effe perfect wellness immerses the cozy sauna warmth into nature

Winter is coming and with it so does the need for cozy warmth. Effe Perfect Wellness introduces its first collection of outdoor saunas, Cabanon. Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni with Michele Angelini, the three models were first introduced at Salone del Mobile 2022 in Milan, and signaled a new departure for the Brand. As wellness products gain use outside, whether in a secluded garden or an urban terrace, comfort, freedom, privacy and personalization are the package deal with Cabanon.

Rodolfo Dordoni and Michele Angelini design the Cabanon outdoors sauna for Effe Perfect Wellness

all images courtesy of Effe Perfect Wellness

Through the years, Effe Perfect Wellness, looked to bring the sauna – used mainly in collective spaces – into private homes and make it available to the general public. Stylistic and qualitative research lead to designs that broke away from conventional and traditional concepts, transforming the product into modern ‘furniture’ that could be located in any room of the house. For 2022, the Company steps outside with Cabanon – the first collection of outdoor saunas designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and Michele Angelini.

the garden version is composed by a fully enclosed sauna –230 x 230 cm with a deck on the entrance side

Inspired by Le Corbusier’s famous cabin, the Cabanon collection is a nod to the original Finnish sauna which, in Scandinavia, is located outdoors in a separate building and often immersed in nature. The product is available in two different versions to meet the needs of modern-day living: Garden is designed for gardens and green spaces, while Terrace is ideal for more urban settings such as terraces and verandas. Being 100% recyclable with long-lasting and energy saving qualities, the Company continues its dedication towards state-of-the-art technological solutions paired with sophisticated design.

‘We had worked with Effe in the past and they came to us with the idea of a sauna that could be installed outside. We could draw on our experience for the actual design but, as it was a sauna, the most natural thing was to dig deep into our memories. The first thing that came to mind were beach huts, where warmth and nudity created a feeling of freedom that today we would call wellness. The Cabanon design is intended to be reminiscent not only of the shape of the hut but these feelings too,’ says one of the two designers, Rodolfo Dordoni.

the deck is made of WPC (wood plastic composite) boards, a latest-generation material for outdoor use

As well as developing a technology that would be suitable for outdoor installation and meet all the relevant safety standards, the aim of the project was to find the ideal balance between two basic requirements: the feeling of being immersed into the surroundings – garden or urban setting, and to create a comfortable, intimate environment. With this in mind, the fully enclosed sauna came to life. The extending deck on the entrance side is made of WPC (wood plastic composite) boards, a latest-generation material for outdoor use that is pleasant to the touch, safe and hard-wearing. For personalization, this area can be accessorized with curtains in a technical fabric for more privacy to fit any client’s preferences.