Design: Alessandro La Spada
Fixed fitness bench with a load-bearing structure in polished 316 stainless steel, shaped with a balance of concave and convex curves that define its base and supports. The seat, made of polyurethane and upholstered in washable, moisture-resistant materials, is designed for outdoor use. Lightly padded diamond quilting adds rhythm and elegance to the technical surface.
L 120 × H 40 × W 42 cm
L 47 1/4" × H 15 3/4" × W 16 1/2"
Alessandro La Spada defines himself a "designer with the manner of a craftsman". His motto: "perform in order to learn" He studied at the i.d.i. interior design institute in Milan where he graduated in 1990. From 1990 to 1994 he collaborated with the studio Sawaya e Moroni, designing interiors and following the development of the company's prototypes. Beetween 1998 and 2004 he was involved in the field of design and interior project dealing with formal research, underlining the semantic value of objects. He dedicates himself to the small scale production of lamps and furnishings, deepening his knowledge on materials, creating a small creative workshop specialised in processing metal. In 2005 a casual meeting led to his collaboration with Samuele Mazza, an eclectic character with a past in fashion design. His "hard wear" contribution to Mazza's soft world gave life to the "Visionnaire" and "Grantour" collection. He also lectures at the i.d.i. interior design institute, milan. He has worked as project leader for the domus academy in Milan.