Synergi shapes Ford Motor Company’s new world headquarters with custom stair and architectural metal systems

Dearborn, MI Synergi, an award-winning international engineering, fabrication, and installation firm specializing in turnkey architectural stair systems and complex metalwork, made its contribution to Ford Motor Company’s new World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, where the firm delivered a custom stair and architectural metal package for the 2.1 million s/f campus centerpiece.

Designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with Arcadis, IBI Group, and Ford’s in-house design team, and constructed by Barton Malow, the four-story headquarters anchors the company’s broader 700-acre Dearborn campus transformation and will accommodate 4,000 employees across research, design, engineering, and office functions.

As part of the project, Synergi engineered, fabricated, and installed custom stair systems, perforated metal guardrails, and architectural paneling integrated throughout key circulation and gathering spaces within the building. The scope contributes to the headquarters’ industrial yet refined architectural language while supporting the functionality, durability, and movement required within a high-performance workplace.

“The Ford HUB project has been a standout opportunity for our team and a strong example of what early collaboration can accomplish on a complex build,” said Kyle Simmons, senior project manager at Synergi. “By joining during the design-assist phase, we were able to identify constructability challenges early, introduce practical solutions, and support both budget and schedule objectives. Coordinating early stair installation before the curtain wall was enclosed also created major efficiencies for fabrication, installation, and overall site logistics.”

The architectural metal scope was designed to complement the headquarters’ broader material palette of terrazzo, exposed concrete, white-oak millwork, and industrial detailing, reinforcing a design vision centered on durability, flexibility, and timelessness.

Spanning 2.1 million s/f, Ford’s new headquarters serves as both a workplace and product development hub, bringing design, engineering, executive leadership, and collaborative amenities together under one roof. The facility also features advanced showrooms, fabrication spaces, and specialized vehicle review environments that support Ford’s next generation of innovation.

Synergi’s role on the project reflects the firm’s expertise in delivering technically complex stair and architectural metal systems for high-profile commercial and institutional developments worldwide. With offices across North America and Europe, the firm partners with leading architects, developers, and contractors to execute precision-driven solutions where design intent and constructability must align.