New 24MW Vantage Datacenter Campus

Precise technical planning and closely coordinated project execution were crucial for the construction of this latest-generation, energy-efficient data center.

The particular challenge for Campus ZRH2 was to implement state-of-the-art cooling and energy supply systems with the highest level of safety and availability while at the same time meeting ambitious sustainability targets.

The project required the coordination of an international team with different cultural and technical backgrounds as well as intensive coordination between the client, general contractor, specialist planners and executing trades. Due to the complex requirements, close coordination between the trades and interdisciplinary expertise were crucial.

The integration of complex HVAC systems with N+1 and N+2 redundancy, building automation, electrical and architectural systems had to run smoothly in order to ensure trouble-free operation. Another challenge was the tight schedule from the start of construction in 2022 to handover in 2024, which did not allow for any delays. At the same time, innovative concepts such as free cooling, heat recovery and virtually water-free cooling had to be implemented in order to achieve maximum energy efficiency and long-term operational reliability.

A high-performance and sustainable data center infrastructure is created through state-of-the-art technologies, clear process management and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ZRH2 campus uses highly efficient cooling systems with chillers, closed water circuits and CRAH units. Redundant cooling circuits, optimized air routing and free cooling ensure that the IT capacity of 24 MW (final expansion) is supplied with maximum energy efficiency. In addition, heat pumps enable the recovery and use of waste heat for the building and its surroundings - a key element in reducing CO₂ emissions.

Thanks to structured BIM-supported planning, closely interlinked specialist coordination and clear management of the technical supply chains, challenging interfaces were successfully mastered. State-of-the-art building technology and intelligent automation systems contribute to energy-optimized operation. Water consumption was reduced to almost zero thanks to the latest cooling designs. As a result, the data center meets the highest requirements for sustainability, redundancy and operational reliability and creates the basis for the operator's net-zero approach.