Akaba was born in the 80s in the Basque Country, a land with a non-conformist and courageous spirit
Identity
Akaba came into being as a profoundly social and inclusive company, values that have shaped the way forward and have endured over time. Our creative thinking and our management model are based on people, who are at the core of our creative thinking and our decision making process. We manufacture diverse furniture for collective spaces, areas with a strong human dimension that encourage dialogue, sharing, and community building.
We are a freethinking project from the Basque Country
Back in the vibrant eighties, a decade defined by intense cultural movements and social transformation, Akaba put down roots in the Basque Country. This time period and our land marked by its non-conformism, shaped our identity, conveying effort and respect for materials, and inspiring our ongoing quest for innovation and quality in every design and product.
As a result, since our foundation, we set out to combine design and art to create avant-garde pieces, involving in the creative process iconic personalities such as Mariscal, Calatrava or Rafael Moneo. Through the functionality of design, we managed to create transgressive compositions that connect with people.
Our proposal was a risky one. It united art and design, form and functionality. It was a long shot. But it turned out well. In the 90s Akaba rapidly flourished. In 1994 our most iconic piece came on stage: the Gorka chair. We also started to make our way through the world. In 2000, after a successful decade, we were honored with the Premio Nacional de Diseño (Spanish National Design Award).
People are our main priority, from design to management
Throughout this long journey, people have always been at the heart of our work. Akaba is a deeply humane and horizontal project engaged with people, with a management model that focuses entirely on the community. That is why it was so important for us being awarded the Premio Príncipe Felipe a la Excelencia Empresarial (Príncipe Felipe Award for Business Excellence) in 2002.
Rooted in values, committed to quality and sustainability
Our commitment to corporate social empathy and passion for design inspires us to produce useful and long-lasting products. The quality of our products and personalized and devoted service to each client have always been in our DNA, and our pledge is to stay true to our essence. By producing locally, we create sustainable solutions and ensure a meticulous control at each step of the way.
We strive to integrate sustainability in our day-to-day operations. We are committed to generating a positive impact on people and the environment around us. Whether in decision-making, creativity, choice of materials or manufacturing processes, we understand sustainability as a means that allows us to work well and live better.
Still on the same path, but with a renewed energy
With the same core values this project came into being forty years ago, but with renewed energy, our generation is still keeping the true essence of this project alive. We are well aware that we are both the cause and effect of what we were and what we will be. We are moving towards an uncertain future, but we are committed to the path we have chosen: people.
