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
Based in Uji, Kyoto, Asahiyaki is among the oldest ceramic kilns in Japan, having crafted tea wares in the same family for 425 years.
This rich history provides a unique perspective of time. Clay used today was extracted two generations ago, just as new clay is prepared for future generations. Tea vessels are not considered complete when they emerge from the kiln; they reach fulfilment gradually, through years of daily use. Besides making artistic pieces for the tea ceremony and sencha wares for daily use, Asahiyaki collaborates with global brands and restaurants on bespoke tableware collections. Every piece is thrown by hand on the pottery wheel by skilled artisans.
Asahiyaki
January 31, 2026
Part of 2026
Scandinavian office chair pioneer Savo has spent over half a century raising the bar for workspace seating standards. An industry leader with a legacy of innovation deeply embedded in its DNA, the company creates premium workplace seating that blends functionality with clean aesthetics. Designed to adapt to the user’s body, not the other way around, each chair is highly intuitive and reflects the latest human–centric research. Savo is committed to sustainability and embraces a circular economy approach, using a modular design that extends product life through easy repairs and updates.
SAVO
February 17, 2022
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Office
Part of 2026
AXOR conceives and manufactures iconic objects for luxurious bathrooms. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned designers such as Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Jean-Marie Massaud, and Barber Osgerby, AXOR products span a wide range of styles. Faucets, showers, and accessories are crafted to the highest quality standards. With expertise that extends far beyond the products themselves, AXOR inspires and enables architects, interior designers, and the design-savvy public. Together with its partners, AXOR shapes water-related spaces that reflect the unique personality of the user. Part of the Hansgrohe Group, AXOR is a forward-thinking brand dedicated to developing distinctive products manufactured with excellence.
AXOR
November 11, 2025
Part of 2026
Libeco is a Belgian family company established in 1858. The main business division focuses on weaving and selling fabric to manufacturers and fabric editors worldwide. Libeco Home, the finished products division, offers a collection of bed linen, table linen, kitchen linen, home accessories and bags. Raymond Libeert is now the fifth generation of the Libeert family to lead the business. The design heritage of Libeco Home began with Raymond's grandmother, continued with his sister and is now led by his wife Amy. 
Sold in 65 countries, Libeco Home serves interior designers, retailers, and the hospitality sector, including the Belgian royal family.
Libeco Home
January 23, 2025
Accessories
Materials
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
Encouraging warmth, balance, and connection, KINTO is a Japanese tableware and lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful objects to bring comfort and inspiration to everyday life. At the heart of its design approach is a careful balance between usability and aesthetics. Every detail is considered to achieve intuitive ease and understated beauty. Designed to integrate naturally into daily routines, KINTO products invite intention in the everyday. Each piece is made to be worthy of aichaku (愛着)—a lasting affection that deepens through years of use—with designs that are comfortable, durable, and easy to care for. Rooted in Japanese sensibilities, KINTO designs nurture moments of connection over time.
KINTO
January 29, 2026
SACKit designs furniture with a focus on comfort, quality, and longevity. Each piece is carefully constructed using durable materials and a thoughtful design approach. The Danish brand prioritises sustainability by incorporating reusable and recycled materials, staying true to its commitment to responsible production. SACKit presents both in–house designs and collaborations with Danish designers. Rooted in Northern Denmark, the brand blends honesty and craftsmanship to create furniture for the home, office, and outdoor spaces, designed in quality materials and made to last.
SACKit
January 31, 2024
Epitomising Danish design values of purpose–driven aesthetics, simplicity and craftsmanship, BoConcept has evolved from its humble 1952 origins into the world’s most global furniture retailer. With 300+ stores across 65 countries—including flagship locations in Copenhagen, London, New York, L.A., Paris, and Munich—BoConcept collaborates with renowned designers, such as Claudio Bellini and atelier axo, to craft timeless collections for private homes and business spaces. With a focus on personalisation, BoConcept offers an industry–leading Interior Design Service and highly customisable furniture, seamlessly blending function and vision to elevate spaces with uncompromising style.
BoConcept
February 5, 2024
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
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