UPM, TUPA, 2011

In Finland, all mothers can receive a Maternity Package from KELA, the country’s social security department, for each child. In this package are many of the essential clothes and supplies needed during a baby’s first year. Tupa, meaning “great room” in Finnish, is the revolutionary new design for the Maternity Package and is made from UPM Grada Plywood. More multifunctional, stronger and more stylish than the cardboard model, Tupa builds on the advantages and cherished traditions of the original. While it still works as a bed, Tupa also adds the functionality of a rocking crib, table and chairs and even a toy box. What’s more is that the simple and sturdy shapes allow families to easily create their own personalized uses for the box. The natural beauty of Finnish birch looks great in the home, too.