Hoog Catharijne was looking for a way to encourage visitors to engage more consciously with their belongings in an accessible and appealing way, while creating a place where reuse and sharing become visible and easy.
Welcome to The Swap Station: a cheerful and sustainable exchange point where second-hand toys find a new home. Children (and parents) can bring, swap or take home a new favourite. This permanent service is free, low-threshold and makes sharing both fun and natural.
Commissioned by Klépierre, we developed, designed and realised this unique concept that invites visitors to think more consciously about their belongings. The Swap Station is designed as a colourful miniature train station with transparent lockers filled with toys – a place where toys continue their journey from one owner to the next. Where old toys meet new friends.
