Lagos Data Center

The rapid advancement of digitalization and connectivity in all realms of society is fueling an escalating need for computing power. Our new Data Center project, designed in collaboration with our esteemed client Royal HaskoningDHV, helps to provide a solution for this continually increasing demand and secures the infrastructure needed for businesses, services, and people.

Nestled within the dynamic city of Lagos, the Data Center stands as a new cornerstone in the landscape of data management in West Africa. With a capacity to accommodate nearly 1000 racks, it will be one of the largest, carrier-neutral, purpose-built data centers in the region. The site is directly adjacent to the 2 already built data centers.

Together with the existing facilities, the new Data Center creates an ecosystem that houses the West Africa Internet Exchange (WAF-IX) and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN). It enables direct peering with Amsterdam, Ghana, and London Internet Exchanges and has direct connections to key networks and submarine cables in Nigeria and Ghana, with over 500 km of metropolitan multi-core optic fiber expanding through diverse routes within the Lagos metropolis.

The design has been developed in accordance with African construction standards and practices; it seamlessly integrates traditional building technologies and locally sourced materials such as brickwork, with a goal to harmonize with Nigeria’s architectural heritage, stimulate local production and reduce costs for the client at the same time. The facility is engineered to withstand the hot and humid Nigerian climate, as well as flood risks, ensuring year-round optimal performance and reliability.

The facade design is simple and composed to integrate smoothly with the neighboring buildings and the landscape. The main building is divided into 2 blocks: the Data Halls and the “People spaces”, which include conference rooms, breakrooms, and various office spaces, as well as the delivery area. The division between the 2 parts is emphasized with coloristic decision.