This 40-year-old wood-framed building was successfully adapted for a data center by focusing on simplicity and sustainability through careful replacement and enhancement of existing conditions. Rather than stress the roof with suspended overhead utility systems, the project team designed a custom floor-mounted steel equipment platform that stretches across most of the building. Burying that structure’s columns buried inside corridor walls produced a consistently clean yet functional building-wide aesthetic.
Repurposing an existing building aided achieving the project’s sustainability goals. In addition, the design team implemented a refrigerant cooling system that offers significant energy savings and zero water usage—a valuable feature in a drought-prone area.