Sacramento State Parking Structure 5

Located at the main entrance to Sacramento State, a campus in the CSU system, Parking Structure 5 is a key component to meeting the university’s parking needs while also providing a welcoming first impression for staff, current and prospective students, and their families. With 1,700 stalls, the 6-story precast concrete structure is clad with architectural aluminum fins representing tree leaves to integrate the structure with the adjacent arboretum. Elevator towers clad with curtain wall and perimeter precast hybrid moment frames enhance security for staff and students by creating structure with unobstructed views. Providing direct access to the adjacent Welcome Center, Parking Structure 5 will serve as the campus gateway for generations.

Size: 590,000 SF | 1,700 Stalls
Architect: Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture
The 200 metal fin assemblies are made up of 1,400 individual pieces
In the event of an earthquake, the moment frames are designed to be self-righting

Construction Cost: $36,000,000
Contractor: Clark Pacific
The perimeter beams were cast with a form liner to give a random appearance of striations; by starting the form liner at different points inside the form, each beam could be cast uniquely yet efficiently

2020 Green Business Certification, Inc. – Parksmart Gold
2020 US Resiliency Council – Gold Rating
2019 International Parking & Mobility Institute – Award of Excellence New Sustainable Parking & Transportation
2019 Sacramento Environmental Commission Awards – Outstanding Environmental Leadership
2019 Precast Concrete Institute – Sustainable Design Award
2018 American Concrete Institute NC/WN Chapter – Structural Award
2018 California State University Facilities Management Awards – Overall Best Practice
2018 California State University Facilities Management Awards – Best Practice in Construction Delivery

Image credit: Kyle Jeffers

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