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Furniture Programme is an integral part of the Interior Architecture Major of the Department of Architecture at Aalto University in Finland. On top of spatial design studies, with experimental courses on both BA and MA levels, and outstanding workshop facilities, students explore hands–on the diverse creative and conceptual approaches to furniture and product design practice.

INSIDE—OUT can refer to blurring the boundary between interior and outdoor space, as well as to the in–depth nature of the design process. The exhibition presents the work of a group of young, international furniture designers currently studying at Aalto University in Finland. While diverse in material, form and function, all works share a common ground in their thoughtful, versatile design, adaptable to different environments and contexts. Suspended within a structured grid, each piece stands alone yet remains in dialogue with its immediate neighbours. Designed from the inside out, every work evolves from a conceptual clarity, shaping its final expression and spatial presence. Come and discover their work!

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JAPAN FORM is a Stockholm–based curatorial platform presenting contemporary Japanese craftsmanship in Europe. Porcelain lighting artist Hirotaka Tobimatsu creates sculptural pieces that reinterpret early 20th–century opal glass lighting through porcelain. Hand–cast and meticulously finished, each work emits a soft, diffused glow, bringing a quiet yet distinctive architectural presence to a space. JAPAN FORM is the exclusive European representative of his work.
JAPAN FORM
March 1, 2024
Lighting
Part of 2024
Part of 2026
HOUE is a Danish design house established in 2007 and rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition. HOUE creates outdoor furniture that combines comfort, durability, and a calm visual expression. Each design is developed with careful attention to materials, proportion, and function, balancing aesthetics with everyday usability. With a strong commitment to responsible production, HOUE integrates recycled materials and thoughtful solutions to create long–lasting products made for real outdoor living—designed to be used, enjoyed, and built to last.
HOUE
March 28, 2022
Outdoor
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Founded by entrepreneurs with a passion for innovation, Kristalia is a "Made in Italy" brand defined by over 30 years of research into materials and proportions. It designs essential, clean, and recognisable objects conceived to last and integrate seamlessly into any context, from interiors to outdoor spaces. The company’s approach merges creativity with technical experimentation, often borrowing processes from diverse industrial sectors to achieve high performance. Sustainability remains integral to Kristalia's method, guiding choices from manufacturing to material selection. Through formal rigour and functional clarity, Kristalia interprets contemporary design without excess.
kristalia
November 11, 2025
Furniture
Outdoor
Part of 2026
Vaarnii is a furniture & lighting company making brutal and sophisticated objects from a single and plentiful natural raw material, Finnish pine. All products are made by local craftspeople and factories in Finland.
Vaarnii
March 4, 2024
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
Summer Nights is a curated spatial installation presented during 3daysofdesign. Located opposite Kongens Have and Rosenborg Castle, the exhibition examines the atmosphere of a summer night in Copenhagen through material presence and spatial composition.
Summer Nights
March 31, 2026
Bongusta is a crossover brand founded in 2021, shaped by a shared love of fashion, interior design, and bold colours. Thoughtfully designed to bring small moments of joy into everyday life, bright and joyful colours are combined with durable materials and responsible production. The focus is on creating products of the highest quality—made to be used, loved, and enjoyed again and again. Every design aims to add comfort and joy to daily routines: a warm rug welcoming tired feet in the morning, the softest towel waiting after a shower, or a cozy set of terry clothes made for all–day comfort. A striped tote bag carries everyday essentials on the go—and much more.
Bongusta
December 10, 2025
Unwind in bespoke luxury with Carpe Diem Beds: a harmonious blend of comfort, innovation, and Scandinavian design. Inspired by the archipelago on the West Coast of Sweden, Carpe Diem Beds offers an array of beds and bedroom accessories. Beds designed to be as beautiful to look at as comfortable to sleep in. Handmade in Sweden.
Carpe Diem Beds
February 13, 2022
Vibia exists to create beautiful atmospheres, utilizing lighting design to evoke meaningful responses that positively impact the human experience and enhance our sense of wellbeing. This purpose is a shared goal for all professional communities. Vibia aims to pioneer a new vision for lighting design by focusing on people's emotions, elevating interior design as a fundamental discipline for the cultivation of wellbeing, and providing a product portfolio with a unique blend of lighting effects. The company proposes a new approach to designing emotional atmospheres based on the creation of specific scenes according to the use of space over time and in parallel with control system design.
VIBIA
December 21, 2023
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