Kinnarps
About us
Welcome to Kinnarps stand G:08 at SETT! Explore our five concept environments – Safety, Focus, Movement, Flexibility and Creativity – that show how furniture and interior design can enhance learning. Discover the importance of the physical environment and its impact on learning. Our experts in learning environments are on site every day to share insights and ideas. Come and be inspired!
ABOUT KINNARPS
Kinnarps is one of Europe’s leading supplier of total interior solutions and workplace design for offices, schools and care facilities. The furniture is characterised by high quality, innovative design, low environmental impact and long lifecycles. The company has been family-owned since the start in 1942, with manufacturing in Sweden and operations in over 40 countries.
With high quality, sustainability and ergonomics in focus, we design attractive school furniture and flexible interior solutions that makes a difference for students and staff. We analyse your needs and develop accessible learning environments that promote learning and teaching. With the help of Kinnarps' learning environment analysis Next Education®, valuable knowledge and data are compiled for the design of new learning environments. Together, we lay the foundation for well-thought-out environments and interior design solutions that support learning.
We create more than furniture!
News
School libraries - Inspiration and guidance
The school library is more than a place for books – it’s a hub for learning, curiosity and recovery. In this brochure, we share tips, guidance and examples of how modern and inviting school libraries can be created.
Create focus for learning – minimise negative distractions
The brain is a fantastic processor – but it can only process one thing at a time. Therefore, learning spaces for children and young people should contain as few negative distractions as possible.
Designing Schools for Students with ASD and Other NDDs
Some suffer more than others from disorder and ambiguity. Sven Bölte, one of the world’s leading researchers on autism spectrum disorders (ASD), explains how schools can facilitate for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD).
The psychologist’s advice to those building schools
Traditional classrooms have their merits. Malin Valsö, psychologist and student health consultant, believes that too much experimentation is being done with school architecture.
Sustainable procurement for long-term value
Sweden has a reputation as a global leader in sustainability, but this is not always reflected in our procurement practices. Despite high ambitions, many still get stuck on the purchase price – a short-term perspective that can be costly in the long run.
Colours affect how we feel and perform
The colours that surround us in our everyday lives have more than just aesthetic significance. They influence our experiences, behaviours and performance, and help us to navigate the physical environment.
Promote movement in schools for better focus
Encouraging movement in learning environments promotes wellbeing and concentration. By counteracting static or uncomfortable working postures and providing variety, students are better able to focus on the task at hand.
Flexible learning environments – planning for different learning situations
To stand the test of time and support various learning situations, learning environments need to be flexible. But what does flexibility really mean?
Education Solution
In our magazine Education Solution, we share knowledge and insights about how learning environments affect the everyday lives of students and staff!
