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Crusoe

Denver, Colorado

Crusoe’s HQ Redefines the Modern Workplace

Crusoe’s new Cherry Creek headquarters is a destination workspace, thoughtfully designed to reflect the firm’s mission and values at the intersection of computing and the future of climate.
Crusoe Energy workplace collaboration space
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Flexible 36,000-Square-Foot Layout
  • Biophilic Elements
  • Abundant Natural Light
  • Zoned for Focus and Collaboration
  • Diverse Work Settings
  • Sustainable Design
  • Mission-Driven Material Selection
Challenge

The value of the contemporary workplace goes beyond work — it’s a place for employees to come together for a shared purpose. As competition intensifies in AI infrastructure, companies are using their headquarters to clearly communicate their environmental and technological commitments. The team at Crusoe, a purpose-built AI cloud platform, wanted their new Denver headquarters to embody the company’s mission and values, while attracting environmentally minded energy innovators and investors.

Solution

The 36,000-square-foot office is built for choice, supporting diverse workstyles and varied needs with a mix of open seating, quiet zones, and meeting rooms. Sustainability drives every design choice — from recycled, low-emission materials to curated plant life — reflecting the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and a healthier, more connected workplace. Environmental graphics and installations of climbing ropes, knots, and carabiners symbolizing rising atmospheric carbon levels remind staff of the crucial impact of their work in minimizing energy waste and mitigating emissions.

Impact

Crusoe’s workplace boldly showcases the firm’s adventurous ethos and commitment to sustainable computing with a holistic narrative and design that communicates the company’s mission and values to clients, partners, and prospective employees at every step. The headquarters inspires, connects, and supports its people, positioning the company as a forward-thinking industry leader. The result is increased talent attraction and retention, and a stronger, more cohesive organizational identity.

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This is a beautiful, bright, healthy, fun space full of brilliant people, and I am excited to show up here with you every day and solve problems, strive, fail, and succeed together.”
—Cully Cavness, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer
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