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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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Joint Events
17 Jun
Joint Event
Afterlight Opening Party
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Vognmagergade 5, Parking Lot, 1120 Copenhagen
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16:00
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19:00
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19 Jun
Form Portfolios
Gelato Refresh
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Badstuestræde 17, 1209 Copenhagen
Start
12:30
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14:30
18 Jun
Kolding School of Design
Spatial Colour by Maria Kirk Mikkelsen, PhD Fellow, Designer
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Papirøen 1, 1436 Copenhagen
Start
15:00
End
15:45
18 Jun
Danish Architecture Center
Copenhagen Highline: Guided tour with DAC
Address
Bryghuspladsen 10, 1473 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
16:00
19 Jun
Kvadrat
Meet the designer: Isa Glink
Address
Pakhus 48, Klubiensvej 22, 2150 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
14:30
20 Jun
Form Portfolios
Gelato Refresh
Address
Badstuestræde 17, 1209 Copenhagen
Start
12:30
End
14:30
18 Jun
TAMEKO
Threads of Calm: A Tea Ritual
Address
Løvstræde 1, 1152 Copenhagen
Start
9:00
End
11:00
18 Jun
Sibast Furniture
HERITAGE REIMAGINED: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
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Store Strandstræde 20, 1255 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
16:00
18 Jun
House of Finn Juhl
Opening Afternoon Party with Pop-Up Bar by Ciderrevolution
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Gothersgade 9, 1123 Copenhagen
Start
16:00
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18:00

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