A construction and refurbishment business specialising in bespoke glazing and architectural doors has opened a £500,000 design centre at its Liverpool headquarters to support its expansion in the luxury homes market.
AGG Group has transformed the entire upper floor of its premises at Dakota Business Park into a dedicated space where architects, developers and homeowners can see products, explore materials and designs, and work through specifications. It brings together products and finishes spanning property interiors and exteriors, from windows, doors, entrances and rooflights to flooring, cladding, Victorian-style masonry, Venetian plastering, decking, driveway surfaces and balustrades.
AGG Group has also launched a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), with monthly sessions for architects held at the design centre.
The new facility forms part of AGG Group’s wider growth plans as it expands in the luxury homes market and builds relationships with architects, developers and property owners involved in high-specification residential projects.
Managing director Jon-Paul Hall said the design centre will make it easier to develop specifications for high-end residential schemes, while bringing together the company’s expertise across construction, refurbishment, glazing and architectural doors. He said: “We’ve developed the facility to support ambitious design, working with architects and developers from the early concept stage through to final installation, as well as private clients who want to view and explore the products in person. “Having this dedicated space provides a practical way to view and compare products, materials and finishes and make informed choices for projects, with the support and expertise of our team. “It gives us a strong platform from which to grow the business and develop new partnerships. It will also help futureproof the group as we expand our work in the luxury homes market across the north west and beyond. “The feedback from suppliers and customers has been terrific, giving us confidence that there is a real gap in the market for what we offer.”
Among the suppliers showcasing their products at the new design centre are RK Door Systems, a family-run specialist in luxury aluminium entrance doors, and Reynaers at Home. AGG Group is a premier dealer for both companies.
Others with products on display include slide and sash window manufacturer Roseview, Glazing Vision, which supplies bespoke rooflights, and Q-railing, a supplier of glass balustrades, Juliet balconies, handrails and structural railing systems for terraces, pools, basements, decking and garden walls.
James Evans, project manager at Q-railing, said: “Q-railing is proud to partner with AGG as its balustrade supplier of choice. “Our tagline, ‘The premium brand in railing systems’, sits nicely alongside the exceptional collection of high-end brands represented within the design centre. “The result is a truly inspiring space offering clients, architects and designers an opportunity to explore an outstanding range of products and ideas for premium construction projects.”
RK Door Systems director Elliot Woodman said: “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with AGG Group and to be part of the launch of its new design centre. “Featuring a bespoke 3.4-metre-tall cracked bronze liquid metal Pivot door, our tallest showroom door in the UK, the design centre really encapsulates what RK Door Systems is about – exceptional entrance door systems, distinctive design and finishes that need to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.”
Funding for the 1,800 sq ft design centre was provided by Bathgate Finance and NatWest.
AGG Group, which employs 30 staff, is a full-service construction company delivering new-build, refurbishment and fit-out schemes. It comprises Allerton Glass & Glazing, AGG Exclusive Doors and AGG Developments.
Allerton Glass & Glazing focuses on high-end windows, rooflights and other glazing for heritage buildings, new-build schemes and refurbishments.
AGG Exclusive Doors supplies and installs high-security, bespoke architectural entrances and interior partition systems for residential and commercial projects.
AGG Developments works across sectors including hospitality, retail, residential and commercial.
