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A prototype envelope for mission-critical infrastructure.

Mission-critical infrastructure is not just bigger construction. It is a different category. Tolerances are tighter, redundancies are non-negotiable, and the assumption that failure is unacceptable rewrites almost every discipline. This prototype exists so that when the right client asks, our answer is a validated design, not a promise.

A prototype envelope for mission-critical infrastructure.
Client
Internal R&D
Location
Prana Engineering Studio
Year
2025, in development
Program
Reference design · 5 MW modular hall
Size
Modular units of 500 kW each
Status
Simulation validated · pilot in discussion
Team
Prana Studio + external MEP + thermal partner
Challenge

Anticipating a future data-centre and lab pipeline, we needed to demonstrate mastery of the thermal, seismic and continuity requirements that these facilities demand.

Engineering approach

We started from the machine outward: thermal loads, air-side and liquid-cooled options, seismic isolation of critical equipment, then the electrical topology needed to support them at 99.999% availability.

The structure is designed as a modular pre-cast system, so a facility can be scaled in 500 kW blocks without redesigning the shell. The MEP model was co-developed with a specialist partner and stress-tested through full-facility simulation.

Nothing about this project is speculative for its own sake. Every decision is a decision we would defend to a client’s independent engineer.

  • 01Modular pre-cast structural system, 500 kW blocks
  • 02Thermal envelope validated for high-density racks
  • 03N+1 electrical topology, target PUE < 1.35
  • 04Seismic isolation for critical equipment
  • 05Simulation-led design co-developed with specialist partners
Outcome

The result is a validated 5 MW reference design, ready to be tailored to a specific site, climate and client. We are currently in discussion with two potential pilot clients: one in South India, one abroad, who would let us take it from a drawing to a running facility.

5 MW
IT load, modular in 500 kW blocks
N+1
electrical topology by default
<1.35
target design PUE
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