Founders John Fearon and James Bassant came together in 1997 to create Astro, with a shared commitment to British Lighting Design and a passion for quality and precision. design From day one our design inspiration has come from the shapes and textures that surround us, harnessing their simplicity of form to achieve the greatest impact from the fewest parts. Simplicity for us means focusing on the essential elements, it is about paring back rather than adding on. We go further to keep it simple, to design lighting that blends seamlessly with the architecture around it. engineering Guided by our design principles, our team of engineers focus on the small details and continuously look to advance our products by pushing engineering boundaries. We believe engineering a product requires an understanding of the intrinsic nature of every element and by using the latest prototyping technologies, we ensure that every element of an Astro product is developed to deliver optimum performance. quality We are committed to quality. Once a product is engineered it is then put through a programme of rigorous tests including photometric, thermal, electrical safety, photobiological and environmental. Tested by external laboratories accredited to ISO 17025 including the Lighting Industry Association and Intertek, our products conform to the highest international standards. Because good design demands simplicity. ™ 3 2