WATCH OUR FULL PANEL DISCUSSION ON DESIGNING AND CONTRACTING THE RESPONSIVE, ADAPTABLE OFFICE

November 18, 2024

We’re excited to share the full recap video of the Krost Panel Discussion on ‘Expanding and Contracting: The Responsive, Adaptable Office’, presented in collaboration with Australian Design Review.

This thought-provoking conversation explored strategies for designing office environments that respond seamlessly to the rapid evolution of work culture. From supporting neurodiversity to addressing the rise of hybrid work models, the panel uncovered how adaptability can redefine the modern office.

Hosted at our West Melbourne showroom, the event featured an expert lineup:

Stephanie Rodas, Senior Associate at Gray Puksand
Alex Hopkins, Director and Principal Interior Architect at Studio Tate, and
Carly Krost, Design Manager at Krost.

Moderated by Melanie Ting, Senior Designer at Cera Stribey, the discussion offered invaluable insights into creating flexible, future-focused spaces.

Watch the full discussion below to hear the panelists’ compelling thoughts on designing Responsive and Adaptable offices.

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 Triumphs at the 2024 Australian Forklift Championship

July 26, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Galea, one of our star forklift drivers, emerged victorious at the 2024 Australian Forklift Championship, hosted by CeMAT Australia at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Center. This prestigious event gathered the top forklift drivers nationwide to compete in various challenging tasks, highlighting precision, safety, and skills.

Andrew, who is based in Krost’s Melbourne warehouse, delivered an exceptional performance and his innovative techniques secured the win. As part of participation, our team also embarked on a fundraising mission for the event's official charity, Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds, raising nearly $5000 for this important cause.

We are immensely proud of our team’s dedication and success, which motivate us to continue setting new standards and delivering top-tier solutions to our clients.

For more information about the event, please visit CeMAT Australia.

Photography: Pixel Collective

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)

The Hub: Adding Superpowered Collab Zones into the Workspace

November 12, 2023

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

Designed as a sit-to-stand breakout space, the centrepiece of The Hub is our Swish desk, aimed for dual users to power through tasks together. With the inclusion of large monitors there is excellent virtual as well as physical space for tasks to be processed optimally.

One of the essential features of The Hub is our Idea whiteboard, essential for brainstorming and creative team building. Sleek and modern storage is provided by our Sash wall shelf and Universal coat cupboard, creating a neat and organised space for personal belongings.

To further enhance the user experience, we have incorporated our comfortable Taro armchair as breakout soft seating. This provides a welcoming spot for additional discussions and interactions, ensuring that The Hub is not just a space for work, but also for meaningful connections.

(Photo Credit: Pixel Collective)

An Arena For Innovative Collaboration

November 9, 2023

The design of The Arena room embodies our commitment to being at the forefront of furniture design and innovation by integrating modern tech into the most functional furniture designs.

Our new upholstered Co-Op table base in our charcoal wool and the use of fabric throughout the room help to absorb sound and create a warm and welcoming space. The rear wall in Autex acoustic wall panels further soften the acoustics and layer textures into the space.

The integration of new and emerging video conferencing facilities within this room ensures it is well-equipped for modern collaborative work, including digital sharing and presentations. The custom leaf shaped table top, featured in Polytec’s Tasmanian Oak woodmatt, adds soft lines and organic curves to the space. The shape of the furniture enables a flow of connected conversation with both screen-to-person and person-to-person contact.

Our custom-designed bookshelf serves a dual purpose, maximising storage while providing a focal point for the meeting room and breakout reading space. These spatial functions allow for an organic flow of conversation in both formal meeting settings but also in casual connections between staff which foster the creative brainstorming and team cohesion in the physical workspace.

(Photo Credit: Pixel Collective)

Blending History and Modernity at Melbourne's Iconic Skipping Girl Building

August 29, 2023

Melbourne, a city where every corner has a story, and every brick holds a secret. One such tale belongs to the Skipping Girl building on 651 Victoria St, Abbotsford Victoria.

This building is not just any landmark. It is fondly known to locals as the home of the famous "Skipping Girl Vinegar" neon sign, a dazzling symbol since the 1930s. Once a beacon for a popular vinegar brand, it has since become a cultural icon, symbolising Melbourne's evolution from an industrial hub to a modern metropolis.

Today, the Skipping Girl building has turned a new chapter. The Stem Group has breathed fresh life into this architectural gem, infusing it with raw urban elements coupled with the sophisticated flair of the modern age.

The result is a space that is both timeless and contemporary, a place where old tales meet new dreams.

From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by the Casali reception counter, which gracefully bows with its radial curve. The backdrop of aged brick walls, witness to decades of Melbourne's growth, is complemented by the modern Stecca Wood panelling in a Notaio Walnut finish. Add the tactile warmth of the Soba chairs wrapped in khaki boucle wool, and you're in for a sensory treat.

Moving through the space, the Benchwork executive desk provides contemporary sophistication, accentuated by our Sonic task chair and the ever-vibrant Mali Chair in green.

The heart of the office beats at the Benchwork and Swish workstations, framed by Arc screens that offer both privacy and a glimpse into creative minds at work. Nestled amidst this, the black Globe sliding door cupboards, adorned with planters, lend a green touch.

Natural light floods the staff area, where our Merge D-end counter table and Calvin chairs beckon for a coffee break chat. One can almost hear the laughter of yesteryears blending with today's banter.

In essence, the rejuvenated Skipping Girl building is a space where history and modernity meet in perfect harmony. It is a place where creativity and innovation can thrive, and where new stories can be written.

So, next time you're in Melbourne, be sure to skip (pun intended!) inside and take a journey through time.

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.

Kenni - A Class of its Own

June 27, 2021

Meet Kenni, the latest addition to our seating collection. Characterised by a style that embodies sophistication, Kenni offers a luxurious vibe to any corporate landscape.

With an emphasis on comfort without compromising on style, Kenni is filled with high-density foam padding, complimented by linear vertical stitching detailing. Wrapped in a soft velvet upholstery, Kenni is available in a range of contemporary colours including charcoal, navy, green or mushroom. Featuring a slim black sled base with the option of a side chair or armchair configuration with either natural or black stained armrests, Kenni’s design can be tailored to suit a variety of applications.

From executive offices, boardrooms to breakout areas, Kenni’s diverse nature and modern appeal effortlessly elevates any space it occupies. See Kenni on display today in our Sydney and Melbourne showrooms or shop the range online today.

Bayside City Council - Youth Centre Opening

June 10, 2021

With the recent opening of Bayside City Council’s Youth Centre, we had the opportunity to assist in creating a warm and inviting space for their visitors. The centre aims to provide a safe place where young people can enjoy a range of activities and engage with service providers for support.

A palette of orange, yellow, green and brown reminiscent of autumn cover our Sofi ottomans, providing soft seating areas. Adapting to the curved architectural details of the room, our Sofi ottomans were custom designed in shape to wrap seamlessly around the wall creating an eclectic and earthy yet welcoming environment.

Cohesive in design, Sofi ottoman settings are featured throughout different rooms, coupled with Dart organic coffee tables creating layers of visual interest at every turn.

Completing the centre are our Jive tables with bench seating and Jive counter table paired with Pac stools to further enhance the space, nurturing connection and collaboration.

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

Hali - Adding Subtle Brilliance

May 4, 2021

Meet Hali, an effortless addition to the design savvy contemporary office. With it’s minimalist aesthetic and superb comfort Hali is a well rounded performer.

Characterised by a sleek black continuous one-piece frame and elegant contours, Hali offers form and function that will withstand the test of time.

Available in a premium grey wool fabric, Hali is designed to transform your reception, breakout space or executive office. See Hali on display today in our Sydney and Melbourne showrooms or purchase them online today.

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