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Material Matters
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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.

Related Exhibitions
You may not know the name, but you might be sitting on a chair provided by Holmris B8. As a turnkey furniture supplier, the company creates spaces across industries, combining expert guidance with the finest furniture from leading global brands. This year, Holmris B8 joins forces with Labofa at 3daysofdesign, showcasing a shared commitment to design and craftsmanship in an urban context.
Holmris B8 X Labofa
February 15, 2022
Furniture
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
A lab for creative diversity. Stockholm–based Beckmans College of Design offers BA—programmes in Fashion, Product Design and Visual Communication. Collaborations with the industry are frequent, combining creative practice with the building of knowledge.
Beckmans College of Design
March 5, 2025
Furniture
Part of 2025
Danish Architecture Center (DAC) is an international cultural attraction for everyone who wants to experience and understand how architecture and design create the framework for our lives. DAC is located in BLOX by Copenhagen’s inner harbour and part of the city’s Cultural district. Through exhibitions, tours, events, and education, DAC inspires, educates, and engages visitors. Sustainability is at the core of DACs mission, reflected in its status as a certified Green Attraction. Discover the latest trends in architecture and design at DAC Design Shop, where every product is carefully selected with sustainability in mind. DAC Café prioritises organic ingredients, local produce, and animal welfare while actively minimising food waste.
Danish Architecture Center
January 31, 2023
Materials
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Founded in Copenhagen in 2021 by Hanne Berzant and her daughters, Josefine and Emma — Tadaima is a curated design universe where cultures, aesthetics, and materiality come together. With a shared background in the creative industry, they have created a platform dedicated to timeless design, where every piece is carefully selected for its form, function, and narrative. The name Tadaima—Japanese for "I’m home"— embodies a sense of warmth and belonging. Curation is an art form bringing together sculptural forms, rich textures, and refined details. Through collaborations with both established and emerging designers, Tadaima shapes a selection that seamlessly connects heritage with contemporary expression.
Tadaima
April 1, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2022
Part of 2025
Other Exhibitions
BREAD AND BUTTER is an itinerant exhibition platform for young designers. Each edition takes place in different cities, transforming everyday spaces—such as bookstores, salons, restaurants, and parking lots—into stages for collaboration. Set against the backdrop of daily life, designers engage in creative dialogues with local communities and explore sustainable and relevant solutions for the future. BREAD AND BUTTER seeks to redefine the value of simplicity in a world obsessed with the exceptional by reimagining the universal and the understated as extraordinary. During 3daysofdesign, BREAD AND BUTTER presents its inaugural exhibition in collaboration with OURI, the newest restaurant by KOPAN, Copenhagen’s leading Korean culinary brand.
BREAD AND BUTTER
February 3, 2025
The Icelandic Warehouse is an exhibition of Icelandic prominent furniture and interior design brands FÓLK Reykjavík, launching its remaking of Icelandic classic furniture and EPAL, presenting BAÐ, a homage to the unique Icelandic bathing culture, with unique scents from FISCHERSUND, a family–run perfumery / art collective and wellness concept FLOTHETTA. Seemingly disparate, they’re all crafting their stories from Icelandic heritage, translating our collective memory into moments of magic. Hosted by the Icelandic Embassy, facilitated by Iceland Design and Architecture, producer of DesignMarch, the annual Icelandic design festival and with the support of Business Iceland.
Embassy of Iceland
February 5, 2024
CRÈME ATELIER is a Swedish brand driven by design and sustainability. Its iconic 'Soft Serve' lamps, with their swirling forms and warm ambient glow, bring both elegance and playfulness to any space. Each lamp is 3D—printed in Stockholm using rPLA derived from corn starch and recycled packaging, minimising waste. As a pioneer in 3D—printed lighting, CRÈME seamlessly blends innovation with craftsmanship, keeping production, assembly, and shipping in–house to reduce its carbon footprint. Now expanding its range, the brand is set to introduce its first furniture piece, pushing the boundaries of sustainable design with cutting–edge 3D printing.
CRÈME ATELIER
January 21, 2025
PH Furniture & Pianos, based in Copenhagen, crafts furniture and pianos designed by the iconic Danish designer Poul Henningsen (PH). Collaborating with contemporary Scandinavian designers, PH Furniture introduces new designs, while PH Pianos features Glass Ball Speakers that blend superb high-fidelity sound with striking design. The PH Furniture collection offers a sensory experience, from comfortable chairs to innovative tables and elegant storage solutions—seamlessly balancing aesthetics and functionality. PH Pianos are sculptural masterpieces, uniquely designed to engage all the senses and stand as the most distinctive pianos on the market.
PH Furniture & Pianos
January 20, 2025
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