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Location
Prahran, Victoria
Year of completion
2023
Building style
Contemporary

Formerly a neglected 70s brown brick warehouse for a linen wholesaler in the back blocks of Prahran, underwent a dramatic transformation to become Hero’s new office space. Jost Architects in collaboration with Brahman Perera, adapted the existing space into a modern, functional office. 


From collaborative zones to soundproofed meeting rooms, every aspect was methodically designed to accommodate diverse work styles. Avoiding traditional office layouts, we curated a dynamic environment that mirrored the client’s creative output as well as the CEO’s obsession with the colour Tangerine. By integrating private and communal spaces, they adopted visual continuity and showcased Hero’s signature tangerine branding as well as their extensive industry awards. Embracing color as a key design element, the space was layered with furniture, lighting, and joinery. The use of such a bright colour like Tangerine was offset by white, black, grey and metallic tones amongst the industrial exposed concrete. While contemporary and practical, the design honoured the site’s industrial heritage. 


Minimizing environmental impact with the installation of a 15Kw solar system, a large portion of the furniture from their previous office was utilised with Brahman sourcing local designers to provide the new additional furniture and custom-made lighting solutions. Special zoning and spatial planning catered to Hero’s dynamic team and extensive client roster. The vibrant use of orange branding personified the company’s energetic ethos, making Hero’s new workspace a testament to creativity and innovation.

Awards and
recognition

2024
Australian Interior Design Awards
Shortlist - Workplace Design Category
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About the
Professional

Jost Architects was established in 2008 in Melbourne by Patrick Jost. The main studio is located in St Kilda, Melbourne and a second studio is now located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. 

We treat each project as unique, the site context, client requirements and specific design aesthetics results in distinct project styles. The practice produces strong contemporary designs that respond to brief, budget, and location, along with the setting in which it’s found.

The need to produce sustainable outcomes, irrespective of the scale of a project is a core value of Jost Architects. Starting with the adoption of the basic principles of thermal passive design, sustainable systems are integrated within the building fabric to become unnoticed aesthetically. This results in projects which are comfortable to live in, economical to operate and of a high-quality contemporary architecture.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.