A JOURNAL BY SHINOLA DEDICATED TO JOY OF CRAFT

Explore Detroit Through the Eyes of World-renowned Architect Minoru Yamasaki

BY Taylor Rebhan

Yamasaki in Detroit is a beautiful, photograph-heavy book available for sale in all of our stores that surveys select Yamasaki projects ranging from unique gardens, pools, plazas, skylight atriums, and other oases he created all while living in Detroit. Author and journalist John Gallagher explores Yamasaki’s drive to craft tranquil spaces amid bustling cities and connects his design philosophy to unique personal experiences. 

Join us for a book signing in our Detroit store (441 West Canfield St.) this Sunday with John Gallagher from 1-3 p.m.

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If you can’t meet us in Detroit, be sure to view the beautiful photos of McGregor Memorial Conference Center at Wayne State University below. 

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Complex geometric designs adorn all of the windows and doors. 

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Interior elements echo the exterior’s forms.

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Take a seat, look up, and observe the beauty of Yamasaki’s design.

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The second floor is accented by modern, symmetrical wooden doors.

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Looking out from the second floor to the front entrance of the building.

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