Location
Lansing, MI
Original Construction
1879
Size
53,640 sqft welcome center;
330,060 sqft parking
Completion Date
Unbuilt
National Historic Landmark

Following the successful completion of the first two phases of restoration at the Michigan State Capitol, the final phase of the Preservation Master Plan focused on improving the site while preserving the Capitol’s historic character. The project expanded to include a Welcome Center and underground parking facility to enhance visitor services, accommodate school groups, improve building functionality, and eliminate surface parking in favor of open, landscaped grounds.

HBDS is leading a multidisciplinary team in developing the concept design for the final phase, integrating the Preservation Master Plan’s goals with the functional requirements of a new Welcome Center and parking facility. Guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, the design prioritizes the Capitol’s historic appearance, minimizes visual obstructions, and restores the openness of the surrounding landscape while improving the visitor experience and operational efficiency.