James Scott Memorial Fountain - September 2024

The James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle is one of those places that I revisit year after year to photograph. The details in the fountain are incredible and the view of the city from its’ elevated perch is second to none. It is a place that people from all over the city visit for moments of respite as well as to celebrate milestones. At a time when people seem more isolated and divided than ever this gorgeous sculpture brings them together which makes the monument that much more special.

Beyond the beauty the fountain as an incredible origin story which can be found at Historic Detroit through Dan Austin’s tireless research. The website is my go-to any time a building piques my curiosity, so I suggest bookmarking the page.

Here are some James Scott Memorial Fountain images from September. Enjoy!

Architectural and fine art photograph taken of the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. This image shows the fountain and skyline at sunset.
Architectural and fine art photograph taken of the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. This image shows the fountain aligned with the sun creating a dramatic silhouette.
Architectural and fine art photograph taken of the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. This image shows the sun flaring through the water in silhouette.
Architectural and fine art photograph taken of the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. This image shows some of the details bathed in warm light.
Architectural and fine art photograph taken of the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. This image shows the fading light softly illuminating the details.
Architectural and fine art photograph taken of the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. This image shows the fountain at a distance with the skyline.

The Shepherd Details - August 2024

The Shepherd on the whole is a gorgeous project, but my favorite park of the campus is the attention to detail. The firms of Peterson Rich Office and OSD Office of Strategy + Design are to thank for the compelling design and the fabricator Deep End Studio helped make many of the details a reality.

Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows the campus sign.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows the Charles McGee Sculpture Park.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows the sculpture park.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows a stair and railing detail.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows parking signage.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows a donor plaque for the campus.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows a wide shot of the campus towards the sculpture park.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows a sculpture by artist Zak Ove.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows some details between structures.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows a path and way finding sign.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows a detail of one of the benches on site.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows one of the houses with the Tony Hawk skate park.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows one of the beautiful markers on site.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows a light pole detail.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image shows some of the green space in the context of the site.
Architectural photograph of The Shepherd in Detroit designed by Peterson Rich Office, OSD Office of Strategy + Design and fabricated by Deep End Studio. This image focuses on Zak Ove's towering sculpture.

JW Marriott Updates - August 2024

These are a collection of images from August 2024 of downtown and the JW Marriott site being developed by Sterling Group and designed by Neumann Smith Architecture.

Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the site as seen from over the Detroit River.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the active construction site as they lay the foundations for the skyscraper.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the site with downtown Detroit in the background.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the Water Square residential building from above.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the site from above along with the Water Square residences.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the site as well as the neighboring convention center.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the site and the entire downtown Detroit skyline.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the skyscrapers that line Jefferson Avenue looking towards the east side of the city.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features the under construction Hudson's Detroit designed by SHoP Architects and developed by Bedrock.
Architectural and drone photograph of the JW Marriott construction site in downtown Detroit designed by Neumann Smith Architecture. This image features many of downtown Detroit's skyscrapers.

The Shepherd + Little Village Updates - August 2024

The Curis family is in the midst of creating an incredible arts and residential district on the east side of Detroit in Little Village. This year saw the opening of The Shepherd, a rehabilitated church and grounds designed by Rich Peterson Office, and The Lantern, a refurbished industrial building designed by OMA. These building conversions are bringing new gallery spaces as well as cultural amenities to a part of the city that had been forgotten by developers. It is exciting to see what the future holds for the area as more and more of the Curis’ vision comes to life.

Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Shepherd designed by Peterson Rich Office.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring the entire sit of The Shepherd, an art district designed by Peterson Rich Office.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring an oblique view of The Shepherd designed by Peterson Rich Office.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring some of the new residential that the Curis family is building in the neighborhood.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Lantern unique ramp and seating, designed by OMA.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Lantern designed by OMA. Pictured is the unique ramp that leads up to the building's retail.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Lantern by OMA and shows the light hitting the buildings unique ramp.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Lantern designed by OMA.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring the skyline view from above the neighborhood.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Shepherd designed by Peterson Rich Office. Pictured here is the Charles McGee sculpture garden on the grounds.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Shepherd designed by Peterson Rich Office. This image shows the Charles McGee sculpture garden and Tony Hawk skate park.
Architectural and drone photograph of Little Village in Detroit featuring The Shepherd designed by Peterson Rich Office. This image shows the entire site from above.