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A bespoke seating solution for a renewed playground​ ​ In the heart of Töölö – one of Helsinki’s peaceful distinguished neighbourhoods – Linnankosken Park has recently undergone a thorough renovation. The result is a welcoming green space that offers something for everyone: shady trees, generous lawns, and a thoughtfully designed playground where children of all ages can play and explore. ​ At this playground stands our latest installation – an irregular‑shaped STOORI sandbox

Grounded Design in a Natural Setting ​ Just outside the centre of Kemiö, along Niittykummuntie, a new recreational area has been enhanced with our AITTA benches and table groups . Surrounded by fields, forests, and walking paths, the location called for furniture that would fit the landscape naturally while also withstanding time, weather, and daily use. ​ For this project, larch and corten steel were chosen – materials that not only harmonise visually with the environment

Timeless seating for Finland’s famous waterfront ​ Yyteri, with its endless sand dunes and sweeping sea views, is one of Finland’s most famous beach destinations. Across this vast area, our NAANTALI collection now provides places to pause, enjoy the scenery, and take in the unique atmosphere of the coast. ​ Our furniture has been installed in two distinct locations along Yyteri’s shoreline:– On the so-called surf beach, NAANTALI benches follow the curves of a wooden trail, c

For Ruokolahti’s new event square – a venue designed as a focal point for gatherings and leisure – ABAU DESIGN has provided benches from our LOVIISA and STOORI collections. Together, they bring elegance and adaptability to a space that will serve as a meeting point for the local community. The LOVIISA benches, with their airy and contemporary design, add a sense of lightness and refinement. Originally created for Loviisa’s Kuningattarenranta residential area, the collection

​Seating that connects to nature For Lagstad School in Espoo, we delivered square AITTA benches that surround and protect young trees in the schoolyard. This installation is a great example of how outdoor furniture can do more than provide comfortable seating – it can also support greenery and create a stronger connection to nature. The trees at the centre are still young, carefully shielded by wooden tree guards, but in time they will grow tall and provide shade, making the

A New Collection Finds Its Place ​ In Malminkartano, a cosy residential area in western Helsinki, our TÖÖLÖ collection made one of its first appearances. Here, benches have been seamlessly integrated into stone flowerbeds – extended on one side and complemented with an armrest on the other. The result is comfortable, well-detailed seating that invites residents to pause and enjoy their surroundings. The TÖÖLÖ collection began with a simple request: a classic bench that coul

Grounded Elegance by the Lake​ ​ At the edge of Lake Bodom in Espoo lies Villa Dalby, a distinguished Art Nouveau estate that captures the romantic spirit of early 20th-century Finnish architecture. Designed as a country retreat for Professor Julius Ossian Schauman, the villa was built to harmonise with its natural surroundings – a composition of terraces, stone walls, and garden paths unfolding toward the lake. Today, the site remains one of Espoo’s most characterful cultura