‘Occhio has already arrived in the future’ | News | Architonic
The idea behind Occhio was born out of practical experience – Axel Meise was already developing his first lighting concepts back in the 1990s. ‘The aesthetic and technical proliferation of luminaires,’ as the designer and entrepreneur called it, was a thorn in his side. And so the quest for a universal lighting system that could be adapted to the individual situation began. After just a one-year development phase, he presented the result in 1999 – the first Occhio system was born. An interview with founder and lighting designer Axel Meise about his fascination with light, milestones, and why Occhio has already arrived in the future. AXEL MEISE: Light is an elemental part of our lives, we use light to create living spaces, mood and atmosphere. When light, interior design and architec…
