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The Royal Danish Academy—Architecture, Design, Conservation strives to be an active, creative and leading actor in society by contributing to tackling the major national and global challenges of our time. The Royal Danish Academy is a research and educational institution that is drawing on a historical foundation within the fields of architecture, design and conservation. Based on a solid tradition the Royal Danish Academy constantly develops its subject areas by uniting three fields of knowledge: academic research, artistic research and professional practice, which are three different ways of discovering, inventing and creating.

Set at the harbour–side home of the Royal Danish Academy’s Institute of Design, Product & Material, Here & Now celebrates design innovation. It presents new furniture design inspired by antiquity, marking the 7–year anniversary of a collaboration between Egyptian artisan–manufacturers and Academy students.The exhibition is accompanied by an outdoor installation of experimental ceramic furniture by Academy faculty. The Academy Library hosts three related exhibitions featuring graduate process work, lighting prototypes developed with Focus Lighting, and projects from the Academy Startup Hub. Tours of the Academy’s Chair Collection run through the day, while evening DJs & bars provide a relaxed setting for professional exchange and dialogue.

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For 60 years, Ingo Maurer has been designing and manufacturing exceptional designer lamps that bridge the gap between everyday objects and art. The Munich–based company's internationally renowned designs can be found in the collections of some of the world's most important museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Under the creative direction of Axel Schmid, Head of Product and Project Design, the team develops iconic luminaires that combine technical precision with a playful and often ironic design approach. Ingo Maurer's products are designed to surprise and inspire. As well as creating serial luminaires, the company has also made a name for itself as a designer of public and private spaces around the world.
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Emerging from shared design values, Karimoku Case is a contemporary lifestyle brand based in Japan and born out of admiration and love for serene beauty, material richness and timeless appeal. The Karimoku Case collections are brought to life by the world’s leading architects through individual cases, and the story of each collection is told through its native setting.
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Örsjö is founded on simple values and strong convictions, dedicated to developing and handcrafting premium lighting in its local factory with the sincere ambition of leaving the best possible mark on the planet. Handcrafted objects carry an intangible sense of human touch and warmth—a connection between creator and user that is often lost in industrial production. For this reason, craftsmanship lies at the heart of Örsjö’s work, with local artisans involved across the entire product range. Welding, soldering, bending, polishing, painting, assembling, glass blowing, and leather carving all take place either in Örsjö’s own factory or in trusted workshops within the region. Ultimately, Örsjö strives to create products designed to outlast their makers and contribute positively to the world.
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Van Rossum has been handcrafting solid, sustainable furniture in its Dutch workshop since 1978. Collaborating with leading designers, architects and creatives, the brand’s distinctive design DNA is shaped by a convergence of ideas and narratives. A commitment to quality craftsmanship, thoughtful materiality and honesty in design has remained central for over 40 years. As the company enters a new phase, it expands the vision of contemporary living through a refined and personal interpretation of the home—defined by timeless elegance, meticulous detail and a deep dedication to craft.
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Ishinomaki Laboratory is a furniture brand founded in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. It began as a local initiative supporting recovery through DIY projects, restoring community spaces and collaborative efforts to reimagine the city. Early work included building outdoor benches with local high school students and workshops through Herman Miller’s disaster–relief program. In 2014, it became a company, expanding through collaborations with Japanese and international designers and distributing products globally. In 2024, it partnered with Karimoku Furniture to develop two series: Maker Pack and The Originals, made in Ishinomaki. Today, it serves as a hub for the global “Made in Local” network.
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LYFA is a visionary home of iconic classics from some of Denmark’s most influential lighting designers. Their enduring designs explore and enhance good lighting in all its facets and shapes. The LYFA collection is founded on pure aesthetics and a purposeful design philosophy shaped by decades of dedicated craftsmanship and captivating lighting designs. The design classics are crafted to impeccable quality standards and offer light arrangements for every home, occasion and situation.
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Guided Tour in the Chair Collection
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Fabrikmestervej 10, København, Danmark
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10:30
End
11:30
10 Jun
Royal Danish Academy
Opening Here & Now at the Library
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Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50, København, Danmark
Start
16:00
End
18:00
10 Jun
Royal Danish Academy
Royal Danish Academy & Dezeen: Opening Party Harbourside
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Fabrikmestervej 10, 1437 Copenhagen
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18:00
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0:00
11 Jun
Royal Danish Academy
Guided Tour in the Chair Collection
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Fabrikmestervej 10, 1437 Copenhagen
Start
10:30
End
11:30
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