The Qube (Detroit)
| Company type | Office building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan , United States |
| Products | Office space |
The Qube, formerly referred to as Chase Tower, is a 14-level office building situated in downtown Detroit, Michigan, specifically at Campus Martius within the northeast section of the Detroit Financial District. Created by Albert Kahn Associates in a modernist design, the structure showcases extensive use of marble surfaces, echoing the aesthetic of nearby Civic Center edifices.
Initially called the National Bank of Detroit Building and subsequently known as the Bank One Center, this property has served as headquarters for three consecutive banking institutions: National Bank of Detroit (NBD), Bank One, and Chase.
History
The site occupied by The Qube was originally home to Detroit's inaugural skyscraper, the Hammond Building. Its main floor features a distinctive 1.5-story glass-enclosed banking hall. The building carried the name 'Chase Tower' from 2006 until 2011 following Chase Bank's acquisition of Bank One. In March 2007, JP Morgan Chase sold the property to the Sterling Group when occupancy levels were approximately 50%.
In April 2011, ownership transferred to Quicken Loans, who renamed it The Qube and moved 4,000 employees into the space while intending to lease out remaining areas for retail purposes.
By August 2014, ABC affiliate WXYZ-TV relocated its Detroit bureau into The Qube, establishing both satellite studio and newsroom operations after many years near the Detroit Police Department headquarters.
Location
This building occupies a city block bordered on the east by Woodward Avenue, directly across from the First National Building. To the north lies West Fort Street, facing Cadillac Square and 1001 Woodward. On its western boundary is Griswold Street, opposite the Penobscot Block and Chrysler House. The southern edge borders West Congress Street, with the prominent Guardian Building situated across it. Nearby landmarks include the Ally Detroit Center, located across Woodward Avenue from the Guardian Building, and the Buhl Building, positioned across Griswold Street. In terms of dimensions and form, The Qube resembles the 411 Building, which is owned by competitor Comerica.
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