 After a two-year renovation, Wayne State University in Detroit rededicated the McGregor Memorial Conference Center Reflecting Pool designed by famed modern architect Minoru Yamasaki, built in 1957 to 1958. The McGregor Center was Yamasaki's first design to incorporate a reflecting pool and sculpture garden. These elements later became characteristic of his work and have elevated the significance of the few pools that remain. Although the McGregor pool was never removed, it suffered structural failures and incremental changes that damaged its integrity over time. In 2011, Wayne State University embarked on a $1.8 million restoration to bring this urban landscape back to life. By carefully examining the pool's original construction and Yamasaki's other relevant work, the project team re-established the purity of his design, made the pool functional and even improved its performance. Today, the restored pool is again a beautiful backdrop for community events in the heart of Midtown Detroit, inspiring visitors with surprise, serenity and delight.