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Located on the second floor of the One Woodward Building, the Beacon is a 7,200-square-foot space that can host up to 350 guests. This versatile space, featuring a built-in stage and customizable lighting system, easily transforms to accommodate a wide variety of events. Guests regularly utilize the space for corporate functions, parties, conferences, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other gatherings. Guests at the Beacon are naturally drawn toward the amazing floor-to-ceiling windows that provide unparalleled views of the Detroit River, the Windsor skyline, and Spirit and Hart Plazas.

The One Woodward Lobby is ideal for clients looking to host corporate, social and nonprofit events as well as film and photo shoots. With floor-to-ceiling windows spanning two stories, this riverfront space is decorated with unique artwork curated to complement the marblework and clean lines. The building was designed by the world-famous architect Minoru Yamasaki, who also designed the original World Trade Center in New York City. The 5,000-square-foot lobby flows into a sprawling, wraparound patio that creates a dynamic indoor-outdoor experience. The space is conveniently located near Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center), Renaissance Center, Spirit Plaza and Hart Plaza.

"The Chase Building, affectionately known as The Qube, is a 14-story Albert Kahn-designed tower. The Chase Tower Lobby + Patio at provides a unique indoor-outdoor venue for entertaining up to 300. The marble lobby has 1.5-story floor-to-ceiling windows and leads to the patio through north and south building entrances. The patio is a perfect gathering location with dining tables, inviting seating and seasonal greenery. The building is located at the corner of West Fort Street and Woodward Avenue where picturesque Campus Martius Park meets The Esplanade."