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Soeren Le Schmidt, Strandgade 22, 1401 Copenhagen
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Proof of Concept is a dynamic exhibition platform exploring the intricate and captivating processes behind design. Showcasing work from a collective of multidisciplinary studios, it highlights self–initiated projects, products that never reached the market, and designs already in circulation. By shedding light on the extensive development process, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of a product—revealing the ideas, challenges, and creativity that shape its journey.

Proof of Concept — Connect is an exhibition that explores how materials, processes, construction and craftsmanship shape our relationship with everyday objects. Designers are invited to consider the role of tactile experiences, traditional techniques, and innovation in forging deeper connections between makers, users, and the spaces we inhabit. Through this exploration, the exhibition celebrates the tangible bonds that bring design to life.

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MORNING RUN: An Architectural Run
Address
Havnegade 29, 1058 Copenhagen
Start
8:30
End
9:00
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FANZI
Islands in Dialogue (RSVP)
Address
Frederiksholms Kanal 28A, 1220 Copenhagen
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18:30
End
20:30
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GRID System
Refreshments & a talk on Modularity
Address
Danneskiold—Samsøes Allé 19—21, 1436 Copenhagen
Start
15:00
End
17:00
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Reflections Copenhagen
Drinks & Collection Reveal
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ILLUM, Østergade 52, 2nd Floor, 1100 Copenhagen
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16:00
End
18:00
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Meet Snøhetta: Randomness in the Digital Landscape
Address
Christianshavns Kanal 4, 1406 Copenhagen
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End
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Aperitivo Drinks & Meet the Designers
Address
Galleri Susanne Ottesen, Gothersgade 49, 1123 Copenhagen
Start
16:00
End
19:00
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Address
Flos Scandinavia Showroom, Kuglegårdsvej 15, 1434 Copenhagen
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Frederiksholms Kanal 28B, 1220 Copenhagen
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