Watch the Full Panel Discussion on Designing for Workplace Wellness

September 6, 2023

We are excited to announce that you can now watch the full length video of the IDEA Gold Medal panel discussion on ‘Designing for Workplace Wellness’ in partnership with Australian Design Review.

The discussion was held at our West Melbourne showroom and featured a panel of experts from the architecture and design community. Panellists included Rob Backhouse, IDEA Gold medal winner and chair of Hassell, Sue Fenton, Woods Bagot senior associate and IDEA jury member, Emily Carter, 30UNDER30 alumni and PTID senior interior designer, and Carly Krost, design manager at Krost, moderated by ADR’s editorial director, Emily Rayner.

The panellists discussed the importance of designing workplaces that promote employee’s health and productivity. They also shared insights on how to create spaces that are comfortable, stimulating, and conducive to collaboration.

Watch the full discussion below to hear the panellist's thoughts on designing for workplace wellness.

(Photo Credit: Nada Marie - Commercial Photographer)

And the Winner is...

November 25, 2019

We had the honour to present Andrew Parr with the prestigious Gold Medal on Friday night at the 2019 Interior Design Excellence Awards (Idea Awards).

Starting with his family home when he was 16, Andrew Parr has dedicated his life to design and creating interiors that sustain both his practice and the broader industry through his creativity and individuality.

The IDEA Gold Medal is the most prestigious prize at the Idea Awards and is given in recognition of those practitioners who have made an influential and enduring contribution to Australian design over the course of a career.

As proud sponsors of the awards for the second consecutive year, Krost would like to congratulate Andrew, all the nominees and winners of the 2019 Idea Awards.

Krost Presents Gold Medal Award To Sandy & Peter Geyer at The 2018 IDEA Awards

November 26, 2018

We were honoured to present Sandy & Peter Geyer, the founders of Geyer Design with the prestigious Gold Medal Award at the 2018 Interior Design Excellence Awards on Friday.

Over the past 40 years Sandy & Peter have made their mark on the A&D industry. The couple noted that their legacy is helping people to realise that interior design isn't just superficial application but rather a a change in the way companies operate - “Design can and does enhance a persons experience. It's everything, it's how we live and how we should live.”

The gold medal is the most prestigious award at the IDEA Awards, and is given in recognition of those practitioners who have made an influential and enduring contribution to Australian design culture over the course of a career.

Congratulations to Sandy and Peter and all of the IDEA nominees. It was a for pleasure for Krost to be the Gold Medal Sponsor of the event.

The IDEA Awards Shortlist Is Announced!

August 30, 2018

As the official gold sponsor of the Interior Design Excellence Awards 2018 we are excited that the recipient shortlist is now live!

We spent an exciting night with A&D industry leaders at Canvas House in Melbourne where the candidates were revealed. Our Cooper chair was showcased for all to see.

We’re very excited to find out who will take out the gold medal this year, stay tuned for the awards in November!

See the shortlist here.