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Renaissance Tower
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General information
Type Commercial offices
Location 801 K Street
Sacramento, California
Coordinates 38°34′48″N 121°29′46″W / 38.580125°N 121.496158°W / 38.580125; -121.496158
Completed 1989
Cost US$45 million
Owner GPT Properties Trust
Management Jones Lang LaSalle
Height
Roof 113.39 m (372.0 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 28
Floor area 336,000 sq ft (31,200 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall (DMJM)
Structural engineer Wallace-Kuhl & Associates
Main contractor Turner Construction

The Renaissance Tower is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper. It stands in Sacramento, California. This impressive building was finished in 1989. It reaches about 113 meters (372 feet) into the sky.

When it was first built, the Renaissance Tower was the tallest building in Sacramento. It has 28 floors. Today, it is the fifth tallest building in the city. Many businesses have their offices inside this tower.

What is the Renaissance Tower?

The Renaissance Tower is a modern office building. It is a key part of the Sacramento skyline. People use its many floors for different kinds of businesses. It helps make Sacramento a busy city.

Building Big: How it was Made

Building a skyscraper like the Renaissance Tower is a huge project. It cost about $45 million to build. That's a lot of money! The building has a total floor area of 336,000 square feet. This is a very large space.

The company that designed the building was Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall (DMJM). They are architects who plan how buildings will look and work. The main company that built it was Turner Construction. They are famous for building many large structures.

Who Owns This Giant?

Over the years, the Renaissance Tower has had different owners. At one time, it was owned by a company called USAA Real Estate Company. In January 2016, the building was sold. A new company, GPT Properties Trust, bought it. This company is based in Maryland.

The building is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle. They help make sure everything runs smoothly. They handle things like renting out offices and keeping the building in good shape.

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