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 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.

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MOEBE
January 6, 2022
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BorisBerlin/Design is a Danish design studio that has made a significant impact on the Scandinavian design scene over the past 40 years, specialising in furniture, product, exhibition, and graphic design. Founded by Boris Berlin, both independently and as part of Komplot Design and later Iskos—Berlin, the studio has created iconic design pieces in collaboration with a range of Danish and international brands, including GUBI, HAY, MUUTO, Fritz Hansen, Eva Solo, and many more. In partnership with Designmuseum Danmark, BorisBerlin/Design has also contributed to several permanent exhibitions, including Danish Chair—an International Affair, Little Table, Cover Thyself!, Frankfurter Küche, and Kaare Klint.
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J.L. Møller
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Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik (GU) is a Norwegian textile manufacturer from Lillehammer, renowned for its craftsmanship and timeless design. Rooted in Norwegian nature and tradition, they create upholstery textiles that blend aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. The production takes place locally, with every process—from spinning to weaving and finishing—under one roof. Their vision is to refine the natural qualities of wool to inspire modern interior design worldwide.
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Santa & Cole
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