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Euroluce 2025 Unforgettable!

Thank You for Making Euroluce 2025 Unforgettable!

a·emotional light’s latest novelties: Parga in black and Agasallo floor lamp

a·emotional light and Novolux, technology, design and emotional lighting alliance.

a·emotional light and Novolux share the vision of the lighting as innovative, transformative and deeply connected to human emotions by creating emotional experiences through the light.

Poetic light: complex forms for pure architectures

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In the world of lighting, a·emotional light's lamps stand out for a quality that transcends the functional: their ability to tell stories by means of light.

In the Spotlight · Héctor Serrano

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With a career forged between Valencia, London and various international projects, Héctor Serrano has become one of the most singular, human and representative voices of Spanish design.

From the natural to the rational: a·emotional light and the architectural dialogue.

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Le Corbusier said that ‘the house must be the case of life, the machine of happiness’. In this respect, we formulate our lamps as pencils in such a case, as beautiful and functional compasses that are part of a whole: the universe that makes up the daily life of the

The gesture: the essence of a·emotional light’s artistic creation.

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A beam of light crosses the space, capturing thousands of anarchic dust particles in a static pose, trapped within the powerful performance of a lamp. A creation in which one perceives a trace, a heritage, the heraldic line of a gesture that mutates, from a pencil in frenetic movement to

Always a pleasure, Taipei!

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From the 2nd to the 5th of September, a·emotional light had the opportunity to participate in the Spanish Design Meeting and Technical Conference in Taipei, an event organised by ICEX and the Taiwan Design Research Institute.

From Galicia to the world: a·emotional light’s journey

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For some time now, the course of history, arts and design seems to have changed its ethos. The expansion of globalisation as a worldwide process, shared equally in all parts of the world, has generated a set of movements that seek to embrace the local as a response to the

In the Spotlight · Galería Vilaseco

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Art, in its purest form, is a reflection of the experiences, milieus and passions that shape those who create and appreciate it. Miriam Pérez is the person behind the Galería Vilaseco, a space with more than a decade of history in A Coruña, founded as a result of the passion

See you, Shanghai!

a·emotional light bids farewell to Design Shanghai after a couple of days full of inspiration in China, culminating in the best possible way thanks to the Design Shanghai Picks Award won by our Nevo collection, designed by Arturo Álvarez.

Au revoir, Lyon!

We bid farewell to ARCHITECT@WORK Lyon after two busy days in France - it was a real pleasure!

a·emotional light x Sol Luminaire

June 27th was a very special day, marked by an exciting private event.

The value of crafted beauty

In a world where mass production and automation dominate the marketplace, the allure of handmade beauty remains timeless and irresistible.

In the Spotlight · Iago Pazos

Market cuisine and a twist on traditional, old-fashioned food. This is how chef Iago Pazos has been making a name for himself in the world of cooking and catering, fusing artisanal techniques with contemporary influences to create memorable gastronomic experiences.

News 2024. Latest additions to our collections.

At a·emotional light, emotion takes on a value of its own. The value of the handmade, the unique and the exclusive. For us, light is a means to evoke emotions, just like music or art. This vision is what leads us to understand our designs as tailor-made creations, individually handcrafted

a·emotional light, the light that thrills

A light that plays with the soul and seeks to awaken a sensorial language in those people and spaces with which it interacts. A light that seeks to transcend the physical plane to manifest, through emotions, a philosophy rooted in our core values.

In the Spotlight · Cenlitros

What happens when contemporary design finds a foothold in folklore, tradition and nature? We plunge into the world of Cenlitros looking for answers; a design studio that builds its identity from the particularities of Galicia and that, since its birth in 2006, has explored the intersection between artisanal tradition and

a·emotional light essentials: materials and light

It is well known that artistic disciplines feed off each other and, in our opinion, design is to a large extent like gastronomy. Haute cuisine is an art, a sensorial experience that helps us to overcome our animal condition and in which each part of the process plays a fundamental

So long, ARCHITECT@WORK!

Time to say goodbye to ARCHITECT@WORK London after two intense days in the United Kingdom - always a pleasure!

Farewell, Light+Building!

a·emotional light says goodbye to Light+Building 2024 after a week of emotion and design.

a·emotional light releases new brand image

Not all metamorphoses have to be like Gregor Samsa's. Life is a constant mutation, and just as everything changes, it's not strange that I change too. Change is an inherent process in nature and, therefore, in our society. It's a basic instinct for survival and adaptation to the environment, rooted

2023, a year of emotions.

2023 has been a year full of design, light and emotions. We started the year working on all the new lamps that, in April, we brought to light at the largest design event in Europe: Euroluce.

Parga, honoree mention in Best of Year 2023 awards.

In April of this year Parga, the collection designed by Cenlitros, made its debut at the biggest design event of the year, Euroluce.

Thank you all for visiting our emotional light.

Architect at work Bordeaux concludes a few months full of events where we have been able to show you in first person all the new products we have launched in 2023.

BDNY’23, a new opportunity to discover our new designs.

Next November 12th & 13th, 2023 you can visit us at our booth 2029.

The XIII International CONTRACT GALICIA Week visits us once again.

The XIII International CONTRACT GALICIA Week, an initiative carried out by the Igape and leaded by David Cámara, director of UNEX, took place last 4th and 5th October.

New project! Luminaire the luxurious Amsterdam Bar where the clouds shine with their own light.

LuminAir is one of the most special projects we have worked on in recent months. The new bar of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opened its doors a few weeks ago to bring the sky of Amsterdam closer to visitors.

The media visit us

Last July our facilities received a very special visit from media professionals. Materials, design, innovation and many emotions guided this visit from the hand of Artesanía de Galicia.

New 2023 catalogue

New 2023 catalogue.

A new light, a new emotion.

A new stage, a new catalogue.

A-emotional light introducing new features at SBD Illumination

Our light came to Catalonia thanks to SBD Iluminación and it was an unforgettable experience. Interior designers attended the event last May where Miguel Martínez and Isaac Piñeiro had the opportunity to present some of the new 2023 collections.

See you at HD Expo+conference Las Vegas!

Our new products travel to Mandalay Bay for the big HD Expo+conference Las Vegas event on May 2,3 and 4.

See you at Euroluce’23!

The countdown has started to meet once again at Euroluce. Next April we will be in Milan showing our New 2023 collections, we are looking forward to see you in our space: Hall 13 - STAND 113.

Let’s shine this year

Let's shine this year

Visit us at BDNY22 and win a Tempo Vivace lamp!

On November 13th and 14th, we will be at BDNY at stand 2025. This great event that brings together hospitality brands and designers will be the space where you will be able to see our designs in person, from some customized classics to our latest releases.

See you at HIX London.

From a-emotional light, we would like to invite you to visit us at HIX, The Hotel Design Event, which takes part at London's BDC on the 17th and 18th November. Our stand is A25, there you will see some of our latest designs and learn about how we can help

Socias y Rosello Event – Mallorca.

a-emotional light arrives in Mallorca thanks to Lluminic and it is a pleasure for us to invite you to meet us at their facilities.

See you at Interihotel!

Next October 5, 6 and 7 we will be at IFEMA Madrid presenting our handmade designs at the Interihotel event. In this edition, where craftsmanship and handmade creations are valued, we will be in Hall 12 - stand A04 with some of our most iconic designs and novelties.

New stage: a-emotional light

a-emotional light is the result of an evolution, a philosophy that has become the flagship of the brand. Evolution, experimentation, design and innovation. A dialogue between light and space. Lamps that create emotions. We started a new stage under the name a-emotional light, a way of understanding light and a tribute to

Venus, the light that is born at a-emotional light.

a-emotional light is our way of understanding light. We experiment, design and innovate, establishing a dialogue between light and space. It is our way of seeing the world, illuminating moments of life, creating lamps that generate emotions.

a emotional light at Appartamento Spagnolo in Milan

a-emotional light gave a touch of decorative light to the Appartamento Spagnolo in Milan. Our brand was one of the firms selected to represent Spanish design at the Appartamento Spagnolo, an event organized by ICEX in collaboration with Ofecomes Milan and curated by Elle Decor Italia.

This is what our 2021 has been like!

Emotions has not stopped this year. We started with changes, we launched our evo-lution movement and with it came a lot of novelties. New brand, new website, new collections and new incorporations of other lamp families.

Cambo, a new point of view of nature by cenlitrosmetrocadrado

Cambo is the design resulting from the collaboration with the cenlitrosmetrocadrado studio. The word Cambo (of Galician origin) refers to a wooden piece with a hook at one end, a handcrafted element present in the Galician tradition.

Decorhotel

We have returned to an event for the first time after the health crisis and it has been very exciting. a emotional light has seen the light of day at Decorhotel 2021. For the first time since the beginning of the evo-lution movement, we have been with you to present

Discover the inner beauty of Inn, our new collection

Inn is the new proposal of a-emotional light developed entirely by our design team. A conical shape in which past, present and future come together. In this design, the stainless steel mesh remains the protagonist. Its folds come together to reach a common point: light.

Lea, the new star of a-emotional light

Lea is the new star among our lamps. Inspired by dreams, stars and illusions, Lea is the representation of what a teacher is to his pupils: the metaphor of a light that illuminates and guides the way.

Our Pili and Onn collections are growing and are now also available in mini format

a-emotional light evolves and our collections grow. The evo-lution movement brings two novelties in the Onn and Pili collections: mini-onn and mini-pili.

evo-lution is on: a by arturo alvarez is now a-emotional light

Same values, more light! For things to remain the same, everything must change. (Lampedusa)

Blum has thrived at the University of Vigo

The As Redeiras residential building is UVigo's new headquarters in O Berbés for institutional and academic use. 3 old fishermen's houses joined and rehabilitated by Abalo Alonso, preserve the essence of the birth of a city.

NEW Agasallo collection by Héctor Serrano

Agasallo, a gift for the senses.

Warm geometry

We present the V collection in its new terracotta color edition. Warmth with character.

We want to help you with your project

This year we have had to use our imagination more than ever. The health situation has prevented us from being able to visit a showroom, receive samples of materials or touch and see live many products with which a space was being created, therefore, we want to put at your

Outdoor lighting is not only for summer

Last months, the exterior has become our best ally to share moments with those we love the most. In winter the days are shorter, there is less light and we miss more time outdoors.

Mytilus: create an exclusive and unique composition tailored to your project

An ideal collection for large fully customizable compositions. Large volume but light pieces. Made of stainless steel mesh and hand painted one by one in a traditional way.

We customize the light to suit your project

Each project is a universe and that is why we have a specific department focused on solving all your requests.

Tempo Vivace in a new project

The renowned architect and designer Cristina Celestino signs this project with a minimalist and cozy appearance.

The Oliver coworking and Ura it is a YES

Nature is always a refuge and a perfect place to work. The Oliver coworking brings brushstrokes of nature to the city through natural wood on tables and chairs combined with green upholstery. Design and functionality come together to create an optimal atmosphere for work and concentration.

Coral&Nevo travel to the Dominican Republic

Whenever lamps come out of our facilities we are looking forward to seeing them shining wherever they go.

New collections and new catalogue of “a by arturo alvarez”

We present the new collections of a by arturo alvarez in the new 2020 catalogue with the evolution of our new brand. a by arturo alvarez evolves and also does it through his collections.

“arturo alvarez” evolves and now it is “a by arturo alvarez”

Our name is transformed as a reflection of the evolution of our company and philosophy based on emotional light.

2019: A YEAR FULL OF DESIGN, LIGHT AND ART

We started 2020 taking stock of a year that has been very intense. We have met many of our goals with you and we are already working on developments that will make this year unforgettable.

NEW EDITION OF THE ARTURO ALVAREZ YOUNG TALENT AWARD

A new edition of the arturo alvarez young talent award is already underway. From November 21th, 2019 until April 30th, 2020, the deadline for registering and submitting proposals will be open.

USA PROFESSIONALS VISIT US

Important professionals of international reference in the US have visited us to live an emotional experience. For several days they have enjoyed a visit to our work spaces where they have been able to see closely the processes of elaboration of our lamps, our philosophy and the environment that surrounds

NEW SAMPLE BOX

In 2019 we have expanded and improved the tools we have available to our customers. New photos, new catalogue, new 2D-3D files... These are some of the novelties that we have introduced in the last year.

WE ADD A NEW VISIT TO OUR FACILITIES

Our facilities were once again the meeting point for a new emotional light experience, this time, accompanied by important Galician interior designers. On July 11th, a large group of interior design professionals visited our facilities in Milladoiro and Vedra.

NEW PHOTOS. NEW FORMAT. NEW CATALOGUE.

Designs, colors, textures, shapes ... During the last year we have been working on new designs adapting them to the needs of the market. We present them to you in our new catalogue with the new lamps and a renewed image of the rest of the collections. As always, the

Arturo Álvarez, the wizard of light at Euroluce 2019

More than 5000 visits in our stand, 122000 impressions in instagram, more than 1500 Interactions and hundreds of photos of our pieces have filled social media and international news.

THE LIGHT OF ARTURO ÁLVAREZ ACCLAIMED BY THE PUBLIC IN MILAN

On April 10th began the 58th edition of Salone del Mobile one of the most important design fairs in the world. In this context, Euroluce started with more than 300,000 visitors and arturo alvarez stood out with an exceptional space in which art and design merged.

OUR EMOTIONAL LIGHT AT EUROLUCE 2019

This year we will be at Euroluce 2019 introducing our latest news. The important International Lighting Exhibition will take place in Milano from April 9th to 14th. In the context of the Salone del Mobile, the Italian city will host proposals for design and lighting of important brands.

OUR EMOTIONAL LIGHT AT EUROLUCE 2019

CUSTOM, OUR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR PROJECT

In Arturo Álvarez we work every day with the aim of offering you personalized designs. The customization will give you a new way of projecting the light that will allow you to configure dimensions, colors, light sources, anchoring solutions and finishes.

OUR LIGHT UP CLOSE, THE AKADEMIA PROGRAM STUDENTS HAVE VISITED US

Last December 10th students from the Akademia program of the Bankinter Innovation Foundation visited our facilities to see our processes and materials up close. Twenty students from different disciplines toured our facilities observing how innovation is applied every day in Arturo Alvarez.

WE FINISHED A YEAR FULL OF LIGHT AND EMOTIONS

It ends a year full of emotions and dreams fulfilled. We are already working on surprises for next year and new goals to overcome with our hands.

OUR PROCESS AT CLOSE IN THE WEEK OF THE CONTRACT

On October 19th, the International Contract Week of Galicia began, an event organized by IGAPE in the city of Santiago de Compostela. This initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Employment and Industry met small business of Galicia and specialised professionals from around the world.

FLUO, THE PROCESS OF CREATING WITH THE HANDS

We make by hand.

ARTURO ALVAREZ’S NEW FACTORY SHINES WITH ITS OWN LIGHT

On June 29th Arturo Álvarez started a new chapter with the inauguration of its new factory in O Milladoiro. During a special event, the Arturo Alvarez team and their families were able to visit the new location along with the company’s founders.

OUR SALES TEAM VISITS THE NEW FACILITIES

Last July the sales team of Arturo Álvarez met in the new facilities for special days. Formal training, opinions and suggestions set a few days full of light.

EMOTIONAL LIGHT EXPERIENCE, OUR PROCESS

The last 5th of July a group of Galician professionals met at the new facilities of Arturo Alvarez to see the process the production process up close.

MAREA, THE STAND-OUT PROJECT AT THE FIRST EDITION OF THE ARTURO ÁLVAREZ AWARD

The critique of the state of the oceans along with the re-utilisation of materials have led to Judit Rozas Cabanas being proclaimed the winner of the 1st Arturo Alvarez Award for young talents. Today, 24 April, the verdict of the competition held this past 21 November has become a matter

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE FINALISTS OF THE 1ST ARTURO ÁLVAREZ PRIZE

Energy, evocation and social critique are all characteristics of the designs that these 5 very creative young people have submitted to the 1st Arturo Álvarez Prize for young talent. On 21 November, the call went out and today we announce that Karen Eva Azagoury Lutwak, Paula Coll Iturriaga, Daniel Quiñones Torres,

DESIGN CATALOGUE 2018. NEW FINISHES, WITH GREATER CHROMATIC FLEXIBILITY

Over the last year, we have spent a lot of time exploring how to improve our designs and adapt them to our clients’ requirements. This has taken us to renew the finish for the collections in SIMETECH® (steel mesh covered with pigmented silicone), replacing it with PAINTED STAINLESS STEEL MESH, a finish that

YOUNG TALENT AWARD: YOUR DESIGN IN A UNIQUE COMPANY

After more than 20 years designing and manufacturing lighting, last November we launched our I arturo alvarez Young Talent Award, a unique opportunity to show your creations to the world under our brand’s values and philosophy.

ARTURO ALVAREZ LIGHTS UP THE ENOR ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

The Premio de Arquitectura Ascensores Enor is a renowned prize in the field of architecture in the Iberian Peninsula. One more year we had the opportunity to light up the awards ceremony. The VII edition was held last 4 December in the headquarters of Enor in Vigo. A composition

ARTURO ÁLVAREZ AMONG THE #INFLUENCERS17 OF SPANISH T MAGAZINE

T Spain, the Spanish edition of the prestigious magazine The New York Times Style Magazine, has included Arturo Álvarez in their selection of #Influyentes17 (#Influencers17), which highlights the people who has stood out in the world of interior design, architecture and lifestyle in 2017.

PROJECT: “O ROMAÑO” CIVIC CENTER. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Surrounded by little houses and a green landscape, the new civic centre of O Romaño –in Santiago de Compostela, close to our atelier– rises up like a compact and sober piece which adapts to the scale of the place. Two of our lamp designs, V and Fluo, light its spaces,

1st ARTURO ALVAREZ YOUNG TALENT AWARD

Would you like to make your lamp design become real? Travel to Milan with Arturo Álvarez to present it? You have the chance to make your dream come true by participating in the 1st arturo alvarez Young Designers’ Award. This is a unique opportunity to show your creations to the

PROJECT: ‘ORIGEN’ RESTAURANT. BILBAO

Air, earth, water and fire. The four elements shape Origen restaurant in Bilbao inviting the visitor to live a unique experience where all the senses are involved. Our lighting designs light up this culinary spectacle, which fuses Latin, Basque and Japanese food in a forward-looking and sophisticated setting.

EUROPEAN YOUTHS LEARN ABOUT ARTURO ALVAREZ’S BUSINESS MODEL

Last Friday we received a group of young people from Portugal, Spain and Italy who are participating in the European program “Youth & Development 4ALL”, whose aim is to provide young people with tools for entrepreneurship and promote local development initiatives.

CONFERENCE IN NYC ABOUT ARTURO ALVAREZ´S WORK

arturo alvarez invites you to join the New York Design Center to celebrate What’s New, What’s Next in ideas, design, materials and products.

ARTURO ALVAREZ IN THE PRESS: MAY-JULY

After our successful participation at Salone del Mobile in Milan and ICFF in New York, many specialized publications all around the world featured the new Arturo Álvarez’s artwork and design collections. The exhibition ‘Soidades das falas’ was also highlighted in the media. This is a summary with some of the

SAINT JOHN: LIGHT, TRADITION AND COMMUNITY

Every year we look forward to the 23 June to join a celebration very much related to our environment and roots: St. John’s Night. We party with our neighbors on the bank of Ulla river in Berres, very close to our atelier. This place, in which nature feels wild and

ARTURO ALVAREZ´S NEW DESIGNS IN CHICAGO

These days we are in Chicago participating in the design trade show Neocon with Interiors from Spain presenting our new collections: URA, PILI and ONN

EUROLUCE: ARTURO ALVAREZ IN THE PRESS

Once more Arturo Álvarez presented his new proposals at Euroluce. This time he surprised and amazed the public and the critics with the incorporation of a new concept of artistic lighting to his display space. The stand, where the limits between art and design became blurred, is receiving extensive coverage in

HELLO USA!

We have just arrived from Milan, where we lived an unforgettable experience at Euroluce, and we are already preparing a new trip. This time we are crossing the Atlantic to participate in three major design appointments in the USA: HD Expo in Las Vegas, ICFF in New York and NeoCon

SPANISH DESIGN MAKES HISTORY IN MILAN WITH ARTURO ÁLVAREZ

23 years ago, a curious and creative young man started a new path having no idea where it was leading. He did it without fear, with courage and a great work capacity. Today Arturo Álvarez is an internationally renowned designer, who has received important awards which distinguish him as one

3,2,1… EUROLUCE

3,2,1… the countdown is coming to an end! The International Lighting Exhibition, Euroluce, will open its doors to the public next 4 April in Milan, and at arturo alvarez we are getting ready to present our new 2017 collections.

ARTURO ÁLVAREZ, NO. 17 IN ARCHITONIC’S TOP DESIGNERS RANKING

With the Salone del Mobile Milano fast approaching, Architonic, the renowned international site for architectural and design products, has just launched the new Top 100 Designers ranking, “the premier league of creative minds that shape the design world today”. Arturo Álvarez is no.17 on the list, improving the no.22 position

SEE YOU AT EUROLUCE

From 4 to 9 April arturo alvarez will be in Milan presenting the new 2017 designs at Euroluce, the International Lighting Exhibition, which runs in the broader context of the Salone del Mobile. Onn, Pili, Ura and Ballet collections will glow in the global benchmark lighting exhibition, where innovation and

INNOVATIVE MATERIALS, UNIQUE SHAPES

The emotion which arises from our lighting has much to do with the materials employed. Arturo Álvarez seeks on them a way to shape light and create new languages to express experiences and feelings. Through exploration and decontextualization of quotidian elements he achieves new and surprising uses, and his own

OUR LIGHT TRAVELS TO CEVISAMA

From 20 to 24 February, arturo alvarez lighting will illuminate Cevisama, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Equipment, which each year showcases in Valencia the new decorative ideas of the industry. Le, Aros, Uxi and Tati will take part in the amazing stand Keraben Group is preparing for

NEW DESIGNS 2017

Innovative materials, surprising shapes, lighting designed to create emotions… The collections Arturo Álvarez is presenting in 2017 are the expression of the strong connection and influence on his work of the European Atlantic nature, filled with splendor and mystery. Organic, geometric and even whimsical forms, with different plays of lights

OUR NEW DESIGNS ARE COMING…

Dynamism, liveliness, unusual shapes… our new designs are coming to the surface to shine in all their splendor. Our 2017 catalogue is being printed and we can’t wait to introduce you to the new members of the family.

HANDMADE: THIS IS HOW WE CRAFT OUR MUU COLLECTION

It is often that arturo alvarez’s collections are inspired in the natural rural environment that surrounds the atelier. These handmade table lamps made of SIMETECH® take their forms from the animals with which country people work. To craft it we start from a stainless-steel metal mesh rectangular strip. We

HOUZZ FEATURES ARTURO ÁLVAREZ AMONG THE 2017 TRENDS

Arturo Álvarez has been featured in the editorial idea-book of Houzz, the platform for home renovation and design. The founder and creative director of the firm has been one of the experts and designers consulted for “Lighting: what are the trends for 2017?”, where he has highlighted the use of surprising and innovative materials.

HANDMADE: THIS IS HOW WE CRAFT OUR SHIO COLLECTION

This collection shows an original use of marine plywood, displaying the beauty of its interior face instead of its surface.

ARTURO ÁLVAREZ, ON THE LIST OF SPAIN’S BEST CONTEMPORARY DESIGNERS BY CULTURE TRIP

Arturo Álvarez is one of the Spain’s Best Contemporary Designers, according to Culture Trip, an international publication featuring recommendations and content in art, design, gastronomy and travel for every country. The handmade quality of our lamps and the innovate use of the materials are some of the aspects highlighted.