Ensi Linja Daycare, Kallio district

Growing Together in Kallio

IISALMI and KAVERIT at Ensi Linja Daycare Centre

Originally built in the late 19th century, the building of the former School for the Blind on Ensi Linja in Helsinki, now houses several early childhood education facilities. Visitors are welcomed by a charming procession of little ant sculptures marking the entrance, while inside the courtyard, playgrounds, greenery, and thoughtfully designed outdoor furniture create a setting that encourages activity, growth and moments of rest.

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We delivered IISALMI benches and KAVERIT toy storage units to the yard, helping create an outdoor space that is both practical and playful. The green-painted steel frames of the IISALMI collection blend naturally into the leafy surroundings, while the toy boxes have quickly become part of the children's everyday routines – filled with toys, surrounded by playground features, and constantly in use.Outdoor spaces are an important part of children's everyday lives. They host learning, play, rest and discovery. Collections like IISALMI and KAVERIT help support these changing activities while blending naturally into their surroundings.

The IISALMI collection combines clean urban design with durable materials and carefully considered comfort. Its benches, table groups, loungers are designed to create cohesive outdoor environments that withstand everyday use while remaining welcoming and approachable. In schools, daycare centres and other learning environments, IISALMI provides comfortable places for children, educators and families to gather, wait, supervise and have fun together.

The KAVERIT collection was created with flexibility and community in mind. Originally developed together with landscape architects, the collection includes planters, storage units and other multifunctional elements that help organise outdoor spaces without making them feel rigid. At Ensi Linja, the toy storage units keep everyday play equipment close at hand while naturally becoming part of the setting.

Projects like this remind us that the best public spaces are those that become part of everyday life. Seeing furniture used exactly as it was intended – surrounded by children, conversations, games and imagination – is always one of the most rewarding parts of our work.