At the Passenger Terminal Expo in Madrid, Kabin garnered significant attention for its innovative approach to airport lounge design. For the modern business traveler, time spent in an airport lounge is valuable but often filled with distractions. Kabin offers something increasingly rare: a truly private and focused space.
Business travelers move through their journey wrapped in comfort, from the privacy of their office or home, to the calm of a chauffeured ride and the ease of a business class seat. Every step is designed for performance and peace of mind. Yet in between — in the airport lounge, where they spend up to two hours before departure — this comfort can quickly fade. Modern lounges, while designed to be exclusive and comfortable, are no longer the quiet havens they once were. Often crowded and distracting, here travelers hesitate to make calls, knowing they might be interrupted or risk disturbing others. The lack of privacy makes it harder to concentrate, especially when the work at hand requires discretion or clarity.
Kabin was created to solve that gap with a fully enclosed, technology-integrated pod that offers both performance and peace of mind. It’s not just about functionality anymore. It’s about experience. Each Kabin unit is private, compact, and beautifully designed. Its shape is inspired by long-haul first-class travel, offering comfort, quiet, and a sense of separation without isolation. Inside, travelers can concentrate, take confidential calls, or simply decompress.
The intuitive Kabin Control system allows travelers to manage their experience directly from inside the pod. Timers can be set to match flight schedules, and real-time updates are displayed without disruptive announcements. Coffee or snacks can be easily ordered without leaving the seat. Through the partnership with GoBright travelers can book their pod in advance ensuring they have the space when they need it most. Airports and lounge operators also benefit: Kabin is fully brandable, easy to install, and doesn’t require extensive construction, permits, or downtime.
In Madrid, Kabin stood out because it directly responded to a growing need within airports — the demand for private, quiet spaces in environments that are increasingly designed for movement rather than a meaningful pause.
As airports continue to transform into dynamic hubs of business, leisure, and connection, the demand for spaces that nurture focus, privacy, and calm has never been greater. Kabin doesn’t just meet this need — it reimagines the airport experience, turning every pause into a moment of clarity and purpose.
ABOUT KABIN
Distinctive. Personalised. Empowering. Kabin is a revolutionary workspace expertly designed for comfort and performance. A destination to harness your creativity and productivity. A place to achieve your goals. The unique experience of a Kabin makes a remarkable difference in your long-term productivity. Calming colours, soothing textures and natural lighting keeps you focused and inspired. Its unique and comfortable seating position delivers privacy with connection to surrounding environments, and a superior acoustic profile provides distinctive vocal clarity and protects vital conversations through the elimination of unwanted noise and distractions. Founded by Walter Craven, and launched at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023, Kabin is made to the highest quality standards in our London factory. We use the latest manufacturing technology alongside our experienced craftspeople. Quality and comfort are built into each Kabin product for years of productive use and enjoyment. High-tech production made to feel handmade. Kabin pods are quick to assemble and easy to reposition, with interior fabrics and exterior wall colours that are fully customizable. Kabin has garnered significant recognition in the design and innovation community, winning multiple prestigious awards. It was honoured with the London Design Festival Silver Medal in 2021 and received the UK Innovation Grant in 2022. Kabin was shortlisted for the Dezeen Design Awards the same year. It became a Fast Company World Changing Ideas Finalist and a Toyo Urban Meditation Competition Finalist in 2023. In 2024, Kabin was the Global Inclusion Award winner and a finalist in the Mix Awards for Best Furniture of the Year and the BOY Award organized by the American magazine Interior Design. These accolades underscore Kabin’s exceptional design, innovative features and commitment to inclusivity.
