The Guardian Building is the most photogenic interior in Detroit. The Aztec-influenced lobby is faced with Pewabic and Rookwood tile, with a vaulted ceiling painted by Ezra Winter showing the figures of Industry, Commerce, and Agriculture. The 40-storey orange-brick tower stands out among the surrounding limestone skyscrapers in the Financial District.
The lobby is open to the public during business hours and there is no charge to walk in and look up. A small gift shop sells postcards and Pewabic tile. Combine with the nearby Penobscot Building and Buhl Building for a quick Art Deco walking tour.