The steel framework of the G.M. Renaissance Center's Winter Garden is now complete, thanks to the work of Iron Workers Local 25 members and Contour Erection.

Some 600 tons of steel went into the cable-supported trusswork, which will support the glass for an atrium that will look out onto the Detroit River.

The Winter Garden is the most significant architectural change during the renovation of the Renaissance Center, which is undergoing $800 million in construction work that will make the center more user-friendly as the new corporate headquarters for General Motors Corp. It will include flowers, trees, stores and restaurants - and a great view of the Detroit River.

"For us, this has been a great job," said Contour's Project Supt. Joe Garvin. "There's only one like it in the world."

YELLOW STEEL will support the atrium of the Renaissance Center's Winter Garden, which faces the Deroit River. Iron Workers from Contour Erection recently topped out the structure, and are shown here gathering 'round the final section.