RETREAT 1.0 Acoustic Office Pod | Video Call Ready Focus Pod for Adelaide Workplaces
Hybrid working has created a very specific need in open plan offices across Adelaide. People come in to collaborate but spend a significant part of their day on video calls, client calls and virtual meetings that require a quiet private space. The RETREAT 1.0 is built specifically for that daily reality, with built in features that make it genuinely functional for video meetings rather than just acoustically private.
The built in dimmable VC light is the detail that separates the RETREAT 1.0 from standard acoustic pods. Video call lighting is a real issue in open plan offices where overhead fluorescent lighting creates unflattering shadows and varying light conditions across the day. The dimmable VC light gives users consistent professional quality lighting for every video call without any setup or external equipment. For corporate offices, SA government workplaces and education facilities across Adelaide and South Australia where video conferencing is now a daily requirement, that built in capability is a practical specification advantage.
The fixed or drop down tabletop option and comfortable ventilation system make the pod functional for extended use rather than just brief calls. The 32Dw Class B sound reduction rating keeps surrounding office noise out and conversations private, while the clean rectangular design integrates into existing office layouts and coordinates with the broader RETREAT range for consistent workplace planning across a full fitout. For interior designers specifying a complete acoustic zoning strategy across an Adelaide commercial fitout, having a single coordinated pod range that scales from individual booths to six person meeting pods simplifies the specification significantly.
FSC certified timber, CHORD acoustic panels from 75% recycled PET and Greenguard Gold certified materials meet the environmental and indoor air quality requirements that SA government departments and corporate organisations now include in their fitout briefs. Creative Systems supplies, delivers, assembles and installs across Adelaide and South Australia, working with designers and project managers from specification through to installation.
Features:
- Single person acoustic office pod
- Built in dimmable VC light for video calls
- Fixed or drop down tabletop options
- Comfortable ventilation system for extended use
- 32Dw sound reduction rating, Class B acoustic performance
- Clean rectangular design for easy office integration
- Coordinates with the full RETREAT pod range
- FSC certified timber construction
- CHORD acoustic panels made from 75% recycled PET
- Greenguard Gold certified materials
- Commercial grade durability
- 7 year warranty
Specifications:
- Capacity: 1 person
- Acoustic Rating: 32Dw sound reduction, Class B
- Materials: FSC certified timber, CHORD recycled PET acoustic panels
- Environmental Certification: Greenguard Gold Certified
- Lighting: Built in dimmable VC light
- Tabletop: Fixed or drop down options
- Warranty: 7 years
Dimensions:
External: 1045W x 1120D x 2178mm H
Internal: 870W x 990D x 2092mm H
Finishes: Multiple finishes and configurations available depending on project requirements. Custom options available on request.
Common Questions:
Why does a pod need built in lighting, isn't that overkill?
Anyone who's done a video call under standard open plan office lighting knows the problem, shadows, inconsistent tone, or that washed out fluorescent look. The dimmable VC light fixes that without anyone needing to bring in a ring light or adjust desk lamps. For a workplace running video calls daily, it's less of a nice to have and more of an actual functional fix.
Does this fit into a wider pod strategy, or is it a standalone product?
It's built to coordinate with the rest of the RETREAT range, from the compact single person 1.05 and 1.1 right through to the larger 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 meeting pods. For a project running a full acoustic zoning plan across a floor, that means one consistent visual language instead of mismatched products from different ranges.
Can someone actually sit in here for a full hour without it getting stuffy?
Yes, that's what the ventilation system is for. Enclosed pods without proper airflow get uncomfortable fast, which defeats the purpose if people start avoiding using them. This one's built with extended use in mind, not just five minute calls.
Does the drop down tabletop actually make a difference?
It comes down to how the space gets used. A fixed tabletop suits permanent setups, drop down gives a bit more flexibility if the pod needs to double as a quick stand up space sometimes too.
Need a pod that actually works for back to back video calls, not just quiet space? Talk to Creative Systems about your setup.
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