Hudson's Rising

The Hudson’s site development is located on the iconic 2.1-acre Hudson’s site in downtown Detroit. The site was formerly home to Hudson’s, Detroit’s premier department store that was demolished in 1998. The new development will house 1 million sq ft of residential, entertainment, cultural, office, retail, and hotel spaces as well as 700+ space underground parking structure. In total, the development is comprised of three distinct structures- the Block, the Tower, and the Plaza- each with distinct structural programs.

Learning Objectives:

• A review of challenges and risks around early works packages.
• An overview and understanding of the structural systems of the building and why they were selected.
• How early contractor engagement can aid in decision making and streamline the construction process.

Location

Cliff Dwellers Club
200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Menu

• Ceasar Salad
• Chicken Wellington
• Tiramisu

Presentation time:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Cocktail hour:  5 – 6 pm

Registration

In Person:   Member - $75;  Non-Member - $115
Live Streaming:  Member - $35;  Non-Member - $50 

Deadline for In Person registration: 11/28/2025

About the Speaker

Suzanne Provanzana, S.E., P.E., LEED AP Principal and Discipline Lead-Buro Happold

Suzanne Provanzana is a Principal and the U.S. Structures Discipline Lead at Buro Happold. She is currently leading a variety of large and small projects across the commercial, hospitality, and technology sectors and is working both domestically and internationally. Her portfolio includes structurally complex developments such as theaters and entertainment venues, commercial towers, academic institutions, and major transportation infrastructure. Committed to advancing the local AEC community, Suzanne serves on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Chapter of Council on Vertical Urbanism (formerly CTBUH) and the Sustainable Design Committee of SEAOI.