The stainless steel stair, complete with architectural mesh curtain, is a stunning introduction to an incredible data storage precinct.
Secure. Sovereign. Compliant. Macquarie Data Centres are one of the world’s most certified data centre operators, delivering data centre solutions in Australia for nearly 20 years. Used and trusted by nearly half of all Federal Government agencies here in Australia, the IC2 and IC3 data centres in Macquarie Park are no exception. Boasting the best of the best in terms of security and IT, Macquarie Telecom’s globally certified facilities are technological masterpieces. High performance, flexible and highly customisable solutions are just some of the things that set Macquarie Data Centres apart.
While the data facility has been executed with unsparing attention to detail from start to finish, it is interesting to note that the central stair at the precinct is likewise, the best of the best. Featuring a stainless steel centre mesh divider that doubles as both the balustrade to the stairs and a floor to ceiling architectural element, this stair was designed, fabricated and installed by Active Metal and exceeded the expectation and vision of MacTel’s directors. The double spine, stainless steel stair stringer design gives both structural strength and visual appeal whilst providing a structural support to the polished concrete treads.
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About Macquarie Data Centre IC2.
Macquarie Data Centres are one of the world’s most certified data centre operators. They’ve been delivering data centre solutions in Australia for nearly 20 years, and are used and trusted by nearly half of all Federal Government agencies.
They have tailored solutions for all global infrastructure management requirements to accomodate any new site or cloud expansion. Supported by over 200+ engineers security cleared to government standards, Macquarie Data Centres is one of the world’s most certified data centre operators. They can isolate spaces from a single rack to a whole room or hall, and because they operate theirr own sovereign Australian data centres, they can customise any design for today’s needs and accommodate growth for tomorrow.
Located at their 50MW Macquarie Park campus, the state of the art and vendor-neutral Sydney IC2 facility is designed and proven for enterprise colocation, wholesale and government tenancy.
The highly-certified facility, owned and operated by Macquarie Data Centres is located a convenient 15kms from the centre of Sydney with interconnection available to all major carriers, cloud providers and Macquarie’s IC1 colocation facility located in Sydney’s central business district. IC2 is your premier facility for server hosting in Australia.
IC2 is one of the world’s most certified data centres. It was designed for efficiency with a target PUE of 1.5. IC2 is a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Park station and a short 15-minute drive north of Sydney CBD.
Architect: Greenbox Architects
Client: Macquarie Data Centres
Builder: John Holland
Location: Macquarie Park, Sydney
Work completed by Active Metal:
Structural steel support beams, stainless steel stair structure, precast polished concrete treads, stainless steel mesh divider screen, stainless steel handrails, glazed and stainless balustrade, floor sign
