DATA CENTERS
In a world where digital infrastructure sits at the heart of every organization, data centers represent environments of unmatched complexity and demand. These highly specialized buildings, designed first and foremost for the servers and systems that power them, require an architectural rigor that few other project types can match.
Our role as architect is fundamental from the very first stages of design. We establish the collaborative framework, notably through BIM deployment, and define the overall strategy that aligns every expert around a shared vision. Electromechanical strategy, cooling system optimization, coordination of technical installations: every decision is integrated into a comprehensive and coherent approach.
The architect acts here as a true conductor. Articulating server rooms and administrative spaces, ensuring the seamless integration of highly technical constraints, and translating complex requirements into spaces that are efficient, secure, and functional.
COHESIO works in many controlled environments, including data centers and power generators, which are essential to the operation of local and global businesses. Our recognized expertise ensures our active participation in designing and expanding large-scale computer centers. White space laboratories, production facilities and control centers.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Other projects and interventions
Bitfarms / AI Data Center - 96 MW Sherbrooke
2026
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Planning and feasibility study of 3 potential sites to connect from crypto mining to AI.
Estruxture/Neelligent MTL-1 Phase 2
2016 - 2018
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New infrastructure and installation of 2 x 3 MW rooftop generators and chillers - 800 Place Victoria.
Enovum MTL-1
2025
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Fuel storage room and generator.
Leaseweb Evoswitch MTL-2 La Salle
2025
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5 MW data center expansion project in 5 PHASES.
Cologix MTL-9 Drummondville
2025
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Building Code upgrades, rooftop expansions and curtain wall replacement.
CIML (now Groupe Petra) - 800 Place Victoria
2013 -2017
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Installation of G3, G4 and G5 generators for tenant use.
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Installation of G1 generator for emergency power.
TD Building - 500 St-Jacques
2016
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Installation of an emergency generator set on the podium roof.
CBRE - IBM Kyndryl Canada - 425 Viger E
2016
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Addition of 15 air conditioning units on the 3rd floor.
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Expansion of the mechanical penthouse - new floor area on the top floor.
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2026: Redeployment analysis for the landlord (Bentall)
Rogers Communications
2015
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Installation of a fuel tank farm for emergency generators at Place Bonaventure.
Cologix MTL-4 - 7171 Jean-Talon E
2015
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Installation of a new generator set and chiller.
TYCO Integrated Security - 6800 Henri-Bourassa
2015
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Generator replacement
Oxford Properties - 1100/1250 René-Lévesque W
2006 - 2015
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Chiller upgrades (level P1) and replacement of 50th-floor cooling towers (3 phases)
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Installation of chiller equipment on the winter garden roof.
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Condensing unit replacement.
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New 150 kVA generator (level P4)
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Installation of two 1000 kVA generators on the loading dock roof.
Cologix MTL-11 Metro Optic - Place Bonaventure
2011 - 2013
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Modification and code upgrades to the TELCO FIBER HUB.
Public works and government services Canada
2011
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Data center renovation - 715 Peel
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IT room fit-out - Laval
CGI Group
2003 - 2011
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Cité du commerce électronique - 1350 René-Lévesque
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Data center - 3200 Dickson street
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Complexe Desjardins
Desjardins Group
1998 - 2010
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Fit-out of the DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) center - 505 Maisonneuve W
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Fit-out of the FCDQ network room, South Tower, 26th floor
Cogeco Telecommunication - TV Studios, TELCO HUB
2009 - 2010
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Building renovations and upgrades - Trois-Rivières






