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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
Jan Kath Design has revolutionised the world of rugs. For nearly 30 years, the brand has been shaping the international design scene with its work. While the creative language spans a broad spectrum, production remains deliberately rooted in tradition. Each carpet is crafted using centuries–old hand–knotting techniques in selected workshops in Nepal and India, certified for sustainability by the Swiss label STEP. Knot by knot, skilled artisans translate the designs into textile art. Only premium natural materials are used, including hand–combed Tibetan highland wool, fine Chinese silk, and Nepalese nettle. This balanced material composition gives the rugs a distinctive tactile quality and a deep, layered presence beyond the surface.
Jan Kath Design
December 19, 2025
Rug & Floor
Part of 2026
Combining Spanish heritage with modern design, Porcelanosa redefines the home with timeless elegance. Known worldwide for its premium ceramic tiles and mosaics, bathroom accessories, and kitchen solutions, Porcelanosa creates inspirational living spaces, inviting you to create unforgettable moments. The brand perfectly blends tradition and contemporary style, creating a distinctive and sustainable signature for homes that stand the test of time.
Porcelanosa
November 27, 2023
Wall & Surface
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Bath
Kitchen
Vitra believes that environments shape thoughts and feelings, be it at home, work, or on the go. Vitra, a family business in its third generation, strives daily to enhance surroundings through the power of design. The company is committed to an environmental, cultural, and commercial mission. Environmental consciousness is embedded in every facet of Vitra’s work, evident in product development, manufacturing processes, raw material sourcing, and supply chain organisation. Vitra embraces every new insight as an opportunity for further development.
Vitra
February 8, 2022
Furniture
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
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
Other Exhibitions
Matre is a Norwegian furniture and design brand committed to reviving Norway’s rich design heritage through timeless, high–quality pieces made to be cherished for generations. Founded in 2023 by Elizabeth Matre–Aas and Ole Kristian Bergsjø Aas, the brand collaborates with esteemed designers and the historic Vatne factory to produce both rediscovered and contemporary design classics entirely in Norway. All materials are traceable to their origin, and Matre holds the “Made in Norway” quality label. Signature striped textiles, developed with Innvik and designer Saga Nilsson, give the collection a distinctive identity.
Matre
December 24, 2025
Magnus Olesen develops and manufactures high quality furniture in cooperation with leading designers and architects. The result is a functional, aesthetic and unique design that enhances the spaces where it’s placed—whether it’s in smaller interiors or for large conceptual architectural purposes. The company was founded in 1937 with a strong belief in Danish craftsmanship ever since. Durability and quality are core values in Magnus Olesen, with the mission to create high quality and sustainable design furniture. The company has its production in Durup, Denmark and a showroom in the beautiful surroundings of Marmorkirken in Copenhagen.
Magnus Olesen
January 20, 2022
Stillark is an architecture studio focused on the home and life within it. The studio’s mission is to enhance everyday living by creating timeless interiors designed to last. This philosophy also defines Stillark’s furniture collection, which is rooted in simplicity, functionality, and fine craftsmanship. Unlike traditional practices, Stillark works with custom solutions developed through three clear design frameworks, each carefully planned and guided by a Stillark architect. This structured process ensures a seamless experience and results defined by both individuality and precision. The balance between refined aesthetics and lasting quality defines Stillark’s approach to affordable luxury and shapes a holistic home — designed for life.
Stillark
May 14, 2023
Natural Material Studio is an award-winning, Copenhagen-based design and research studio redefining material innovation for a fluid future. Founded in 2018 by Bonnie Hvillum, the studio transforms natural and discarded resources into bespoke biomaterials, objects and environments that seamlessly merge functionality, artistry and circularity. Through reimagined design processes and architectural structures, Natural Material Studio is committed to shaping a more sustainable and interconnected world. With an experimental and future-focused approach, Natural Material Studio’s cross-disciplinary team works to explore new possibilities within the convergence of material science, artistic ingenuity and spatial design.
Natural Material Studio
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