Greenfield Hyperscale Data Center

SSOE provided comprehensive design services for a hyperscale, AI-ready data center campus in the Midwest. The project encompasses approximately 200 MW of IT capacity across two data center buildings on an approximately 81-acre site, with each facility designed to support 100 MW of AI and cloud computing workloads. The campus is designed for modular, scalable infrastructure that enables phased development while maintaining operational flexibility for future expansion.

As both Architect of Record and Engineering of Record, SSOE delivered multidisciplinary architecture and engineering services, including validation of the initial planning concept, development of detailed engineering and construction documentation, and coordination with regulatory authorities through the permitting process.

Emphasizing high availability and resilience, the facilities were designed to meet Tier III reliability objectives and TIA-942 standards. SSOE’s scope included high-density, liquid-cooled AI infrastructure supporting rack densities up to 150 kW, redundant water-cooled chiller systems, advanced electrical distribution, standby power generation, fire and life safety systems, and integrated building automation and monitoring systems.

SSOE also led BIM coordination, computational fluid dynamics, risk assessments, site infrastructure design, and utility coordination. Through rigorous quality assurance, consultant management, value engineering, constructability reviews, and regulatory compliance support, SSOE delivered a scalable, energy-efficient, and future-ready digital infrastructure platform capable of supporting evolving AI and hyperscale computing demands.