Arturo Alvarez

Arturo Alvarez is a Spanish designer, craftsman, and innovator. His interest in design started at a young age when he would design and build his own toys from natural objects. He continued to draw inspiration from nature in the early years of his career. His designs evolved into more innovative and daring designs, with nods to Art Deco and Art Nouveau. In his recent work, Arturo continues to reference nature while exploring simple, geometric forms. For example, his Coral Collection is inspired by the beauty of the coral reef, and the organic shapes featured in The Nevo Collection are reminiscent of a rose.

As an innovative creator, Arturo spent two years creating SIMETECH®, a silicone and steel mesh that forms the basis of the Coral family of lamps among others. SIMETECH® allows typically resistant steel to become malleable, creating a natural and unique finish for each piece. His work has led to multiple awards, including Interior Design's Best of Year Award, the Good Design Award, and the Red Dot Award, amongst others.

"The space and its lighting have to speak the same language, creating a harmonic relationship in which both, lighting and space, influence and complement each other in an elegant way." - Arturo Alvarez