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FRIENDS FOUNDERS crafts contemporary designs with strong emphasis on architecture, art, and craftsmanship. Their work exhibits a sculptural design approach, characterised by clean aesthetic profiles and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to sustainability, they create timeless pieces guided by the simplicity of artistic minimalism. Rooted in Scandinavian tradition, the DNA of FRIENDS & FOUNDERS designs reflects a heritage of precise and innovative craftsmanship. They redefine Scandinavian modernism by interpreting traditional design elements alongside contemporary and international influences.

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17 Jun
Joint Event
Afterlight Opening Party
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Vognmagergade 5, Parking Lot, 1120 Copenhagen
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16:00
End
19:00
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19 Jun
Louis Poulsen
Summer Vibes with DJ, Christian d’Or
Address
Kuglegårdsvej 19—23, 1434 Copenhagen
Start
13:00
End
18:00
18 Jun
Holder
Latin American Contemporary & Collectible Design Talk
Address
Hamborg Pl. 5, 2150 København, Denmark
Kanalhuset, Overgaden Oven Vandet 62B, 1415 Copenhagen
Start
18:30
End
20:30
18 Jun
Designmuseum Danmark
The next Gen of Circular Solution providers’ social event
Address
Bredgade 68, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
16:00
End
17:00
20 Jun
De La Espada
Friday Affair
Address
Esplanaden 8D, 1263 Copenhagen
Start
15:30
End
19:00
20 Jun
Wendelbo
Petite patries and barista coffee
Address
Bredgade 65, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
10:00
End
12:00
20 Jun
Aifunghi
Lighting the way - when materials meet light
Address
Gammel Dok, Strandgade 27B, 1410 Copenhagen
Start
15:00
End
16:00
19 Jun
Wendelbo
Petite patries and barista coffee
Address
Bredgade 65, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
10:00
End
12:00
18 Jun
UMAGE
REVEAL OF NEW DESIGNS
Address
Havnegade 29, 1058 Copenhagen
Start
10:00
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10:30
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