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FRIENDS & FOUNDERS creates contemporary design with strong focuses on architecture, art, and craft. A sculptural approach to design, clean aesthetic profiles, and attention to detail show through in their work. FRIENDS & FOUNDERS create sustainable timeless pieces guided by the simplicity of artistic minimalism.

During this year’s edition, FRIENDS & FOUNDERS showcase in a 250–year–old listed building in historic Christianshavn. Here, a refined apartment setting unfolds. In collaboration with RAAW Alchemy, furniture, objects and collectible pieces are thoughtfully combined with fragrances to create a cohesive and immersive environment. New, updated and existing works are curated alongside scent and atmosphere, forming a harmonious dialogue between design and sensory experience—an intimate expression of both brands.

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11 Jun
Københavns Møbelsnedkeri
Secret Sessions
Address
Sturlasgade 14P, 2300 Copenhagen
Start
14:45
End
15:30
11 Jun
KILZI
DRINKS at BAR AMORE x KILZI
Address
Gl. Kongevej 74D, 1850 Frederiksberg, Denmark
Start
14:00
End
17:00
10 Jun
Embassy of Iceland
A Space Between States—Design in Dialogue with Nature
Address
Strandgade 89, 1401 Copenhagen
Start
16:30
End
18:30
11 Jun
Galleri Sonja
Spolsky.Studio and Tyst Te joins Galleri Sonja
Address
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 8—10, 1153 Copenhagen
Start
12:00
End
14:00
10 Jun
FDB Møbler
Talk with Jannik-Martensen Larsen from Tapet Café
Address
Bredgade 19, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
12:00
End
13:00
11 Jun
BAUX
Design Dialogue with NEW ERA Magazine + After Work mingle
Address
Papirøen 5, 1436 Copenhagen
Start
16:00
End
20:00
10 Jun
GESSI
Aperitivo Time
Address
Bredgade 67, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
17:30
End
20:00
12 Jun
Technogym
Technogym Reform Pilates
Address
Posten 10C, 1577 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
14:45
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