B.LUX

Bizkaia, Design, Objects

Text: Christine Holmes / Photos: B.Lux

Founded in 1979 in Markina, Biscay the B.Lux lighting company was a pioneer in an industrial context traditionally dominated by steelmaking and machine tools.

From the outset, it distinguished itself by its innovative approach, combining local manufacture, exceptional design and an international outlook. B.Lux favours local, high-quality production, carried out entirely at its Gizaburuaga factory, which doubled in capacity at the end of the 1980s.

Guillermo Capdevilla design pioneer in the Basque Country with a team of designers at the DZ Diseinu Zentrua centre in Bilbao – 1985

Cover of the first catalogue for the Belux System Collection – 1980

Design at the heart of the strategy
Right from the start, B.Lux placed design centre stage by calling upon talented creators. In the 1980s, Guillermo Capdevilla, a pioneer of industrial design in the Basque Country, led the way with innovative creations that would leave a lasting mark on the identity of B.Lux.

He was soon joined by other great names in design, such as Jorge Pensi, Miguel Ángel Ciganda and, more recently, David Abad, Stone Designs and Tim Brauns. Together, they develop timeless lighting designs that regularly win international awards.

Architectural and outdoor projects
Since 2001, B.Lux has been developing lighting systems for large-scale architectural projects, working with renowned architects such as Frank O. Gehry, Patxi Mangado and Dominique Perrault. At the same time, the company offers models for outdoor lighting, some of which, like the Kanpazar lamp (Jon Santacoloma), have won international design awards.

Designed in 1979 by Guillermo Capdevilla, the Belux System Collection was reissued in 2019.

Aspen Collection (Werner Aisslinger): with dual lampshades in matt-finish tones that can be combined for sophisticated lighting, both direct and diffused.

Belux System (Guillermo Capdevilla, 1979): a timeless collection of articulated lamps, reissued in 2019.

“With a presence in over 50 countries, B.Lux combines local know-how with a global vision”

An international reference
With a presence in over 50 countries, B.Lux combines local know-how with a global vision. The complementarity between Basque industrial know-how and the talent of local and international designers has enabled this family-run business to become a benchmark in the world of designer lighting.