Ordway Building facts for kids
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| Alternative names | One Kaiser Plaza |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 1 Kaiser Plaza Oakland CA 94612 |
| Coordinates | 37°48′36″N 122°15′50″W / 37.8099°N 122.2640°W |
| Completed | 1970 |
| Owner | CIM Group |
| Height | |
| Roof | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 28 |
| Floor area | 530,865 sq ft (49,319.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Main contractor | Turner Construction |
The Ordway Building is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, in Oakland, California. People also know it as One Kaiser Plaza. It's right next to Lake Merritt in Oakland. This tower has 28 floors, all filled with offices. Each floor has eight corner offices because the building is shaped like the letter 'H'. At 404 ft (123 m) tall, it's the tallest skyscraper in Oakland. It's even the tallest in the whole Bay Area, except for buildings in San Francisco itself.
The main company that uses the Ordway Building is Kaiser Permanente. They have had their national main office here since the building was finished in 1970. In 2009, Kaiser Permanente was renting offices on 21 of the floors. On August 6, 2009, Kaiser Permanente announced they signed a new nine-year rental agreement with the building's owner, CIM Group.
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Exploring the Ordway Building
The Ordway Building is a famous landmark in downtown Oakland. It stands out because it's so tall. Many people work here every day.
What Makes it Special?
This building is unique for a few reasons. It has a special 'H' shape. This design allows for more corner offices on each floor. Corner offices often have the best views!
A Home for Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a large healthcare company. They chose the Ordway Building for their main offices. They have been there for a long time, since 1970. This shows how important the building is to them.
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The Ordway Building in Oakland, California.
See also
In Spanish: Ordway Building para niños
