What is Ford's new headquarters like?

Ford's new headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan is a sprawling 2.1 million square foot building that more than doubles the company's office space. The new HQ features innovative design choices like paired design studios with angled windows to protect product designs, and a foundation strong enough to support Ford's F-250 pickup trucks.

How many employees will Ford's new headquarters accommodate?

The new Ford headquarters will initially house around 2,000 employees, the same as the old "Glass House" headquarters. But the expanded space will allow for up to 5,000 workers once the building is fully operational by 2027.

Why is Ford leaving its iconic "Glass House" headquarters?

After 70 years, Ford is abandoning its longtime "Glass House" world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan to move into a new, larger building that the company says will foster a more collaborative work environment for its employees.

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Ford Abandons "Glass House" for Sprawling New Headquarters

16 Nov

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Ford leaving 70-year-old "Glass House" HQ for new 2.1 million sq ft building
New HQ designed to foster collaboration, with features to protect product designs
Ford to move 2,000 employees to new HQ, with capacity for up to 5,000

Ford Abandons "Glass House" for Sprawling New Headquarters

In a major move, Ford Motor Company is leaving its longtime "Glass House" world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, and relocating to a sprawling new building that more than doubles its office space.

The new 2.1 million square foot headquarters, set to be fully completed by 2027, will be Ford's sixth corporate home since the company's founding. The building features a range of innovative design choices aimed at fostering a more collaborative work environment for the automaker's employees.

For example, the six design studios in the new HQ are arranged in pairs, with the windows positioned to allow visibility between the paired studios but prevent outsiders from seeing the products being developed. The flooring in these studios is also a darker gray color to mimic the asphalt where Ford's vehicles will ultimately be tested.