ESET North America Headquarters

Introduction

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, sought to transform their North America headquarters by consolidating multiple floors into a single, connected workspace. Their goal was to improve collaboration, enhance employee experience, and support a successful return-to-office strategy following the pandemic. Hyphn partnered with ESET, alongside Ware Malcomb and Backs Construction, to design and deliver a unified 24,000-square-foot environment that reflects ESET’s innovative culture.

Objectives & Scope

Consolidate multi-floor workplace into one cohesive headquarters
Improve collaboration and connectivity across teams
Create an inviting environment that encourages employees to return to office
Integrate modern technology, privacy solutions, and varied workspace types
Deliver a design aesthetic that reflects ESET’s brand and culture

Approach

Hyphn collaborated closely with project partners to reimagine how a single-floor layout could support both focus and teamwork. The design strategically blends open environments with thoughtfully placed private spaces, technology-rich conference rooms, and amenities tailored to employee comfort and productivity. Hyphn integrated sound masking, AV, security, and high-performance furnishings to ensure a seamless and modern workplace experience.

Outcomes & Impact

ESET’s transformed headquarters now embodies openness, innovation, and employee wellbeing. The unified floorplan enhances collaboration, while modern privacy and technology features improve productivity and comfort. The new space has been celebrated by ESET’s leadership and recognized publicly for its thoughtful, future-ready design.

Key Takeaways

Thoughtful planning enables space reduction without sacrificing functionality
Technology and privacy solutions are essential to supporting modern work
A unified design strategy elevates employee engagement and strengthens culture