January 20, 2026
MPA is one of 7 Firms Leading Architecture Adaptive Reuse and Renovation in the world
McIntosh Poris Architects approaches adaptive reuse as city-building work rooted in Detroit’s history. Based in Detroit and active since 1994, the firm has built a reputation for reworking civic and cultural structures with strong local identity. That approach is exemplified by the Foundation Hotel, a $28 million transformation of the 1929 Detroit Fire Department Headquarters. The project restores historic masonry and firehouse details while converting the building into a contemporary hotel that anchors downtown revitalization.