CSG International

CSG International is a global leader in technology with over 5,000 employees in more than 20 countries. Their team reached out to Elsy Studios to help them realize their vision for a new headquarters that would embody their commitment to global sustainability while creating a welcoming environment for their team. The result is a headquarters that is strikingly bold yet refined, welcoming executives and employees from around the world, including those from Stockholm, Beirut and Dubai.

Drawing from the clean, modern aesthetics of Scandinavian design, Elsy incorporated bold geometric forms and contrasting black and white tones inspired by the art of block printing. Vibrant green plants and subtle textural finishes were introduced throughout to soften the design’s clean-cut foundation.

CSG wanted a refined, yet welcoming reception area akin to what you’d find in a Four Seasons hotel, which was achieved through the careful programming of the space, with clean lines and large-format patterns evoking a sense of refinement.

Additionally, the headquarters needed to meet employees’ needs for adaptable workspaces to accommodate hybrid schedules and diverse preferences for work styles. Elsy’s solution was to design versatile areas equipped to support both in-person and global collaboration at every level of the organization. Designed to mimic a high-end hospitality space, the collaboration lounge offers adaptable seating for various work needs. Custom movable planters with integrated lighting and power connectivity divide the space, making it suitable for individual work, small meetings, team lunches, and all-hands meetings. The ceiling’s block print design, achieved with custom acoustical baffles made from recycled water bottles, enhances both aesthetics and functionality.

Key focal points of this dynamic office include the board room, described as a ‘building within a building’, which features custom wood veneer siding and black-framed windows.  Those same windows provide a view of the uniquely designed living green wall paired with a custom film design, that features an abstract view of the globe in three parts.

From the sleek, sustainable design, adaptable workspaces and thoughtful details, the new CSG headquarters is, at every turn, a direct reflection of the company’s ongoing commitment to their people, society and the environment.