January 2016 IMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN DO

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1 January 2016 IMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN DO

2 2 INDEX PHILOSOPHY 3 NATUZZI AMERICAS HEADQUARTERS FAÇADE CLADDING 6 High Point - USA PODERE ASCIANELLO ABX WINDOWS & DOORS 8 Siena - ITALY FENDI STORE ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, FAÇADE CLADDING 10 New York USA BULGARI HOTELS & RESORTS ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, CLADDING, INTERIORS 12 Milano - ITALY LIVING-IN SHOW-ROOM ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, INTERIORS, SIGNS 14 Doha QATAR LIR HOLDING HEADQUARTER ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, INTERIORS, 16 AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CUSTOM METALWORKS Treviso - ITALY PRIVATE RESIDENCE ABX WINDOWS & DOORS 18 Sassuolo ITALY THE ETERNAL BRONZE AGE Architectural tastes have evolved as the world s consciousness has changed, attracted once again by the beauty, quality and value of timeless materials. The architecture of tomorrow demands structural integrity and material durability to provide lasting economic and aesthetic value. The finest materials and patina age gracefully with this exposure to become even more beautiful over time. A large building can strike us with its appearance like no other work of art: it seduces us, it embraces us, it plays a part in shaping our life and protecting us; it dominates the landscape; it captures the spirit of the times like no other form. Marvin Trachtenberg and Isabel Hyman Today, bronze has rediscovered its ageless alliances with architecture and sculpture. For architecture, the word time exists in the meaning of years, centuries, and then of rain, wind, sun Astec is ever more conscious to learn new techniques and technologies, with surprising adaptability, to create lightness in form, impossible only yesterday. This allows a special dialogue with its junior relative, that other material born from the meeting between nature, intelligence, and flame at the edge of the same primordial fire pit: glass... Bronze and its architectural applications represent, today, the core business of Astec, which was born in 1983 in the region of Venice, Italy. With 30 years of experience in the international building panorama, Astec has established the capability of delivering unique, outstanding projects, designed by worldwide renowned architects and engineers. Masterful technique, combined with deep material knowledge, endless research, and production flexibility inspire innovation and form the basis of the Astec manufacturing process. The result of this process, executed in combination with glass, another indispensable architectural material, is an exclusive range of fenestration built in ABX Architectural Bronze extruded profiles. A perfect liaison between organization and manufacturing process, focused to anticipate market trends, together with a long lasting collaboration with designers from across the globe, demonstrates up the perfect simplicity of excellent materials designed to integrate with historical, contemporary or modern settings. CONCORTEL HOTEL INTERIORS 20 Paris FRANCE RELAIS SAN LORENZO ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, FAÇADE CLADDING, 22 Bergamo ITALY CUSTOM METALWORKS 25, BOND STREET ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, CLADDING, 24 New York USA CUSTOM METALWORKS To do all this you need a great Team and great Partners. Thanks to you all. A special Thank to Philippe Daverio for his contribution.

3 MATERIALS AND FINISHES 4 5 Astec s many years of work, research and experimentation have been rewarded with a profound understanding of materials and an enviable, world-class technical expertise. These attributes add lasting value to a variety of architectural solutions, from simple, elegant fenestration to even more elaborate architectural expressions including façades, staircases, entry systems and virtually any static or dynamic design concept that current, state-of-the-art technology can bring forth. Astec mastery of the treatment and finishing of precious alloys, the offspring of a passion for noble materials, in particular bronze, led the Company to a compelling entrepreneurial idea: to empower the traditional artisan s hand with modern fabrication and finishing techniques, resulting in bronze fabrications that display unique and timeless character. Every man s work is always a portrait of himself. Ralph Samuel Butler All phases of Astec fabrications are entrusted to the expert hands and eyes of the craftsman, ensuring that each and every little detail receives the careful attention it deserves. This is the guarantee to the client of exclusive, individual products made-to-measure, signed by the uniqueness and perfection of the different patina finishes proposed by Astec. Obtained through a natural treatment process, Astec exclusive patina finishes give a personal touch to any selected color, creating at the same time a passivating film which protects against environmental aggression and offers a perfect resistance to corrosion. For interior design and façade cladding requirements, Astec s program of special finish techniques spans to infinite possibilities, thanks to the continuous team work of research and development. We thank every architect, designer and client who daily provides Astec with the stimulation to experiment and think outside the box. Years of working side-by-side with famous international designers to create unique technical solutions and special finishes have made Astec the ideal resource for an ever more demanding clientele.

4 FAÇADE CLADDING 6 NATUZZI AMERICAS HEADQUARTERS Studio Mario Bellini High Point - USA 7 The Headquarters Building of Natuzzi in High Point, North Carolina, represents one of the most evocative works undertaken by Astec. This four-story building is strongly characterized by a grand wall, formed like the prow of a ship and entirely covered with panels made of architectural bronze alloy. To clad the thirteen thousand square foot surface, the façade required nine hundred one-eighth inch thick panels, each of a slightly different shape and size. Installation required minute precision to maintain a consistent one and three-sixteenths inch gap between panels. Altogether, over two hundred and fifty thousands pounds of laminated bronze alloy was required. As an example of organizational strength, Astec completed the work in only 196 days.

5 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS 8 PODERE ASCIANELLO Studio Pietro Del Vaglio Siena - ITALY The old farmhouse from 1600, around which Podere Ascianello turns, is situated along a bend in the ancient Lauretana road, and has been completely renovated by architect Pietro Del Vaglio. Located at the center of a vineyard, its inhabitants were dedicated to the grape harvest. The main intent with the restoration was to keep the original structure as a mirror of the local rural customs. Materials had to harmonize and complement the existing structure and its ancient materials. There was no better choice than bronze windows, with an exclusive custom patina finish, to marry with the rose stone that is typical of the region. The shapes of the Astec ABX Architectural Bronze were formed specifically to follow the existing stone curves of the farmhouse windows so that all of the original architectural intent was preserved. 9

6 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, FAÇADE CLADDING 10 FENDI STORE Peter Marino Architects New York USA 11 Conceived by internationally acclaimed architect Peter Marino, and located at 677 5th Avenue, New York, the Fendi Store is one of the most striking buildings in the world. This exceptional project provided Astec with a unique opportunity to demonstrate its extraordinary mastery of metal fabrication. The principal façade presents a metallic cladding in waxed, Cor-Ten steel, fashioned in a bold, pleated effect with perforated accent panels. To complete this highly custom installation, ABX W65 thermally broken bronze windows were specified for the 3 rd through the 6 th floors.

7 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, CLADDING, INTERIORS 12 BULGARI HOTELS & RESORTS Studio Antonio Citterio & Partners Milano - ITALY 13 Contemporary in design, the first Bulgari resort project perfectly balances simplicity of detail with color palette to create a luxurious, serene retreat in the heart of Milan. This idyllic setting created an ideal context for Astec contributions. The principal façade is characterized by an extensive curtain wall system in architectural bronze and glass that brings the botanical gardens into view. Astec also had the opportunity to equip the prestigious SPA with bronze interior doors, finished in a very sleek gun-metal grey patina. These Astec installations met the architect s specifications for a contemporary style executed in the finest materials.

8 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, INTERIORS, SIGNS 14 LIVING-IN SHOW-ROOM Thomas Pheasant Doha - QATAR 15 In the marvelous, elegant setting of La Perle Doha, in a central position facing the Marina, stands the permanent exclusive show-room Living-In. With nearly 10,000 square feet on two floors, the space introduces visitors to a high-end range of products. Guests enter through a custom-made Astec bronze main entrance door, which is framed by a bronze framed glass partition around the perimeter. A copper alloy frieze and laser etched lettering by Astec crown the bronze window assemblies below. An impressive effect is also given by the outstanding large staircase made in bronze and burnished steel, with tailor made laser cut drawings on the stainless steel banister supports. Interior design elements in bronze and copper alloy complement the valuable furniture that is on display, with elegant bronze panels in a patchwork form made with a multitude of Astec patina finish shades, a unique added value to Astec bronze exclusive profiles.

9 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, INTERIORS, CUSTOM METALWORKS 16 LIR HOLDING HEADQUARTER AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Arplan: Rosario Picciotto, Luciana Bassan Taarchitettura: Alberto Torsello Treviso - ITALY Located in the refined square of San Vito in Treviso, Italy, this structure has undergone an extensive three year renovation. Built in the 1950 s, and renovated for the first time during the 1980 s, this building was recently transformed by significant materials contribution from Astec All the various openings were tailor made in architectural extruded bronze. Astec ABX profiles have been used on interior doors, external windows and garage overhead doors. The first three floors of the building are now used as office space, and the last two floors are occupied as personal residence. The entrance hall and reception are connected by a staircase made by Astec in blackened steel and wood, with bronze handrail, executed in one unique piece. The superb view of the old city center from the top floor living room is enhanced by three glass walls, realized completely in achitectural bronze, and fitted with large bronze sliding doors to provide access to the rooftop terrace. The Astec passion for detail is evident throughout in all the final elements of the structure; including the intercom plates and mail boxes, all custom made in accordance with the building style. 17

10 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS 18 PRIVATE RESIDENCE Enrico Iascone Architetti Sassuolo - ITALY 19 In a picturesque landscape just outside the historical town center, a modern building stands out with its contemporary, linear, clean design. Credited with the coveted certification Energy class A+, the building owes its achieved performances to the use of windows made with ABX Architectural Bronze technology, Astec exclusive patented products. The choice of copper alloy door profiles W65, K85 and H75, enhanced by a classic patina finish, allowed the house a perfect integration with the surrounding environment.

11 INTERIORS 20 CONCORTEL HOTEL NOOR Architecte d Intérieur Paris FRANCE 21 Thanks to their exclusive finishing expertise and passion for details, Astec is well-known for interior design elements. With the aim of renovating the Concortel Hotel in Paris, the Interior Architecture & Design Agency Noor, has chosen to dress the wall partitions of the main rooms, mixing textural materials with monochromatic forms. Their materials included bronze plates, especially burnished by Astec to obtain a patina finish which integrates very well with all other materials colors. The choice of bronze cladding with a particular warm shaded patina, positioned close to the fireplace, enhances the intimate and exclusive atmosphere surrounding the guests. Photo Sébastien Patron

12 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, FAÇADE CLADDING, CUSTOM METALWORKS 22 RELAIS SAN LORENZO Natalini Architetti Bergamo ITALY 23 In the center of the city of Bergamo, Italy, stand beautiful ancient ruins that have been protected as an archaeological site. Architect and Professor Adolfo Natalini was entrusted to maintain the archaeological integrity of this treasured location while imagining an integrated design for a luxury resort with contemporary styling for the site. He started with his philosophy that Nothing can be built with ruins, but anything can be built over ruins. The intent was that the design become an integral part of the environment surrounding the historic ruins. Because Architectural Bronze is a timeless natural material that is highly weather resistant, it is the perfect complement to the enduring nature of historic architectural materials. It was chosen as the cladding for the facade of the structure for its practical and aesthetic properties. The bronze façade blends well with the windows in architectural bronze, as well as with many internal elements, such as handrails and bronze framed fixed glazing. According to architect Natalini, the project is an excellent representation of the prowess with which Astec works in Architectural Bronze.

13 ABX WINDOWS & DOORS, CLADDING, CUSTOM METALWORKS 24 25, BOND STREET BKSK Architects New York USA 25 Situated in the heart of New York City s NoHo district, 25 Bond Street is a luxurious apartment building with outstanding contemporary style where Astec ABX Architectural Bronze technology was used to construct the grand facade. It was chosen for its qualities of resistance and solidity as well as for its noble aesthetic value. The facade is comprised of ample fixed glazing and automatic doors on the ground floor, with more than 80 parallel sliding windows in the levels above. In particular, the W65 and K85 thermally insulated profiles were used for the window and door openings. All of the various bronze elements, including the laser cut residence name sign, were designed to perfectly match with a custom designed classic patina by Astec.

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