Spending time outdoors each day has a significant, positive impact on health—especially later in life. Research shows that greenery, natural light, and physical activity can reduce the need for medication. Here, we present a carefully curated selection of furniture and products designed to promote movement and activity in care homes, healthcare settings, and public spaces such as parks.
”As we reimagine urban environments, we see the potential for design to combat isolation, foster relationships, and enrich the everyday experience for people of all ages.”
The absence of public spaces that nurture togetherness and collective spirit leaves a significant mark on society. Loneliness, depression, and physical inactivity are rising, particularly in the Nordic countries, where long winters and cultural habits deepen isolation.
Design Monica Förster
Although the names given to these three tables are dramatically different, they actually have a lot in common.
Design Veryday
The Access park bench is ergonomic design at its best. The bench is designed to accommodate a wide range of body shapes and different levels of mobility.
Design Fanny Axnér & Siri Boekhout
Verv is crafted in steel and designed with generous proportions that make it accessible to a wide range of body types and levels of mobilities.
Design White Arkitekter
Wait is a modular seating system designed for public spaces where durability and flexibility are key.
Design Mats Aldén
The SunSet group is contemporary in style, yet honours the tradition of Scandinavian wood furniture. The group includes an armchair and round table crafted with a slatted ipé surface inspired by rays of sunshine.
Design Broberg & Ridderstråle
Cane Europa is a striking complement to the existing Cane outdoor bench. This version is more robust, crafted in heavy-duty proportions that withstand wear and tear and exposure in locations such as station platforms, waterside piers and open landscapes.
Design Tema
Leksand is renowned for its history of traditional woodworking and timber craftsmanship. The classic Leksand wooden chair dates back to the early 1800s, and provided the inspiration for the armchair, …
Design Anders Nyquist
Considered to be an all-time classic, the Haga family brings a timeless outdoor style to gardens, parks and residential landscapes. Haga is well-suited to historic settings, yet complements contemporary spaces too.
Stig is a mobility aid designed to encourage movement and physical activity.
With its minimalistic yet sturdy design, Stig is ideal for parks, courtyards, and spaces near care facilities. It provides support for walking while allowing users of all ages and abilities to stay active. Stig can be placed on different surfaces—gravel, sand, bark, grass, or even water—for a dynamic walking experience.
Design 02landskap
The design, inspired by 1950s architecture, offers a timeless and classic impression.
Design Broberg & Ridderstråle
The ABC set of planters is refreshingly modern, and breathtaking in its simplicity.
Design Jan Ostwald
The water lily provided the inspiration for this elegant design crafted in cast bronze. The water lily’s beauty has led to their widespread use as ornamental plants, and now their …
Design Karna Lindstedt
The striking Folke group of planters is free of embellishment or decorative detailing, characterised by sleek surfaces that emphasise the robust beauty of cast aluminum.
Design Bernt Fröderberg
Siri is a freestanding steel trellis that lends itself to a number of different applications. On its own, Siri provides an eye-catching frame that moulds plants into a topiary shape.
Design Urbio
Rain harvesting systems conserve water that would otherwise be wasted. This contemporary rain barrel connects to gutters and drainpipes to fill itself during rainfall.
”Working with your hands, watching things grow, harvesting, and planting new crops all contribute to both joy and a sense of community.”
Design Mia Cullin
Erba helps make sowing seeds, growing shoots and harvesting plants a source of inspiration for individuals and communities alike.
Traneberg senior housing in Bromma, Stockholm, comprises around 70 apartments with a shared green courtyard furnished with the Access sofa and the SunSet furniture series. For this project, accessibility has been a fundamental requirement, ensuring the furniture meets the residents' needs, is easy to move around, and functional.
”These sculptural forms not only function as exercise equipment but also enhance the aesthetic value of open spaces.”
Design Kauppi & Kauppi
The Kebne outdoor gym is inspired by the peaks of Kebnekaise, creating a beautiful and inviting silhouette in any environment.
Design Thomas Bernstrand
The Four Seasons parasol is a sturdy year-round design that deflects the heat of the sun and provides shelter from the rain.
Design Eva Schildt
Daggkåpa is an outdoor screen system and space divider that can be installed in a range of configurations. The supporting posts are available in two heights, and the screens can be installed at several angles.
Design Nola
Akalla is a shading structure with oiled oak beams supported by black steel posts. A version with a plywood parts is available to provide support for a roof of corrugated metal, plastic or sedum.
The swing sofa is suspended from two bars attached to a sturdy A-shaped steel frame that is bolted to the ground.
In response to an increased demand for swing sofas, the popular Korg series by Thomas Bernstrand is now complemented with a much-anticipated swinging sofa as an addition to the existing collection. The mesh in the Korg series is valuable for many open outdoor spaces, making the furniture both low-maintenance and dry, as water doesn't accumulate in ways it does on larger surfaces.
