Orama was founded in Greece in 2013 as a partnership between an experienced import company and a major extrusion unit. Today, Orama maintains a widespread international network of partners, dealers and representatives as well as an experienced in-house product development team and exceptional manufacturing facilities. Here are a few words from George Tsimpikos, managing director and Francis Flamant, export manager to the questions of an architect.
In Greek, ORAMA means vision (όραμα).We started Orama in order to transform our expertise as minimal window dealers into producing a high-end aluminum system, dedicated to fulfilling every architects’ vision.
Our system development is based on the exploration of challenging window layouts assigned to us by architects and contractors. Our efforts are focused on standardizing these – often extraordinary – solutions into products that combine modern aesthetics with certified performance.
Orama Minimal Frames can be installed in any kind of construction. From a glass extension to an existing house to a multi-storey hotel or an office building. However, our windows prefer breathtaking views, beautiful sceneries, large openings and minimal aesthetics.
Of course! We have already realized large-scale installations in Rome, Milan, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv and other cities. Soon, new projects in Dubai, South France, and India will expand our international presence.
We consider Orama more of a system supplier rather than a window supplier. This requires a very experienced and skilled technical team to monitor the manufacturing and the installation of our frames all over the world.
The climate change and the call for environmental sensibility makes windows the most important and demanding parts of a building. Concurrently, contemporary architecture requires more and more open, large and luminous spaces, bringing humans and nature closer to each other than ever. In my opinion, along smart homes and 3D printed buildings, the window industry will congregate the highest level of progress and innovation.
“…Visionary is someone who can implement a strong idea by taking the various obstacles and challenges that come their way and turning them into solutions and advantages.” Ιlias Papageorgiou is the principal architect of PILA Studio, an architectural design firm based in Athens and New York. He and his partner Christina Papalexandri established the […]
“…Visionary is someone who treats each challenge with broadened observation; circular vision. He never stops and can see beyond the ordinary, much like a chess player who can think of many moves ahead.” Germano Agostini, chief executive of Agostini Group, is Orama’s business partner for Italy. In this edition of THE VISIONARIES, he speaks […]
An interview with Stella & Pieros Pieris from Pieris.Architects. They create buildings with “eco-emotional intelligence”—a term they invented to describe their design philosophy—meaning spaces that inspire users' respect for the natural environment and meet their needs in harmony with nature. In 2004 they set up a thriving full-service firm, imbued with an extrovert spirit and a mission to create architecture that enhances people’s quality of everyday life.
