Promotion: Italian company Fast has embraced its values of local production and sustainability to create long-lasting outdoor furniture.
Blending technology and traditional craftsmanship, Fast takes cues from its surroundings to create innovative outdoor pieces that aim to "enhance the enjoyment of natural landscapes".
The company was established by Stefano Levrangi in Valle Sabbia, Italy, in 1995, to create lighter and more sustainable outdoor furniture from aluminium.
Fast uses aluminium to craft long-lasting outdoor furniture
This focus on aluminium and metalwork stems from the material's tactility and recyclability, which is emphasised throughout the company's product range and commitment to sustainability.
Local engagement is also reinforced through the company's use of local raw materials and suppliers. "The territory has given us so much, now we try to give to the territory," company CEO Marco Levrangi said.
Aluminium and metalwork is used for its tactility and recyclability
Since its opening, Fast's developments include the creation of the pivotal Forest collection in 2007 in collaboration with design studio Robby Cantarutti & Partners and a 2017 partnership with designer Alberto Lievore, which lead to an expansion of the company's catalogue.
In 2022, the company's 1,700-square-metre FastLab showroom, which serves as a creative space for showcasing the company's collections, was expanded.
Last year, the company appointed architect David Lopez...