Resources Building Renovation – Exterior Replacement

1416 9th St. Resources bldg. renovation

The 60 year old Resources Building at 1416 9^th Street is now having the exterior cladding attached. It appears modern and clean, but the exterior has now lost any architectural significance and will soon be a featureless, bland glass tower. The original exterior had character and reflected a time that was the beginning of office high-rises being built in downtown.

1416 9th St. Resources bldg. renovation

The cost to do a total replacement of the exterior must have expanded the overall $461 million renovation costs quite a bit. It was not that long ago in 2010 two 18-story State office towers in downtown were also renovated. Both State offices #8 & #9 at 714 P Street had both interior and exterior upgrades while also keeping the original exterior design. AC Martin rendering

1416 9th St. Resources bldg. renovation

Resources bldg. AC Martin rendering

Resources bldg. AC Martin rendering

Resources Building $461 Million Renovation - Update

The Resources Building Renovation Project (Project) involves a tear-down of the 17-story 657,000-square-foot building leaving the building’s steel frame, then reinforcement/rebuild matching the current footprint, mass, and height. The Project would include code-required improvements, including seismic upgrade, installation of a building-wide fire sprinkler system, reconstruction of three 17-story exit stair towers, and replacement of asbestos-containing fireproofing. Antiquated mechanical, plumbing, electrical, security, and telecommunication systems will be replaced, completely upgrading all infrastructure systems. The Project will make the building safe while honoring the building's historic qualities.

The Resources Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento

The Project goal is to achieve Zero Net Energy and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification. Project delivery and Completion is anticipated in Spring of 2025, within 42 months of Notice to Proceed (NTP). Project will include exterior envelope replacement, including installation of new roof and insulation, window system, and building skin.

https://rbr.gilbaneco.com/

The Resources Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento

The Resources Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento

The Resources Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento

The Resources Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento

The Resources Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento

The Resources Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento

Resources Building $461 Million Renovation

This fifty eight year old State owned office building is currently undergoing a $461 million dollar renovation. Built in 1964, the Post War International Style building was the tallest structure on the Sacramento skyline when completed the fourth largest office building west of Chicago. The 17-story 657,000-square-foot building cost $15 million to construct at the time.

Resources Building 1416 9th Street, Sacramento 95814

Due to its age, the Resources Building at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 is considered historic and subject to review by the State Historic Preservation Office. It will cost $688 per square foot to renovate the building and is scheduled to be completed in spring of 2025. This project includes changes required to meet current occupant life safety codes, seismic deficiencies, and occupant health requirements. Back in 2015 the estimated cost for renovation was $155 million, ten times the structure’s original cost.

Resources Building 1416 9th Street, Sacramento 95814

Below are some links for further information. 

https://esd.dof.ca.gov/Documents/bcp/2122/FY2122_ORG7760_BCP4206.pdf

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/RESD/Events/Page-Content/Events-List-Folder/5867-DBE-RFQ-for-Resources-Building-Renovation-DGS-Sacramento

https://www.turnerconstruction.com/news/item/b31f/Turner-Construction-Company-AC-Martin-and-HGA-Design-Build-Team-Selected-for-Major-Renovation-of-Existing-Resources-Building

https://www.google.com/search?q=CA+Resources+Building+Rehab+SACRAMENTO&rlz=1C1GCEV_en&oq=CA+Resources+Building+Rehab+SACRAMENTO&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.5182j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Richards Boulevard State Office Const. Update

1.3 million sq. ft. state office buildings, completion expected in March 2024.

Richards Blvd. State Office Construction

Richards Blvd. State Office Construction

Richards Blvd. State Office Construction

Richards Blvd. State Office Construction

Richards Blvd. State Office Construction

Richards Blvd. State Office Construction

Richards Boulevard State Office Construction

1.3 million sq. ft. state office buildings development that will house several state departments. Currently the fourth mid-rise is rising with the other three buildings have topped out. Completion expected in March 2024.

Richards Blvd. State office construction

Richards Blvd. State office construction

Richards Blvd. State office construction

1215 O Street Office Building Construction

1215 O Street State Office Bldg.

Construction Milestones:

• Building envelope is substantially complete
• Elevators are operational and are pending final controls and inspection
• Modular Systems Furniture installation is substantially complete on Levels 2 to 11
• Metal stud framing, MEP rough-in and drywall is substantially complete
• Interior finishes are nearing completion on Levels 2 to 11
• Interior plaza areas are nearing completion
• First floor lobby and Kiosks are nearing completion
• Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of building systems is underway
• Site work continues along O Street

This $274 million dollar structure is a eleven story mid-rise, 360,000 total gross square feet.  Completion early 2021

1215 O Street State Office Bldg.

1215 O Street State Office Bldg.

Richards Boulevard State Office Construction

Richards Blvd. Office Complex construction seen from American River levee to the north

The 1.25 million square foot Richards Boulevard Office Complex (RBOC) is in full swing construction now. The parking structure is up and two of the four office buildings are rising. Constructions begin in Fall 2020, with overall project completion slated for March 2024.

Richards Blvd. Office Complex seen from Hwy. 50 in W. Sac

Richards Blvd. Office Complex rises down
the way from homeless encampment

Richards Blvd. Office Complex seen from downtown Sacramento

Richards Blvd. Office Complex looking south at 7th & Richards Blvd.

Richards Blvd. Office Complex looking east on Richards Blvd.

Richards Blvd. Office Complex construction
seen from American River levee to the north

Richards Blvd. Office Complex construction
seen from American River levee to the north

Richards Blvd. Office Complex looking south at 7th & Richards Blvd.

Richards Blvd. Office Complex looking south at 7th & Richards Blvd.

Richards Blvd. Office Complex looking south at 7th & Richards Blvd.

CA Natural Resources Headquarters Construction

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen from the west

As this tower finishes up, I admire the street view of the building as seen when going west on P Street. The way some of the windows have brown fins rising off the glass, giving the exterior a texture and variation compared to the rest of the flat glass wrapped around the building.  Thus far, the pedestrian plaza on the north side along O Street is a the least attractive view of the structure. Then there is the top of the building, the mechanical three story grey box on the roof that is only seen from the west, a giant box that sticks out in a terrible way.  If you observe the same tower from the Capitol looking west, the mechanical level is wrapped with glass to disguise what’s on top of the high-rise. The State also did this when building the EPA building on I Street in 1999, from the rail yards you can see the ugly mechanical roof but it you view the same building from the south or the Capitol, there is a nice glass wrap to hide all the stuff on the roof. You might get the idea that these offices are designed to have the most attractive side face the Capitol where the political wonks see the city skyline.

CA Natural Resources high-rise reflections on P Street

The Bee recently wrote about how the building was originally designed for 3,200 workers but in the last year found a way to add an additional 1,200 workers because the building has been organized to allow employees to share space so workers can rotate between staying home and coming into the office. A total of 4,400 employees can now work in there.

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on P Street going west

The historic Heilbron House, built in 1881, will undergo some exterior improvements and will be preserved onsite. CA Natural Resources Headquarters size: 838,000 square feet, 339 feet tall, project cost: $598 million Completion Date: 2021

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on O Street going west

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on O Street going west

CA Natural Resources high-rise pedestrian plaza on O Street

Heilbron House, built in 1881 undergoes some exterior improvements

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on P Street

CA Natural Resources high-rise
as seen on P Street

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on P Street going west

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on P Street going west

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on P Street going west

CA Natural Resources high-rise as seen on N Street looking south