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Three of the leading Danish design and architect schools have joined forces to present, in the DANISH MADE exhibition, a comprehensive range of current and experimental furniture design. The exhibition is also celebrating the 100 year anniversary of two of Denmark’s world-famous furniture designers, Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner. On the basis of three different assignments, the students are now creating an ‘ interpretation of different icons visions, works and methods, which they have transformed so the furniture expresses a contemporary idiom and matches our time – i n the form of new materials, technologies and changes in our lifestyles. The project is a part of Innonet – Lifestyle, Interior and Clothing and is supported by Kvadrat A/S, Expotape, COOP DK and Fritz Hansen. DANISH MADE consists of: Morphology – stick and cushion The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation Same, same but different – beyond icons Aarhus School of Architecture On Your Shoulders VIA Teko Design + Business
DANISH MADE
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VIA Teko Design & Business is a Danish educational institution with more than 1300 students. It is part of VIA University College and offers a variety of bachelor programmes within the areas of design and business. Through cross-curricular work and close collaboration with companies, the students are provided with the optimum preconditions to convert their ideas into reality.
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On Your Shoulders What made Danish design from the forties, fifties and sixties so successful? What can we learn from the approach by the Danish designers of that era? We have asked these questions to the furniture design students from the 6th semester at VIA Teko Design & Business, and here they offer their proposals. The process has been short and intense: The assignment was presented to the students February 11 and they had to present their designs March 14. They were teamed up in pairs to define their commom design briefs and to help and support each other. The main themes of the approach are exploiting the properties of the materials, focusing on detail and optimizing methods in industrial production. Based in the past and with present lifestyle in mind we present 14 new designs, which all are promising bids to continue this tradition. Involved in the process were: Christian Flindt - external supervisor Oluf Lund - external supervisor Ole Kongsted Christensen - the workshop VIA Teko Design & Business Gudmundur Ludvik Gretarson - teacher VIA Teko Design & Business Eva Paarmann - teacher VIA Teko Design & Business
Contact info@louisemengel.dk +45 28945554
Thank you Tilst Glas ApS Ferro Teknik ApS Steel Coating A/S Nordlux
TRIO LAMP Louise Mengel
Trio lamp is inspired by the industrialization and the consequent mass-produced furniture. Icons like e.g. Arne Jacobsen were very interested in this development. The frame is made of one bent steel tube, and the lamp head is made of smoked oak. The frame is self-supporting and underlines the properties of the steel. By using LED lighting, it is possible to design a thin lamp head that support modern technology. Designpartner:Monique Consentino
Contact info@monq.dk +45 26292300 www.monq.dk
Thank you claudius foam Kvadrat A/S Møbelpolstrerne Vahle TrÌdesign
DB 100
Monique Consentino DB 100 is a daybed that is inspired by the industrialization and the opportunities it led to by mass-producing furniture. Especially, icons like Arne Jacobsen were very interested in this development. The use of metal allows the frame to be made in very thin dimensions which gives the daybed a light look. On top there is a thin mattress. Both the handle and the wheels make it easy for one person to move it outside.
Designpartner: Louise Mengel
Contact Britt@studiofem.dk +45 50425552 www.studiofem.dk
WAVE
Britt Rasmussen Wave is a new and playful way of thinking storage. The idea of Wave is to create a piece of furniture that is sculptural and involves the user. The inspiration comes from how Verner Panton and Arne Jacobsen took existing materials and used them in different ways; - but instead of plastic and plywood, I have used felt and mixed it with plywood. Wave is a flexible piece of furniture that will change as you use it. It invites the user to create spaces and to reshape Wave Designpartner: Michael Daae Christensen
Contact contact@madebymichael.dk + 45 29428729 www.madebymichael.dk
ECLIPSE
Michael Daae Christensen Eclipse is a felt lamp that invites the user to interact with the product. It has a natural light dimmer that lets you control how much light you want. When turned one way, the different layers of felt will open up and reveal light. When turned the other way it will close and shut off the light. The inspiration comes from classic Danish design, form follows function, and the way Verner Panton and Arne Jacobsen took an existing material and used it in a different way. Designpartner: Britt Rasmussen
Contact contact@studiofem.dk +45 40193132 +45 28438359 www.studiofem.dk
Thank you Keflico A/S Kvadrat A/S Fleksi Lågen A/S Bramming Plast-Industri A/S Igus ApS
WAFFLE BENCH
Anders Engholm & Sarah Cramer Waffle Bench is a flexible seating unit that can be transformed into different sitting arrangements according to the situation and the available space in the home. Inspired by the classic benches, industrial production techniques and traditional craftsmanship from “The Golden Age of Danish Design”, the Waffle series is designed with the vision of solving today’s needs of nomadic living in the home.
Contact contact@studiofem.dk +45 28438359 +45 40193132 www.studiofem.dk
Thank you Keflico A/S Kvadrat A/S Fleksi Lågen A/S
WAFFLE SIDEBOARD
Sarah Cramer & Anders Engholm Waffle Sideboard is a flexible storage unit that is designed to be aesthetic and approachable from all sides. It is inspired by the classic sideboards, industrial production techniques and traditional craftsmanship from “ The Golden Age of Danish Design”. The Waffle series is designed with the vision of solving today’s needs of nomadic living in the home.
Contact groaolof@gmail.com +45 50509170 www.designbygroa.is
Thank you PRO Elteknik A/S
WOOLY
Gróa Ólöf Þorgeirsdóttir In the “Golden Age of Danish Design”, Finn Juhl was often inspired by exotic animals when designing furniture. By following his design approach, Wooly is inspired by the interesting form of the armadillo. Wooly is a lamp made of felted wool and solid wood. It can be used as a hanging lamp, a pendant or a floor lamp. When turned on it allows the structure in the material to flourish and come alive, offering a cozy and charming lighting experience. Designpartner: Carina Fyhn Beuchert
Contact info@carinabeuchert.dk +45 28116127 www.carinabeuchert.dk
ALMA
Carina Fyhn Beuchert Alma is a functional pouf that can change shape e.g. when kids want to play, or if your guest needs a comfortable place to sleep. The strap allows you to stabilize the product. Alma is inspired by Finn Juhl and his fascination with exotic animals. By following his design approach, Alma is inspired by the armadillo. The product consists of high density foam and removable fabric.
Designpartner: Gróa Ólöf Þorgeirsdóttir
Contact carinamaria@gmail.com + 45 31244517 www.carinamaria.dk
Thank you Akva Waterbeds A/S BSM A/S Kvadrat
PI
Carina Maria Mølgaard Nielsen “PI” combines values from functionalism with more expressive and artistically orientated Danish design traditions. The bench has a simple and tactile expression, where functionality is seen in its simple form and function. The expressive element is seen in the leg detail and in the upholstery, which is an aesthetic reflection on one of the frequently used design and decoration elements; – the weaving. Designpartner: Stefan Veilgaard Christoffersen
Contact ls@designbysortkjaer.com + 45 28490248
Thank you OSRAM A/S Keflico A/S
LS1
Lasse SortkjĂŚr LS1 is a desk lamp, which is constructed of stainless steel, ash wood and a LED light source. The properties of the steel are used in the construction of the lamp, where the steel has been twisted giving the lamp a characteristic look. The design is inspired by the works of the Danish designer, Poul KjĂŚrholm.
Designpartner: Pernille Sofie Karlsen
Contact contact@pernillekarlsen.com www.pernillekarlsen.com +45 28703710
Thank you Amy KrĂźger Keflico A/S Hadsund Furniture
TWIST
Pernille Sofie Karlsen Twist is a desk for the modern consumer who only needs space for a laptop, writing tools and a notebook. The design is based on the craftsmanship, the focus on utilizing the properties of the materials and the functional thinking by the designers from the golden age of Danish design. My ambition is to highlight the few materials and make them compliment each other. Designpartner: Lasse SortkjĂŚr
Contact info@rikkefrydensbjerg.dk + 45 61261140 www.rikkefrydensbjerg.dk
Thank you Læderiet Aps OL-LAK Aps
GOCCIA
Rikke Frydensbjerg Goccia is inspired by nature’s forms and Børge Mogensen’s choice of materials. The shape of Goccia is based on the shape of a water drop. It is meant for storage of small items, such as keys and gloves etc.; things that easily creates clutter. The construction consists of wood and is covered with hand-stitched leather. There are four rooms, including two shelves. Goccia has side openings that are closed with magnetic leather flaps. Designpartner: Morten Grønhøj Knudsen
Contact anker@tanker.nu + 45 29460933 www.tanker.nu
NOMAD ROCKER Anker Bak
Even in the smallest space, you need a feeling of homeliness. Nomad Rocker is designed for the small house. It is a foldable rocking chair, you can bring along or just hide away, when you need room for dancing. H.J. Wegner’s way of thinking solid handcraft into his designs has been a great inspiration for my solutions on functions and aesthetics. Nomad Rocker is made in Nordic materials with oak, leather and steel. Home - is where your chair is. Designpartner: Jeannett Højer
Contact mail@jeannetthoejer.dk +45 28122597 www.jeannetthoejer.dk
Thank you ITM Ikast Maskinsnedkeri A/S Sal-Tech Easy Packaging Balderus Stoleflet
NONNO
Jeannett Højer Nonno is a piece of furniture that calms you. It is a combination of my fondness for the hammock and its rocking motion and my interpretation of the “Circle Chair” by H.J. Wegner. This led to a rocking daybed. Contrary to the hammock, Nonno requires no poles or fixtures, and it appears elegant in itself. Nonno means grandfather in Italian and refers to grandpa taking a nap on his rocking daybed. Designpartner: Anker Bak
THANK YOU SO MUCH INNOVATION RANDERS A/S ACTONA COMPANY A/S HOLMRIS OFFICE A/S KEFLICO A/S For generously supporting our students and their projects. And thank you Kasper Holst Pedersen for letting us visit P-Furniture and for an inspiring tour in the workshop. Rasmus Fenhann and Teis Dich Abrahamsen for the talk and for the inspiration. Henrik Sørensen from Onecollection for the fine pieces of advice, for the lesson in history and for the very nice books! Jannick Børlum for beautiful images of all the products.
This project is sa part of Innonet Lifestyle - Interior and Clothing