Catemaco Balance Set

Bridging ancient materials with a contemporary form, the Catemaco Balance Set by Ayres Studio is a sculptural composition of balance, contrast, and texture. This modular, stepped arrangement features hand-carved containers in porous volcanic stone and richly grained tropical wood—each shaped to stack with clean precision. Inspired by Mexican pyramidal design and brutalist architecture, the set forms a minimalist ziggurat with striking visual impact.
Functional yet artistic, each container can serve as storage or display, but together they become a unified object—anchored in tradition and elevated by modern design. The cool, speckled surface of lava rock contrasts beautifully against the warmth of wood, creating a tactile tension that invites both use and admiration.