This project interprets children’s furniture through the lens of Russian cultural archetypes and architectural thinking. The design is based on simple volumetric elements — cylindrical supports and a horizontal platform — forming a stable and grounded composition.
Inspired by Leshi, a forest guardian in Slavic mythology, the object embodies protection, presence, and quiet support. It is not a literal reference, but a translation of meaning into form.
The bench is designed as a shared environment for children and adults. It supports multiple scenarios — play, rest, and interaction — encouraging physical closeness and communication.
The soft tactile surface ensures safety, while the clear geometry introduces structure and spatial awareness from an early age. The project proposes a contemporary interpretation of Russian style through archetype, material presence, and logic of form.
Bio Olga Petrova-Podolskaya is an interior and product designer, and the founder of KOD.objects. Her work explores the connection between architecture, form, and cultural memory, translating historical archetypes into contemporary objects.
KOD.objects is a design laboratory working at the intersection of product design, architecture, and cultural research. Design lab creates furniture, textiles, and interior objects based on architectural archetypes, without stylization or decorative quotation.
Other prizes Red Dot 2026 A’design awards 2017, 2022, 2024, 2026 SIT Furniture Design Award 2025 ADCA 2025
