Hudson’s Detroit

Challenge

Hudson’s Detroit was unlike anything built in the city in decades: a multi-phase, supertall development in a market with limited recent high-rise construction experience.

The project’s extended timeline meant stair systems would be installed early and remain exposed to the elements for years, creating durability, coordination, and quality risks that standard stair fabrication approaches were not designed to handle.

Solution

McGregor served as a full-service stair partner across all three phases of the development, providing design guidance, fabrication, and installation for the entire stair scope.

Drawing on deep high-rise expertise, the team proactively guided the project through sequencing, schedule realities, and long-duration exposure challenges. McGregor specified a specialized Macropoxy coating system, integrated photoluminescent nosings, and standardized stair solutions that could withstand extended field exposure while maintaining long-term performance and appearance.

Results

• 224 total stories of stair systems delivered across base, podium, and tower
• 52-story tower fully outfitted with McGregor top-tread stair systems
• 5,600+ risers installed, supporting safe vertical circulation at massive scale
• Zero performance degradation despite years of exposure to weather and extended schedule
• Trusted advisor role established, helping a first-time supertall project team navigate high-rise stair execution with confidence

Why It Matters

Hudson’s Detroit demonstrates McGregor’s ability to deliver high-rise stair systems anywhere, regardless of market maturity, schedule length, or scale. When a city builds its tallest tower in a generation, McGregor brings the experience to make it feel straightforward.