With six potential event space possibilities, the Detroit Center for Design + Technology provides a unique opportunity to experience outstanding architecture and design in a modern, tech savvy facility stocked with amenities to suit your business needs. High ceilings, natural lighting, and state-of-the-art technology make the DCDT the perfect venue for your next event or meeting.

Whether you’re looking to connect with team members, present a conference, or host a gathering that produces real results, the DCDT offers flexibility to suit your needs. As an Architecture and Design college we're proud to fill our space with stunning furniture  from high quality, Michigan-based firms such as Haworth and Steelcase. If you need catering, see our Prefered Vendors below or feel free to bring in food and beverages from a different source.

​We provide rental options for half or full day use, onsite parking access, free and secure wi-fi, a business-focused print lab and more. 

​*Special offers & discounts may be available!  

Fill out the BEO Rental Form and send it to dcdt@detroit.design to schedule your event!

large
conference

Situated overlooking both Woodward and Willis, our natural light-filled, large conference room comes equipped with wall mounted TV, coat closet, sink and counters to serve light snacks.  If you're looking for a spacious and airy room with quality and easy to use, presentation capabilities our Conference room is a perfect fit for your lectures, meetings and workshops.

​Room W204 Rental Fees;
Half Day  (1 - 4 hours) $300
Full Day  (4 hours and up) $550

Amenities;
  • Wall mounted 20 x 40" TV
  • HTMI capability
  • Phone attendance capabilities
  • White board wallpaper (courtesy of Haworth)
  • Sink & countertop
  • Coat closet
  • ​Lounge furniture
Square Feet
1,080

Ceiling Height
12’6”

Theater Style
175 ppl
Roundtable
50 ppl

Classroom
66 ppl

​Reception
270 ppl

small 
​conference

Intimate yet boasting floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking our Woodward Gallery, DCDT's small conference room offers you and your guests a modern yet business-centric gathering. For meetings with less than 15 people and/or virtual members, our small conference room allows you to bring everyone together.

​Room W206 Rental Fees;
Half Day  (1 - 4 hours) $175
Full Day  (4 hours and up) $300

​Amenities;
  • Wall mounted 20 x 40" TV
  • HTMI capability
  • White board (rolling)
Roundtable
50 ppl

Classroom
66 ppl

​Reception
270 ppl
Square Feet
1,080

Ceiling Height
12’6”

Theater Style
175 ppl

Design
Incubator

Want to host a presentation but also need break out areas? Would you like your guests seated in locally designed furniture, watching you visually draft your ideas on a floor to ceiling white board? Then our Design Incubator is where you belong.  Set up the room to suit your meeting or workshop needs, plug into the wall mounted TV for your audio visual presentation and move your guests around this large space for private discussions.  And if you need additional furniture, ask us for our budget-friendly, preferred table and chair vendor.

​Room W212 Rental Fees;
Half Day  (1 - 4 hours) $400
Full Day  (4 hours and up) $750
Square Feet
1,080

Ceiling Height
12’6”

Theater Style
175 ppl
Roundtable
50 ppl

Classroom
66 ppl

​Reception
270 ppl

STUDIO 4-5

For open-area business meetings that need both a full gathering space and break out areas, use DCDT's Studio 4-5.  Boasting two, oversized wooden tables with chairs and AV capabilities, this Studio space is great for career day events, meetings and Design Thinking workshops. 

​Room W210-211 Rental Fees;
Half Day  (1 - 4 hours) $250
Full Day  (4 hours and up) $375

​Amenities;
  • Two large wooden tables
  • Wall-mounted 20 x 40" TV
  • HMTI capabilities
  • Large windows overlooking Willis Street
Square Feet
1,080

Ceiling Height
12’6”

Theater Style
175 ppl
Roundtable
50 ppl

Classroom
66 ppl

​Reception
270 ppl

WOODWARD
GALLERY

Surround your event guests with some of the finest art and design metro Detroit (and the world) has to offer! Our two story, open ceiling Woodward Gallery space offers bright light, an open area surrounded by 2D artwork for panel discussions, bridal showers and more. Use the second level walkway, overlooking the mail gallery as an additional gathering spot. For any AV needs, our TV on wheels can be situated in any part of the gallery. View our current and past exhibits here. We do not guarantee that an exhibit will be up during any rental event.

​Room W101 Rental Fees;
Half Day  (1 - 4 hours) $500
Full Day  (4 hours and up) $900

​Amenities;
  • Overlooks Woodward Avenue
  • Open and airy, two story ceiling
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Second story platform for extra mingle room
Square Feet
1,080

Ceiling Height
12’6”

Theater Style
175 ppl
Roundtable
50 ppl

Classroom
66 ppl

​Reception
270 ppl

Preferred  catering  vendors;