Sequoia Surgical

History Revealed Through Polished Design

Designed to support the training of health care professionals, the high-tech Sequoia Surgical office adheres to The Cannery urban campus of shared design aesthetic marrying its historic character with the more polished design elements fitting of a space dedicated to events, seminars and showcasing advanced medical equipment. HGA’s transformation of the 12,000-square-foot office includes an auditorium, training room, and entertainment venue for visiting health care providers that celebrates Sacramento’s history and “farm-to-fork” cuisine, featuring a luxurious lounge area, pool table and bar in addition to a kitchen space for local chefs to come and serve their best recipes.

The property’s history played a significant role in the overall design inspiration. Starting in the early 1900s, the property served as the Libby, McNeil, and Libby Fruit and Vegetable Cannery. After Libby’s closed its doors in the 1980s, the property was redeveloped to convert its existing canning warehouses into offices. In that retrofitting and renovation, the structure was covered up and its natural materials were hidden from floor to ceiling. The exposed core of the building is now revealed; a significant departure from the traditional office environment found at the existing site. Interior elements suitable for today’s advanced tech campuses—open work areas, ample, natural full-height lighting and interior glazing partitions to create order—are also integrated throughout the property. At the same time, HGA’s design enhances and celebrates The Cannery’s raw beauty through materials authentic to the property, including brick, steel, concrete and divided lite glazing. Details such as structural beams, stamped numbers on each concrete column from the locations of original machinery and existing divided lite window systems nod to the history of The Cannery.

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Location

Sacramento, California

Building Type

Workplace

Size

11,500 SF


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