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
At Ask og Eng, the journey began with the kitchen, and the kitchen is still at the heart of the brand. Ask og Eng now offers a full design service for all aspects of Interior. Discover the unique aesthetic of Ask og Eng design and production, where Nordic and Japanese influences seamlessly blend to create new, thoughtful pieces. At the core of the brand lies a commitment to sustainability and authentic handcrafted precision. Each design is produced, reflecting dedication to quality & precision from their local workshop in Norway. Their signature material, bamboo, is not only a stunning choice for interior design but it's also incredibly durable and sustainable.
Ask og Eng
January 22, 2025
Kitchen
Accessories
Lighting
Part of 2025
Oxdenmarq was founded in 2003. The goal was to produce reasonably priced furniture from exclusive materials like vegetable tanned saddle leather. Making affordable furniture is a core value OX still pursue in everything they do. Before finishing the design studies at the Copenhagen Design University, Dennis Marquart completed a Blacksmith education. Craftsmanship is a key for OX in everything they do. Many OX products are shaped around marble or vegetable tanned saddle leather. Stone and leather are materials that will and should get marks over time but they will also age with a very special beauty. When you learn to appreciate the beauty of maturity and of time passing, you have learned to appreciate patina the way it should be: appreciated.
Oxdenmarq
January 30, 2024
Accessories
Furniture
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
AKABA explores the relationship between people and the furniture, creating furniture for collectivities. Versatile pieces with character and ergonomics that contribute to creating comfortable atmospheres.

AKABA was born as a deeply social and inclusive company, and those values endure and lead the way. They guide AKABA's management model, and also the way of understanding creation. AKABA manufactures furniture for communities, which seeks social encounter starting with the individual. AKABA creates furniture for spaces with a human dimension that invite people to talk, relate and create collectively.
AKABA
March 8, 2022
Part of 2022
Part of 2025
Furniture
Office
Naver Collection is proudly crafted in Denmark by Aksel Kjersgaard and Gramrode Møbelfabrik, a collaboration est. in 1995. The design is a fusion of innovative design, classic craftsmanship, and the heritage of a rich design history. The design philosophy revolves around wood as an essential resource, challenged and combined with leather, laminate, stainless steel, and Corian to create innovative furniture with a focus on aesthetics, comfort, and functionality. Each design is created with meticulous care and pride in every detail. This defines the brand as a market leader on a Scandinavian level in the categories of dining tables, sideboards, chairs, dressers etc.
Naver Collection
February 3, 2022
Furniture
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Other Exhibitions
The world needs change—more sustainability, stronger communities, and a better life for all. That’s why design isn’t just about creating something new; it’s also about improving what we already have, making it more beautiful, functional, playful, and appealing. It’s about listening to people’s needs and involving them in creating the solutions of the future. At Kolding School of Design, creative people from all over the world come together to do just that—through craftsmanship, artistic expression, and research. The teaching is based on practical experience, the latest knowledge, and close collaboration with the outside world.
Kolding School of Design
January 30, 2025
Norrvik is a Danish brand, dedicated to redefining the essence of outdoor living with its outdoor kitchens. Established in 2020, Norrvik is fuelled by a passion to create designs that seamlessly integrate timeless elegance, functionality, and unmatched durability. Norrvik stands in stark contrast to the 'throwaway culture', presenting products engineered to endure for decades, thus embodying the principles of sustainability and mindful consumption. Every Norrvik outdoor kitchen is meticulously crafted from weather–resistant, maintenance–free materials, designed to brave the harsh Scandinavian climate without sacrificing style or performance.
Norrvik
January 21, 2025
FRIENDS FOUNDERS crafts contemporary designs with strong emphasis on architecture, art, and craftsmanship. Their work exhibits a sculptural design approach, characterised by clean aesthetic profiles and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to sustainability, they create timeless pieces guided by the simplicity of artistic minimalism. Rooted in Scandinavian tradition, the DNA of FRIENDS & FOUNDERS designs reflects a heritage of precise and innovative craftsmanship. They redefine Scandinavian modernism by interpreting traditional design elements alongside contemporary and international influences.
Friends & Founders
January 17, 2024
Established in 2017, Fischersund is a family–run art collective and niche perfumery based in Reykjavik, Iceland. Founded by four siblings—Inga, Jónsi, Sigurrós, and Lilja—the brand serves as a creative platform using scent, visual arts and music. Sensorial design and storytelling are used to create immersive experiences including unique perfumes, scented concerts and exhibitions. Music is used to tell the story of scent. Like perfume is composed of olfactory notes, the sounds of Fischersund are carefully crafted to create an atmosphere that transports the listener to Iceland. Together, Jónsi (of Sigur Rós), Sindri and Kjartan have composed 30 pieces of music that reflect the ethereal fragrances and bring the brand to life through sound.
Fischersund
October 21, 2024
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