Nashville Agency Proposes Alt Locations for Data Centers
Photograph by Ross Joyner
Painted Ladies, San Francisco, California
Amid the corporate demand for data centers, residents find themselves apprehensive. Sound pollution, ecological impacts, and land usage frequently come up as concerns, especially as data centers are constructed near homes.
Here in Nashville, in a thriving community of small businesses and corporations alike, locals are fighting the proposed DC BLOX data center near the Nashville Zoo. The proposed area houses more than exotic animals—it’s also a dense residential area in the southeastern part of the city.
And Nashville’s not alone. The push against data center expansion is nationwide.
Courtesy of Andrew Nelles and The Tennessean
So, what can we do?
If corporations want to build more data centers, then clearly the current situation isn’t working. It would seem people don’t want to give up residential land to the AI industry, which is why we at Julian//West are proposing a new option.
Instead of hiding data centers away, we recommend constructing these tech cathedrals in traditionally high-traffic areas. In tourist-heavy locales, people can actually appreciate the benefits, such as shade, white noise, and visual interest.
Beloved travel destinations such as the Louvre, Stonehenge, and the Great Wall of China are all potential data center locations Julian//West has taken the liberty of mocking up.
What’s more, our friend and multimedia expert, Hayden Froelich, has provided soothing data center sounds you can enjoy while you browse.
“Our friend and multimedia expert, Hayden Froelich, has provided soothing data center sounds you can enjoy while you browse.”
Data Centre par le Louvre
Photograph by Qijin Xu
The Louvre, Paris, France
The Louvre is known for housing many of the world’s most valuable pieces among stunning architecture. Its global renown makes this museum a natural choice for corporate design. After all, what is a data center but a futuristic set piece that houses not art, but servers?
The Center of Liberty
Photograph by António Amado
The Statue of Liberty, New York, New York
Liberty Island draws millions each year, with its main attraction being Lady Liberty herself. The Statue of Liberty sits on nearly 15 acres of land (which, if we may be so bold, she really doesn’t need). The land that now houses the park and museum would make a beautiful site for a data center. Liberty and capital, unite!
The Lincoln Memorial Rendering Pool
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Photograph by Andy Feliciotti
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
Known as America’s front lawn, the National Mall is an historic expanse providing gorgeous architecture and recreation everyone can enjoy. What could be a more fitting lawn ornament than a data center? With over 6 million gallons of water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, it’s an innovative option for cooling servers. While it’s true you wouldn’t be allowed in the data center, you could always throw down a blanket and enjoy a picnic. Just don’t forget your noise-canceling headphones!
The Greater Wall
Photograph by ran liwen
Great Wall of China, Huairou District, China
Over 13 miles (21,000+ km) are dedicated to the Great Wall of China: a wonder so magnificent, you can see it from space. But does a structure really need to be so long? So walled off? We’ve mocked up a version of the wall in which the structure supports something everyone can enjoy: a house for AI.
Stonehenge’s Data-Backed Backdrop
Photograph by Getty Images
Stone Henge, United Kingdom
Prehistoric architecture still stands tall today at Stonehenge. This link to our history is believed to be constructed around 3,000 BCE, but the future is now. Don’t let Stonehenge get left in the past! We vote to move it forward by pairing this piece of human history with a magnificent data center.
eGPT Pyramids
Photograph by SOURAV BHADRA
The Pyramids, Giza, El Omraniya, Egypt
Ancient Egypt captivates the world even now, with its advanced cultivation of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Incredibly, the pyramids still stand today as an emblem of Egypt’s reign. But times have changed, and we feel there’s too much negative space in the Egyptian desert. We recommend adding structures that fit seamlessly into the landscape: an emblem of AI’s reign to come.
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Conclusion
What do you think? Have we solved the problem of data centers? At the end of the day, we’re not architects or city planners—we’re simply a branding agency that loves to brainstorm. So, which global problem should we tackle next?
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