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.

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EMU celebrates Design as a characteristic feature of its creative and inspirational work. Rooted in Italian heritage with more than 75 years of history, EMU has developed an international sensibility which has redefined outdoor living. Tradition, craftsmanship and innovation guide collections in steel, aluminium, and advanced materials, suited to both contract and residential settings. Comfort, elegance, and distinctive design have shaped outdoor and indoor spaces worldwide. Through its collections, EMU honours the enduring beauty, elegance, and functionality of furniture, as well as the designers, artisans, and visionaries who have shaped its journey. Not just furnishings, but the creation of indelible memories.
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AVOLT is a Swedish design studio that develops, designs, and markets objects that extend electricity to devices, bringing Scandinavian design into homes, offices, retail environments, and public spaces. AVOLT’s ambition is to improve and empower everyday life by creating beautiful, timeless, and sustainable objects that connect devices to electricity without compromising architecture or interior design.
AVOLT EXP
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Damixa is rooted in Danish design and creates refined, built–to–last kitchen and bathroom tap–ware. Part of FM Mattsson Denmark, the brand has delivered tap–ware since 1932. The focus is on clean forms, precise proportions, durable finishes and responsible water use, with solutions designed to help reduce water and energy consumption without compromising comfort. The range is developed with project specification in mind, offering a coherent design language across spaces and applications. At 3daysofdesign, Damixa presents aesthetic collections of taps, showers and accessories for indoor and outdoor settings, made for architect–led projects and long–term visual appeal.
Damixa
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SMALLrevolution is a Copenhagen–based design and manufacturing studio working exclusively with recycled plastic. The studio develops controlled material streams from defined industrial waste, transforming them into specification–ready materials and objects for architecture and interiors. By combining sourcing, processing, and design, each output carries a clear material origin and consistent performance. The work challenges the perception of plastic as disposable, repositioning it as a material with structural value and long–term relevance within contemporary design.
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Introducing Display / Displayed, a group exhibition for 3daysofdesign in collaboration with Simone Book Services that looks at objects of and for display across books, design, and photography. An exercise in creative collaboration, the presentation has been curated and produced by marketing agency Large Office, photography studio Mannners, sculptor Nicholas Shurey, and brand consultant Rhya Johnston-Wallace. Bringing together the works of international artists and local collaborators, it features works from Aarticles (Copenhagen), Anton Defant & Karst (Berlin), Derya Arpaç (Copenhagen), Jessi Burch (New York), Justine Menard (Barcelona), Luna Schulze (Copenhagen), Nicholas Shurey (Copenhagen), and Palsgaard kunstauktioner (Brøndby).
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nanimarquina was born from a singular desire: to create visually stunning rugs that would captivate people's senses. With an unwavering commitment to innovation in techniques and materials, nanimarquina stands as a pioneering family enterprise dedicated to handcrafting contemporary rugs. Collaboration with renowned international designers has always been at the core of nanimarquina's philosophy. This approach ensures a diverse range of styles and provides a platform for experimenting with textures, materials, and shapes, which has become a defining characteristic of the brand. Since 2021 nanimarquina is Climate Neutral certified. The company measures, offsets and reduces its carbon footprint leading the way toward a more sustainable future.
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AL2 has created distinctive, timeless design pieces since 2013, drawing on a woodworking heritage that dates back to 1970. Founded by Manos Alexopoulos, the brand has evolved into a Greek lifestyle label with a strong presence on the international design scene. Through collaborations with award–winning designers, AL2 produces furniture defined by elegance, flexibility and contemporary refinement. Its designs shape personalised spaces—from homes and offices to public environments—tailored to individual needs. AL2 is distributed in more than 30 countries and is ISO–certified for quality management and industrial design.
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