The main building of the Dodge Chicago plant covered eighty-two acres and occupied over 30 city blocks, and at the time was the largest building in the world. Although Kahn died prior to the completion of the project, he was influential in the innovative design that efficiently used precious wartime materials used in its construction. Kahn had extensive tunnels dug to facilitate foot and supply traffic.
The main building of the Dodge Chicago plant encompassed eighty-two acres and occupied over 30 city blocks, representing the largest structure globally at the time. Although Kahn departed before the project's completion, his impact on the innovative design that efficiently utilized scarce wartime materials can be observed. Kahn also excavated extensive tunnels to facilitate pedestrian and supply traffic.