Rising above the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers, the new headquarters for CalSTRS embodies our core values and serves as a tribute to our members. Honoring the spirit of our mission, this new facility evokes a vessel steering a course of financial strength and stability. Our future is directly addressed through a design that creatively serves as a national model for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency while making a meaningful addition to the surrounding community.

The facility is composed of four program elements: an administrative tower, a five-level parking structure for approximately 1,000 cars, a public function area, and a tree-filled park which connects the neighboring community with the waterfront promenade and river.

The 400,000 square foot structure is a 13-story office tower on two levels of public space. Its design features a gently curved façade. The base levels of the building contain the lobby, dining facility, training and customer service areas, and the board room. These areas overlook the park and open onto the river promenade. The multi-story lobby creates a dramatic focal point for pedestrians and vehicles approaching via the tree lined entry promenade.

The building's design incorporates high performance building systems, water conservation measures, energy efficient glazing designed to maximize access to daylight and an orientation on the lot to minimize direct solar penetration into the building while offering CalSTRS employees and visitors dramatic views of the region beyond.

Consolidating all office functions into one quality facility such as this one creates an inviting, invigorating space that will provide a far more effective, collaborative team-oriented work environment for current and future employees.