Bini Birdies
Makers Landing Play-Furniture
How can we weave more stories and play into spaces?
As part of a broader effort to create a more inclusive and family-friendly environment at Makers Landing, we were briefed to design a suite of play-focused furniture that weaves storytelling, movement, and creativity into the space.
The intervention included modular seating elements that could be easily reconfigured to support collaborative and open-ended use, as well as a series of custom rocking chairs designed to introduce rhythm and sensory play. A key feature was an interactive shelf that hosted Book Dash storybooks alongside custom activity sheets, offering children self-directed opportunities for reading, drawing, and exploration.
Designed with durability, accessibility, and delight in mind, the furniture enhances the spatial experience for young visitors and their caregivers, contributing to a more playful, intergenerational atmosphere within the culinary and cultural hub of Makers Landing.
Design Partner: Otto Foundation (designs shown were created by Xanelé Mennen as part of the Otto Foundation team. In this role, she contributed to the design of playful and inclusive library spaces, facilitated co-design workshops with children, and developed spatial and furniture solutions.)
Client: V&A Waterfront
Where: Makers Landing (V&A Waterfront)
Furniture Manufacturers: Vamp Furniture
Concept Renders: Phil Kramer
