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.