IÉSEG Campus La Défense in Paris (FR) is a vibrant educational environment where a variety of working styles come together and where over 3,000 of IÉSEG’s 8,900 students study, with more than 1,600 taking part in international programmes each year. The campus requires flexible, comfortable and acoustically refined spaces for meetings, project work and individual study, Casala supplied Kabanna to meet these needs with a space-in-space solution that aligns seamlessly with the campus’s objectives.
“Initially, we considered a fully enclosed room-within-a-room solution. During my visit to the Casala showroom in Culemborg (NL), Kabanna stood out immediately thanks to its semi-open concept. It feels like a totem, a distinctive design piece that tells a story.”
Philippe Buisine, Facility Manager IÉSEG Campus La Défense
At IESEG, Kabanna serves as a semi-closed workspace and meeting pod, strategically placed in open study areas where peace and quiet are essential for concentration. This is due in part to the slats, which ensure privacy while preserving a sense of openness. From one angle they offer transparency, while from another they create a more secluded, semi-closed atmosphere.
With Kabanna, IESEG Campus La Défense benefits from a rapidly deployable and sustainable solution that expands its study and meeting facilities while significantly enhancing the quality of the learning environment.
Recognition
Kabanna has won the German Design Award 2026 in the category “Excellent Product Design”. This is a wonderful recognition for designer Santiago Sevillano and the craftsmanship of the Casala team.
Santiago Sevillano
Founded in Valencia in 2003 by Santiago Sevillano, his multidisciplinary studio unites skilled professionals from diverse creative fields. They deliver value-enhancing, detail-driven design solutions that enhance the value of companies, covering the entire design process with efficiency and attention to detail.
"Kabanna is designed as a central space that forms a natural focal point in open environments. A place where collaboration and focus meet."
Santiago Sevillano, Designer Kabanna
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