Spanish Lighting Manufacturer to Enter U.S. Market at BDNY
Renowned Spanish lighting design studio FARO Barcelona has entered the U.S. market and will be displaying its new lighting collection by Héctor Serrano during BDNY in Manhattan next month.
The company noted that the collection, designed and produced in Barcelona, is rooted in two essential principles: the desire to democratize 3D printing for large-scale design, and the urgency of creating products that are truly sustainable and circular.
The Tierra series is 3D-printed using a bioplastic blend of PLA and cellulose — both of which are biodegradable and plant-based. Tierra features hive-like structures that reference pollination with its random, paper-like texture that evokes terracotta and handmade surfaces.
The Mar series is made with a polypropylene composite sourced from 73-75% recycled fishing nets and is inspired by marine life. The sea urchin-like forms recall its material origin, transforming ocean waste into a durable design.
The Aire series is constructed from 100% recycled PETG, which is the most widely recyclable plastic. Aire features bubble-like volumes that the company says can only be achieved through additive manufacturing. Lightweight yet durable, Aire illustrates the material’s potential for continual reuse.
This new lighting collection – featuring Tierra, Aire y Mar – challenges the conventional boundaries between mass production and craft, according to the company. It reflects FARO Barcelona’s evolving design philosophy where innovation is grounded in responsibility.
Each luminaire in the collection is designed to reflect a balance between advanced technology and material sincerity. The company noted, “Rather than masking the traces of the 3D printing process, the pieces celebrate them. The grooves, irregularities, and matte finishes reveal a production method that is transparent and respectful-free of molds, coatings, or post-processing.”
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