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The most energy efficient office building in the world – lit with Occhio
July 2013 On July 1 NuOffice Munich was awarded the LEED certification in platinum - the highest accolade given by the certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council for ecological building - during the official opening and in the presence of the Secretary of State for Home Affairs Joachim Herrmann. With 94 points, the best rating ever awarded in the category »Core and Shell«, the NuOffice has thus positioned itself as the most sustainable office building in the world. The highly efficient lighting solution by Occhio made a valuable contribution towards this: the Occhio Più spotlight series with »next generation« LED made it possible to comply with the strictest requirements of ecology and efficiency, while at the same time meeting the highest standards of design, esthetics… Show more

Occhio scores top position in the ranking of German luxury brands

In this year's ranking »Top 50 German luxury companies«, Occhio achieved a successful 12th place and thus joins the select circle of major German brands such as Mont Blanc, A. Lange & Söhne, Poggenpohl or Leica.

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Thomas Mann House in L.A. – equipped with Occhio

After careful renovation, Thomas Mann House was inaugurated in Los Angeles on June 18, 2018 as the new residence of the Federal Republic of Germany for intellectuals from culture, politics, business, media and science by Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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Opening of the exhibition UNBUILDING WALLS at La Biennale di Venezia 2018

On May 25th, the exhibition UNBUILDING WALLS in the German pavilion at the 16th Architecture Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia in 2018 was opened successfully by State Secretary Gunther Adler and Federal President Michael Müller.

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Design perfection – Mito receives Lighting Design Award 2018

Mito is our masterpiece, the luminaire series convinces with its perfect combination of sensuous design and ingenious functionality. The jury of the Lighting Design Awards was altogether captivated by the series.

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A new culture of light - Occhio at Light + Building 2018

Occhio broke new ground at this year's Light + Building with its impressive »A new culture of light @The Highrise« exhibition stand, inviting visitors to experience – and enjoy – a new culture of light.

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Occhio on the road to success in Scandinavia

2018, only the newest products, materials and technologies in the interior and light segment were presented at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair. In 2017, the fair attracted more than 400,000 from over 60 countries.

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Occhio presents new colors/materials in Cologne

January, 2018 – Every year, the international interiors show imm cologne presents the newest trends in furnishing and design.

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Mito Launch Event at Occhio store Cologne

With Mito, Occhio is breaking new ground in luminaire design: like a piece of jewelery - artistically worked. The finely defined »cut« is the characteristic feature of Mito, the high-quality workmanship comes in especially good validity.

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Bombillas Lichtkultur and Occhio open innovative Occhio store

Guests experienced a fascinating combination of architecture, lighting design and products: On 50 sqm of newly designed showroom space, Occhio presents an interactive brand and product experience as a showroom as well as an information platform.

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illuminated by Occhio: Thonet Concept Gallery Frankfurt & HEART Munich

Both cooperations are shining examples of the new “illuminated by Occhio” concept with which we support projects, businesses and institutions with our luminaires and thus develop another, new way of furthering the quality of light.

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light is innovation

Occhio has received the TOP 100 seal of approval. For more than 20 years this award has honored mid-sized companies for outstanding innovation management and is thus the most important of its kind.

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Lighting project with Più alto wins the German Lighting Design Award

The German Lighting Design Award is the prize for outstanding lighting projects. In the Neuzelle Monastery’s Museum Himmlisches Theater, the Berlin lighting designer Konzeptlicht lighting solutions GmbH created a remarkable lighting concept which the panel of judges awarded the Lighting Design Award 2017 in the Museum category.

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Occhio kicks off next phase of growth with EMH Partners

18 years after its founding Occhio kicks off a new phase of growth. In order to continue the company’s dynamic development in the years to come, Axel Meise has brought on board – for the first time – an entrepreneurial and financially strong partner in the form of the Munich and London-based private equity company EMH Partners.

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Red Dot for our roundest spotlight

io giro wins the Red Dot Award winner lighting design - thanks to revolutionary pure design through Occhio VOLT Technology.

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iF DESIGN AWARD 2017 – and the winner is …

…Occhio has done it again. Three of our new product series have been named »winner« at the iF DESIGN AWARDS 2017: io and lui spotlights and our new luminaire series Mito, which will come onto the market mid-year.

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German Contemporary Excellence

As a member of the German »Meisterkreis-Deutschland« (masters circle) Occhio participates in the joint project »German Contemporary Excellence«. Star photographer Jim Rakete travelled Germany for one year to capture the best German brands in expressional pictures. I.e. A. Lange & Söhne, Porsche, Leica, BMWi and Lufthansa First Class.

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Gold for our treasure Mito

With the Mito lighting series, which will be launched in the middle of 2017, Occhio is taking a whole new approach in the design of luminaires. The jury of the German Design Award liked her a lot and awarded Mito gold.

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Successful product premiere at imm in Cologne: io and lui spotlights

This year too Occhio is premiering a unique product at the imm: At the new Occhio store on Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring in Cologne more than 600 guests celebrated the innovative products io and lui spotlights which were awarded »Best of Best« at the Iconic Awards .

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For the market launch of io and lui spotlights: »Best of Best« and »Winner« of the ICONIC AWARDS

The concept of io and lui spotlights convinced the jury immediately: pure – minimal – revolutionary! Design, technology and lighting effects inspire and create endless potential applications.

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Occhio opens innovative flagship store in Cologne thus pointing the way to the future of light

Our spectacular flagship store at the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring in Cologne sets new standards in shopping experience.

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Gmp Exhibition »The Art of the Right Distance« artfully presented by Occhio

The architectural office gmp has presented its latest book documentation in the Architectural Gallery in Munich. As a partner of gmp, Occhio ensured the perfect lighting.

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Gaggenau and Occhio – a mutual understanding

Gaggenau and Occhio may be two different companies, but they share one common goal: a commitment to supreme quality and striking design. This, too, is one of the reasons that Gaggenau showrooms conceived by the German architectural firm Einszu33 are all bathed in light produced by Occhio.

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Venice Biennale: Occhio is setting the stage for the exhibition from aac

Occhio is a cooperating partner for the Academy for Architectural Culture (aac) biennial celebration by gmp this year in Venice. More than 60 Occhio lui zoom spotlights place the »future practice. practice future.« exhibition in the Palazzo Rossini in the best light.

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Awards for the »who's who« of the German lighting industry

The award presentation ceremony of the Lighting Design Prize 2016 drew the »who's who« of the German lighting industry to Munich’s Löwenbräukeller. Occhio was the main sponsor of the event.

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»The Universe« — entering the future of light with Occhio at Light + Building 2016

With »The Universe«, Occhio is putting forward yet another spectacular trade fair appearance at this year's Light + Building. Planets floating in the Occhio universe represent individual innovations in product, design and technology — and thus the future of light at Occhio. In doing so, the products initially seem to step into the background.

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Gold for Occhio!

Our first shade luminaire lei has won the German Design Award Gold 2016 — the award for excellence in international design, which is given only to the best of the best.

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Più plus receives iF DESIGN AWARD 2016

We are delighted that our new spotlight system Più plus has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2016! Più plus unites puristic design with highest quality of light in a comprehensive, modular system.

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Product launch at imm Cologne: Più RS

At a get-together at the Occhio Store Cologne during the imm Cologne the some 150 guests were introduced to the first new product of the year: Più RS — in a class of its own!

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Più plus nominated »Best of Best« at ICONIC AWARDS: Interior Innovation

Not one but two awards for Occhio: The suspended luminaire series Sento sospeso won the label »Interior Innovation – Winner«, and Più plus won the label »Interior Innovation – Best of Best«.

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Light into the Darkness

Never have so many people been on the run. In the search for safety, they have to leave behind everything. They arrive here — and are left with nothing. Occhio wants to help contribute to a better quality of life for these people in need. We are therefore making a donation to »Lichterkette«.

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Occhio scores — at the DDC competition »Gute Gestaltung 16«!

Gold, silver and bronze for Occhio: Our spotlight and luminaire series lui, Sento sospeso and lei received the three highest awards in the »Product« category of the GDC competition »Gute Gestaltung 16« (Good Design 16).

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One table, one menu, one (lighting) experience

At Kevin Fehling's new restaurant »The Table« in Hamburg a very special interior design awaits the guests. One single curved table and a kitchen integrated into the dining area create an exceptionally intimate atmosphere. The suitable lighting experience is created with luminaires by Occhio which are prominently distributed throughout the whole room.

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Occhio among the »Top 5 Luxury Innovators«

In the Luxury Business Report 2015 Occhio was listed along with Gaggenau, Porsche and other innovators in the »Top 50 German luxury companies« and »Top 5 Luxury Innovators« rankings.

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Occhio inspires at the Clerkenwell Design Week

Occhio was represented at the Clerkenwell Design Week from May 19 to 21 and was delighted by the many and enthusiastic visitors.

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Lighting Design Awards 2015: highest honors for Occhio

Sento LED by Occhio was honored with the distinction »highly commended« at the Lighting Design Awards in London.

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io »edition gold« in the AD Lounge — Ambiente 2015

See how highly versatile the io »edition gold« is in the AD Lounge at Ambiente 2015. As a ceiling spotlight it harmonizes perfectly with the interior design and the warm hues of the natural woods.

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iF Gold Award for our »evolution plus« fair stand

On February 27, 2015 some 2,000 guests from the international design scene, from media, finance and politics met at the BMW World in Munich to celebrate the winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2015. iF CEO Ralph Wiegmann hosted the festive evening in the spectacular architectural setting.

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Enthusiastic audience at lui & lei launch events in Cologne and Munich

More than 500 guests celebrated the market launch of the new luminaire series lui and lei at the Occhio stores in Cologne and Munich.

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lui & lei win Interior Innovation Award 2015 — Best of Best

The two new luminaire series lui and lei were awarded the Best of Best of the Interior Innovation Award 2015 within the scope of the opening ceremony of imm cologne.

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The first »Occhio Hotel«: IZB Residence Campus at Home

The science campus has a new striking focus. Here, where the University of Munich, the Max-Plank Institute and the Innovation and Startup Center for Biotechnology IZB have come together, the »Campus at Home« Hotel now stands. The first of its kind in the world, this design campus residence with faculty club serves as a place for the scientists of the research facilities and their international guests to meet.

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lei — the first shade luminaire with adjustable radiance

lei goes on sale early in 2015 and forms, together with lui, the Occhio 3d family to a comprehensive, innovative and extremly versatile lighting system.

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Enthusiastic interior designers at md Light Symposium

Four leading innovators – including Axel Meise of Occhio - presented the latest trends and developments in the lighting sector to an enthusiastic audience of interior designers and architects at the md Light Symposium in Stuttgart.

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On expansion course with new Occhio store in Paris

Together with the prestigious lighting retailer Astéri Occhio opened its first Occhio store in Paris in early fall. 150 enthusiastic guests celebrated the opening of the new premises with the Astéri and Occhio teams.

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Sento LED nominated for Lighting Design Award 2015

Brand new on the market, the multifunctional LED lighting system Sento LED has already been nominated for the prestigious international Lighting Design Award 2015 – the »Oscar« of lighting design!

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Occhio equips the exclusive »TaunusTurm Residential« with bathroom lighting

The »Taunus Tower Residential« by Tishman Speyer is considered one of the most exclusive residential buildings in Germany. All bathrooms are lit by ceiling luminaires of the Divo family.

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Red Dot: Best of the Best for Occhio trade fair stand

Occhio’s trade fair stand at Light+Building this year was awarded the »Best of the Best« in the »Red Dot Award Communication 2014« – a recognition of the highest quality of design. The central symbol of the trade fair stand: the »Plus«, describing the company’s handling of the technological change.

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New: io »edition gold«

Gold is celebrating a glittering comeback in interior design. Occhio is interpreting this trend in a wonderfully discreet way: a light, matt gold tone imbues the head of the io with a warm note.

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World champion style: Occhio equips Lukas Podolski box

Timed to coincide with the national team’s championship victory Occhio also has sports news: In the RheinEnergieSTADION Cologne the new Lukas Podolski box, largely equipped by Occhio, was opened. It is one of the largest boxes in the stadium, measuring 77 m² and offering up to 24 visitors space to celebrate and cheer the team on. What is special about it: It communicates highly personal insight into the national player’s career.

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»evolution plus« — Occhio demonstrates innovative energy at Light+Building 2014

The spectacular Occhio fair stand at Light+Building 2014 attracted crowds of visitors. The central symbol of the presentation: the »Plus«, which describes our handling of technological change. We use it to generate added value. All new Occhio products are available with the latest LED technology, which ensures highest efficiency and best color rendering, and so the highest level of light quality. Occhio demonstrates the successful symbiosis of design, function and lighting technology.

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Occhio light symposium »Illuminated Rooms«

The road show successfully launched with the AiT/GKT in 2013 is continuing: In May the Occhio light symposia on the topic »Illuminated rooms – Lighting and architectural requirements, design and technical trends« will be held in Düsseldorf and Vienna.

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AIT award 2014 – prize-giving at Light+Building

At the world leading Light+Building trade fair, a top-notch jury selected 42 works from the 634 projects submitted by 373 offices from 22 countries to compete for the title of best of best in architecture and interior design projects. On April 2 the awards and prizes were presented at a formal ceremony at the Congress Center in Frankfurt. The rewarded works are now on display at AIT ArchitekturSalon Cologne and will be showcased by the winners themselves with an event.

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Titus Bernhard exhibition »(un)built ambivalence«

Occhio is a sponsor of the exhibition »(un)built ambivalence« by the Augsburg architect Titus Bernhard. In a highly personal selection of implemented works and drafts which were never realized Titus Bernhard showed a cross-section of the last 10 years of his craft and focused on structures and processes in their confrontation with socially relevant architecture. After its first stop-over at Aedes architecture gallery in Berlin the exhibition is now in Munich since January.

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Occhio is the most attractive luminaire brand in the luxury segment

The WirtschaftsWoche in collaboration with Biesalski & Company and Brand Networks has determined the most attractive luxury brands in Germany. As a newcomer to the ranking Occhio is one of the Top 30 brands – thus positioning itself as the top German design luminaire manufacturer.

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io sospeso wins Interior Innovation Award

Only just introduced to the market and already the new suspended luminaire of the io series has won a prestigious design prize: the »Interior Innovation Award 2014« of the German Design Council.

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New products, new projects — new Occhio iPad app!

The red dot »best of the best« award-winning Occhio iPad app has been comprehensively updated and is available as of now in the App Store.

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Special show »light is evolution«

The evolution of light is making progress: the technological change to LED is going ahead at full speed. But what does this mean in practice? Are efficiency and quality of light contradictory?

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Occhio puts the spotlight on Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is considered the most exclusive producer of luxury cars in the world and stands for timeless elegance, highest quality and finest detailed solutions. Various Occhio lights were used to set the right light on the attention-grabbing fair stand at the Geneva Motor Show 2013.

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Sustainable company headquarters equipped with Occhio lights

Imperial Tobacco is one of the world's leading companies in the tobacco industry. For the comprehensive lighting of the representative areas of its headquarters, completed in April 2013, lights from the Occhio Più spotlight system were used and awarded a BREEAM rating of »excellent«.

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Occhio Più 3d wins Best of Best of the Interior Innovation Award!

The Interior Innovation Award not only stands for innovative top performance in all product areas, but also rates sustainability and evolution: both of which are important values at Occhio. 15 outstanding products were awarded the Best of Best at the Interior Innovation Award 2013 – among them the lights of the Occhio Più 3d series.

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io awarded »gold« by DDC

The Occhio io lighting series won the highest award at the »Good Design 13« competition of the German Designer Club (DDC) twice. It received the coveted gold medal for product design and for the image film »io movie« (by Martin et Karczinski).

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