Johan Borups Højskole

Johan Borups Højskole
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For 3daysofdesign, Johan Borups Højskole opens the doors to its historic mansion in Copenhagen’s District Kultur, inviting visitors to explore two graduation showcases by emerging Nordic voices across disciplines. This semester’s final exhibitions feature projects from Design & Ceramics and Architecture & Arts—two distinct yet connected expressions of artistic education where tradition meets contemporary culture in an open, exploratory atmosphere. Set within the school’s historic courtyard and interiors, the showcases highlight the culmination of a semester shaped by dialogue, curiosity, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1891, Johan Borups' is a Danish ‘højskole’—a creative community based on growth, collab and reflection.

Design & Ceramics—Led by designer & scenographer Pelle Staack, this course fosters curiosity, hands–on experimentation, and interdisciplinary collab. Developed for 3daysofdesign, students present lighting objects—lamps with ceramic sockets and Japanese-inspired shades. Conceptualised by Pelle and visual artist & ceramics 'fetishist' Anika Lori. Architecture & Arts—Led by architect and scenographer Dicki Lakha, this course uses a hands–on analog approach to explore the intersection of architecture & art. In the courtyard, a scenographic diorama installation invites viewers to explore how the diorama can open up worlds and represent the real while simultaneously evoking the surreal and the parallel. Conceptualised by Dicki and architect Lauge Floris.

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David Trubridge Design
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Graduate designer Anke Neumann makes handmade paper glow in an unusual way. In her workshop, she makes large–format papers, incorporating light–conducting fibres. Similar to veins, these run through the paper surface and also form a kind of framework that contributes to the stability of the form. LED light is guided through the fibres and emitted laterally outwards in the paper layer. Together with the material aesthetics and design language, the light papers combine sculpture, luminaire and unique piece. They are not just objects that attract a lot of attention due to their shape. They are capable of enchanting a room, bathing it in poetic light.
LICHTPAPIER
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During 3daysofdesign, Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Exhibition will be held in the craftsmens' house, Moltke's Mansion, an impressive Baroque building in city center, owned by the Association of Craftsmen in Copenhagen. The exhibition is displaying unique master pieces by master craftsmen, as well as works from final exams, apprentice pieces and works by more established cabinetmakers. Since 1554, Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild has been a gathering place for both furniture makers and building carpenters. Common for all Guild's members is the interest in noble craftsmanship, and not least the necessity of supporting the professional  educational training.
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Furniture
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Part of 2025
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VIBIA
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Lighting
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