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Cobbleworks: A Modern Oasis

September 29, 2020

Spread over two levels in the heart of Sydney, Cobbleworks’ recently fitted out offices are a penchant for light, tactility and materiality. Located in an industrial style building, the interiors feature a mixture of original and contemporary style finishes, creating the perfect juxtaposition of architecture and furniture.

Designed to elevate the furniture in the space, black accents mixed with natural stone like finishes are seen on our Keywork counter table, paired with Zorro stools welcoming you upon entry. 

Cohesive in theme, the first office space features the same colourways as seen on our Uno table in the kitchen area, surrounded by Madi chairs. Additionally, in a little nook next to this our Halo counter table with Zorro stools tie in to create a comfortable breakout area for staff. 

Similar in finishes but different in layout, the second office includes Uno counter tables on castors with Zorro stools allowing them to be moved around to facilitate a variety of settings from collaboration to relaxation. 

With a focus on the evolving nature of the way we work and the relationship between the user and their environment in an open plan office, Cobbleworks office provides highly flexible and versatile solutions. Moving throughout this space, our Hugo lounges and Sofi hexagon ottomans in a trendy mustard upholstery come together to form soft seating areas. Our Sofi ottomans are mobile in design, allowing for staff to move and create their own work areas based on their needs and requirements. 

Arched windows frame the building allowing natural light to flood the rooms. Situated underneath these are a variety of seating and coffee table settings, including our Madi chairs paired with the Maya coffee table, Jena chairs paired with the Drum coffee table and Sofi ottomans coupled with the Oscar coffee table, allowing staff and visitors to interact in a casual environment. 

For more focused individual work, the offices feature a mixture of desks with black accents and florentine walnut tops including Benchwork and Swish workstations. Matched with Local acoustic screens, Sparki above desk power, Miro chairs, Balance stools, Globe pedestals and Globe sliding door cupboards for storage, a workspace which enhances productivity, dynamism and employee well being is established. 

The meeting rooms do not stray from the theme used throughout the open plan office. Contrasted against exposed brick and natural timber flooring, our Dart table and Alex chairs combine to create a contemporary environment, perfect for more formal settings. For more informal and collaborative purposes, smaller meeting rooms feature our Halo table and Madi chairs. 

Cobbleworks’ offices consider the different working environments for the modern employee. Providing various settings that focus on connection, collaboration and comfort by the curation of furniture, finishes and aesthetic.

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Outfitting the Modern Office

August 3, 2020

An abundance of natural light floods the interior of this newly fitted out office space located in the heart of Sydney. Thoughtful in design, addressing the nuances of different work settings, the office includes a mixture of open and private workspaces, meeting rooms, lounge areas and a breakroom, all designed to offer employees various spots to work. 

Greeted by our Jive reception counter, the grandeur nature of the piece exudes a contemporary look through its thick 58mm panel construction and minimalist profile. A comfortable and welcoming space is further created with our Hugo lounges paired with the Nest coffee table, indulging clients and visitors in the ultimate front of house experience. 

Moving through the space, Hugo lounges and Nest coffee tables are spotted again in the communal area, facilitating a relaxing transition into breaks or informal meetings. Perfect as a side table or coffee table, Nest features a lightweight wood construction, and as the name suggests, designed to be nested if needed or used for individual work. 

Minimalist and organic in feel, the open plan workspace features rows of Benchwork workstations, complemented with Local acoustic screens, Biscuit dividers, Hana task chairs and Globe pedestals. Adjacent to the workstations are small offices for private and individualised work featuring the same furniture. The open plan interior is light and bright with monochromatic hues, while the small offices display a red feature wall, a characteristic carried throughout the office in other meeting rooms for a cohesive feel.

Fresh and playful colours are used throughout the kitchen and breakout space. Using Poppi chairs in Moss Grey and Cosmopolitan tables in natural oak finishes, the space blends a wide range of furniture pieces to create an eclectic, diverse aesthetic for staff to relax. 

Meeting rooms are displayed throughout the large office space, all featuring a distinct red wall to add personality and create a point of difference between the areas. The formal meeting room features a Keywork table and Sax chairs with black detailing, creating a strong contrast and look. 

Smaller rooms for informal meetings feature our Alex chairs and Halo table with a custom D-end shape top to suit the layout of the room. The last of the meeting rooms include our FortyFour chair paired with the Cosmopolitan table to facilitate a productive and focused environment. 

Designed by True Project and Strutt Studios, this office offers various spaces for the modern employee to work based on what best suits their needs, whether it be meeting a colleague in an informal setting or finding a quiet place to work solo. Along with using black, white and greys, hints of colours are used throughout for visual impact creating a comfortable and contemporary workplace.

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To the Krost community around Australia

March 16, 2020

As we continue to monitor and act on the impacts of COVID-19 through the guidance issued by the Australian Government Department of Health and the World Health Organisation, we have enforced precautionary measures to help keep our employees and customers safe. We’d like to highlight the strategy Krost is implementing during this unprecedented time. 

OUR TEAM

  • Our team has been divided into two groups which will be working from home and in the office on alternating weeks. By separating our team in the event that one group becomes sick, the other team will remain unaffected and can continue to support our clients.

  • We have increased precautionary and hygienic measures across our Sydney and Melbourne showrooms. Hand sanitiser stations are located throughout for clients and our team members carry hand sanitisers with them at all times.

  • In accordance with government advice we will be practicing social distance measures in our showroom and offices. As such, we will refrain from handshakes and physical welcome gestures on your entry. We will also aim to maintain a space of 1.5 metres between people at all times. 

  • We have implemented safety measures for individuals returning from travels and any team members who show signs of sickness to self-quarantine.

 

OUR OPERATIONS

  • Our factory, warehouse and operations (including drivers and installers) are still in full effect. Through our local manufacturing plant in Sydney and large stock holdings in our Sydney and Melbourne warehouses, we are able to manufacture and supply furniture in fast lead times.

  • Similarly to our office teams, our operational teams are on split day rosters to ensure continuity of operations. 

  • Our online store is open 24/7 with free delivery to Sydney and Melbourne CBD. Our staff will be on hand daily to answer any questions you may have. Visit our online store for products including task seating, occasional seating, desking, steel storage and accessories. 

 

OUR SERVICES

  • We understand that our clients may not be able to visit our showroom or speak with one of our team members in person. With this in mind, our team will be available via phone or email and can conduct virtual meetings. In addition to this, our team can post material samples, and provide close up images or videos of specific products as though you were here in person.

  • If you are unable to visit our showrooms, we also have a virtual tour where you can immerse yourself in our entire range from the comfort of your home or office. See the tour here for our Sydney showroom and here for our Melbourne showroom. 

If you have any questions please contact us on 1800 1KROST or email us at sales@krost.com.au. We will continue to share any updates or changes within our business and keep assisting you in the safest way possible. Thank you and stay safe.

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How to Balance Work and Well-being

June 13, 2019

With a shift in the modern workplace and growth of technology, the increase in a more sedentary lifestyle has created movements to promote employee health and wellbeing. Working styles are constantly evolving to allow for a healthy balance between sitting, standing and walking. This includes the introduction of height adjustable desks and tables, like our Swish and Rize which are a perfect solution to encourage movement.

Height adjustable desks allow users to easily adjust their work surface from a sitting to a standing position with a single tool, giving the user complete control of how they work. In addition, our Rize range includes height-adjustable side tables and meeting tables allowing employees to mix up the way they collaborate and conduct meetings.

Three benefits of height adjustable desks include:

  • Improved Health - With the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes from sitting all day, research has shown that switching to a sit-stand desk lowers blood sugar levels, lowers your risk of heart disease, improves metabolism and reduces back pain.

  • Improved Mood and Energy Levels - The popularity of sit-stand desks has had a positive impact on the employees overall well-being. By introducing desks like our Swish or Rize, users have shown to be less stressed and fatigued than those who remain seated all day.

  • Boosts Productivity - Being able to access a variety of postures throughout the day helps employees stay engaged with their work tasks. Standing has also been proven to stimulate circulation, sending more oxygen and nutrients to the brain, improving one's mental focus thus encouraging one to work more efficiently and increase performance.

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On Point with Ovato’s New Office

June 2, 2019

Featuring a clean, minimalistic workspace with playful details sprinkled throughout, Ovato’s new office is a hub for collaborative and critical thinking. Surrounded by floor to ceiling windows, the space offers a monochromatic palette that contrasts with the light filled interior.

Soft natural brown hues greet clients as they enter the office, with our Jive reception counter forming a stylish nook for reception.

Moving through the open plan office, rows of Keywork workstations fitted with Local screens, Sonic task chairs and Universal tambour storage units create a workspace which enhances productivity, dynamism and employee wellbeing. The desks feature a white frame and top used in conjunction with black task chairs and accessories, fitting in perfectly with the colour scheme of the office.

Ovato’s office exemplifies a modern work environment with multiple meeting rooms surrounding the open plan office. Each meeting room has a creative name with a corresponding quote on the wall. Featuring our Dart meeting table and Alex chairs, each space is a private sanctuary for employees to perform more focused tasks.

Ovato’s boardroom is a more formal space but carries the theme from the reception and the office surrounds., Featuring our Velo boardroom table in a soft wood finish. Paired with Sax leather chairs in black, a stylish composition of light and dark is established.

Minimalist in design yet practical and functional, Ovato’s new office addresses the nuances of the modern work environment while playing homage to their employees needs.

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Inspiring Offices for InsurX

April 17, 2019

Surrounded by light filled windows, InsurX’s new office maintains the openness of the interior space with high ceilings and exposed timber panelling. With feature walls displaying motivational quotes throughout for visual impact, Designate Interiors designed an office that harmonizes the internal details and furniture effectively.

Exuding natural hues of brown and grey, our Cooper chairs and Dart coffee tables welcome visitors as they enter the office. The use of woods creates an inviting feeling of coziness and warmth.

Extending the visual focus beyond the entrance, meeting rooms can be seen through the tall glass windows. Using Velo tables and Universal storage in a light timber finish with black legs, surrounded by our Zed Chairs, a formal yet soft atmosphere was crafted. This aesthetic is continued in the boardroom and other meeting rooms, complimented by the same furniture setting.

Utlising the generous office space, the area was filled with runs of our Keywork workstations, perfectly paired with Trak screens, planters, Space chairs and black Globe pedestals.

Creatively hidden by curved floating walls, our Halo table in a custom semi-circle shape and Space chairs form a collaborative area for employees. Green plant walls integrated with whiteboards cultivate a natural element with additional texture.

Considering the nuances of the modern workplace, breakout areas have been created for the team to relax. Designate Interiors turned a nook into a haven for our Jive counter table and Zorro stools which form a continuous bench situated in front of another green planted wall. Opposite this sits out Benj high lounges and Dart organic coffee table for more private spaces.

Moving into the kitchen and lunch area, our Sofi lounges and Dart organic tables form pods of soft seating. Upholstered in contrasting blue tones, a more playful atmosphere has been created.

Insurx’s new space considers the different working environments for the modern employee. Providing various settings that focus on connection, collaboration and comfort by the curation of furniture, finishes and aesthetic.

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Elula's New HQ

April 3, 2019

Utilising the building’s original industrial materiality, Elula’s new headquarters has an aesthetic which exudes chicness and luxury. The interior features classic design elements combined with modern furnishings that create an eclectic, monochromatic design that’s dotted with warm woods and light brick walls.

The open plan space is a haven for our Benchwork workstations fitted with Sonic task chairs, Globe slimline pedestals and Local Screens. The desks feature a black frame and white top, used in conjunction with matching accessories, fitting in perfectly with the interior. The design of this area results in a cutting edge workspace curated to enhance productivity and employee well-being.

Moving into the boardroom, a warm contrast is made with natural wooden tones used on our Dart boardroom table. Our Zorro chairs in chocolate are paired with the Dart to finish the setting. Glass windows divide the meeting room and the open area as the connective floor plan fosters new ways of thinking by establishing different environments for various purposes.

Combining the design of the entire office with furniture to compliment the space and its size, Elula’s office has everything you need for the modern employee.

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2019 Catalogue Out Now!

March 7, 2019

The 30th anniversary edition of our annual office furniture catalogue is hot off the press.

We are thrilled to launch a remarkable selection of new products, from pneumatic workstations to innovative task chairs and cutting-edge side chairs.

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KROST FEATURED IN INDESIGN MAGAZINE

February 26, 2019

Hot of the press and straight onto your coffee table, our latest ad in Indesign magazine is out now.

Featuring an aesthetically pleasing open office space with all your furniture needs and a bold headline SPEED. SOLUTIONS. SATISFACTION.

The campaign highlights our 30 year milestone and what it means to be a Krost customer.

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GLOBE: FOR ALL YOUR STORAGE NEEDS

February 17, 2019

The Globe range offers a practical storage solution for any environment. Providing tidy storage for files, tools and stationery, each piece features a durable powder coated steel construction.

The Globe under desk drawer, mobile pedestal and caddy fit flush under any workstation or desk and offer a variety of filing and stationery drawer solutions. The caddy includes an adjoining tambour cupboard for added storage.

If you’re after larger storage, our Globe Tambour & Globe Sliding Door Cupboards are available in various dimensions and can be adapted to fit any space. The articulated design allows for easy access without impeding on your floor space. Featuring adjustable shelves for various functions, they can be used within any setting.

Whether you’re creating a cool or distinct palette, the Globe range is available in a powder coated white or black finish.

Shop the full range on our store today.

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Kogarah Library’s New Space Revealed

February 5, 2019

Crafting the perfect entry or waiting area is important as it is an opportunity to make a lasting first impression for visitors. Recently, Georges River Council undertook a project for Kogarah Library, where each space was fitted out in an eclectic and diverse style.

Upon entry to Kogarah library, you are greeted by a large, light filled open space before moving into the main area. In one section, our Zorro chairs upholstered in two shades of blue fabric are paired with the Halo table, creating simple yet effective working areas.

Continuing on with the contrasting blue theme, our Cali chairs group together to form pods of soft seating for a more relaxed or informal meeting area. Georges River Council created a workspace with an open-ended environment by adding our Keywork Counter Table with Zorro Stools for individual or focused work. Each section can be modified or rearranged for visitors to create their own space based on their needs or requirements.

Thoughtful in design, Kogarah Library addresses the nuances of different seating arrangements based on their location. Situated across from the service desks are our Sofi ottomans in a mixture of curved and square shapes to form a continuous line of seating. Upholstered in the same blues as the Zorro and Cali chairs paired with our Byte Side Table, a bold and energetic pattern is created in contrast with the green carpeting.

Special consideration for visitors and their range of needs within the library is evident in the variety of settings provided. By allowing freedom and flexibility within the space, one is able to utilise it to its best ability whilst maintaining a level of comfortability.

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How To Maximise Space In A Small Office

September 12, 2018

When working in a relatively small space, you have to think big in terms of design and creative techniques to ensure a healthy and ergonomic environment is established.

Small scale offices can be discouraging and hinder productivity if the space is not maximised to its full potential.

Here are 5 tips to implement into your small office:

  1. Pick The Right Furniture: Switch to slim streamlined furniture to visually and physically create more space. By measuring your office, workstations and desks can be customised to size to ensure every need is met. Define areas or zones within a small office by amalgamating workstations with partitions to avoid disturbing the flow of the space and feeling boxed in.

  2. Choose a Layout For Your Function: Assess the space by measuring the dimensions of each room to to work out the limitations and best configuration. Collaborate with one of our sales executives for a free on site consultation.

  3. Smart Storage: Think vertically in storage by incorporating wall mounted shelves and cupboards into the office to alleviate floor space. Custom-made storage considers your spatial requirements and are manufactured to fit the office’s proportions perfectly. For non-invasive storage, under desk drawers and pedestals utilises ordinarily wasted space. Alternate storage solutions include our Trak System which allows for storage boxes to be mounted above desk - eliminating clutter.

  4. Switch To Digital: In an age where cloud based computing has become integrated into most businesses, storing documents and files in hard form has become less relied upon. This reduces the amount of large filing systems needed which take up office space. Limiting the use of paper also decreases clutter, aiding in a smooth and productive workplace.

  5. Decorate To Your Advantage: The way an office is decorated can have a big impact on how small the space will feel. By keeping decorations to a minimum allows surfaces to be used to a maximum. Avoid dark colours and busy prints and incorporate light and neutral tones to create a sense of space. With a trend in office plants, introducing greenery alludes to a bigger office while also adding character. As mentioned above our Trak System also allows for planter boxes to be mounted above workstations for a simple and minimal solution to decorate.  

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