Founded in 2013 in Mexico City, David Pompa is a studio comprising designers, engineers, and makers based in Mexico and Austria. David Pompa grew up in both countries and studied product design in London. Over time, the studio has shown a strong interest in traditional materials and techniques, maintaining a commitment to Mexican culture since its inception, which is reflected in its creation of aesthetic and accessible design objects.
This new collection features fiorito stone, shifting the tonal palette toward a balanced mix of cool, light gray tones. It also reflects a balance of geometric shapes that vary in weight and function, serving as a sculptural object by day and an illuminated texture by night.
By rotating the piece horizontally, Origo’s light becomes a new element shining on the surface behind. This makes the contrast between the materials more evident, with the light-colored stone allowing for a soft interaction. Glass illuminates the fiorito stone, revealing its nature and character.
Its compact size and pleasant, warm light make it the perfect complement to the Origo pendant. A dimmer allows the Origo table lamp to shift from sculpture to light source, revealing its gradient of textures. This balance of forms delivers an elegant aesthetic through functionality.
Quarried in Puebla, Mexico, fiorito is a light gray natural stone containing small fossil remains that create white-toned highlights. Its beige undertones make it highly versatile for neutral, contemporary projects. Historically, this durable stone has been used across both the Americas and Europe, primarily for flooring and walls due to its high resistance. The fiorito used in this collection is handcrafted in Mexico City, where the process of shaping it into cylinders enhances its physical characteristics.
This article was written by Mónica Arellano. The translation is powered by AI.
