Forward Fabrication has spent the first part of 2008 designing and building products for our new line of outdoor landscape items. The new line will be named “Growing Metals” and will feature modern designs constructed in hot rolled steel.
John Slater -" Having been involved with both modern design and landscape design over the last 4 years, we have seen a major void in the market for those wanting items for a modern environment. If you have a modern home and want your outdoor living space to match, your options are limited. You’ll find the standard faux stone planter or copper fire bowl, but nothing with truly contemporary lines. Our goal was to design using simple shapes, and then use limited edition prints to accentuate. The first series is titled “Damascus” and features artist applied, lacquered patterns.”
Growing metals will have its own website launching this fall which handle all aspects including online sales. Please visit www.growingmetals.com for more details.

The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art (IMOCA) has asked ForwardFab to design an installation for their current exhibit! We were so honored we chose to feature our newest line of outdoor products — Growing Metals. Growing Metals’ lead designer, Staci DeBolt, has headed up the design of both the installation space and the 2 limited edition pieces being displayed. Be sure to check them out exclusively at the IMOCA museum and on the web @ www.growingmetals.com.

Here are some picture of John S. and Staci D. with friends and supporters at last month’s grand opening.