At LâObservatoire International, we approach hospitality as a form of quiet scenography. In bars like Clemente Bar, light is not simply functional but atmospheric, emotional, almost cinematic. We study the full spectrum of light: its warmth, its diffusion, its shadow. We work with layered, low-intensity sources that mimic the subtle tonal shifts of candlelight and twilight â a spectral balance that flatters skin, deepens color, and allows faces to glow without glare.
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A bar should feel like a stage without announcing itself as one. The guest becomes the protagonist. The bartender, the performance. The room, a sequence of carefully composed frames. Light is choreography. It edits the scene, slows time, and creates intimacy â transforming hospitality into an experience that feels both natural and unforgettable.
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Photo: HervĂŠ Descottes at Clemente bar by Pamela Berkovich
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We are very proud to share that FOUR projects by @lobservatoire_intl were selected winners of the @litdesignawards 2025 in their respective categories.
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Clemente Bar for âBar and Restaurant Lighting Designâ
Le Grand CafĂŠ for âBar and Restaurant Lighting Designâ
Printemps for âRetail Lighting Designâ
Hermès Milan Design Week 2025 for âVisitor Experience & Museum Exhibitionâ
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Congratulations to all teams who worked on these fabulous projects and thank you to the @litdesignawards jury for this amazing honor! đĄđĄ
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The amazing artistry of Eleven Madison Park has been rewarded with three (count âem) Michelin stars. Congratulations to Daniel Humm and his amazing team. #elevenmadisonpark #vegan #finedining #danielhumm #michelinguide #threemichelinstars
The only vegan restaurant with 3 Michelin stars⌠Eleven Madison Park. If youâve been lucky enough to eat there you already know how good it is. #danielhumm #elevenmadisonpark #vegan #nyc #finedining #michelinguide #threemichelinstars