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R-BREEZE™ Fixed Louvered Pergola by Azenco Outdoor named in Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards.
[Miami, FL] – Azenco Outdoor is pleased to announce that its R-BREEZE™ Fixed Louvered Pergola was honored in Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for 2024 in the Honorable Mention category.
The Innovation by Design Awards, which can be found in the Summer 2024 issue of Fast Company, honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 13th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and promising young talent. It is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry.
The R-BREEZE™ redefines outdoor living by prioritizing partial shade while seamlessly enhancing the visual appeal of any space. Designed to create a delicate interplay of light and shadow, the structure becomes a sculptural element. It effectively delimits areas for any exterior space. Its lattice design establishes a subtle yet impactful boundary while maintaining an open and airy feel. It adds a new dimension creating distinct volumes and defining the character of each outdoor zone, whether residential or commercial. It has already proven to be perfectly suited for enhancing the outdoor dining experience at major chains in the U.S. including Starbucks.
“We’re honored that the R-BREEZE’s innovation and design was noticed by Fast Company for this year’s awards! What makes Azenco Outdoor different is our distinguished patented products and the ability to continuously bring innovation to existing products on the market. We always use unique design elements and an easy roof installation process without screws using our one-of-a-kind no show clip concept,” says Leslie Chapus, VP and Co-Founder of Azenco Outdoor.
Crafted with precision, it merges modern lines with timeless elegance while providing a permanent architectural imprint on any outdoor space. In line with all Azenco Outdoor products, the R-BREEZE™ adapts seamlessly to diverse settings, whether traditional or contemporary, creating an atmosphere of refined sophistication. The option to integrate lights within the lattice extends its charm into the evening, making it the perfect option for home and business owners who want to maximize sunset views. It becomes a statement of architectural beauty by not only providing spatial definition but also an enchanting ambiance.
The R-BREEZE™ is comprised of free-standing and wall-mounted multi-zone layouts with custom designs, color options, and special cuts, available for each project. The pergola can be controlled with an app-controlled photocell sensor. It is compatible with LED recessed lighting, screens, fans, heaters, speakers, and misting systems and features accessory beams, privacy walls, and base plate covers.
“This year’s honorees show how essential creativity is to the process of innovation,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “It’s inspiring to see how some of the best minds across industries are using design to shape our world for the better.”
The judges include renowned designers from a variety of disciplines, business leaders from some of the most innovative companies in the world, and Fast Company’s own writers and editors. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact.
Winners, finalists, and honorable mentions are featured online, and winners and finalists are featured in the Summer issue of Fast Company magazine, on newsstands July 30, 2024.
To see the complete list, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/innovation-by-design/list.
Visit the brand online at Azenco-Outdoor.com and on Instagram and Facebook at @azenco_outdoor.
For more information, images, and interview requests, please contact:
Kori Mallett, ESCAL Consulting, 917.385.6444, kori@escalconsulting.com
About Azenco Outdoor
Established in the U.S. in 2017, Azenco is known for clean lines, concealed hardware design, superior aluminum alloy and dedication to sustainability and innovation. Leslie Chapus, Vice President, with over 15 years of experience in the industry, is at the helm of the brand’s global expansion and international strategy. In 2019, Azenco Outdoor opened a fabrication facility in Miami, Florida to streamline service throughout North America. Azenco works closely with more than 150 trusted dealers in numerous cities around the country to service the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean and has been featured in Builder Magazine, The Spruce, Living Etc., Pro Landscaper, Cottages & Gardens, Architectural Products, Yahoo Life, HGTV’s Inside Out, and more.
Many notable luxury entities including Hilton, Marriott, Starbucks, and Aston Martin Residences have commissioned Azenco’s outdoor expertise to enhance their properties. The brand has also found success within the golf world at several high-end clubs and PopStroke, Tiger Woods’ experiential golf and casual dining concept. Prominent country clubs such as Boca West, Admirals Cove, and Jonathan’s Landing, also have Azenco to credit for their chic outdoor areas. The brand’s influence extends further through its work adorning significant celebrity homes nationwide including that of Jordan Rodgers and Joelle Fletcher.
Azenco was highlighted in 2024’s IBS Las Vegas Awards, is a certified “Great Place to Work®,” and honored in Inc. Magazine’s 5000 List as the 41st fastest-growing company in the southeast region. Azenco is an IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Award Winner, a Silver Winner of the NY Product Design Awards, a BBB Accredited business, and a certified member of the Aluminum Association of Florida. Azenco works with the most trusted installers in the business, nurturing strong, mutually beneficial partnerships that often lead to industry recognition. One of these partners is SYZYGY Global, who was honored with an Aurora Award given by FHBA, an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builder (NAHB). Past honors include a Gold Coast Builders Association Prism Award in 2022 and a Hearth & Home Vesta Award for Outdoor Furnishings in 2020. Most recently, its R-BREEZE™ achieved Silver at the NY Design Awards for 2024.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at www.fastcompany.com.
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