Art Deco room 1, Orac Showroom

Interior architect Aurélie Penneman knows Art Deco inside out and is precisely why she dares to play with it. For the style's centenary, she reimagined a part of our showroom, demonstrating how relevant Art Deco is today. The space feels familiar, yet surprisingly contemporary. Her approach shows how, through unexpected combinations and subtle shifts in profiles, a familiar style can be given a new, contemporary layer. Aurélie drew inspiration from Belgian heritage such as the Palais Stoclet, Villa Empain and the Van Buuren Museum, but gave each element a new twist. A skirting board used upside down, a cornice appearing as a frame, or a wall panel becoming a star-shaped sculpture. Her approach doesn't have to be strict. It offers room for experiment.