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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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BRANDT Copenhagen is a Danish design–driven brand founded by renowned designer Julie Brandt. With a holistic approach to product creation, the brand seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetics in every collection. Celebrated for its hardware, lighting, home fragrance, and accessories, BRANDT Copenhagen is known for exceptional craftsmanship, high–quality materials, and distinctive finishes. Rooted in Scandinavian aesthetics with international appeal, the brand harmonizes contrasts by balancing the raw with the refined. Discover the essence of contemporary, understated elegance, where details matter, and every product delivers “THE FINISHING TOUCH.”
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EETAL is a project launched in 2021 by Japan Benex Corporation, a company specialising in precision sheet metal processing technology. Through collaborations with designers, it reconsiders the creative potential of sheet metal from multiple perspectives. Embracing an experimental approach, the project challenges conventional notions of industrial production and explores new dialogues between sheet metal and design. The name "EETAL" originates from "SHEET METAL." It combines "EET" from "SHEET" and "TAL" from "METAL," forming a coined term that symbolises the new form of sheet metal they strive to create.
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