Downtown Detroit's 10-story Z, so named for its zig-zagging floor plate, combines a 1,300-space parking structure with the works of more than 27 mural and graffiti artists from around the world. It also includes vehicular charging stations and 33,000 sq ft of retail space.
Its unique mix of uses seeks to attract a younger demographic to the city's central business district. Forms are likewise unique, with irregularly shaped and spaced openings mimicking picture frames along the concrete structure's elevations. At corners, brightly lit, glass-enclosed stair and elevator towers promote wayfinding while serving as beacons to the structure.