A crane is reflected in the façade glass.Construction crews look on as the crane operator places a façade glass panel into place.A façade glass panel being lifted into place.The "Biggie" crane reflected in the façade glass panels.
Center Skylight
A nighttime view of the Capitol Dome rising above the new glass structure.The illuminated Capitol Dome reflected in the new glass skylight at twilight.The Capitol Dome framed by the new glass curtain wall.The historic Capitol Dome reflected in the new glass roof panels.
Café Sky Light Install
Construction workers help align the crane onto a cafe skylight panel.A closeup of the machinery used to light and place Annex skylight panels.A glass skylight panel being lifted into place.A skylight panel is loaded onto a crane for transport to its final home in the Annex.A crane positions itself to lift a skylight panel into place. Crews install skylight panels on the new Annex roof.
Construction
The Capitol dome visible behind the active construction site and building structure.Interior view looking out toward the new steel dome structure.Exterior cladding materials ready for installation.
Renderings
Aerial view of the State Capitol and surrounding Capitol Park.Rendering of the new glass Annex exterior next to the historic Capitol, framed by pink flowering trees.Rendering showing the connection between the Historic Capitol and the new Annex.Rendering of the Annex integrated with the surrounding Capitol Park landscape.Rendering of the new exterior walkway and glass columns.Rendering highlighting the modern glass facade and new public entryway.Rendering of the light-filled central atrium.Symmetrical view looking between the new glass Annex walls towards the illuminated Capitol Dome at twilight.Rendering looking up through the curved glass ceiling of the new Annex atrium towards the historic Capitol Dome.
Capitol Annex Glass Install Complete
Assembly Annex Glass Install
MILLIONTH Hour Celebration!
Reaching one million work hours on the Capitol Annex Building project is a meaningful milestone because it represents the people behind the progress. More than 3,360 trades people have been engaged on site, reflecting the opportunity this project has created for craft professionals, skilled laborers, apprentices, operators, and local and small businesses. Each hour worked represents a paycheck, a career path, a family supported, and a contribution to a public building that will serve Californians for generations.
The Millionth Hour celebration recognizes the many skilled workers who have come together to deliver this complex work safely and successfully. From demolition and earthwork to concrete, steel, electrical, mechanical, drywall, sitework, and specialty trades, the project has brought together a wide range of expertise from local, small, and underrepresented businesses right here in our State’s Capitol. For the community, this milestone is a tangible reminder that public investment supports people, jobs, training, and the skilled labor needed to build a lasting civic asset supporting State Lawmakers and generations of visiting constituents.
This celebration is a chance to thank the workforce, recognize the trade partners, and honor the local construction community helping bring the Capitol Annex Building project to life.
