Historic Farewell: Ford to Demolish Its Iconic Headquarters After 70 Years to Move to New Giant-Scale Structure

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 17/09/2025 at 09:23

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After Seven Decades In The Glass House, Ford Begins Move To New Headquarters In Dearborn, Designed For Innovation, Wellbeing And Attracting Top Talents

The Ford Motor Co. is preparing a significant shift in its trajectory. For the first time in 70 years, the manufacturer will leave its historic headquarters, known as the “Glass House,” to occupy a new building in Dearborn, Michigan.

The transfer will take place in November, when the 195,096 square meter space will be inaugurated.

The new building, now called “Ford World Headquarters,” is part of the campus named Henry Ford II World Center.

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End Of The Glass House Era

Inaugurated in 1956, the headquarters located at 1 American Road marked an era. At that moment, Ford emphasized that it was one of the largest buildings occupied by a single company in the United States.

Now, the building will be demolished. The company plans to complete the move of teams by the first half of 2026, while the demolition of the external structure will begin in 2027.

According to Ford, even the address will be transferred to the new facility.

Structure Focused On Innovation

The new complex, located just minutes away from the old headquarters, was designed to encourage collaboration among executives, engineers, and designers.

It is estimated that 14,000 employees will be just a 15-minute walk from the main building.

The facility features six design studios, more than 300 meeting rooms equipped with modern technology, a spacious cafeteria of 14,864 square meters, as well as wellness areas and spaces dedicated to mothers.

Attracting New Talents

Bill Ford believes that the move will be strategic in making the company more attractive. “To attract the best talents, it is essential to offer them interesting problems to solve and great places to work,” he stated.

According to him, Ford now combines both elements: relevant challenges and quality spaces.

The transformation occurs in parallel with another important decision in the automotive sector: General Motors also announced the departure from its iconic headquarters along the Detroit River to occupy new offices in the city center.

Memories And Legacy In Dearborn

The site where the new headquarters was built already has significant historical relevance. It was home to the old Product Development Center, inaugurated in 1953, with remote presence from then-President Dwight Eisenhower, in one of the first closed-circuit television broadcasts.

Renowned models, such as Mustang, Thunderbird, and the F-Series trucks, originated in that space.

Ford’s Connection To The City

The relationship between Dearborn and the company is so deep that they have become inseparable in the popular imagination.

“If you think of Dearborn, you think of Ford. If you think of Ford, you think of Dearborn,” declared Ted Ryan, the company’s heritage and brand manager.

He further highlighted the founder family’s connection to the region. Henry Ford was born just a few miles from the headquarters, and his descendants have always viewed the building as an extension of their own home.

New Chapter

With the planned move, the manufacturer opens space for a different cycle. Employees and visitors will soon leave behind the grandeur of the Glass House and experience life in a completely new structure, designed for the future of the brand.

With information from AP News.

Historic Farewell: Ford to Demolish Its Iconic Headquarters After 70 Years to Move to New Giant-Scale Structure

After Seven Decades In The Glass House, Ford Begins Move To New Headquarters In Dearborn, Designed For Innovation, Wellbeing And Attracting Top Talents

End Of The Glass House Era

Structure Focused On Innovation

Attracting New Talents

Memories And Legacy In Dearborn

Ford’s Connection To The City

New Chapter

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After Seven Decades In The Glass House, Ford Begins Move To New Headquarters In Dearborn, Designed For Innovation, Wellbeing And Attracting Top Talents

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