Aluminum Pure
Sustainable Aesthetics in its Purest Form

Aluminum offers multiple advantages: a pleasant tactile feel due to optimal thermal behavior, light weight, and near-infinite recyclability without loss of quality. At FSB, we use aluminum with a carbon footprint of just 4 kg CO₂/kg—one quarter of the global average.

The Aluminum Pure finish embodies our sustainability philosophy: by eliminating polishing, blasting, and anodizing, we skip three energy-intensive processing steps. This conserves resources and simplifies end-of-life recycling.

The unaltered naturalness of Aluminum Pure has a matte, almost archaic character that changes depending on the spatial context. The surface interacts with light and evolves through touch—similar to our esteemed bronze hardware, it gains character and depth over time. We currently offer three product families in the Aluminum Pure finish:

• FSB 1289: clear, contemporary design language

• FSB 1292: the comprehensive line by Foster + Partners

• FSB 1267: our homage to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Bauhaus icon

Our commitment to quality is evident in our perfected gravity die-casting process. At 660°C, molten aluminum is poured into precisely engineered molds using only the force of gravity. After casting and quality control, components are carefully finished by hand. They then undergo vibratory finishing to achieve their final surface quality. For Aluminum Pure, the surface is intentionally left in its raw state—an aesthetic choice that also reduces environmental impact.