Rotonda | Sculptural Table Lamp

Adrian Cruz is a Mexican architect and designer whose work bridges memory, material and light. Born in Mexico City into a family with a pioneering history in resin, he grew up surrounded by the translucent objects his grandfather Chema created in his small atelier.

These early encounters with encapsulated flowers, insects and glowing resin forms left a lasting impression, shaping his fascination for transparency, illusion and material expression. After studying architecture at the University of Florence, he discovered that those childhood objects still lived in his mind, waiting to be reimagined through contemporary design. Today he uses the sophisticated techniques inherited from Chema, combining resin with onyx and marble to create refined sculptural lighting and collectible design objects.

Cruz’s work reflects a dialogue between Mexican heritage and European architectural influence. His collections draw from Renaissance geometries, pre Hispanic symbolism and the vivid colors of Mexican urban landscapes. Through hand cast crystal resin spheres, gradient plates and stone pedestals, he creates pieces that play with translucency, balance and light. Each object is crafted in collaboration with master artisans in Mexico, preserving ancestral techniques while advancing contemporary craftsmanship. His designs, including Bulbe, Rotonda, Tona and Tallo, highlight the connection between memory, culture and material purity.

Now based between Brussels and Mexico, Cruz continues to develop a practice that merges architecture, artisanal technique and collectible design. His pieces have gained international recognition through exhibitions, publications and global collectors, positioning him as a distinctive voice in the evolution of resin based sculptural lighting.