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
Luna Metal is a metal workshop specialised in custom–made solutions, offering both small–batch production and one–off pieces. The workshop creates a wide range of products—from furniture and lighting to handles, fittings, industrial components, and kitchens. With expertise in product development and high–quality finishes, Luna Metal works across scales to deliver metal solutions for a variety of applications.
Luna Metal
April 16, 2026
Furniture
Accessories
Lighting
Kitchen
Part of 2026
RAAW Alchemy is a Danish, award–winning clean beauty and home fragrance brand creating sensorial rituals for modern living. Crafted with organic, sustainable and wild–harvested ingredients, including ocean botanicals, the collection captures nature’s most effective elements in refined formulations for skin and space. Founded on the belief that there should be no compromise between natural ingredients, ambience and results, RAAW Alchemy offers multi–purpose products designed to nourish the skin while transforming interiors through subtle, evocative scent compositions. The brand delivers sustainable luxury for face, body and home, enhancing well–being through simple, high–performance rituals.
Raaw Alchemy
April 23, 2026
Accessories
Part of 2026
Life is too short for boring lighting. At Wever & Ducré, they know it—the familiar glimpse at the ceiling during which one thinks: “Well, everyone really does have that light.” That is why they strive to achieve lighting solutions that first and foremost fit the description: unique. Who inspires them in the process? People like you, who share their enthusiasm for beautiful things and attach as much importance to noble design as to high-quality workmanship. Does it sound passionate? Well, that’s exactly what it is. After all, life is simply far too short for boring light fixtures.
Wever & Ducré
March 19, 2026
Part of 2026
Arturel is a Danish brand redefining interiors through innovative wall–hanging acoustic art. By seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality, its designs transform acoustic panels into captivating statement pieces that enhance both visual and auditory experiences. Rooted in craftsmanship and sustainability, Arturel creates high–quality, sound–absorbing art using recycled and locally sourced materials. Inspired by nature, culture, and contemporary design, each piece merges practicality with artistic expression. With a deep understanding of both art and science, Arturel ensures that beauty, function, and sustainability coexist in every creation—reshaping spaces while minimising environmental impact.
Arturel
December 10, 2024
Part of 2025
Wall & Surface
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
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
In Terrassa, 30 km from Barcelona, Teixidors creates unique pieces of cashmere, wool and linen using 19th–century wooden looms. Founded in 1983, the company fuses exceptional craftsmanship with a strong social enterprise mission. Each blanket, throw, or shawl begins with a mindful selection of noble, natural fibres and takes shape through slow gestures, care, and a deep commitment to the craft. Their textiles are now sold in over 30 countries and have been part of collaborations with renowned creators such as John Pawson and Faye Toogood. Teixidors blends beauty, tradition, and purpose to offer pieces that accompany, nurture, and transform both ambiance and lives. Teixidors—when weaving is also caring.
TEIXIDORS
May 20, 2025
With a love for timeless design. G.A.D creates furniture in solid wood and Nordic natural materials, rooted in Swedish craft traditions and inspired by the Gotlandic landscape. Each piece is handmade and signed by skilled artisans, with a focus on genuine materials and timeless simplicity. Furniture that doesn't follow trends — it outlasts them. Made to be inherited, not replaced. The collection spans wall shelves and sideboards to headboards, dining sets and bookcases. The common thread throughout everything
Gotland Art & Design
January 8, 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
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