It's Called art deco
Finding the right artist to bring that vision to life was an important part of the journey and we were thrilled to select acclaimed Australian artist Louise Olsen, jeweller, sculptor and co-founder of Dinosaur Designs.
Louise has spent more than forty years working in the space between bold and delicate, wearable and architectural. We chose Louise because at Oria, the details were never meant to be just decorative. They were always meant to be deliberate.
Orchids were a favourite motif of the Art Deco era, a symbol of modern elegance. For Oria, Louise looked closer to home, to the King and Hyacinth orchids native to the Brisbane region.
two interlocking petals
in mirror-polished bronze."
Bold yet delicate, sculptural yet organic, it reflects the same sense of beauty, craftsmanship and intention that defines the building itself.
Why We chose art.
Public art at Oria wasn’t a box to tick. It was a choice. We could have simply designed a front door. Instead, we asked what it should feel like to arrive home, and the answer was clear. This isn’t just an entrance.
It’s a place of welcome.
Whether you’re coming home after a long day or greeting friends for dinner on the rooftop, King Orchid is the first thing you’ll see. A warm hello before you’ve even reached the door.
A place of connection.
Art gives people a reason to pause. It sparks a hello between neighbours,
a conversation in passing, a shared moment at the front door. Research shows public art makes places feel more inviting and helps people feel more connected to where they live.
A place to belong.
It’s the same intention behind every detail at Oria, from the hand-finished facade to the rooftop gardens. A home where happiness blooms within, starting the moment you arrive.
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