Clic Achieves AFRDI Green and AFRDI Blue Certifications

August 8, 2024

We are proud to announce that Clic has received both AFRDI Green and AFRDI Blue certifications. This dual recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and excellence in our furniture.

What is AFRDI Green?

AFRDI Green (Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute) evaluates products on a comprehensive range of sustainability criteria, including environmental impact, resource efficiency, and recyclability. This requires rigorous testing and evaluation processes, involving assessments of the materials used, emissions, and manufacturing processes.

Successfully meeting the requirements of AFRDI 150:2012 Sustainability Standard - Commercial Furniture and achieving AFRDI Green certification is a testament to our dedication to producing environmentally responsible products. It also ensures that our products are compliant with the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Formaldehyde Minimisation credits in Green Star rating tools.

What is AFRDI Blue?

AFRDI Blue certification focuses on product durability. The process requires extensive testing for general safety, strength, durability, and stability, ensuring that our furniture meets stringent performance criteria and highest standards of functionality and longevity, offering our customers with products they can trust for years to come.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are proud to offer furniture that not only exemplifies exceptional quality but also highlights our ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable practices into our product development and manufacturing process.

To explore wide ranges of our AFRDI certified products, visit our website here.

Krost's Sydney Office Update With 3D Tour: A Blueprint For Workplace Design

December 20, 2023

Our latest Sydney office renovation was more than just an aesthetic upgrade, it's a reflection of modern work culture —flexible, intuitive, and inherently human-centric. To achieve this, we set our goal to design a space that caters to diverse work styles, settings and needs.

Throughout the space, strategically placed meeting and breakout rooms foster collaboration and spontaneous interactions. Our Remi counter table serves as a hub for impromptu catch-ups, while the curve of our Sofi ottomans create a welcoming space for informal chats.

Each room is named and can be easily booked in our calendar system:

The Loft - A feature collaborative space in our Mascot office, carefully designed to offer a dynamic environment tailored for both brief stand-up huddles and teamwork-driven sessions.

The Arena - Embodies our commitment to being at the forefront of furniture design and innovation by integrating modern tech into specially designed, functional furniture.

The Hub - A quiet space that offers a refreshing change from the workstation zone, providing a focused work environment for teams looking for a change.

The Home Suite - A perfect blend of comfort and function, where private chats and casual catch-ups combine seamlessly with productivity, away from the buzz of the office.

The Booth - Intentionally designed to nurture a collaborative and undistracted environment, perfect for brief touchpoints or extensive brainstorming sessions.

The Nook - For hyper-focused task immersion, tailored for small offices, it cleverly maximises efficiency without compromising on style.

Highlighted in the centre of the office is our new Clic workstation, featuring a sleek black rounded profile and a Coastal Oak Woodmatt worktop from Polytec. To enhance privacy and infuse greenery into the workspace, we've incorporated custom joinery planter boxes that elegantly divide the workstations, as well as our Cubby planters at the foot of the desks.

Our open workstation area is equipped with Archi chairs, meticulously crafted for supreme ergonomic comfort and flexibility. Complementing this setup is a dynamic hot desking spine, flanked by planter box lockers. This not only introduces a touch of greenery but also provides personalised storage for our staff.

Experience our complete office transformation from beginning to end here and explore our Sydney showroom today through the immersive 3D tour below.

Browse through photos of our updated office below.

(Photo Credit: Pixel Collective)

Design and Function Combine for Talent X’s New Office

April 20, 2022

Located in a heritage style building, Talent X’s new office space features a mix of original and contemporary style finishes creating the perfect juxtaposition of architecture and furniture. As a hybrid recruitment and consultancy agency with an aim to build overachieving teams, Talent X’s fit out has created an environment to foster success and support for their team and candidates.

Natural light floods the open plan office, highlighting the signature painted brick walls and furniture pieces throughout. Using a mixture of Polytec Notaio Walnut, Shannon Oak and Laminex Milano Walnut finishes throughout the office, combined with the green walls, a biophilic design that reminds us of the warmth of nature is created. The interior features floor to ceiling glass walls allowing each area to flow into each other without clear or defined limits, creating fluidity within the office.

As you enter the space, our Tex lounges provide soft seating for visitors, encouraging a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Our Lennox storage units in a dual tone finish are placed facing opposite directions to divide the areas in a purposeful yet stylish way.

Collaboration and teamwork is inspired through the multiple Flip tables that fill the open area. Offering complete mobility and functionality with their castors, our Flip tables allow the Talent X team to move and create their own work areas based on different needs and requirements. Our Keywork desk with a modesty panel is also featured in this space, allowing for more focused and task driven activities.

Talent X have used our Swish height adjustable desks to promote employee health and wellbeing and to suit the varied working styles. In the main office, our Swish spine has been used offering practical storage which hides the foot of the Spine desk for a seamless finish. Paired with our Miro and Space task chairs, each office has been set up to promote comfort and productivity.

Cohesive in theme, our Lennox units in matching finishes are featured through the entire office, from the open area to executive offices allowing ample storage. Minimalist in design with clean lines and matt black anodised handles, Lennox effortlessly integrates into all spaces within the Talent X office.

Finally, the boardroom features our Benchwork table in Shannon Oak and black powder coated steel frame, offering a practical solution for formal and team meetings.

Talent X’s new office space considers the different working environments for the modern employee. Various settings are provided that focus on connection, collaboration and comfort by the curation of furniture and finishes.

The Arlo Affect - Embracing Soft Curves and Comfort

January 30, 2022

Combining soft tactile curves with visual lightness, the Arlo armchair is an effortless addition to the contemporary workspace. With a focus on natural materials, Arlo’s round solid wood frame gracefully follows the shape of the body with a crossed under seat frame detail that sets the foundation for a cocoon of comfort.

Sculptural in design, Arlo adds texture in any space it occupies through its unique multi weave upholstery available in grey, forest green or terracotta. Combined with a natural ash or black stain wood frame, Arlo compliments all commercial environments from reception areas to breakout spaces and executive offices.

Shop Arlo today.

SAY HELLO TO OUR 2021 CATALOGUE

March 8, 2021

With 5 different earthy coloured covers, the pages of our latest annual catalogue feature a host of new products and workplace furniture ideas, exploring the latest trends in commercial spaces.

Our new ranges, spanning across desking and table ranges, screens, reception counter, storage and seating are curated to best suit a modern approach to office landscapes.

Designed around the evolving nature in which we work, our collection has been curated to fit into a wide range of commercial applications. Combine and customise our designs in new fabrics and finishes to create unique tailored solutions, transforming your office into a multi-functional space that caters to endless working styles.

VIEW OR ORDER OUR 2021 CATALOGUE HERE

VIEW OUR NEW 2021 PRODUCTS

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.

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.

What The Government Stimulus Package Means For Your Business

March 14, 2020

The federal government announced a 17.6 billion stimulus package with funding allocated to measures targeted at small businesses. For new and existing businesses which require an office fit out and purchasing furniture, this is a great time to take advantage of these incentives and plan ahead.

Increasing the Instant Asset Write-Off

$700 million to increase the instant asset write off threshold from $30,000 to $150,000 and expand access to include businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million (up from $50 million) until 30 June 2020. For example, assets that may be able to be immediately written off are a concrete tank for a builder, a tractor for a farming business, and a truck for a delivery business.

This instant asset-write off allows businesses to purchase capital equipment for their business and obtain an immediate tax deduction for doing so (rather than depreciating the cost over a number of years, as was previously the case).

Accelerated Depreciation for Investments

$3.2 billion to back business investment by providing a time limited 15 month investment incentive (through to 30 June 2021) to support business investment and economic growth over the short term, by accelerating depreciation deductions. Businesses with a turnover of less than $500 million will be able to deduct an additional 50 per cent of the asset cost in the year of purchase.

Cash flow assistance for businesses:

$6.7 billion to Boost Cash Flow for Employers by up to $25,000 with a minimum payment of $2,000 for eligible small and medium-sized businesses. The payment will provide cash flow support to businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million that employ staff, between 1 January 2020 and 30 June 2020. The payment will be tax free. This measure will benefit around 690,000 businesses employing around 7.8 million people. Businesses will receive payments of 50 per cent of their Business Activity Statements or Instalment Activity Statement from 28 April with refunds to then be paid within 14 days.
$1.3 billion to support small businesses to support the jobs of around 120,000 apprentices and trainees. Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent of the apprentice’s or trainee’s wage for up to 9 months from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020. Where a small business is not able to retain an apprentice, the subsidy will be available to a new employer that employs that apprentice.

Source: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/economic-stimulus-package

The Benefits Of Lounge Spaces in Offices

July 4, 2019

With the unprecedented mobility offered by laptops, phones and tablets, one's ability to work anywhere and everywhere has led to the introduction of unconventional spaces. This includes lounge settings which are dispersed around an office, allowing employees to take a break from their normal workstation and spend time in a more casual environment. Distinguished areas like this have become a necessity for harnessing creativity, productivity and innovative thinking.

Here are 3 tips on how to effectively introduce lounge settings to your office:

Comfort - Residential-style seating has become a popular shift in office aesthetics. Adding a comfortable lounge or soft chair encourages a relaxed atmosphere. Our Benj, Tex and Hush lounges feature a wool fabric upholstery and high density foam padding, offering a true palette of posture in the office.
Surfaces - Facilitating productivity requires surfaces to work on. Our Rize collection features a height adjustable side table and round meeting table which provides space for people to set down their devices or papers, while also allowing users to customise the area to suit their requirements. Our Byte and Dart tables are also a great solution for setting down coffee and taking notes.
Flexibility - Different groups have different needs which require the space to be easily rearranged to suit. Providing lightweight and mobile seating options like our Sofi, Gogo and Balance ottomans allows one to curate a space that will enhance its purpose.

As the modern office evolves, setting the stage for lounge areas encourages employees to come together to collaborate and share ideas in a fresh space. Contact us today to help plan your office lounge.

Harcourts Reveals Its Impressive New Interior

June 18, 2019

Harcourts new Campbelltown office embraces class and modernity with it’s sprawling open layout, chic finishes and fixtures.

A stunning 4.5 meter wide custom made reception counter welcomes guests with a marble look finish and LED lights, while Maya lounges, Drum coffee tables and Madi chairs provide a plush waiting space.

The luxe aesthetic extends further into the main office with double sided runs of black Keywork workstations with beautiful Maison Oak finish worktops. Each user is presented with Miro chairs, Globe caddies, Logic monitor arms and Vast screens and shelves.

Communal storage is catered to via Globe sliding door units and Universal lockers that seamlessly blend into their surroundings while the Globe planter units inject greenery and a relaxed vibe.

The walls acts as canvases for inspirational quotes with messages that stay true to the brands vision. They provide an interesting focal point while reminding staff and clients of their values.

Zorro chairs and Dart tables adorn the meeting room in a dark hue that perfectly compliments the chic-industrial styling. Surrounded by concrete floors, light-filled windows and a wooden ceiling, the space is functional and impressive.

From vision to execution, Harcourts new Campbelltown office is equipped for many years of success.

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.

Fresh Fit Out For Fastway

March 14, 2019

From the large open spaces to intimate executive offices, meeting rooms and breakout areas, Fastways new office exudes style and sophistication through a strong monochromatic palette. The strong contrast between fresh white interiors and black furniture seamlessly transitions from one room to the next for a consistent look and feel.

Welcoming visitors, our Jive reception counter is a grand feature in front of the slatted timber wall. Complimenting the space are Tex lounges and Drum coffee tables, creating a simple yet inviting entrance.

Mix bench seating and Cooper chairs pair with a Jive coffee table to divide the open plan areas forming a contemporary statement in each gathering space. Enhanced by the large natural light filled windows, hues of brown and grey add warmth and break the monochrome dynamic.

Our Benchwork workstations are used on the lower and upper level with Sonic task chairs, Globe pedestals, Screenwork screens and Logic monitor arms to cultivate working areas suitable to a vast range of needs. Breaking up the area is our Keywork table and Balance ottomans allowing different levels of function and collaboration.

Continuing on with the contrasting palette, the executive offices feature Keywork desks with Miro and Zorro chairs. Working symbiotically with the architectural details of the interiors, each office offers a warm and textured backdrop to the main open space.

Our Alex chairs and Dart tables were used in meeting rooms to establish more formal areas whilst maintaining a balance of simplicity and modernism through the dark oak finishes combined with natural light.

Finally moving into the lunch area, a fresh clean palette in contrast with the rest of the office has been established. Our Jive counter table and Zorro stools paired with the Halo counter table and Pac stools create a breakout area which emanates a calm and peaceful space for employees to take a break.

Different zones were created to establish a variety of functional workspaces including open plan work areas, meeting rooms, breakout rooms and informal meeting spaces. Fastways new office caters to every need of the modern employee.

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