This project began with leftover wood from a Swedese Lamino Chair, sourced from Remida. The offcuts carried a strong material identity—bent beech, soft curves, and a warm surface. I used them as the starting point for a children’s play system.
The result is a small railway world. Tracks, bridges, figures, and trains are shaped directly from the available fragments. The curved elements of the Lamino naturally informed the form of tunnels and tracks.
The set supports open-ended play. There is no fixed outcome. Children can build, change, and rebuild the scene. Chalkboard-painted surfaces allow drawing and erasing, so the play evolves over time. The figures act as simple prompts for storytelling rather than finished characters.
The project connects material reuse with learning in early childhood. It shows how industrial leftovers can become meaningful play resources. It also highlights the value of tactile, flexible materials that invite exploration, creativity, and collaboration.
