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I've been on various projects in this building for 20+ years. We even had a small office at one point on one of the floors. Back then we were told the upper flo
by us0r 3y ago
I've been on various projects in this building for 20+ years. We even had a small office at one point on one of the floors. Back then we were told the upper floors couldn't be converted to data center space. Fast forward to 2 years ago and everytime I went in there a semi truck full of cabinets was being sent up. I have no idea how much weight it can hold but my gut told me we are a moderate sized earthquake away from the place falling to the ground. Called my provider and said we are moving across the street. 2 months later with the help of some friends we did it in I think 13 minutes.
One cool thing was the filming of fast and furious Tokyo drift out front. They spent probably 2 months converting 2 blocks into Tokyo and at night would swap out street signs with Japanese ones. Turns out they actually do race the cars around the corners. Explosions and everything.
Here is a pic I found which is facing the front of the building/parking garage entrance: http://www.veilsidejpn.com/gallery/images/re_2335_AA_D001_00145.jpg http://www.veilsidejpn.com/gallery/images/re_2335_AA_D001_00...
Edit: Also they have spread things out around DTLA and El Segundo and even just recently filled plans to build a second building next door. While it wouldn't be good I don't think if something happened it would melt down the Internet as perhaps it may have 15-20 years ago.