Going ... going ... gone to our new SMZ offices at 1200 Kirts in Troy, MI

A BRIEF HISTORY 

In 1929 two young Detroiters, Leonard Simons and Larry Michelson struck out on their own and started an advertising agency. Simons-Michelson Co. as the agency was known made their home in downtown Detroit, primarily the Lafayette Building in Mad Men-esque offices for nearly 50 years.

Second generation owners Mort Zieve and Jim Michelson pioneered the move out to the shiny mirrored glass buildings of Troy, Michigan in the fall of 1977. For 10 years the agency was in space at Sheffield Plaza on West Big Beaver next to what was then Kmart’s active world headquarters.

900 Wilshire Building exterior

In 1988, bursting at the seams, the agency relocated down the road in Troy to a then-new building at 900 Wilshire Drive.   

After 27 years at 900 Wilshire, we took a hard look at the way we do business. Naturally that extends to how our office space looks, feels and operates. We decided to move for a number of strategic reasons. 

Following a thorough process we found new space that is welcoming and fosters collaboration with multiple group work spaces, a great deal of windows and natural light and neat gathering places.

Blueprints for our innovative new space

We believe our new offices are functional today and - in an ever-changing industry - will remain flexible and functional into the future. 

For those who visit, our offices will fairly reflect an energetic, creative company. We are doing our best to make this a positive change for agency personnel and clients alike.   

PLEASE ENJOY THE PHOTOS OF THE NEW OFFICES. Click each to see in full size.

Dramatic exterior shot of the new SMZ offices at 1200 Kirts (we have a sign)

Our reception area and a look into the main conference room (those doors are "riveting")

 

Here's a wide view of our very colorful open space (awaiting colorful characters)

Our break area - the new SMZ Cafe is quite welcoming

Another view of the colorful open space

We have a garage door to open on nice days!

We will make the (short) wait in the lobby comfortable

The view if you drop your pen and look up

Our new main conference room is round-on-round

 Key partners in this project were CBRE Real Estate Brokers, Davis & Davis Interior Design, Ari-El Enterprises Real Estate, Airea Furniture and Ashmark Construction. Thanks to all of them for what is truly a "home run."