Royal Danish Academy

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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.

The graduate exhibition 'New Design and Architecture' shows how a new generation of architects and designers deal with specific complex problem areas. Their projects inspire others to opt for a novel approach to accelerating sustainable development and living. The 250 graduate projects emphasise how architecture and design can be important drivers of societal change. Moreover, in an affiliated exhibition, bachelor and master students showcase Egyptian–Danish furniture, a lighting project in collaboration with Le Klint and contemporary glass and ceramic objects. Finally a group of newly established Startups trained at the academy present their innovative business ideas and prototypes with a sustainable agenda.

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Hydro
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Nordal is a Danish interior design brand, but it’s much more than that. Home is an important part of life—perhaps more important than ever before. It’s where comfort, peace and balance can be found. The design philosophy is clear: Furniture and interior design from Nordal must allow you to create a cosy, personal and inspiring home. Nordal is driven by a strong passion for aesthetics, functionality and quality. Through the many years in the business, Nordal has developed a close and unique cooperation with craftsmen and suppliers all over the world. These close relationships are essential to the continued design and realisation of quality products that unite aesthetics and functionality.
nordal
February 4, 2022
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Lighting
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Founded in 2018, the curtain studio &Drape creates atmosphere and well-being through made-to-measure curtains in private and professional spaces. With background in design and roots in an old curtain family, &Drape represents a contemporary and curated aesthetic approach to made-to-measure curtains. The founders Julie Vendal & Nadia Al Zagir Balling and their team, customize each curtain styling solution with care to the specific project, creating curtains that shape atmosphere, spark emotion and enhance the personal identity and spatial experience of a space.
&Drape
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Arper is a global design brand that envisions products for the way we live. Founded in Italy in 1989 by the Feltrin family, it offers, through empathetic and enduring designs, a perspective on contemporary living that increasingly requires fluidity and versatility. The company views design through the lens of The Project of Living, a strategic approach that explores the application of versatile furnishings that seamlessly accommodate all the different things we do daily and the many spaces in which we do them. Sustainability plays a central role for Arper, which aims to become a leading example of a responsible business, by integrating sustainability into its culture, processes and products.
Arper
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FORMEI
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Extremis is a Belgian design brand that creates “tools for togetherness.” Founded in 1994 by designer Dirk Wynants, the company develops innovative furniture that supports human interaction and brings people together. Extremis starts from behaviour rather than form, designing functional solutions that reduce friction and make shared moments effortless. The result is a collection of intelligent, versatile designs for outdoor and indoor spaces. Developed and engineered in Belgium, Extremis products combine necessity, durability and timeless design, creating long–lasting solutions for homes, workplaces and public spaces worldwide.
Extremis
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Panzeri represents the 'Made in Italy' manufacture tradition with high–quality decorative and architectural lighting. Founded in northern Italy, the brand combines technical expertise, contemporary design and advanced LED technology to create solutions for residential, hospitality and contract spaces. Panzeri represents 'Made in Italy' manufacturing, attention to detail and a constant focus on innovation, sustainability and visual comfort.
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Based in Uji, Kyoto, Asahiyaki is among the oldest ceramic kilns in Japan, having crafted tea wares in the same family for 425 years.
This rich history provides a unique perspective of time. Clay used today was extracted two generations ago, just as new clay is prepared for future generations. Tea vessels are not considered complete when they emerge from the kiln; they reach fulfilment gradually, through years of daily use. Besides making artistic pieces for the tea ceremony and sencha wares for daily use, Asahiyaki collaborates with global brands and restaurants on bespoke tableware collections. Every piece is thrown by hand on the pottery wheel by skilled artisans.
Asahiyaki
January 31, 2026
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