HIGHRISE 1212 Acoustic Office Pod | Compact High Performance Focus Pod for Adelaide Workplaces
The HIGHRISE 1212 makes a case that most people do not expect from a compact pod. Despite having the smallest footprint in the HIGHRISE range at 1200mm x 1200mm, it delivers exactly the same 36Dw Class B acoustic performance as every other pod in the range. For Adelaide workplaces where floor space is genuinely limited, that combination of compact size and premium acoustic rating is the specification sweet spot.
The brief for most space constrained commercial fitouts across Adelaide and South Australia comes down to the same challenge. The floor plan needs individual focus and privacy solutions but there simply is not enough open area to accommodate larger pods without compromising the surrounding workspace. The HIGHRISE 1212 fits where other pods cannot, against walls, in corners, within existing workstation runs and in breakout areas that are too compact for anything bigger.
The 36Dw Class B sound reduction rating means confidential phone calls stay private, video meeting audio stays contained and the surrounding open plan floor is not disrupted by noise from inside the pod. For SA government workplaces, HR departments, corporate offices and education facilities across South Australia where sensitive conversations happen regularly throughout the day, that acoustic performance in a compact footprint is exactly what the specification requires.
FSC certified timber, CHORD acoustic panels from 75% recycled PET and Greenguard Gold certified materials satisfy the environmental procurement and indoor air quality requirements that SA government departments and corporate organisations now include as standard in commercial fitout briefs. The 265kg weight capacity confirms commercial grade construction despite the compact external dimensions. Creative Systems supplies, delivers, assembles and installs across Adelaide and South Australia, working with interior designers and project managers from specification through to installation.
Features:
- Most compact pod in the HIGHRISE range
- Single person acoustic office pod
- 36Dw sound reduction rating, Class B acoustic performance
- Same acoustic rating as the full HIGHRISE range
- 265kg total weight capacity
- FSC certified timber construction
- CHORD acoustic panels made from 75% recycled PET
- Greenguard Gold certified materials
- Suitable for confidential calls, video meetings and short focused tasks
- Commercial grade durability
- 7 year warranty
Specifications:
- Capacity: 1 person
- Acoustic Rating: 36Dw sound reduction, Class B
- Weight Capacity: 265kg total
- Materials: FSC certified timber, CHORD recycled PET acoustic panels
- Environmental Certification: Greenguard Gold Certified
- Warranty: 7 years
Dimensions:
External: 1200W x 1200D x 2485mm H
Internal: 1030W x 1075D x 2400mm H
Finishes: Multiple finishes and configurations available depending on project requirements. Custom options available on request.

Common Questions:
Does shrinking the footprint mean shrinking the acoustic performance too?
No, and that's the actual selling point here. Still hits 36Dw Class B, same as the rest of the HIGHRISE range. The performance comes from the timber construction and CHORD panels, not the overall size, so the compact footprint doesn't cost anything on the acoustic side.
How does this compare to the compact RETREAT pods?
Higher acoustic rating despite a similar sized footprint, 36Dw here versus 31-32Dw across the single person RETREAT line. Also a bit taller internally at 2400mm, which helps it not feel as boxed in as the dimensions on paper might suggest.
Will this actually hold a confidential call private from the rest of the floor?
Yes, that's the whole point of the 36Dw rating. Government agencies, HR teams and corporate offices specify this size specifically because it delivers genuine privacy in a footprint that fits where bigger pods simply can't go.
Where does this actually fit that other pods can't?
Against walls, into corners, within existing workstation runs, anywhere too tight for a standard sized pod. That's the real reason this size exists in the range, not as a downgrade but as the answer for genuinely constrained floor plans.
Need real acoustic privacy in a footprint that doesn't eat half your floor plan? Talk to Creative Systems about your space.
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