’s 1953 Product Development Center.
The new HQ, which is officially named the Henry Ford II World Center, is set to open in November. The site is designed to double the capacity of the previous Glass House headquarters with cutting-edge collaborative spaces and modern amenities. The new building will accommodate up to 4,000 employees and put 14,000 more within a 15-minute walk, creating a hub for engineering, design, and technology teams to drive innovation. The site will include studios, garages, fabrication shops, and conference rooms while incorporating energy-efficient electric and water service technologies.
“The future of our industry demands a different kind of space—one that is more connected, more flexible, and built for the speed of a technology- and software-driven company,” read a media statement from Ford (NYSE:F).
After workers move out of the Glass House, the former headquarters will be decommissioned and demolished over the next 18 months, with a goal to then repurpose the site.
A public grand opening of the new global headquarters is scheduled for November, although construction on some sections will continue until 2027.