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.

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.

Related Exhibitions
MÆRK is a Copenhagen–based curatorial platform that examines contemporary design through material, tactility and form. Initiated by designer and curator Rikke Hagen, it brings together Danish and international designers in a non–commercial exhibition format. The platform highlights material understanding, sensory qualities and spatial context as central drivers in design practice, positioning the exhibition format as a critical and communicative framework.
MÆRK
April 13, 2026
Part of 2026
Thorup Copenhagen is a design studio rooted in a passion for the art of furniture and lighting making, inspiring an appreciation for objects crafted with integrity and designed to endure. Founded in Copenhagen in 2018 by MA. Furniture Designer Kasper Thorup, the studio creates thoughtfully crafted furniture and lighting defined by durability, material honesty, and purposeful function—fostering lasting connections between people and the spaces they inhabit.
Thorup Copenhagen
February 17, 2023
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
PAP DECO is a family–run Polish manufactory that has become a pioneer in creating hand–carved furniture handles and wall decorations using traditional casting techniques. With more than 30 years of experience in metallurgy, the brand has been evolving across generations, with its founders—brothers Piotr and Marcin Papliński—working alongside their father, Jerzy, who instilled in them a passion for working with noble brass. The pieces crafted directly by the artisans are artistic objects with ergonomic functions, each one a timeless example of functional art. PAP DECO creates not only unique brass handles and decorations with sculptural forms, but also other fully personalised ornamental elements.
PAP DECO
January 26, 2026
Accessories
Part of 2026
Lokal is a Helsinki–based concept gallery bringing forth local artwork and collectible design. Inspired by a blend of artistic expression and craftsmanship, Lokal embraces sustainability and small–scale production. Fostering a supportive creative community rooted in heritage and a close relationship to nature is at the core of their activity. Lokal’s curated exhibitions can be viewed both at their homelike gallery space in Helsinki, as well as online. During 3daysofdesign, Lokal collaborates with The Finnish Cultural Institute in Denmark to present an exhibition featuring a group of Finnish artists and makers working at the intersection of fine art and functionality.
Lokal Gallery
January 23, 2025
Furniture
Accessories
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
THE SWISS ATELIER is Switzerland’s official presence at 3daysofdesign, celebrating the country’s innovative and refined approach to design. It takes place in two prime locations in the heart of the festival: THE EMBASSY ATELIER at the Embassy of Switzerland, Store Kongensgade 128, and THE SWISS COFFEE ATELIER at Original Coffee, Store Kongensgade 124, each offering a distinct experience that highlights Swiss creativity, craftsmanship and design excellence. Free registration is required to visit THE SWISS ATELIER. The link is available the Embassy of Switzerland's Instagram and Facebook bio. Additionally, a QR code will be available at the entrance.
THE SWISS ATELIER
January 26, 2026
Shaped by a growing exploration of space, craft, and hospitality, La Cabra continues to explore how coffee is experienced. Coffee remains the foundation, while the work around it has expanded into bakery, architecture, and spatial design. Each space is developed in close collaboration with architects, artists, and local teams, allowing materials, atmosphere, and context to shape the outcome. From its origins in Aarhus to an expanding presence in cities such as Copenhagen, New York, Madrid, Seoul, and Mexico City, La Cabra continues to evolve through new cultural settings.
La Cabra
December 10, 2024
Copenhagen based Icelandic designer Dögg Guðmundsdóttir creates nature inspired products with emotional appeal and a distinctive touch of Nordic originality. Many of her designs are based on foundational structures or pieces of art, while others form part of a collection. For this exhibition, nature is not merely an inspiration but an integral part of the essence of the works and of the installation, created in collaboration with Dýpi—an ocean paint made from calcareous algae harvested in Iceland. Dýpi was nominated for the Icelandic Design Awards 2025 for its product that is exceptionally breathable, environmentally friendly, plastic–free, and an innovative use of abundant natural materials.
Embassy of Iceland
February 5, 2024
Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik (GU) is a Norwegian textile manufacturer based in Lillehammer, known for its craftsmanship, material expertise, and timeless design. Rooted in Norwegian nature and tradition, GU develops upholstery textiles that combine aesthetics, durability, and sustainability. All production takes place locally, with every stage—from spinning to weaving and finishing—carried out under one roof. This ensures full control over quality, traceability, and responsible production. With a deep understanding of wool’s natural properties, GU refines and reinterprets the material to meet the needs of contemporary interiors.
Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik
January 7, 2025
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