A first glimpse of our new indoor-outdoor upholstery fabric
Introducing Zephyr, a versatile indoor-outdoor performance fabric that launches next month
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Industry insights, trusted partners and general news.
Industry Insights: John Blakeman & Chloe Pendlebury, John Dixon & Associates
Established in 1979, John Dixon and Associates is a leading design practice in hospitality and leisure. We speak to team members, John and Chloe, about the company’s approach, the key to designing a pub and why the future isn’t just about sustainability
Three things we learned in 2023
From the time-honoured appeal of a trade show, to the surprise fabric hits of the year, these are lessons we’ll take in 2024
High performance faux leather vs real leather
Real leather might have its benefits, but for real-world, day-to-day use, nothing beats Agua’s intricate collection of vegan-friendly faux leathers
Industry Insight: Will Kelly, co-founder, Pattrn
With over 35 years industry experience, Will Kelly knows a thing or two about workspace design. With his new business, Pattrn, co-founded with Simon Blair, he designs innovative offices with a people-first approach. It might be his most dynamic venture yet
When is a fabric considered a ‘technical fabric’?
There’s no one definitive definition for what makes a fabric ‘technical’, but at Agua, we’ve got a pretty good idea of what this entails...
Industry Insight: Jayne Crampton, founder, JAEs Interiors
Jayne Crampton, founder of JAEs Interiors talks us through the decision to start her design consultancy, the importance of ‘deep diving’ into a client’s business and culture, and how psychology should feed into workspace design
Why we like to do one thing well
Our director, Josh Ralton, reflects on some of the things that set Agua apart, from our focus on performance fabrics, to our colour palettes, to our DNA as a family business