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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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TAMEKO is a Copenhagen–based textile brand rooted in a deep appreciation for honest materials, quiet luxury, and Scandinavian sensibilities. Founded by Dominika Leveau and Chim Scavenius Sonne–Schmidt, the brand was created with a singular aim: to craft textiles that elevate everyday life through tactility, simplicity, and longevity. Guided by both past traditions—when linens were treasured heirlooms—and contemporary aesthetics, TAMEKO designs pieces meant not only to last, but to live with. Each product reflects a commitment to natural materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a timeless palette that integrates effortlessly into private homes and hospitality spaces.
TAMEKO
January 7, 2025
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Accessories
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Vermland creates high-quality kitchens and furniture crafted from solid wood frames built to endure for generations. Our modular system, designed for easy assembly, combines sustainability, durability, and affordability. Offering a variety of interior layouts and products, our collection is rooted in a refined yet innovative approach to design, blending interior aesthetics with architectural precision. At Vermland, we prioritize quality, functionality, and longevity, ensuring each piece enhances your space for years to come.
Vermland
March 14, 2023
Furniture
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Narvi is a Finnish sauna stove brand with more than 80 years of history, operating at the intersection of tradition and modernity. Renowned for its handcrafted stoves made in Lapinkylä, Narvi is trusted for creating authentic sauna experiences for both private homes and public saunas. At the heart of the brand’s mission is a commitment to delivering deeply relaxing sauna experiences worldwide. Narvi believes in the traditional Finnish way of enjoying the sauna as the ultimate way to unwind. Uncompromising quality lies at the core of Narvi’s approach. By designing products built to last for decades, the brand makes a meaningful contribution to sustainability through longevity and responsible craftsmanship.
Narvi
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Bath
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Foscarini imagines, develops, and produces decorative lighting that seduces, surprises, and inspires—by day and by night, whether illuminated or not. Since 1981, Foscarini has been a leading Italian presence on the international design scene, combining the dual heritage of Made in Italy: artisanal craftsmanship and industrial expertise. The brand creates lighting forms and projects with a strong, expressive identity, designed to make people feel at home both in private interiors and in shared, collective spaces.
Foscarini
April 7, 2022
Lighting
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Other Exhibitions
Furniture ought to make room for people. That has been the philosophy since 1942, when FDB Møbler was founded, with architect Børge Mogensen heading up the studio. Many new designers have since entered the fold, but the foundational principles remain the same: To create beautiful, functional and exceptionally crafted furniture that makes room for everyday living at home. FDB Møbler is internationally known as a frontrunner of Danish design. It’s a story of classic pieces to be passed down from generation to generation. Regardless of whether they are talking about iconic pieces or new, innovative designs, the goal is the same: To have the veritable quality of life that was envisioned when the first pieces of furniture emerged in 1942.
FDB Møbler
January 6, 2022
Slow Extraction / Dimora Circolare / Wasted / La Mesure. Marco Evaristti is an artist and architect trained in the studio of Professor Henning Larsen. His work operates between art, architecture, and design, examining responsibility and the systems shaping contemporary life. During 3daysofdesign, he presents Slow Extraction at the Odd Fellow Palace. The installation treats furniture as spatial structure—circular forms and cubes creating rhythm and small–scale architecture. Crafted in FSC–certified wood and plant–based textiles, materials remain visible. La Mesure extends the project, focusing on the body as measure and proposing furniture as lived architecture.
Evaristti Studio
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Cyprus Handicraft was established in 1975 to record and preserve various traditional sectors and techniques of Cypriot handicrafts with a view to promoting the economic development of each sector. Since then, its role has expanded to include design innovation programs that promote research, participation in international trade fairs, and the production of exhibitions highlighting the work of Cyprus master craftsmen, artists and designers. They believe in the dynamic nature of the Cypriot cultural identity and encourage a blend of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship in order for artists' work to be internationally appealing.
Cyprus Handicraft
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MOTARASU
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