Our story
It all started with a problem...
Sebastian and Rasmus are neighbours and brothers. They shared a common problem: they felt their children spent too much time in front of their screens. And they wanted them to go out and play instead.
So they both purchased playhouses for the children. The kids liked them, but the brothers didn't. The design was outdated, the quality was questionable and it took two weeks(!) to put them together.
"Someone should create a better playhouse"
KOIA was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to create playhouses that are not only beautiful and functional, but also easy to assemble and thoughtfully designed to nurture children's play and imagination.
The founders, brothers Sebastian and Rasmus, had firsthand experience struggling with bulky and impractical playhouses—and wanted to change that experience for their own children and for other families.
From idea to prototype
From idea to prototype, simplicity was the guiding principle. The goal was to make KOIA as easy to assemble as putting together a piece of furniture—in just a few hours, without hundreds of screws or multiple trips to the hardware store.
With the help of friends and an architect, they developed a modern Scandinavian-style playhouse that combines playfulness with ease of assembly.
The first playhouses were delivered in May 2023, and since then, KOIA has become a favorite among families looking to create safe and inspiring play environments for their children.
A new step in the beginning of 2025
In February 2025, KOIA took a new step as the company became part of Haple Ab Oy, an established company from Ostrobothnia specializing in playground and park equipment for both public and private spaces. With a strong focus on quality, Haple shares KOIA’s vision of creating joyful play experiences for children.
The first playhouses were delivered in May, 2023. The goal is simple: create products that get children playing again!
What happens now?
The Haple team is committed to continuing the work with KOIA’s products and brand. The playhouses will continue to be produced as usual, but the contact persons have changed. You can find more information about Haple and their vision on Haple’s website.
