JMA: Four Decades of Expertise in Data Center & Telecommunication Facility Design

Mission Critical Brochure

Spotlight Project:

stack infrastructure (infomart Data Center) | Hillsboro, or

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) played a key role in the adaptive reuse of a former semiconductor manufacturing facility, transforming a 240,000 SF, two-story office and production building into a high-performance colocation data center. The project delivers approximately 57,000 SF of raised computer floor space, leveraging existing building infrastructure to optimize performance and efficiency. JMA strategically repurposed second-level ventilation fans to support airflow and thermal management within the data halls—demonstrating an innovative, cost-effective approach to cooling reuse. In addition to the core conversion, JMA designed a 100,000 SF expansion, supporting the client’s long-term scalability goals while maintaining operational continuity. The project highlights JMA’s expertise in mission-critical retrofits, infrastructure reuse, and phased data center expansion.

Featured Mission Critical Projects:

South Hill data center (Centeris/benaroya) | Puyallup, wa

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) transformed a 300,000 SF, three-story microchip processing facility into a state-of-the-art data center campus located on a 100-acre site in Puyallup, Washington. The comprehensive renovation introduced a new main entry and lobby, modern office and control spaces, and approximately 55,000 SF of raised access floor supporting mission-critical operations. The design balanced performance, resilience, and long-term adaptability while modernizing the building envelope and interior systems.

The project was recognized with the NAIOP “Outstanding Project of the Year” Award for Exterior Commercial Projects in Washington and achieved LEED® Gold Certification, underscoring JMA’s ability to align data center performance with sustainability and architectural quality.

Vantage Data Centers | Quincy, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) led the design and delivery of this 173,000 SF colocation data center campus in Quincy, Washington, utilizing pre-engineered metal building systems to support rapid deployment and future expansion. The facility integrates advanced cooling strategies and Tier IV–level emergency power infrastructure, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and operational resilience. Designed to respond to the region’s environmental conditions, the project reflects a balance between energy efficiency, scalability, and tenant flexibility.

Large enterprise Data Center | Undisclosed Locations

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) has delivered multiple mission-critical data center projects nationwide for a confidential enterprise client, developing an innovative architectural approach known internally as the “chicken coop” data center design. This concept utilizes free cooling principles, capitalizing on the natural airflow generated by server exhaust fans and enhanced by architectural forms that promote stack effect and convective ventilation, similar to traditional agricultural ventilation systems. By minimizing reliance on energy-intensive mechanical chillers, the design significantly reduces energy consumption while accelerating deployment timelines.