Johan Borups Højskole
On the occasion of 3daysofdesign, Johan Borups Højskole opens the doors to its historic mansion in Copenhagen’s Cultural District, inviting visitors to explore the graduation showcase by emerging Nordic voices. This semester’s final exhibitions feature a project from Design & Ceramics—an artistic education where tradition meets contemporary culture in an open, exploratory atmosphere. Set within the school’s historic courtyard and interiors, the showcase 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.
Led by designer & scenographer Pelle Staack, this program fosters curiosity, hands–on experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Developed for 3daysofdesign, the design students present their final project, an exhibition presenting a series of material explorations in light, cultivated materials, and transformation. Through work with lamps, translucent surfaces, and self–cultivated materials such as bioplastics and kombucha, the students explore design as an experimental practice. The exhibition brings together objects and process–based investigations, where material experimentation forms the foundation for new aesthetic and functional possibilities. Conceptualised by Pelle in collaboration with visual artist Laura Ratschau.
