Built in 1929, the former Detroit Fire Department headquarters sits prominently at the northeast corner of Washington Boulevard and West Larned Street. Sachse Construction partnered with McIntosh Poris to convert the two historic buildings into the 100-key Detroit Foundation Hotel, which includes a first-floor bar and restaurant and a new fifth-floor banquet hall.

The hotel’s signature restaurant, The Apparatus Room, showcases the building’s rich heritage through a refined, modern lens. The construction team worked to thoughtfully blend historic character with contemporary design, restoring original architectural elements while introducing elevated finishes, lighting, and furnishings. Work in the space included restoring and replacing plaster and brick, installing a new wood floor, and installing a marble-front bar that anchors the dining room.