Comprehensive Lighting Project: La Tere Gastrobar
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Campaign:
Bars with Their Own Light. As part of the “Bars with Their Own Light” campaign, Roblan developed a comprehensive lighting project for La Tere Gastrobar, a restaurant that stands out on the Barcelona scene for its Spanish fusion cuisine. This campaign rewards bars and restaurants that share their inspiring stories with a complete lighting project, and La Tere was one of the winners selected for its unique culinary approach and solid track record in the industry. La Tere describes itself as a place where tradition and innovation meet, with a cuisine based on fresh, local ingredients and a modern vision that respects the origins of each recipe. For Roblan, it was essential that the new lighting reflect that identity, enhancing both the customer experience and the team’s efficiency.
Interview: Egidio Romano, Founder of La Tere
During the interview conducted by the Roblan team, Egidio Romano —the business’s founder—shared the journey that led him to open his own gastrobar. After emigrating from Venezuela, studying the industry, and working for years as a restaurateur, Egidio found in La Tere the opportunity to bring his vision to life. It has now been more than eight years since the business opened its doors, and it has become a resounding success in the city. He learned about the “Bares con Luz Propia” campaign through social media and decided to participate in the hope of upgrading his lighting system, seeking to improve both the aesthetics and energy efficiency of the venue, which was struggling with high electricity costs and the need for technical upgrades. After the installation, Egidio highlighted the immediate impact of the project. The team’s response was“incredible”; productivity in the kitchen improved thanks to the appropriate light temperature, which reduced fatigue and made daily work easier.“Lighting accounts for 80% of a venue’s decor,”he stated, emphasizing how good lighting not only improves functionality but also how customers perceive the space. The change transformed 80% of the restaurant and significantly redefined its atmosphere. For Egidio, the project was “a successful campaign that came about by chance and helped turn the business around completely,” and he also highlighted the quality of the service received and recommended the experience to other entrepreneurs in the industry.
Products Used
A combination of high-performance and energy-efficient solutions was used to transform the space:
- FLIP DOWNLIGHT
- SET S
- SET M
- SET L
- STRIP Z TO
- C VSET
These products provided a versatile, functional, and aesthetically pleasing technical solution capable of adapting to the specific needs of the kitchen, bar, and dining area, while meeting requirements for efficiency, durability, and design. The case of La Tere Gastrobar represents one of the greatest successes of Roblan’s “Bares con Luz Propia” campaign. The project resulted in a substantial improvement in the venue’s image, customer comfort, and the team’s operational efficiency. The combination of modern lighting design, energy efficiency, and technical support positions this project as a benchmark in the hospitality industry. Roblan remains committed to bringing visibility—and light—to businesses with authentic stories and an entrepreneurial spirit. Thanks to initiatives like this one, lighting becomes a driver of real change, capable of enhancing a space’s identity and taking its concept to the next level.
