In a world where the line between home, office, and third spaces continues to blur, Kabin emerges as a compelling answer to the question: What should comfort and productivity look like in tomorrow's workspaces?
We sat down with Walter Craven, founder and creative mind behind Kabin, to explore how his company is rethinking acoustic pods, not just as furniture, but as holistic, design-forward experiences that prioritise human well-being.
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The founder and creative mind behind Kabin, Walter Craven.
Designing with the senses in mind
'Comfort is multi-dimensional,' Walter tells us. 'It's not just physical. It's mental, tactile, and auditory.'
From the ground up, Kabin's pods are built around this principle. 'We chose a calming, neutral colour for the upper section, where your eyes naturally rest, and richer coloured, tactile fabrics in the lower areas. These create a grounded, soothing presence in the space.'
But acoustic distraction isn't the only thing you take away from a space, it's also what you put back in. Kabin pods come with a mood system that plays ambient sounds: rain, snow, distant traffic, aeroplane hum, or even the rhythm of a bicycle chain in the desert, accompanied by visual projections that deepen the sensory experience.
'It's about giving people control over their environment, giving them choice, to make them feel safe, calm, and focused.'
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Beyond the box: sculptural design meets modularity
While many pods are boxy and tucked away, Kabin was designed to be seen. Its sculptural form is not just functional, but iconic, meant to stand front and centre, not hidden behind elevators or near the restrooms.
And its true innovation lies under the surface: a modular and future-proof system that allows full customisation. 'Panels can be removed and swapped in minutes,' Walter explains. 'If your brand colours change, or something gets damaged, no problem. Pop it off and replace it. That's real sustainability.'
Built from real materials like steel, wood, and acoustic glass, Kabin emphasises durability and FSC-certified green practices. The team has even patented their in-house modularity system, which will enable future variations in shape and size, larger, taller, or tailored to specific industries.
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From office floors to hotel lobbies
While medium and large businesses form the core clientele, Kabin pods are finding homes in hotel lobbies, co-working hubs, higher education settings, airport lounges, and even luxury developments.
'We transcend the corporate space because of the experience we offer,' says Walter. 'It's not just a product; it's a statement piece, a spatial identity.'
Major firms are taking notice. Global design firm Gensler is specifying Kabin in multiple projects across the U.S., and even as far as India, while Meta is deploying units in offices from London to Dublin to San Francisco.
A human-first philosophy
At the heart of Kabin's growth is an unwavering focus on the individual, not just the task. 'We're entering a phase I call the hotelification of the office,' Walter notes. 'It's about creating experiential, choice-driven spaces where employees feel supported, not just managed.'
This ethos has guided not only their design thinking, but also their rapid international expansion. Kabin is now active in the U.S., U.K., across the EU, India, and the UAE, with growing interest from Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia.
Looking Ahead to 2025
While Walter was tight-lipped about some upcoming launches, he gave us a tantalising preview of what's coming next:
- An outdoor-ready version of Kabin
- An enhanced sound system, developed in partnership with a high-end audio brand
- New colourways and shapes to broaden stylistic versatility
- Continued innovation in their digital MoodBoard system, evolving with global sensory trends
'We're not just responding to market trends, we're observing people. What they feel, what they need, how they work best. That's what drives us,' Walter concludes.
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Final thoughts
Kabin is more than just a pod, it's a modular, sensory-first, sculptural space built for the modern world. As the nature of work and space continues to evolve, companies like Kabin are showing us what it looks like to prioritise people without sacrificing design, sustainability, or technology.
With new regions, upgrades, and formats on the horizon, Kabin is poised not just to meet the future, but to help shape it.
More information:
Kabin
17-19 Haywards Place
0207 459 4993
hello@kabin.space
www.kabin.space
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