Eastern Market Shed 4

Project Size: 25,549 SF

Completion: 2026

Location: Detroit, MI

As the Architect, KDG is honored to continue contributing to the evolution of Detroit’s oldest public market, which has been in continuous operation since 1891. This project both honors the market’s 130+ year legacy and supports its continued growth as a vibrant hub for Detroit’s community. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing pedestrian and vendor pathways, Shed 4 offers new functionality while drawing inspiration from the architectural language of the surrounding site. The proposed design is a modern take on classic architectural elements found in the market by reinventing the gable roofs, exposed structure, and masonry facades in a way that is both respectful of the market’s storied history and looks forward to the future of a contemporary, thriving marketplace.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing pedestrian and vendor pathways, Shed 4 offers new functionality while drawing inspiration from the architectural language of the surrounding site. The proposed design is a modern take on classic architectural elements found in the market by reinventing the gable roofs, exposed structure, and masonry facades in a way that is both respectful of the market’s storied history and looks forward to the future of a contemporary, thriving marketplace.

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Over the past decade, KDG has partnered with Eastern Market on a range of initiatives, including the full rehabilitation of Shed 3 and the design of Shed 5, which introduced a community kitchen and rentable commercial spaces to support local food entrepreneurs. Shed 4 builds upon this foundation, with a goal of expanding access, enhancing user experience, and preserving the character of the market as a place for community connection. The expansion of Shed 4 will include two stories of indoor, yearround access, with a focus on the core of the market, the vendors, and developing small businesses. The first floor will be dedicated to market space, while the second floor will include added kitchen spaces for food businesses, cooking classes, event spaces, and meeting rooms.