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
Throughout history, tools have been crucial to humanity’s ability to survive and innovate, from primitive stone tools to advanced machinery, tools have been key to shaping the world. VÆRKTØJ is an exhibition format that aims to communicate and demonstrate how the identities of designers are largely shaped by the tools they use; as tools not only drive the development of ideas and creative processes but also leave a distinct mark on the final product.
VÆRKTØJ
January 29, 2023
Accessories
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2025
Part of 2022
Lapuan Kankurit is a linen and wool weaving mill based in Lapua, Finland. Their roots go all the way back to 1917, and today the company is led by the fourth generation. Together with top designers and professionals in the weaving industry, they weave sauna and spa textiles as well as wool blankets and other interior textiles from natural raw materials. They carry the responsibility of passing on the craftsmanship of weaving to the future generations. Lapuan Kankurit weaves responsibly, respecting the environment while continuously developing new innovations and techniques. They weave Nordic design, inspired by pure nature. To balance out the chilling climate of the north, they weave heaps of warmth and softness into their textiles.
LAPUAN KANKURIT
March 19, 2026
Part of 2026
Materials
MOEBE is a Danish design studio creating furniture, lighting, and objects defined by a relentless pursuit of simplicity, where visible details are the aesthetic. In a world that always demands more, MOEBE designs for less: less noise, less clutter, less waste. Each piece is stripped to its core, with structures that aren’t hidden but celebrated—where how it’s made shapes how it looks. The designs are modular, adaptable, durable, and repairable.
MOEBE
January 6, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Studio Kajsa Willner creates bespoke design with a narrative and a strong focus on materiality. Through artistic research, low–tech craftsmanship, and conceptual thinking, the studio develops objects, sculptures, materials, and spatial installations, often using waste or secondary materials as a starting point. The work centres around the relationship between people, animals, nature, and resources. By researching historical materials, crafts, and production methods from a time when humans lived in closer symbiosis with nature, Willner seeks to explore empathic ways to relate to contemporary consumption and production.
Studio Kajsa Willner
January 6, 2026
Furniture
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
Geberit is a specialist in mastering water and creating advanced bathroom solutions that unite reliable behind–the–wall technology with elegantly designed products in front of the wall. With a long tradition of quality, reliability and innovation, the brand transforms technical expertise into memorable experiences. At 3daysofdesign, “Visible Hidden Innovation” reveals the ingenuity normally concealed, showcasing precision engineering through sculptural, ice–like installations that highlight water as the essential element.
Geberit
March 14, 2023
The concept behind Woodnotes, established in 1987, is to combine artistic creativity inspired by Finland’s rugged nature with technology to shape beautiful local raw materials. The softness of wool, the purity of paper and the glow of linen define a collection of timeless products with rare aesthetic quality. Woodnotes’ unique paper yarn innovation results in durable, allergy–friendly designer rugs and blinds made from paper yarn and cotton. These are presented alongside outdoor rugs, tufted wool–linen carpets, and atelier–woven rugs in cotton–paper and wool–paper yarns, among others.
WOODNOTES
March 7, 2023
The Poster Club is a Copenhagen–based art platform offering a carefully curated selection of premium art prints and original works crafted by independent artists from around the world. Now in its tenth year, The Poster Club bridges artistic expression and contemporary aesthetics, showcasing diverse creative voices and making its global community a unique destination for those seeking inspiration and accessible art. The collection spans abstract compositions, delicate illustrations, bold graphics, eclectic photography and handcrafted Wall Objects. Combining a love for art and a passion for design with an uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship, The Poster Club helps people to create inspired spaces of their own.
The Poster Club
January 23, 2024
Founded in 1955 in Denmark as a small family workshop specialising in upholstery, Wendelbo began its journey with an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. Over seven decades and three generations, the legacy of the Wendelbo family has continued to thrive and evolve. Today, Wendelbo is a global design company, collaborating with renowned international designers. By bridging bold shapes, skilled craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality, Wendelbo defines a new language of modern elegance.
Wendelbo
January 11, 2022
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