SACRAMENTO | 500 Capitol Mall | 396 FT / 121 M | 25 FLOORS - Page 27

Pistola916 · #**521** Posted **Oct 25, 2008, 7:35 PM**

I hate the back of the building fronting N street.

the1_thedave · #**522** Posted **Oct 26, 2008, 2:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pistola916

I hate the back of the building fronting N street.

I don't hate it, but it doesn't look the prettiest. Kinda like the back of an old ship.

innov8 · #**523** Posted **Oct 26, 2008, 7:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pistola916

I hate the back of the building fronting N street.

Both N Street and L Street are the asses to Capitol Mall buildings... N Street more so from 4th St. to 10th.

sactown_2007 · #**524** Posted **Oct 26, 2008, 7:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by GoFerrari27

The structural steel members at the spire have to be covered with intumescent paint, which is a fireproofing application that gives the steel additional protection in case of a fire. That is the grey colored finish that was on the spire steel in the atrium. They need to apply it to the very top of the spire.

Thanks for the info GoFerrari27! I was wondering why they were treating that part a little different from the rest.

I am not too crazy about the back either; I tend to think it would have looked better if the glass/granite went all the way around the back like it is on the sides. But the angles do give it character and least it looks better than the back of 621

Hey Mike -- if you get to tour 500 this week, try to take some pics from the scafeling at the very top of the spire! LOL!! I am jk -- but talk about a great view!! I don't know how those workers have the stomach for that; must be a lot of alcohol! LOL!!

sactown_2007 · #**525** Posted **Nov 9, 2008, 3:57 AM**

Here are some updated pics I took today while downtown. The glass is almost finished and you really have to admit this buildings looks a lot like it did in the renderings -- though I am not a big fan of the back side of it. I can't wait to see it when all the glass has been installed!!!

innov8 · #**526** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 2:22 AM**

It don't it gets better than this... lots of panorama photos below.

plinko · #**527** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 2:41 AM**

Top notch!
That last shot is epic.

arod74 · #**528** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 2:43 AM**

Wow, tremendous shots innov8. All the recent rain makes for a nice, clear view. As the building has come together, my only real complaint is that little glass box that sits behind the spire on the roof. The integration looks odd from any angle you can see it

ltsmotorsport · #**529** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 2:44 AM**

Skyscraper porn! Glad you got the hookups with the right people so you can bring us these shots.

That's the first I've seen of the central plant expansion too.

jsf8278 · #**530** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 3:31 AM**

does anyone know if those top two mini floors are actual individual floors or what exactly they are?

sactown_2007 · #**531** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 4:12 AM**

Hey great shots once again Mike!!

Yeah that floor (or room?) on the top does look kinda odd; is there any chance that on top of it will be a Helicopter Pad???

ltsmotorsport · #**532** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 5:01 AM**

Doesn't look like there's enough room for a helipad on top.

GoFerrari27 · #**533** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 5:06 PM**

It's not a helipad. When we decided to go with a high speed elevator system for the upper tower floors, we ended up needing more clearance above the elvator equipment and hence "the doghouse" as I call it was necessary to do so. In the end I think it will look fine as the flag pole will be mounted on top of it.

GoFerrari27 · #**534** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsf8278

does anyone know if those top two mini floors are actual individual floors or what exactly they are?

The very top two levels are mechanical and elevator equipment, but 25 and 26 are designed to be used individually or jointly as office or restaurant spaces.

It's a really great view up there.

peanut gallery · #**535** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 5:17 PM**

Amazing shots, innov8. Is that the location for the railyards development in the fifth shot?

Fusey · #**536** Posted **Nov 12, 2008, 6:10 PM**

Good lord, Mike, your panos just keep on getting better and better! Thanks for the shots.

innov8 · #**537** Posted **Nov 13, 2008, 2:12 AM**

Thank you guys, it was my pleasure

friedpez · #**538** Posted **Nov 13, 2008, 2:39 AM**

Great photos! Are there plans to illuminate the tower at night?

ltsmotorsport · #**539** Posted **Nov 13, 2008, 6:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by peanut gallery

Amazing shots, innov8. Is that the location for the railyards development in the fifth shot?

Yeah, that's it. Just on the north end of downtown.

sugit · #**540** Posted **Nov 16, 2008, 1:31 AM**

Another law firm picks 500 Capitol Mall
Sacramento Business Journal
Friday, November 14, 2008

The Bank of the West Tower at 500 Capitol Mall has landed another long-term lease by a top Sacramento law firm.

Somach Simmons & Dunn signed a 10-year deal Nov. 1 for 15,000 square feet on the 10th floor of the tower, now under construction, and will move in by September, said Russell Gallaway and Greg Levi, the brokers who handled the transaction. Sources estimated the lease is worth $6 million to $7 million.

Managing partner Michael Vergara said the new tower is beautiful. “We looked up and down the mall, and this one is best suited to our needs.”

McDonough Holland & Allen PC, Sacramento’s second-largest law firm, had already cut a deal to leave 555 Capitol Mall on June 1 for the 25-story tower at 500 Capitol. Other firms are in talks.

Downey Brand LLP, Sacramento’s largest law firm, moved last month into the brand-new, 25-story U.S. Bank Tower at 621 Capitol Mall, the other big, new office building vying for high-profile tenants.

Somach specializes in natural resources and environmental law. It has 20 lawyers and about 10 staff, and ranks No. 19 among the top area law firms. The new offices have room for seven more lawyers, and the firm has an option to expand.