Effe’s Cabanon Sauna

Inspired by Le Corbusier’s famous experimental cabin, completed in 1952 – a small, mathematical study in modular, simple living – Effe’s Cabanon collection is designed to be ‘at one with nature’. It captures the original spirit of the Finnish sauna, as a separate building from the house, often beside a lake, and communicates a sense of peace, health and happiness.

There is a feeling of being part of nature within it, protected, and yet still open to its constant variations; a quiet detachment from the outside world, soaking up all that is timeless and essential. In the Cabanon, you become more aware of yourself, as a tiny part of the world and cosmos.

Nature-inspired colour palette

In order to meet the vision of Milan architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni, Effe collaborated with suppliers such as Axalta, to achieve the best results in terms of both aesthetics and quality. Heat-treated aspen wood was used for the calm interior, while the exterior textured walls are the outstanding feature.

In corrugated aluminium, coated with Axalta’s Alesta® AP Architectural Polyester, the Cabanon comes in three matt, fine-textured finishes – Mattone (AE03018220521), Muschio (AE03016167721) and Cemento (AE03007563827). Each one communicates a feeling for the earth and the elements, and of a humble, subtle structure that blends naturally and with unity into its surroundings. Aluminium details coated in a Walnut colour (AE03018220421) also feature on the exterior, in harmony with the trees and the concept of forest bathing.

In a world of growing complexity, the Cabanon sauna offers the chance to withdraw and reflect, to partake in ancient traditions and explore colours and textures with wellbeing uppermost in mind.