Ford Motor Company commences renovation of Product Development Center into World Headquarters South

United States-based Ford Motor Company is transforming its former Product Development Center into World Headquarters South as part of the Henry Ford II World Center campus renovation, with construction beginning in May and scheduled for completion in 2029, Ford From the Road reported.

When complete, the 3.3 million square foot World Headquarters complex will accommodate approximately 10,000 to 11,000 employees in total. Approximately 16,000 employees will be within a 15-minute walk of one another, providing easier collaboration across the campus.

The renovation will refresh the façade and increase natural light by adding windows and skylights whilst removing interior walls and drop ceilings. New amenities, including cafés, markets, wellness rooms, reflection rooms and mothers' rooms, will mirror the modern look and feel of the World Headquarters.

Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO, said teams must collaborate more closely than ever as the company delivers the Ford+ plan. "As we deliver the Ford+ plan, our teams must collaborate more closely than ever," Farley said. "This includes connecting the Ford Racing teams who innovate on the track with their colleagues across the business, and help bring those advances to our customers' vehicles. And to power the best team in the industry, we're providing modern, tech-forward workplaces, plus world-class amenities."

Beyond providing modernised workspace for 5,000 employees, the former Product Development Center design studios will become a double-height, flexible workspace for labs, vehicle testing and prototype work. The building will feature a dedicated wing for meetings with vendors and visitors outside of secure Ford workspaces.

The facility will include a 30,000 square foot fitness centre for employees, with state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training equipment, a fitness studio, and locker rooms with showers.

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