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.

Related Exhibitions
Lapalma’s story began over 40 years ago in Padua, Italy, rooted in a heritage of craftsmanship. As the company evolved from artisan workshop to industry, the spirit of craft remained central, enriched through collaborations with international designers. Lapalma creates furniture defined by durability and timeless design. Sustainability rhymes with quality, with every stage of production carefully controlled in-house and largely powered by solar and geothermal energy, while working exclusively with local suppliers. Discover the Lapalma's indoor and outdoor collection at 3daysofdesign.
Lapalma
January 29, 2024
Accessories
Furniture
Outdoor
Office
Part of 2024
Magnus Olesen develops and manufactures high quality furniture in cooperation with leading designers and architects. The result is a functional, aesthetic and unique design that enhances the spaces where it’s placed—whether it’s in smaller interiors or for large conceptual architectural purposes. The company was founded in 1937 with a strong belief in Danish craftsmanship ever since. Durability and quality are core values in Magnus Olesen, with the mission to create high quality and sustainable design furniture. The company has its production in Durup, Denmark and a showroom in the beautiful surroundings of Marmorkirken in Copenhagen.
Magnus Olesen
January 20, 2022
Furniture
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Danish Art Workshops contributes to the field of art and design in Denmark by offering professionals a unique platform for artistic development and production. Across its many specially equipped workshops, professional artists and designers can apply for residency to develop ideas and produce large–scale and complex works, supported by guidance and expertise from skilled professionals. This is where much contemporary art and design takes root, and where new talents within the art and design scene are nurtured.
Danish Art Workshops
February 21, 2024
Materials
Accessories
Part of 2024
Furniture
Part of 2025
Vaarnii is a furniture & lighting company making brutal and sophisticated objects from a single and plentiful natural raw material, Finnish pine. All products are made by local craftspeople and factories in Finland.
Vaarnii
March 4, 2024
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
One of the most enduring furniture companies in Italy, Acerbis stands as a connoisseur’s benchmark of Italian design — a pioneer with 150 years of expertise, whose continual search for modernity has produced creations of stunning innovation. Today, that mission continues with fresh vigor. With industry leader MDF Italia acquiring Acerbis to elevate its presence in the international market, and creative directors Francesco Meda and David Lopez Quincoces helming a dynamic path forward, Acerbis affirms its family-led lineage of cutting-edge vision, and its universe of designs that unite function and the avant-garde.
Acerbis
February 3, 2026
Selected BySecher was launched in 2020 with the aim of reintroducing carefully handpicked furniture by lesser–known Danish designers and furniture architects. The collection presents timeless lighting and furniture crafted with exceptional workmanship, high quality and a strong attention to detail. Each Selected BySecher piece is designed as a refined addition to modern interiors. Selected BySecher is part of Gallery Secher Fine Art & Design, which has specialised in fine art, design and furniture classics since 2002. Everything at Secher in Copenhagen reflects a deep passion for, and knowledge of, classic Danish design and craftsmanship.
Selected BySecher
February 10, 2023
Swiss based USM Modular Furniture has been providing timeless and high–quality modular furniture designs suitable for both home and office environments for 60 years. Recognised as a design classic, USM Modular Furniture was formally accepted into the permanent Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA), confirming the artistic character of the product. Created from a few basic elements, the company’s furniture offers tailor–made solutions that can be expanded or reconfigured as needed. Each furniture piece allows room for maximum versatility and creativity. To encourage long–term use, all of the USM product lines are made from high–quality materials for strength and durability to last for generations.
USM Modular Furniture
January 31, 2025
Akua Objects was founded in 2022 by Annika Zobel Agerled and Josefine Arthur in Copenhagen, driven by a desire to create something meaningful and lasting. With a vision to design poetic tableware, Akua blends thoughtful design with master craftsmanship. Annika leads creative direction, while Josefine guides the brand as CEO. Collaborating with glassmakers in Murano and Bohemia, each piece balances artistry and utility, whispering tales of warmth and nostalgia. Akua’s designs invite emotional connection, bringing people together to share moments. Akua believes the table is where life unfolds—where memories are made and cherished. Akua creates objects meant to endure, pushing the boundaries of design and speaking across generations.
Akua Objects
January 22, 2026
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