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At Orac, we see sustainability in the same way: as something that grows, layer by layer, choice by choice, year after year. Every wall begins with a blank canvas. Full of potential. A form yet to take shape. We are proud to share our new Sustainability and CSRD Report, showing how our vision of sustainability continues to grow stronger. Not as a separate chapter, but as an integral part of who we are: Designers of architectural elements and builders of a future that feels responsible and thoughtfully shaped.
Our vision: responsibility that grows with every innovation.
Our sustainability story is built on three core beliefs: good for planet, good for people, and good for community. As Yves Taillieu, our CEO, puts it so well: We innovate to enable new forms of creativity. Sustainability is the natural foundation that underpins it. In the new report, youāll find a clear view of where we stand today
Art Deco: a journey of walls
Download the guidebook and discover how Orac can help you craft interiors that make a lasting impact
Art Deco is more than a moment in design history
It is an approach to form: rhythmic, balanced and defined by the calm that emerges from precision. It demonstrates how you can use architectural elements to shape, strengthen or soften an interior. At the same time, Art Deco functioned as a stylistic expression interwoven in the period's cultural and technological landscape: a crossroads where the new perspective on industry and progress, innovative materials and traditional crafts met. From this interaction, a design language emerged that was both progressive and accessible. Striking this balance is at the heart of what we do.
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Proud Oracians
The story of innovation, people and timeless design
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The story of Orac begins with a simple idea: every wall holds more potential than we see at first glance. What may be a flat surface to some becomes an opportunity to us. An opportunity to shape, guide light and give a space its own personality. Since 1970, Orac has been building on that idea. An idea that still feels just as relevant today.Ā
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A vision that started small and grew big
In 1970, Guy Taillieu founded the Ostend Research and Applications Company, Orac for short. From Ostend, he experimented with new materials, especially polyurethane and explored ways to connect technology with interior design.
The early years were challenging. New materials still had to prove themselves, and the market was cautious. But anyone who knew Guy knew that perseverance was second nature to him. His curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit
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Skirting boards as a design statement
From functional base to striking interior accent.
Skirting boards may seem like a modest detail, but they are essential to a finished interior. They provide an elegant transition between floor and wall, protect walls from damage and add a subtle texture, yet they can be much more than just a practical element.
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With the right choices in colour, shape, and material, you can transform skirting boards into a striking design element that gives character to your interior.Ā Ā
Colour as an eye-catcher
Colour is the best way to bring skirting boards to life. A contrasting shade turns the skirting board into an eye-catcher that emphasises the contours of the room and adds a playful accent.
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Those who love peace and harmony should paint skirting boards in the same colour as the wall. This technique creates a seamless transition and makes the room appear larger.
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For the more daring, there is colour drenching: walls, skirting