The Palace of Auburn Hills undertook a $20 million renovation project to create a new grand entrance. The 60,000 square foot north entry addition features a spacious lobby with a contemporary food court and additional amenities. Below the entry level are exclusive new club spaces, including eight private suites in Club 53 and five luxurious lounge rooms in the Courtside Lounge and Club, boasting amenities never before seen in arena suites.

1. AUBURN HILLS, MI
ENTERTAINMENT . LAVISH . UPSCALE .
PALACE OF
AUBURN HILLS
NORTH ENTRY ADDITION
Continuing its legacy as America’s most innova-
tive arena, the Palace of Auburn Hills undertook
one of its largest renovation project to date. The
YEAR BUILT $20 million project will create a new grand en-
2006 trance which will provide guests with additional
concourse space, increased dining options and
SIZE
60,000 SF amenities, additional box office windows, a new
3 Levels retail area, a dramatic restaurant/club and
COST ground-breaking lounge/club areas.
$20,000,000
Rossetti, having served as the Palace’s original
SERVICES
Master Planning / Programming / Architecture / architect, was selected to design the new North
Interior Design / Construction Administration Entry expansion will sport a diamond patterned
glass exterior to complement the building’s dis-
AWARDS
Most Innovative Curtain Wall System – tinctive architectural design. The 60,000 square
Glass Magazine Crystal Achievement Awards foot addition contains a spacious lobby with a
AIA Michigan Honor Award
contemporary food court featuring a variety of
PROGRAM food and drink choices from upscale restaurants
Platinum Club and Luxury Suites
not seen elsewhere in the Palace.
Courtside Lounge and Club
VIP Dining Area
Cigar Bar
Retail Store
Food Court
Additional Box Office

2. AUBURN HILLS, MI
PALACE OF
AUBURN HILLS
NORTH ENTRY ADDITION cont.
Below the entry level will be the exclusive Club
53, which features eight private suites, for the
ultimate in deluxe corporate entertaining. In ad-
dition, an area behind and beneath the arena’s
east seating sections will be transformed into
the dazzling Courtside Lounge and Club, which
boasts five private luxurious rooms. Each 450
square foot lounge can entertain up to 22 people
in comfort and style with plasma televisions and
high-end décor the likes never before seen in
conventional arena suites.