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
Audo Copenhagen brings together a century of Danish design values with a global outlook. At the heart of every Audo piece is an understanding of how people live, gather and connect—resulting in furniture, lighting and objects shaped by quality, purpose and an ethos of soft minimalism. Rooted in Copenhagen but reaching far beyond it, Audo designs environments that invite comfort, creativity and, most importantly, connection. Working in close collaboration with leading designers—and in constant dialogue between heritage and contemporary—Audo delivers a residential take that is deliberate and deeply liveable.This is where we meet: through thoughtful design, in real spaces, and in the feelings that endure long afterwards.
Audo Copenhagen
January 6, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
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
MOTARASU crafts design objects within lighting, furniture and interior that unites the clean, functional elegance of Danish design with the poetic beauty and refined simplicity of Japanese aesthetics to bring joy. Dedicated to creating timeless, sustainable pieces that evoke tranquillity and harmony, transforming everyday spaces into serene environments. By blending the best of both cultures, MOTARASU aspire to induce mindful living, elevate interiors with pure forms and natural materials, and infuse them with a quiet, understated elegance that speaks to the soul. During 3daysofdesign MOTARASU launches a new pendant by Ryota Yokozeki.
MOTARASU
February 14, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
22 System is a patented innovation in the field of electrical products and accessories, conceptualised by Omer Arbel and launched in 2009. A marriage of technology and design, the system allows electrical and data devices to be seamlessly integrated into a variety of finish materials, minimising visual noise while elevating everyday necessities into considered architectural elements.
22 System
March 28, 2025
Accessories
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
The world’s leading acoustic company. Rockfon, founded in Denmark in 1962 as part of ROCKWOOL Group, is built on the belief that acoustics shape how people feel, think, and connect. From offices alive with ideas to classrooms filled with curiosity and healthcare spaces where calm is essential, the company is driven by a clear ambition to make every space better for the people who use it. Rockfon acoustic wall, ceiling, and zoning solutions are designed to create indoor environments where comfort and well-being come hand in hand. At the core of each sound–absorbing solution is stone wool, the signature material that absorbs unwanted noise with remarkable efficiency while also being abundant and endlessly recyclable.
Rockfon
January 8, 2024
TABLEAU is a Copenhagen-based design studio founded in 2018 by Julius Værnes Iversen. Operating at the intersection of art and design, the studio works across spatial design, curation, and object creation, bringing together artists and designers to blur boundaries between functional and expressive. Secolo, based in Milan, creates contemporary design rooted in artisanal expertise and high-quality, locally sourced materials. Defined by sculptural forms, refined detailing, and functional elegance, all pieces are 100% made in Italy.
TABLEAU + SECOLO
November 8, 2023
Magis was founded in 1976 in Northern Italy and since then it has developed to become a global design player staying true to its core value: pushing the boundaries of design. Magis is constantly searching for novel ideas, new design languages and innovative production methods. Each of its design projects has to meet the highest standards and needs to embody a strong idea. Product quality, sustainability and durability are highly valued. Magis is a family business and collaborates with some of the best international designers. Despite being an international brand, the company is strongly rooted in its home country and has always been a strong ambassador of Made in Italy in the world.
MAGIS
February 15, 2022
Japan Creative is a non–profit organisation composed of members who are involved in the field of design and engaged in material research. When one traces the process by which everything is created, one finds that its origin lies in the materials.  As those who are involved in design in Japan, blessed with rich diversity of materials, Japan Creative focuses on the inherent backgrounds, characteristics and potential of materials themselves, reevaluating their value through a designer’s perspective. Japan Creative believes that only by understanding how materials are shaped by the unique natural environments and climates, and how they are situated, can it move beyond superficial expression and create designs with necessity and sustainability.
Japan Creative Association
January 31, 2026
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