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Established in 2019, Material Matters is a platform investigating the importance of material intelligence in architecture and design. Having published over 120 podcasts and staged three editions of an annual fair in London, 2025 sees the brand stage an event outside the UK for the first time. In partnership with the festival organisers, Material Matters is poised to be an integral part of this year’s 3daysofdesign, positioned as a key destination for the city in the heart of the district Christianshavn.

Staged in a dedicated exhibition space within the historic Gammel Dok building, highly visible from the city centre with panoramic views of Copenhagen’s skyline, it is one of the most iconic waterfront buildings in Christianshavn—a unique district with a rich history of trade and craftsmanship. Material Matters Copenhagen will feature a curated selection of exhibitors, each presenting a distinct material story that highlights the importance of material intelligence in shaping the future. Alongside the exhibitions, visitors can experience live talks, demonstrations, and events as part of Material Matters Copenhagen 2025.

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Material Matters
18 Jun
Material Matters
Opening night of Material Matters Copenhagen
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Gammel Dok, Strandgade 27B, 1410 Copenhagen
Start
17:00
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20:00
Joint Events
18 Jun
Joint Event
Opening Event with Material Matters
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Gammel Dok, Strandgade 27B, 1410 Copenhagen
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17:00
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20:00
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19 Jun
Stolab
A taste of Swedish Midsummer
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Store Kongensgade 81, 1264 Copenhagen
Start
13:00
End
16:00
19 Jun
Designmuseum Danmark
Join the Design Council: Form, Purpose and Materiality
Address
Bredgade 68, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
15:00
End
15:45
19 Jun
Danish Architecture Center
Copenhagen Highline: Guided tour with DAC
Address
Bryghuspladsen 10, 1473 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
16:00
20 Jun
House of Finn Juhl
The Artistry of Hand Upholstery
Address
Gothersgade 9, 1123 Copenhagen
Start
10:00
End
12:00
19 Jun
Aalto University
Design With Us
Address
Gammel Dok, Strandgade 27B, 1410 Copenhagen
Start
13:00
End
16:00
19 Jun
Kvadrat Acoustics
Waves - A sensory acoustic experience
Address
Orient Plads 1, 2nd Floor, 2150 Copenhagen
Start
11:00
End
11:40
20 Jun
Bjarke Ingels Group
Noon Talk: EARTH
Address
Sundkaj 165, 2150 Copenhagen
Start
12:30
End
13:00
19 Jun
Norrvik
Neapolitan pizza with Per Miljkovic-Bangert
Address
Holbergsgade 26, 1057 København, Denmark
Start
14:00
End
16:00
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