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 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.

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Astep is a young, contemporary design company with a rich legacy. Founded in 2014 by Alessandro Sarfatti with the vision of creating and curating timeless design objects with an innovative approach and environmental awareness.
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Based in Copenhagen and produced in Italy, Astep draws heavily on the Italian design legacy of the Sarfatti family and continuously strive to remain curious and evolving.
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Normann Copenhagen
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Kjellerup Væveri
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HOUE, a Danish design house established in 2007, is rooted in the country’s rich furniture tradition. Dedicated to creating high–quality, affordable furniture, HOUE combines thoughtful design with durability and functionality. With a strong commitment to responsible production, each collection meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, ensuring pieces that enhance living spaces with both style and longevity.
HOUE
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With over half a century of experience in the industry and deeply rooted in Danish traditions, Dencon was established in 1964 with a vision to shape workplaces through their extensive range of products.
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AL2
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