In our cities,

planning has been focusing

more on the functionality of different spaces,

streets, roads and squares

rather than the human aspect.

Helsinki has many parks and green areas,

but our streets and squares can be quite grey

and we want to change that.

With our modular urban furniture, we can create

tiny pocket parks to urban landscapes.

We want to bring more greenery and places for people

to enjoy their neighborhoods.

We are talking about a variety of components

that can be combined in different formations.

So it's an evolving and interchangeable system.

We asked our pupils what they want for their school yard,

and they said that they want more possibilities to sit on

and also more green.

They voted for the colour,

then they built them themselves over here,

then other kids planted the seeds.

They're getting used every day intensely.

Before, there was nothing.

It was a little bit boring.

I like it much more

that we have more colours and, like, more fun.

I was voting for this colour.

I like that you can sit on it

and just chill.

We design for and with people

by giving the most flexibility to our system.

This system thinking also helps us

manufacture our components relatively quickly.

And, as we are reducing the amount of pieces

to the absolute minimum,

and re-utilize them in many different products and designs,

we can also do this very cost effectively.

We deliberately chose the most durable materials to work with,

surface treated metal and thermo ash treated wood

that is lasting very well the outdoor conditions

in Finland, but also in the rest of the European climates.

We come here now often with my child

and usually there are her school friends here.

So it’s really like a place for the community.

I just picked up my kid from the violin class

and we are here spending some time.

Without this furniture being here,

this is just an ordinary street with cars.

Now it's more beautiful.

It's a place to spend time outside.

I'm happy when I see more colour and enjoyment

and vibrancy in public spaces.

Parkly has started here in Helsinki,

but it's already in use in more than 20 cities across Europe.

And I want to see it everywhere.