Ford Motor Company is preparing to close a historic chapter in Dearborn, Michigan, as it moves its headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art facility down the road. The 950,000-square-foot Glass House, built in 1956 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, became a symbol of innovation with its minimalist design, featuring five acres of tinted, heat-absorbing glass and 6,616 semi-matte green panels.
The new 2.1 million-square-foot headquarters, scheduled for completion in 2027, is designed as a Net-Zero Energy Building.
Constructed from glass, steel, concrete, natural stone, and wood, it incorporates energy-efficient systems, water conservation strategies, and sustainable waste reduction measures, reflecting Ford’s evolution into a technology- and software-driven company.
Demolition of the Glass House will begin after relocation in early 2026, with sustainable decommissioning planned over 18 months. Ford executives emphasize honoring the building’s legacy while creating a flexible, connected campus for the future. 
Source: Ford with additional information added by Glass Balkan
