Metro Lofts is located in Royal Oak’s newly created mixed-use rail district with easy access to the vibrant downtown’s restaurants, galleries and shops. Inspired by the great buildings of America’s industrial past, the 4-story building is distinguished by the generous scale, high ceilings and oversized windows of classic lofts coupled with contemporary amenities and an industrial aesthetic including exposed mechanical systems, sealed and stained concrete floors, and exposed masonry walls. Sliding flush solid-core wood panels on industrial hardware provide flexible room division. Load bearing masonry was selected as a primary building material for its structural efficiency, its aesthetic value, and its inherent low maintenance.