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
New Light Pottery is a lighting manufacturer based in the ancient former Japanese capital of Nara. Founded in 2015 by designers Hiroyuki Nagatomi and Chizu Nara, the company creates understated designs that highlight the textures and natural beauty of brass, glass, ceramic and traditional Japanese washi paper. Each lamp is handcrafted in Japan by skilled artisans. Supporting Japanese craftsmanship and the artisans who keep these traditions alive has been central to New Light Pottery’s mission from the very beginning. Keeping production in Japan also allows for minor adjustments, special orders and unique finishes.
New Light Pottery
December 17, 2024
Lighting
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
The Home of Acoustic Design – Glimakra of Sweden takes great pride in collaborating with local suppliers, always with immediate access to the renewable resources of the forest. Long-term focus on design, quality, and a responsible production has been acknowledged through several international design awards, and as Glimakra of Sweden moves into a circular future and continues to create products that stand the test of time – over and over again.
Glimakra of Sweden
February 22, 2023
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Furniture
Office
Pit–To–Table is a materials manufacturer transforming agricultural waste into sustainable interior surfaces. Produced in Cyprus, Pit–Board is a bio–composite panel made from discarded olive pits sourced from local olive farms. By turning an abundant by–product of the olive industry into a functional design material, Pit–To–Table supports circular production and reduces waste. Designed for interior architecture and furniture applications, Pit–Board combines natural texture with durability and a warm, distinctive appearance. The material offers designers a renewable alternative to conventional boards while connecting contemporary spaces to Mediterranean agricultural heritage.
Pit–To–Table
January 14, 2026
Materials
Furniture
Part of 2026
BRANDT Copenhagen is a Danish design–driven brand founded by renowned designer Julie Brandt. With a holistic approach to product creation, the brand seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetics in every collection. Celebrated for its hardware, lighting, home fragrance, and accessories, BRANDT Copenhagen is known for exceptional craftsmanship, high–quality materials, and distinctive finishes. Rooted in Scandinavian aesthetics with international appeal, the brand harmonizes contrasts by balancing the raw with the refined. Discover the essence of contemporary, understated elegance, where details matter, and every product delivers “THE FINISHING TOUCH.”
BRANDT Copenhagen
February 10, 2022
Accessories
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Lighting
Other Exhibitions
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
February 1, 2024
Aesop was established in Melbourne in 1987, and has since been developing efficacious and aromatic formulations for the skin, hair, body and home, guided by a sincere interest in intelligent design—their pared–back containers are created with the utmost care to ensure functionality and pleasure, and each store interior is created with careful consideration to the fabric of its neighbourhood. Avant–garde and sensitive store design has been and will continue to be an integral part of what Aesop is—true to the brand’s conviction that few things are more conducive to a life well-lived than well–considered design.
Aesop
May 11, 2023
New Light Pottery is a lighting manufacturer based in the ancient former Japanese capital of Nara. Founded in 2015 by designers Hiroyuki Nagatomi and Chizu Nara, the company creates understated designs that highlight the textures and natural beauty of brass, glass, ceramic and traditional Japanese washi paper. Each lamp is handcrafted in Japan by skilled artisans. Supporting Japanese craftsmanship and the artisans who keep these traditions alive has been central to New Light Pottery’s mission from the very beginning. Keeping production in Japan also allows for minor adjustments, special orders and unique finishes.
New Light Pottery
December 17, 2024
J. Adams & Co is a British lighting manufacturer known for elegant, enduring luminaires that balance beauty, clarity and function. The studio combines heritage craftsmanship with modern engineering, guided by an honest, intuitive design process which draws on traditional techniques and refines them through a clean, minimalist lens.
J Adams & Co
February 11, 2026
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