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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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Frilund's foundation is built on respect. Respect for the craft, for the materials, for the Danish tradition of design and craftsmanship, and for the furniture classics. The brand specialises in metal and wood work, and work with skilled craftsmen and use only local materials. All the furniture is designed, produced and assembled in Denmark. With Frilund, both people and furniture are in good hands.
Frilund Furniture
April 15, 2026
Part of 2026
Furniture
Creativity and playfulness are what GUBI does. By blending design eras, materials, textures, colours, and patterns, GUBI crafts spaces rich in character and ambience. Positioned where the brilliance of the past meets the thrill of the present, GUBI curates iconic 20th-century designs while collaborating with visionary studios to shape the future. Guided by a global outlook and a pulse on contemporary culture, GUBI captures the zeitgeist. The collection merges the warmth of southern Europe with the clean elegance of Scandinavian style, transcending functionality to tell meaningful stories. From rediscovering forgotten treasures to crafting future icons, every GUBI creation enriches lives and transforms spaces.
GUBI
February 2, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Rug & Floor
Lighting
Part of 2022
Davidpompa is a Mexican lighting studio focused on materiality, research and craftsmanship, creating collections that explore the beauty of raw materials. Founded by designer David Pompa, the studio collaborates with artisans across Mexico, combining traditional techniques with a contemporary design language. The work is rooted in respect for material and process, where each piece reflects heritage and refined design. Materials such as clay, stone and metal are central to the collections, shaped through skilled craftsmanship and ongoing material exploration. Davidpompa creates lighting that is tactile and atmospheric, balancing precision with a strong connection to material and making, resulting in objects that feel timeless and refined.
davidpompa
January 15, 2024
Furniture
Lighting
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With deep roots in the Scandinavian design tradition, Søren Lund Møbler has been creating furniture for more than 60 years based on a simple philosophy: comfort and quality combined in modern, timeless design. The company designs and produces sofas, armchairs, lounge chairs, daybeds, poufs and benches, all crafted by skilled artisans at its own factory in Denmark, where traditional upholstery meets modern production techniques. Noble craftsmanship since 1963.
Søren Lund Møbler
March 6, 2023
Furniture
Part of 2023
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
Nikari, established in 1967, is a Finnish design studio and furniture manufacturer advocating a harmonious way of living through the use of warm, natural materials and serene Nordic aesthetics. The company’s foundation rests on the idea of bringing out the very best of wood in contemporary design.
NIKARI
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At Smile Materials, discarded resources are transformed into beautiful, durable surfaces that proudly reveal their origins—rich in texture and created with a commitment to a circular future. Designed for lasting performance, the customisable products demonstrate that conscious choices never require compromise on aesthetics. Featured in award–winning commercial interiors worldwide, Smile Materials combines innovation with storytelling to create real impact. More than recycled surfaces, these solutions enable expressive spaces while helping shape a distinctive and responsible future.
Smile Materials
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For the first time, inter.agcy and 3daysofdesign present GROUPED—a new curated showroom concept and exhibition in the latest Design District, Islands Brygge. Working with varying intentions and practices, this selected group of designers are united through their keen attention to detail, rigorous design processes, and a shared interest in materiality. GROUPED takes place in a vibrant courtyard with a rich, industrial history. Hidden in a elegantly renovated space, the juxtaposition between rough exteriors and refined interiors gives way to an engaging and memorable experience.
GROUPED
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Damixa is rooted in Danish design and creates refined, built–to–last kitchen and bathroom tap–ware. Part of FM Mattsson Denmark, the brand has delivered tap–ware since 1932. The focus is on clean forms, precise proportions, durable finishes and responsible water use, with solutions designed to help reduce water and energy consumption without compromising comfort. The range is developed with project specification in mind, offering a coherent design language across spaces and applications. At 3daysofdesign, Damixa presents aesthetic collections of taps, showers and accessories for indoor and outdoor settings, made for architect–led projects and long–term visual appeal.
Damixa
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Royal Danish Academy
10 Jun
Royal Danish Academy
Guided Tour in the Chair Collection
Address
Fabrikmestervej 10, København, Danmark
Start
10:30
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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
Start
18:00
End
0:00
11 Jun
Royal Danish Academy
Guided Tour in the Chair Collection
Address
Fabrikmestervej 10, 1437 Copenhagen
Start
10:30
End
11:30
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Durat unveils Palapeli shelf designed by Harri Koskinen
Address
Nikolaj Plads 25A st, Copenhagen
Start
11:00
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11:30
11 Jun
FANZI
Designer Walks: Inside FANZI’s “Welcome. Slow Down.”
Address
Posten 6, 1577 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
15:00
12 Jun
A–N–D
A-N-D Coffee
Address
Sankt Peders Stræde 45B, 1453 Copenhagen
Start
10:00
End
12:00
12 Jun
Danish Art Workshops
Guided Tour Around the Workshops
Address
Gammel Dok, Strandgade 27B, 1410 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
15:00
11 Jun
Homo Faber Fellowship
Guided visits with the next generation of craft talents
Address
Frederiksholms Kanal 28A, 1220 Copenhagen
Start
16:00
End
17:00
12 Jun
Form Portfolios
Dansk Bistro
Address
Badstuestræde 17, 1209 Copenhagen
Start
12:30
End
14:30
12 Jun
Gabriel Fabrics
Savak NU—Presentation by Creative Director Cenk Kivrikoglu
Address
Christianshavns Kanal 4, 1406 Copenhagen
Start
10:30
End
11:00
10 Jun
Dornbracht
Morning Moments
Address
Galionsvej 33, 1437 Copenhagen
Start
10:00
End
12:00
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