Penzance Secures AWS as Tenant for Virginia Facility

Real estate firm Penzance this week announced that Amazon will lease the 45MW, 240,000 sq ft (22,296 sqm) facility, located at 4151 Autopark Circle in Chantilly. Construction work has started and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. The facility will utilize air-cooled systems and rooftop HVAC units.

“This is a high-impact, future-ready facility - and it’s built for what comes next in AI, cloud, and Edge computing,” said John Kusturiss, partner at Penzance. “Chantilly offers unmatched connectivity, and this site is designed to deliver for today’s infrastructure needs while anticipating tomorrow’s technologies.”

Josh Weissman, AWS director of data center delivery, said: “We’re continually innovating to ensure our data centers fit responsibly into the communities we call home. As part of this project, we’re proud to partner with Penzance and Fairfax County to preserve and enhance 67 acres of open green space, create public walking trails, and design a campus that operates quietly, efficiently, and with low environmental impact.”

He continued: “This site, like our other facilities, will use minimal water and rely only on outside air for cooling 95 percent of the year. Our backup generators ensure continuity for the hospitals, first responders, schools, and other essential services that rely on AWS to stay online while meeting strict requirements for their use during the rare times the grid is interrupted. We’ll keep raising the bar on sustainability, safety, and community partnership so these investments in US innovation also strengthen the local economy and the quality of life our neighbors expect.”