PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Konstrukta is a wooden construction toy that enables users to build their own world of animals, buildings, vehicles or fantasy objects by assembling wooden modules. The modules are designed to pass through one another and are attached with connecting pins of the appropriate length. The toy was designed in 1976 by the famous Slovenian architect Niko Kralj to encourage creative thinking and technical skills in young people, but production never took off. The updated version of the toy came onto the market as a result of a collaboration between the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO), the Festival lesa cooperative and craftsmen from the Kočevje-Ribnica region. It is a Slovenian product made of Slovenian wood.

The Konstrukta toy, made of wooden modules, allows children to build their own world of animals, buildings, vehicles or fantasy objects. The building blocks can be assembled into different shapes by sliding the wooden modules through each other and attaching them with connectors of the appropriate length. Warm and pleasant to the touch, the toy has been designed to develop logical thinking, attention and perseverance. The coordinated movement of the hands and eyes encourages the development of fine motor skills and spatial perception. It offers countless assembly possibilities, stimulating creative thinking, problem solving and learning of technical principles. The product is convenient for everyday use, not only for children but also for adults, thus connecting several generations. It is one of the few toys without sharp edges and without oil or varnish coatings.

The renowned Slovenian architect Niko Kralj has made a significant impact on Slovenian design and our homes with a number of enduring furniture pieces. In 1976, he designed the Konstrukta toy with the intention of encouraging young people to develop technical thinking skills. However, the production never took off. The toy has now been updated, and includes connectors made of recyclable plastic. In December 2022, the product was launched on the market as a result of a collaboration between the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO), the Festival lesa cooperative and craftsmen from the Kočevje-Ribnica region. The product is manufactured entirely in the Kočevje-Ribnica region. The machinery for the production of the wooden elements was purchased specifically for this purpose. The elements are manufactured in Sodražica, a town with a long history of woodenware production.

The preservation of cultural heritage is of great importance, especially when it is made from high-quality local materials and with expertise that has made a significant impact in the field of global industrial design. The product demonstrates sustainability, functionality and cultural heritage, and also has educational applications.

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Dimensions and weight
Dimensions
37 cm × 20 cm × 9 cm
WEIGHT
1.5 kg
Materials
MATERIAL

Beech wood (dried, unvarnished, unoiled)

Polypropylene connectors

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Origin of materials
Slovenia
Country of manufacture
Slovenia
Colors and variations
Colours
Multicoloured
Natural
Product Variations
Different sizes
Personalization
NO
Other technical details
Certificate
Fragility
Izdelek ni krhek
Different packaging

Gift box 88
132,350 €

Gift box 54
86,65 €

Gift box 47
71,56 €

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KOLIČINA/KOS
€/kos z ddv
DOBAVNI ROK
do 20
from 71,56€
5 days
do 50
from 70,22 €
5 days
do 100
from 68,97 €
20 days
do 200
from 68,37 €
30 days
do 300
from 67,47 €
30 days
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SKLADIŠČENJE
Možnost skladiščenja pri avtorju:
100 pcs
MOŽNOSTI PREVZEMA
Shipment by vehicle, Shipment in checked luggage by air, Shipment in hand luggage by air, The product is not fragile, The product is not labelled with the Handle with care label
AUTHOR

Niko Kralj is one of the most important European industrial designers of the second half of the 20th century. A pioneer of Slovenian and Yugoslav industrial design, he entered the world's collective consciousness with the Rex, 4455, Mosquito and Lupina chairs, the first two of which are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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PRODUCER

Festival lesa was established in 2013 with the objective of advancing new knowledge, innovative applications of wood and a reimagined perspective of wood as a valuable raw material, rather than a mere material in itself. The cooperative brings together local craftspeople and graphic and product designers.

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