SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Department of General Services (DGS) recently awarded the Richards Boulevard Office Complex (RBOC) to the Hensel Phelps/ZGF with Dreyfuss + Blackford team.

The RBOC is a campus environment with buildings that will include people-focused podiums, office towers with a variety of amenities, and a workplace model with flexible spaces that will continue to serve future generations of state employees. Comprised of four office buildings, a parking structure, and a landscaped town square connecting the campus, RBOC emphasizes connections between employees, the natural world, and the Downtown Sacramento area.

The sustainable design solution, which encompasses 1.25 million square feet of office space for 5,000 state employees, sets a precedent for the River District, an area of Sacramento transitioning from its industrial past to a desirable neighborhood.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnerships with DGS, and with our design-build team members, ZGF and Dreyfuss + Blackford, to deliver this important project for the state,” said Jim Pappas, Hensel Phelps Northern California Vice President and District Manager. “Together, we will help DGS in their mission to provide a world-class workplace for state employees, while enhancing the character of the River District.”

Construction is set to begin in fall 2020, with overall project completion slated for March 2024.