DEARBORN INN,

AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

Recognized in Hospitality Design’s Top 50 Hotels That Opened in 2025, the Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection, seamlessly blends historic legacy with renewed elegance. Originally designed by Albert Kahn for Henry Ford, this architecturally significant landmark has been thoughtfully reimagined to honour its storied past while embracing modern comfort.

The art collection represents innovation rather than a place in time. Pieces from regional artists and makers have been incorporated to create a cohesive and authentic curation. The aim was to retain the gravitas of the hotel, while also updating it for modern use.

Art Advisor
Farmboy Fine Arts

Location
Dearborn, Michigan, USA

Client
Ford Land

Interior Design
Avroko

Project Size
290,000 sq ft

Commissioned artwork by George Vergette creates a dramatic focal point in the centre of the lobby lounge.

Painted on site, a custom comission mural by Ryan Herberholz. The mural depicts the Four Vagabonds (Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, John Burroughs, and Harvey Firestone) sitting in a camp setting having conversations the world was not yet ready for.

Featured local Detroit artist Martyna Alexander

Melodrama In The New World

Bustling Meadow

Galaxy Series

Featured in the Four Vagabonds, is a custom fabricated 3D modern take on a propellor, a nod to the Inn’s aviation history. The bespoke artwork piece suspends over the central bar, acting as a jewel to the space.

In house design by Jordan Hilliard.

In House Design

Guestroom and Suite framed artwork by Sally Burgoyne.

Additional project highlights include:

Custom printed tile of blurred roses in Clara’s Table.
Interior styling throughout with intentional curation including vintage curiosities, contemporary objects, and archival ephemera from Ford Archives including a special original signature by Walt Disney.