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October 15, 2025

Krost Panel Discussion: Designing and Contracting the Responsive, Adaptable Office

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Krost’s Melbourne showroom recently hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Expanding and Contracting: The Responsive, Adaptable Office’. The event, held in collaboration with Australian Design Review, gathered industry leaders and design professionals. They came together to explore the evolving role of flexible office spaces in meeting the dynamic needs of today’s workplaces. The panel delved into strategies for creating office environments that can adapt to rapid changes.

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Moderated by Melanie Ting, the panel featured insights from Stephanie Rodas, Alex Hopkins, and our own Carly Krost. Carly highlighted the growing need for spaces that support hybrid models, noting that employers are focused on designing offices that engage their teams. Alex Hopkins emphasised designing for flexibility given rising construction costs, advocating for loose furniture and modular systems.
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Stephanie Rodas added to the conversation by discussing the complexities of modularity in workplace design. The panel also addressed how adaptable office designs can cater to neurodiversity and the growing prevalence of hybrid work models. Discussions centred around balancing functional requirements with the need to create inclusive and comfortable environments.
The event underscored the vital role adaptable design plays in modern workplaces. It also provided actionable strategies for professionals navigating this evolving landscape. Krost remains committed to fostering innovation in workplace design and delivering flexible, future-proof solutions.