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Tohru Nakamura is a star chef known for his exquisite creations. Together with Occhio, he has created a unique concept for his renowned restaurant "Tohru in der Schreiberei" that perfectly showcases his culinary delights.

'Light evokes emotions.' For the refined culinary artist Tohru Nakamura, it's not just every detail that counts, but the big picture. In the film, he talks about the extraordinary moments created by emotional lighting design by Occhio. This light characterises the atmosphere of his Michelin-starred kitchen and makes it a unique experience for all the senses.

Tohru Nakamura sees himself as a bridge builder between different culinary cultures. This endeavour to connect is expressed in his culinary compositions, which incorporate his own German-Japanese roots. The fact that his personality is reflected in every detail of his 2 Michelin-Star restaurant is part of his concept, in which nothing is left to chance. In the kitchen, the dishes are a brilliant creation of flavours and ingredients, but the perfection of the triad is the perfect visual appearance when serving. This is ensured by the light from Occhio, with maximum brilliance and a large portion of emotionality. 'A dish should tell an exciting story on the plate before the smells or flavours are perceived,' says Tohru Nakamura, who sees cooking not just as a profession but as a vocation and constantly strives to create emotions by creating a connection between the people at the table. The perfectly harmonised light becomes the moderator.

There is no doubt that light plays a central role in the design of Nakamura's Michelin-starred restaurant. 'It's like receiving guests at home and preparing everything perfectly,' he explains The carefully and meticulously planned lighting atmosphere changes throughout the evening, transforming the tables into different scenarios with changing menu sequences, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of well-being and enjoyment. The precisely aligned islands of light create private areas for the guests – intimate zones without spatial boundaries where they can relax in a cosy ambience. At the same time, the perfectly illuminated table becomes a prominent stage for the plate, on which the dish is displayed skilfully under the light of the pendant luminaire Sento sospeso. This precisely traces the radius of the table and emphasises the artistic, sculptural character of the food.

A fascinating combination of light and pleasure: the film shows the extraordinarily creative collaboration between Tohru Nakamura and Occhio, which unfolds as an inspiring partnership in which customised lighting design elevates the atmosphere and ambience of hospitality spaces to a new and unique level.

At this year's 3daysofdesign, Occhio surprises visitors with fascinating highlights and innovations. The star of the show is the new Coro series, and in particular the Coro moon, spider‘ installation – a highly flexible lighting structure combining art and light, which opens up new horizons in illuminating tables, no matter what their size or shape.

Occhio's design philosophy has always been characterized by purism. With the new minimalistic luminaire and spotlight series Coro and Coro moon, Occhio is taking its philosophy to a new level. Coro completes the Occhio product portfolio with slim, elegant pendant luminaires with innovative touchless control as well as sophisticated recessed and surface-mounted spotlights. The Coro series is available either with zoom optics or with its new, groundbreaking Occhio fireball light source, which combines soft ambient light with a glare-free spotlight effect.

With the new, minimalistic Coro luminaire series, Occhio is expanding its range of applications even further. Together with its innovative control options, the holistic product portfolio offers infinite possibilities in lighting design and an unprecedented joy of use – for every situation and all areas of life.

With light by Occhio, architecture and interior design are able to realise their full potential and become living spaces that arouse emotions. In the showroom's newly designed Light Space visitors can enjoy the fascinating experience of how the atmosphere of a room can be changed completely – with just a touch of your finger.

Occhio stands for a new culture of light that enriches people's quality of life.

At this year's Milan Design Week, Occhio welcomes visitors at the Occhio store on Corso Monforte with unique novelties – from new opulence to maximum purism. The star of the exhibition is Lunanova – a completely new interpretation of the chandelier.

Occhio's design philosophy has always been characterized by purism. With the new luminaire series Luna, Occhio has now deliberately opened a new chapter – the result: a significantly more emotional design stylistic, of course without compromising on the unique quality of light and magical control.

The highlight Lunanova shows what is possible in this area – the opulence of chandeliers is reinterpreted in the truest of senses. Lunanova combines spectacular design with innovative technology: dark chrome mirrored Luna glass spheres in various sizes are arranged concentrically on a mirrored disk. The Occhio fireball float inside the spheres, providing powerful, directed light. And it wouldn't be an Occhio chandelier if Lunanova didn't offer fascinating control possibilities for magical lighting effects that go far beyond anything seen before.

Available in three different dimensions and both ceiling-mounted and suspended, Lunanova unfolds its power as a centerpiece in high, prestigious rooms – a true interactive art installation.

Luna: light from another world

The Luna series, which has been launched early 2024, is the highlight of this year's exhibition. The symbiosis of classic shapes, new stylish surfaces, surprising lighting effects and state- of-the-art technology is unprecedented. Luna opens up completely new areas of applications – and lets everyone immediately fall in love. With Occhio fireball, Occhio even has invented a new light source: The frosted glass sphere provides soft, directional light and even fascinates experts.

Coro and Coro moon – maximum purism

Coro completes the product portfolio with smaller, very slim pendant luminaires as well as highly sophisticated recessed and surface-mounted spotlights. Coro luminaires and spot lights have zoom optics for perfect lighting effects. All of Occhio's features and virtues are present in this new, unique series, from "touchless control" to Occhio air and "color tune". Combined with the Occhio fireball technology, it becomes Coro moon. The light can be directed in all directions without even changing the position of the sphere – simply fascinating. As a cloud in various sizes or as a new 'spider cloud', Coro and Coro moon pendant luminaires transform into unique light installations above tables and in rooms. It is a unique experience to change their brightness and light color orchestrated by gesture or at the touch of a button.

With these new products, Occhio is expanding its range of applications even further. The holistic lighting solutions offer unique lighting design options - for every situation and all areas of life. With light from Occhio, rooms unfold their full vitality and become living spaces that awaken emotions. Occhio stands for a new culture of light that enriches people's lives and enhances their quality of life.

Unveiled for the first time in spring 2023 at Milan Design Week, Luna is now available in all Occhio flagship stores and selected specialist and furnishing retailers.

At first glance it may appear as sensual and mysterious as the moon, but a closer look reveals a lighting technology masterpiece. This synthesis of classical shapes, new stylish finishes, surprising lighting effects and state-of-the-art technology is unparalleled. The Luna glass luminaire series opens up completely new areas of use and is already inspiring the world of design.

Shimmering with sensuality and mystery, Luna transforms a space into a place of beauty and light. The revolutionary Occhio 'fireball' light source floats almost magically, like a heavenly body, in the partially mirrored glass sphere, creating a soft, directed light that is at once powerful and glare-free. Luna combines classical design with innovative technology from Occhio, taking the light experience to a whole new level.

Luna is the first series to feature Occhio´s own patented light source ‘Fireball’. The ‘Fireball’ inside the mirrored glass sphere creates a soft, glare-free yet directed light with a magical effect. When switched on, ‘Fireball’ resembles a moon and seems to float in the luminaire.

A luster poured over the glass of the sphere creates an elegant sheen and gives Luna a distinctive presence in the interior. Luna is available with a mirrored head or base, in three different sizes, depending on the version. The two finishes »dark chrome« and »phantom« perfectly match current interior design trends.

“Luna is like from another world. Its classic shape, coupled with its stylish finishes, the magical lighting effects and its playful potential uses instantly draw people under its spell”, says Axel Meise, founder and chief designer at Occhio.

With the new, comprehensive glass lighting series comprising wall, ceiling, table and suspended luminaires, Occhio makes a style statement. Each of the luminaires in the series is a unique creation in its own right and has its own unique character to match.

As from another world, the Luna Sphere creates a breathtaking lighting experience. At first glance, sensual and mysterious. At second glance, a masterpiece of lighting technology – made possible by the magical Occhio fireball light source, which floats like a celestial body in the shining glass sphere.

The light of Luna seems to come from another planet. As if the fine light source in the glass sphere establishes a connection to a distant universe and brings about another dimension with its magical glow. But this lighting masterpiece is not only a visual highlight, but also functionally extremely versatile.

Like in a dream, the light source appears in the center of the mirrored glass sphere, which reflects the light softly back to the surface. It responds to intuitive gestures – and makes wishes come true.

Luminaires that transcend beyond its decorative purpose – Luna elevates the lighting experience to a whole new level of wonder and joy.

Luna transforms a room in a space of beauty and light – and opens a world of completely new possibilities.

Luna luminaires are available in the stylish surfaces dark chrome and phantom.

Experience the future of light in an unique show of multi-sensory staging and product presentation. An unforgettable experience for all senses – a green oasis of Villa Necchi Campiglio in the heart of Milan, beyond the hustle and bustle.

On the grounds of Villa Necchi Campiglio, Occhio brings a whole new world of light from imagination to reality. Experience a multi-sensory experience that appeals to all your senses. Be our guest in Milan and experience 'new horizons – an immersive experience' at Villa Necchi Campiglio.