Cobo Renovation Perfect Venue To Showcase Beauty, Versatility of Large, Thin Tiles

Since its opening in 1960, Detroit’s Cobo Center has become one of the country’s most famous venues, drawing visitors to the banks of the Detroit River for the nation’s premier auto shows, concerts, political conventions and an endless variety of other events.

In fact, it has often been described as a symbol of Detroit’s “living spirit,” which is why the $299 million renovation it is currently going under is vitally important to the community. According to local and state officials, the renovation, which includes a soaring new atrium that opens onto the city’s iconic riverfront, aims to reinvigorate the convention center and the entire region, in part by establishing connections with downtown Detroit and the Detroit River. In fact, it is actually hoped the renovation catalyzes the revitalization of a city that has fallen on hard times in recent years.