Qabin Collection
The Qabin Collection can be used to create separate spaces in an open working environment. Each box is a self-contained workspace, in which one or more employees can isolate themselves comfortably from the environment - to make video calls, collaborate with colleagues or just concentrate on their work. The Qabin Collection boosts creativity, improves focus and creates peace.
Designer Marck Haans
Vital and comfortable working
When you step into a Qabin box you get an immediate sense of peace and quiet. The climate inside the box is pleasant, both in terms of acoustics and temperature, allowing you to work inside for longer periods.
Qabin encourages an active working posture, as you can choose between sitting and standing up to work. This keeps your body moving. This makes the boxes ergonomic workspaces that promote vital and comfortable working.
‘Your personal space within the open, flexible work environment.’
Unique ventilation system
Our years of experience in developing space-in-space solutions have led to an innovative ventilation system that ensures an optimum interior climate. We have developed a system that draws air in from the bottom of the box and upwards via the walls, thanks to ventilators in the ceiling. The incoming air is always cooler, which provides a natural and cooling airflow. Spaces are warmed up by their users and electrical equipment like laptops. This ‘natural air conditioning’ means that the interior space maintains a good temperature.
More about the importance of ventilationAwarded with Red Dot Award
The Red Dot Award is an internationally leading award for product design and innovation.
The Qabin collection, designed by Marck Haans, convinced the jury members by its thoughtful design and was awarded a Red Dot Award Product Design 2022.
Acoustics
Speech level reduction class B in accordance with ISO 23351
Ventilation
Sufficient for 1 complete air refreshment per minute
Ergonomics
Complete ergonomic workplace
Designer Marck Haans on the Qabin Collection
“One of the main points of departure for me was to create a safe haven for when everyone can go back to the office. The coronavirus pandemic means it’s even more important that people feel comfortable when they do return.
In terms of technology, the Qabin ventilation system really is unique. We have created a place you can stay in for longer periods. With regard to design, every line has its own function. This has resulted in a peaceful design without unnecessary additions.”
Three variants
Within the Qabin Collection, there are three variants:
- Qabin Call for one person and ideal for (video) calling;
- the larger Qabin Chat that facilitates working alone as well as collaborating and conferring;
- and the Qabin Meet, which is ideal for undisturbed collaboration and (online) meetings in small groups of four to six people.
The three variants are each available in different configurations. In the brochure you will find all options.
Materials
The interior of the Qabin Collection has upholstered wall panels; you can choose from three different fabrics. The ceiling is finished in dark grey recycled PET felt. The floor is covered with dark grey, recyclable carpet. These materials provide acoustic damping.The exteriors of the boxes are finished with a textured coating: six colours are available. All the details are finished in the same colour to ensure a smooth overall look.
The box can also be equipped with a fabric cover, available in six versions, which provide a soft, ‘touchable’ look. By combining fabrics and colours, you can create a box to suit your surroundings.
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