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.

Set at the harbour–side home of the Royal Danish Academy’s Institute of Design, Product & Material, Here & Now celebrates design innovation. It presents new furniture design inspired by antiquity, marking the 7–year anniversary of a collaboration between Egyptian artisan–manufacturers and Academy students.The exhibition is accompanied by an outdoor installation of experimental ceramic furniture by Academy faculty. The Academy Library hosts three related exhibitions featuring graduate process work, lighting prototypes developed with Focus Lighting, and projects from the Academy Startup Hub. Tours of the Academy’s Chair Collection run through the day, while evening DJs & bars provide a relaxed setting for professional exchange and dialogue.

Related Exhibitions
For this year’s 3daysofdesign, House of Finn Juhl collaborates with Edition Copenhagen, one of the leading lithographic workshops in the world. The collaboration is rooted in a workshop theme, based on a shared respect for traditional craftsmanship and the preservation of specialised skills. As the custodian of Finn Juhl’s legacy, House of Finn Juhl works to maintain and communicate the principles that defined his approach: a close relationship between design, making, and material understanding. Balancing artistic vision with functional form, the presentation reflects Finn Juhl’s continued relevance across generations.
House of Finn Juhl x Edition Cph
January 9, 2026
Accessories
Furniture
Part of 2026
The story of sog begins in the world of bespoke furniture in Japan, where its creators listened to countless stories—the single line drawn by an architect, the quiet wish of a user. To answer each one, the brand's artisans sculpted wood, tailored fabrics, and bent metal. The myriad forms born and then vanished in this process became what they call the “memories of design.” From this vast accumulation of memories and experience, “sog” was born: a brand that carves out the "So” (素)—the elemental form destined to become the standard of the future.
sog
February 1, 2026
Furniture
Part of 2026
Experts in sourcing and curating handmade and exclusive tiles from small local producers worldwide, MAROKK is passionate about finding and curating unique tiles for true tile enthusiasts. The tile collections from Japan, India, Morocco and Italy are designed to blend global style with Scandinavian aesthetics. The showroom is situated in a 300-year old listed space in the historical central Copenhagen, and displays a vast variety of exclusive tiles from all around the world, adapted to the Scandinavian and global market by MAROKK.
MAROKK Tiles
February 10, 2022
Wall & Surface
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Kjellerup Væveri has been producing upholstery fabrics, curtain textiles, and interior textiles in Kjellerup, Denmark, for an international market since 1950. The quality of Kjellerup Væveri textiles is solid and recognised by its Nordic palette of colours and patterns, developed over decades. The mill’s designs are rooted in the company’s long tradition of minimalist, functional, and unmistakably mid–century textiles. Kjellerup Væveri is built on deep knowledge of what materials, people, and machines can achieve together. Everyone involved shares a profound curiosity for both process and product—driven by craftsmanship and a strong professional pride.
Kjellerup Væveri
May 18, 2025
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Materials
Other Exhibitions
Form Portfolios champions the legacies of designers through partnerships with brands, cultural institutions, and galleries. From historic icons to emerging contemporaries, Form uncovers and curates unique portfolios. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, with a creative studio in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Form Portfolios
February 1, 2024
Formed by Nature. Refined for Life. Form & Refine celebrates form, refines with care, and honours the materials that shape the world. The Danish design brand creates functional furniture for small living, using pure, natural materials that are locally sourced. Each piece is skill–fully crafted using time–honoured traditions, with a focus on quality and longevity.
Form & Refine
January 28, 2022
Norrvik is a Danish brand, dedicated to redefining the essence of outdoor living with its outdoor kitchens. Established in 2020, Norrvik is fueled by a passion to create designs that seamlessly integrate timeless elegance, functionality, and unmatched durability. Norrvik takes a stand against the "throwaway culture" by offering products built to last for decades. This reflects our commitment to sustainability and thoughtful consumption. Every Norrvik Outdoor Kitchen is made from durable, weather-resistant materials that require minimal maintenance. It's designed to withstand the harsh Scandinavian climate without compromising on style or functionality.
Norrvik
January 21, 2025
What began over 20 years ago as a spontaneous experiment in Tom Rossau’s Copenhagen workshop has evolved into a distinctive design philosophy. While shaping wooden slats into a cylindrical form, Tom discovered the expressive potential of light, material, and form, and a new chapter in Danish lighting design was born. Today, the collection has grown to include a wide range of materials and styles, yet the brand remains rooted in curiosity, craftsmanship, and sculptural design. Each lamp is still meticulously designed and handcrafted in Copenhagen, with a strong focus on quality and responsible production, bringing Danish design to interiors around the world.
Tom Rossau
January 12, 2022
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