Bank of the West Tower (Sacramento) facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Five Hundred Capitol Mall The Parthenon |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 500 Capitol Mall Sacramento, California |
| Coordinates | 38°34′41″N 121°30′05″W / 38.5780°N 121.5013°W |
| Construction started | 2007 |
| Completed | May 26, 2009 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 25 |
| Floor area | 433,508 sq ft (40,274.2 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | E.M. Kado & Associates |
| Developer | Tsakopoulos Investments |
| Structural engineer | Wood Rodgers, Inc. |
| Main contractor | Rudolph & Sletten |
The Bank of the West Tower, also known as Five Hundred Capitol Mall, is a tall building in downtown Sacramento, California. It stands 25 stories high and has a huge area of 433,508 square feet. This building is mainly used for offices.
It also includes a large parking garage with space for 800 cars. The building officially opened its doors on May 26, 2009.
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What is the Bank of the West Tower?
The Bank of the West Tower is a modern skyscraper. It is a key part of the Sacramento skyline. The building is located at 500 Capitol Mall. This makes it easy to find in the city center.
Inside the Tower
The building has many cool features. It starts with a five-story atrium. This is a very tall, open entrance area. You can find shops on the ground floor. The main parts of the building are used for office space.
At the very top, there is a special two-level penthouse. This area can be used as a restaurant or for important meetings.
How the Tower Was Built
The Bank of the West Tower has a strong steel frame. Its outside walls are made of granite. This gives the building a very solid and elegant look. The granite is set in special panels.
The building's design was created by E.M. Kado & Associates. The engineers who made sure it was strong were Wood Rodgers, Inc.. Rudolph & Sletten was the main company that built it. The project was developed by Tsakopoulos Investments. Construction started in 2007. It was finished in 2009.
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The Bank of the West Tower in Sacramento.
