QTS Data Center Campus Cambois
Project Stats
- Location
Cambois, Northumberland UK
- Size
540,000 SM
- Capacity
720 MW
- Market
- Expertise
The forefront of European data centers
A longstanding relationship between Corgan and QTS led to the partnership for the architectural design of the company’s first UK data center campus. Located in Cambois, Northumberland, near the city of Blyth, the sprawling campus is situated on a 100-hectare site. The sizeable development reflects the growing importance of data centers for digital transformation and signifies the U.K.’s strong position in the global tech and real estate markets.
Grand scale, sustainable design
The plans for the state-of-the-art Northumberland campus will accommodate 10 data center buildings, each spanning 54,000 square meters across three stories and delivering a substantial 72 MW of IT capacity. Development will take place over the course of the coming decade through five different phases. Projected to open in early 2028, phase one will consist of land remediation, infrastructure set up, and two identical data center halls. Subsequent construction phases include energy systems and additional data center buildings; campus completion and tenant onboarding are expected by 2035.
The exterior of the buildings are intentionally designed to maintain the consistency and branding that QTS uses throughout its data center hubs elsewhere in the world, including signature red panels and flag poles positioned along walkways. Corgan’s knowledge of QTS’ specific requirements stems from years of close collaboration, an advantage that proved to be integral for the creation of a cohesive, world-class experience and the technical innovations found throughout QTS’ first-of-its-kind, three-story configuration data building.
Environmental stewardship
The architectural approach for the campus prioritizes both scale and operational efficiency. The design includes the flexibility to cater to traditional, air-cooled and high-density computing deployments and includes the use of closed-loop, free-cooling chillers – a method that significantly reduces both water and power use long term.
This campus represents a forward-thinking architectural vision for hyper-scale data centers. By planning for multiple buildings and integrating advanced, efficient technologies, the design aims to create a highly functional environmentally-conscious facility.
