Staff names and roles have not yet been verified from the company’s official website.
Workforce
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Indiana headcount
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Business overview
CSO describes itself as an Indianapolis-based architecture and interior design firm, and says its work is guided by partnerships with clients and attention to the communities it serves. Source ↗
The firm says it uses a collaborative design process and sector knowledge to support client goals. It also describes its approach as balancing beauty and performance with environmental responsibility. Source ↗
Products & services
CSO identifies architecture and interior design as its work and lists areas of expertise including K–12 and higher education, workplace, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics, community, hospitality, and housing and mixed-use. Source ↗
The firm also describes specialty capabilities in areas such as biophilic design, branded environments, furniture and equipment, physical models, and visualization tools. Source ↗
Customers & markets
CSO says it works with clients through collaborative design and stakeholder partnerships. Its listed project examples include educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and businesses. Source ↗
Company background
CSO says its work shaping the region’s built environment dates to 1961. The firm points to a portfolio of notable local destinations as part of that history. Source ↗
Indiana connection
CSO identifies Indianapolis as its base and highlights projects in Indiana, including the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indianapolis International Airport, and The Palladium in Carmel. Source ↗
Summarized from the company’s official website. Information checked October 26, 2026.
CSO Architects named Derek Gerow, Brad Nobbe, Emily Newton and Nick Wissing as principals in its October 29 announcement. The firm also reported promotions at associate principal, senior associate and associate levels.
CSO and design partner OLIN announced completion of the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial in Washington, D.C. The firms said the $40 million monument honors Gulf War service members and is scheduled for a public dedication on October 24.
CSO announced Jeff Olson as president and Aaron Haschel as chief operating officer at its annual company meeting. The Indianapolis architecture firm said both are longtime principals who have led projects across its markets.
CSO announced its acquisition of Indianapolis-based JRA Architecture. The company said the purchase adds industrial-market design expertise; it did not disclose financial terms in the announcement.