Design Studio Spring 2024
Cyber Oasis
Synergy in Sustainability:
Integrating Data Centers, Vertical Farming, and Bathhouse Amenities
The Cyber Oasis project, located in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, exemplifies a pioneering edge data center that seamlessly integrates historic architecture with sustainable modern design. Designated as a landmark in 2017, it features a preserved façade and a glass extension at the rear, offering enhanced views of the waterfront.
Committed to reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability, Cyber Oasis combines a data center, a bathhouse, and vertical farming into a cohesive ecosystem. A key innovation is the reuse of heat and water: excess heat from the data center supports the operations of the bathhouse and vertical farms, while recycled water is utilized for cooling and irrigation, significantly reducing overall water and energy demands.
Cyber Oasis establishes new benchmarks in urban development by harmonizing data center operations with community amenities such as a bathhouse and sustainable vertical farming. This integration exemplifies how technological and architectural advancements can foster both community and environmental well-being, positioning Cyber Oasis as a vital part of New York City’s economic landscape and a global model for future data centers.
Date: Spring 2024
Location: Hell’s Kitchen, New York
Program Data center, Vertical Farming and Bathhouse
Partner: Samira Mohamed