Founded in 1919 by Pietro Alpi, the Italian company has continually championed technological innovation and craftsman culture.

As the first company in the world to industrialise the production process of composite wood, ALPI S.p.A has maintained an unparalleled advantage in the wood materials sector; setting the reference point for material manipulation with an eye on environmental and social responsibility. 

Even though it operates in the realm of highly industrialised processes, the company’s Italian roots are evidenced in the high quality of the raw materials and an inherent appreciation for carpentry. At ALPI S.p.A, a never-ending dialogue between the principles of tailor-made quality and the opportunities offered by the most innovative technology enhance its market offering.

Perfectly replicating the colours and grains of natural wood, or creating patterns that cannot be found in nature – with chrome inlays, for example - the ALPI range includes over 90 proposals available in stock. In addition, the company responds to the creative needs of designers, with an unlimited selection of bespoke solutions.

Its’ investment in production tech is matched by a thoroughly transparent policy on sustainability. Every ALPI wood product is made with Poplar, Lime Wood and Ayous harvested from certified sustainable forests; directly controlled by the company to ensure that their commitment to the ecosystem is upheld at every step.

The ALPI 2017 collection narrates three different approaches. Balanced between impressions of nature and graphic design, these creations by Piero Lissoni, the Campana Brothers and Kengo Kuma offer boundless inspiration to the creative mind.

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Pratyush Sarup, a Dubai-based Consulting Editor and Journalist specialising in architecture, design and art, is one of the most regarded analytical authorities on design in the Middle East. Follow him on Instagram @pratyush.sarup