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An exterior view at dusk of the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
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an arial view of the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
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A view from across the street of the entrance of the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
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Looking up from inside the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
A side view showing windows CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
two people sitting in an atrium CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
planted trees and walkways outside CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
an inside view of the open floors CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
glass stairway rails inside CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
a view at dusk of the entrance CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
another entrance view looking up CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Keith Baker
A campus skywalk CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Keith Baker
The green atrium in modern architecture CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
three people sitting and talking outside seating CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
bringing the outside to the inside CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Photo © Peter Aaron/OTTO
An exterior view at dusk of the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
an arial view of the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
A view from across the street of the entrance of the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
Looking up from inside the CalPERS Headquarters Complex
A side view showing windows CalPERS Headquarters Complex
two people sitting in an atrium CalPERS Headquarters Complex
planted trees and walkways outside CalPERS Headquarters Complex
an inside view of the open floors CalPERS Headquarters Complex
glass stairway rails inside CalPERS Headquarters Complex
a view at dusk of the entrance CalPERS Headquarters Complex
another entrance view looking up CalPERS Headquarters Complex
A campus skywalk CalPERS Headquarters Complex
The green atrium in modern architecture CalPERS Headquarters Complex
three people sitting and talking outside seating CalPERS Headquarters Complex
bringing the outside to the inside CalPERS Headquarters Complex
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CalPERS Headquarters Complex

The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Headquarters Complex is a mixed-use development integrating 550,000 square feet (51,100 m2) of commercial office space, 25,000 square feet (2,325 m2) of retail space, 180,000 square feet (16,720 m2) of housing and below-grade parking for 1,000 cars. The site comprises two contiguous blocks located in Sacramento's downtown.

The building's design is a response to both the urban fabric of Sacramento and to the sustainable design goals of CalPERS. The exterior skin incorporates sunshades, light shelves, and planters, helping the building exceed California's aggressive energy efficiency requirements. The clear glass curtain wall integrates canopies and trellises to effectively blend interior and exterior space. A central courtyard offers both employees and the public a sheltered urban retreat, while a dramatic multi-story glass atrium brings light into the core of the building. In addition, the building's fenestration changes from street to street in response to sun orientation, internal program requirements, and neighborhood adjacencies. As a result, the project received LEED Gold certification.