Renault’s New Melbourne Office

May 14, 2013

Renault’s new Melbourne office unites a range of contemporary furnishings with an impressive display of cars.

Concept Office Interiors achieved the desired aesthetic by incorporating Benchwork Trak workstations, Web seating, Globe mobile pedestals, Flip tables and Future seating in an open plan office.

Clip seating and Halo tables were used for the breakout area, which is surrounded by an artistic wall mural.

A striking visual was created with a Conti boardroom table, surrounded by Sax chairs, overlooking a Formula One car and Canary Yellow Renault.

Don’t Forget To Stretch!

May 9, 2013

Are you spending up to 8 hours in your office chair each day? If the answer is yes, you should know that prolonged sitting places excessive strain on your back, neck and limbs. Leaving you feeling stiff, sore and with a higher risk of injury.

By integrating some simple desk stretches into your daily routine, you can make yourself more comfortable and protect your body from permanent injury that could affect your muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons .

Stretching also increases mental alertness, improves circulation, reduces fatigue and lowers stress and anxiety.

Here’s 6 of our favourite stretches to get you started. To reap maximum benefits make sure you breathe easily, don’t bounce, take your time, feel the stretch and know your limits – stretches should never be painful!

In addition to stretching, it’s also important to invest in ergonomic office furniture that promotes the correct posture and provides adequate support. To read more about ergonomic furniture click here.

5 Reasons to Have Plants in Your Office

April 24, 2013

Apart from looking great, there are other advantages to having plants in the office. Five of the key reasons are listed below:

1. Improved Air Quality

Offices are full of toxins generated from elements such as carpet, air-conditioning, paint, cleaning products etc. People also excrete volatile substances such as acetone and methanol, along with scents from their perfumes and soaps. Plants clean the air by absorbing these toxins and reducing carbon dioxide. In effect, they are a much cheaper alternative to expensive air filtration systems.

2. Regulate Temperature and Humidity levels

During transpiration (the cooling process of plants), plants cool down the office by releasing moisture into the air. The amount of moisture released ensures a suitable level of humidity depending on the internal office climate. On cooler days for instance, less moisture is released to keep the office warmer and vise versa on warmer days.

3. Improved Employee Health

Improvements in air quality also result in healthier employees. Offices that have introduced plants have noted a reduction in staff headaches, eye irritations, lung impairment and respiratory problems. Plants have also been known to reduce symptoms and occurrences of asthma and bronchitis.

4. Reductions in Stress Levels and Productivity Increases

With the elimination of toxins and optimal humidity, people feel less drowsy and have heightened concentration. Recent studies have indicated that offices with plants are 12% more productive than offices without plants. The presence of plants in the office also connects people with the outside world, making them feel more comfortable in their surroundings.

5. They Serve as Room Dividers

Greenery also offers an attractive room divider. Plants can be placed strategically throughout the office to divide areas and to create more privacy. Plants also have varying levels of acoustic properties that can help dampen office noise.

With so many benefits, you should definitely consider some plants for your office. Have a look at our planters. We have varieties that can fit onto the top of storage units, stand freely or fit onto our Trak system.

Happy Planting!

Product Spotlight: Mint Workstations

April 16, 2013

Mint’s contemporary and timeless aesthetic, along with its versatility, make it easily adaptable to any work environment.

The system features 40mm stylised tubular steel legs that have a unique splayed appearance. The legs come in both Silver and White and also offer a 150mm height adjustment making it flexible in a variety of settings.

Mint workstations can be arranged into a range of configurations including two, three and four way workstations along with double and single sided workbenches. All of which come with a 25mm melamine top with rounded corners.

Mint workstations work exceptionally well with our range of Vast desk mounted screens, which can be upholstered in any fabric and come with or without an accessory rail.

How to Work Out Seating Numbers for Different Sized Meeting Tables

April 11, 2013

The best way to calculate how many people can fit at different sized meeting tables is to calculate the perimeter of the table.

As a general rule, each person should have a minimum of 600mm space. A minimum of 600mm space each is necessary to have enough arm and leg room and to allow ease of movement to and from the table. Of course, the space requirements will vary for different types of settings. For an executive boardroom table up to 800mm is appropriate, but for a casual breakout table 600mm is fine.

Take a 3000mm wide by 1200mm deep meeting table for instance, it has a perimeter of 8400mm, so depending on the purpose of the table, we could potentially seat up to 14 people. However, this size is more commonly used as an executive boardroom table, so we would recommend between 10 or 12 seats. Another example is a 1500mm diameter table, which has a perimeter of approximately 4710mm. We would recommend a maximum of 7 people for this size table.

The space you elect for each person will also help determine which chairs can be used. Choosing a more compact chair maximises each person’s space. Chairs such as the Zoot, Arc, Sax and Ess are just a few of our compact chairs which allow more space for each user.

Below is a suggested guide for the amount of seats suited to different sized meeting tables.

3600W x 1200D 12-14 people
3000W x 1200D 10-12 people
2400W x 1200D 8-10 people
2100W x 1200D 6-8 people

See our range of Meeting Tables here.

Ultra Sophisticated Furnishings For The Ferrari Office

April 3, 2013

A bold and sophisticated furniture solution was created for the new Ferrari Office in Sydney.

To furnish their new workspace, Ferrari was in pursuit of furniture that would compliment their branding with regard to both quality and aesthetics.

In order to achieve that look and feel, Designers at OMG Projects specified ourBenchwork Workstations with the Trak System, Globe mobile pedestals, Conti Meeting tables and our Web and Sax seating.

We used a custom Red Polyurethane top for the Conti Meeting Table and Red and White Woven Image Echo Panel screens on the Trak Workstations. Our Black and White Web and Sax chairs also looked the part, fitting in perfectly with the colour palette.

Enter Our Virtual Easter Egg Hunt!

March 27, 2013

Can you believe it’s almost Easter already?!?!

To celebrate this extra delicious time of the year, we’re hosting a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt on our website. If you can find the virtual Easter Egg you will be entered into the draw to win one of three ultimate Easter Egg Packages.

All you need to do is locate the Easter Egg on one of our product pages. We’ve included a clue below to set you on your way. When you find the virtual egg, just click on it and you’ll be able to complete an entry form for your chance to win.

Good luck in our virtual Easter Egg Hunt and we wish you and your families a safe and happy Easter break!

Office Storage With a Modern Twist

March 21, 2013

Say goodbye to bulky, unattractive storage units. With our Push storage range you can still have the storage space you desire, without compromising your office aesthetics.

The Push range features 18mm Melamine with a contemporary high-gloss finish. Its refined lines and lack of unsightly handles make it unobtrusive and perfectly suited to the modern office.

Push comes in an array of configurations including double and single tiered units and also wall mounted or floor based versions. Each cupboard segment also comes with an adjustable shelf.

For easy access, the cupboard doors can be effortlessly opened by lightly pressing on them. The ease of access makes the units perfect for storing all sorts of items.

Push storage is a high impact and practical solution that adds a whole new modern look and feel to all sorts of office areas from executive offices to boardrooms and breakout spaces.

Our Team Competes in the Sri Chinmoy Race

March 12, 2013

Last Sunday our team put our running boots on to battle it out in the Sri Chinmoy race around the gorgeous Iron Cove ‘Bay Run’ track. Those of us that competed, ran in either the 7km or 14km races.

To celebrate reaching the finish line, we indulged in some delicious and well-deserved pancakes.

Next up is the City to Surf, bring it on!

Our Monitor Arm Solution For OPSM’s ACCUFIT

March 7, 2013

We recently completed a project for OPSM where we needed to create a monitor arm solution that would accommodate all the components of their latest optical technology, ACCUFIT.

ACCUFIT is truly revolutionary and recently featured on A Current Affair. It works by taking measurements for a range of parameters from interpupillary distance to facial features to define a completely unique glasses fit for each customer and results in a clearer and more precise image.

In order to implement ACCUFIT, OPSM needed an arm that the ACCUFIT monitor and camera could be fitted onto with the ability to be moved and positioned at a wide range of different heights and angles easily.

With OPSM’s brief in mind, we were able to custom develop a monitor arm that could hold the systems camera and monitor and allow for the full range of adjustability needed.

OPSM is now utilising our monitor arm in all of their stores throughout Australia.

Krost 2013 Catalogue Launch Party!

February 22, 2013

Last Thursday we hosted a party to celebrate the launch of our 2013 Office Furniture Catalogue.

Some cool tunes, pizzas rolled on site and yummy cocktails, shared with great company made it a night to remember! Thank you to all who joined us, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

The catalogue is definitely worthy of the celebration, it marks the release of our new 2013 products including Tex, Hush, Trak, Lift, Sonic and Ajay. The 154 page fully coloured catalogue has been dispatched to many via post but if you haven’t received yours yet let us know.

Advantages of Mesh Seating

February 15, 2013

Have you ever experienced a sticky back after a long day in the office? Mesh office chairs can leave your back nice, dry and well ventilated. Mesh upholstered chairs have come into prominence over the last 10 years and are the preferred choice of many office workers.

The mesh material allows for heightened ventilation and breathability by allowing air to flow through the chair to you while seated. This is a revolutionary advantage over traditional fabric or leather chairs which often restrict airflow, causing warmth and discomfort. The added ventilation also reduces the chance of unwanted odours.

The woven material and absence of thick padding allows the mesh to take the shape of your back assisting both comfort and back support.

Mesh upholstery is more cost efficient than fabric or leather upholstery. It is also likely to last longer, as its tightly woven fabric is less likely to rip or tear and there’s no padding that can lose its original shape. Cleaning and maintenance is really simple too, a wipe over the mesh with a damp cloth is all that’s required.

Finally, when you’re ready to say goodbye, mesh chairs are a more environmentally friendly option as they are manufactured using significantly less material.

With so many benefits there’s no wonder mesh seating has become such a popular option. Take a look at some of our favourite mesh ranges: Future, Spyder, Ess, Flow, Sonic and Vigo.

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