Lappset Group Ltd, which is well known as a producer of wooden playground equipment, shows that design makes a difference at playgrounds. The company was awarded the Fennia Prize 2005 in January. An additional 13 companies received an honourable mention.

The victorious Lappset AXIOM playground series is a product range that has been researched and internationally tested. It offers children a stimulating and safe playing environment. The products are suited to different games and needs. They also develop the child's creativity and innovative ability

The traditional wood structure in AXIOM has been updated by combining aluminium components with it. "We wanted to create a product group that would be modern and clearly defined in terms of design and adaptable to present-day architecture," says sales executive Hannu Ylinenpää.

High standard

Decisive in the assessments of the products that took part in the competition were the innovative nature of the design, their ergonomic features, aestheticism, and user and environmental friendliness. The record number of honourable mentions tells of the competition's high level.

This is now the second time that the Fennia Prize has been awarded. The competition, which is international and open to all companies, is arranged by Design Forum Finland and the prize of 25,000 euros is donated by the Fennia Group.

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Lappset's AXIOM playground equipment is suited to an urban environment (Fennia Prize).