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06
Feb
2026

German Design Award 2026

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NORDIC CIRCLE WINS GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2026
 
One more winner!
 
Nordic Circle – the immersive exhibition inside the Nordic Pavilion at World EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan – has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category Excellent Architecture. Developed and realized by Team EXPONEX. The award was presented in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on February 6, 2026.
 
“A spatially and atmospherically impressive staging: ’Nordic Circle’ fuses Nordic identity with Japanese aesthetics, creating a memorable environment of calm and encounter. The interplay of subtle materials, charismatic design language and interactive elements fascinates, while the elegant blend of community and individuality convinces. The expressive execution sets a trailblazing, gold-worthy benchmark within the field of Fair and Exhibition.” 
– GERMAN DESIGN COUNCIL
 
“Coming together, celebrating achievements, sharing learnings, asking questions, and exchanging ideas allows us to build trust and work together to drive meaningful progress and sustainable success worldwide.”
– INNOVATION NORWAY
 
ORGANIZERS
Innovation Norway, Business Iceland, Danish Business Authority, Business Finland, Business Sweden, and The Nordic Council of Ministers
 
CONCEPT & DESIGN
KVORNING
Rintala Eggertsson Architects
Gagarin 
 
PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION
Exponex s.r.o
Wintenex AG
Habegger AG
 
Nordic Circle has received multiple international awards, including:
• German Design Awards 2026 – Excellent Architecture
• ICONIC Awards 2025 Gold – Innovative Architecture
• World Expolympics, EXPO Osaka 2025 – Best Exhibit / Display
 

28
Jan
2026

‘Unique Livø Stories’

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KVORNING facilitated the interpretive workshop ‘Unique Livø Stories’ at Vitskøl Monastery, as part of the winning team behind the interpretation project ‘The Island of Deviants – The Livø Institution: A Coherent Historical Experience.’

The workshop was designed as a shared space for reflection—an open and inspiring day centered on dialogue and creative knowledge-sharing. Valuable input on how the history of the Livø Institution 1911-1961 can be brought to life in a meaningful and respectful way.

The contract was won together with E+N Arkitektur (lead consultant), LYTT Architecture, and Henry Berthelsen Consulting Engineers.

24
Dec
2025

Season’s Greetings! Happy 2026!

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18
Dec
2025

‘The Island of Deviants – Livø’

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KVORNING is a key part of the winning team behind the interpretation project ‘The Island of the Deviants – Livø: A Holistic Historical Experience.’ The contract was won together with E+N Architecture (lead), LYTT Architecture, and Henry Berthelsen Consulting Engineers.

The story of Livø is the story of the country’s oldest island institution, which from 1911 to 1961 housed men who were considered undesirable by society. It is an important part of Danish history and, at the same time, provides essential insight into past views of humanity and the treatment of marginalized groups in society.

Since December 2024, the Danish Nature Agency, Vesthimmerlands Museum, and Aalborg University, in collaboration with Realdania, the Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen Foundation, and the Augustinus Foundation, have been working on the project, which aims to renew the interpretation and improve access to the island’s powerful stories and unique natural environment.

The visitor and interpretation facilities are expected to be completed in June 2028.

30
Nov
2025

Visual concept for IMCC reports

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Following IMCC conferences worldwide, The Mandrier Group publish a Post-Congress Report offering a reflection on shared time together and conversations that shaped the congress in question.

Focused on Storytelling in Museum Design, IMCC Cph 2025 brought nearly 300 museum leaders, designers, and architects together for three days of discussion, site visits, and shared experience.

The visual concept / publication design was made by KVORNING and the editorial work by MuseumINSIDER.

02
Nov
2025

IMCC Cph 2025 a major draw

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IMCC Cph 2025 at the Black Diamond, held from 1–3 November 2025, brought together 300 architects, designers, and museum professionals from 27 countries.

The event focused on storytelling in museum design and offered a chance to experience Copenhagen’s waterfront architecture, visit BIG in Nordhavn (photo), and connect with peers from around the world.

Kasper Holten and Arne Kvorning were the keynote speakers, with KVORNING acting as host and silver sponsor.

01
Nov
2025

Green Greeting from KVORNING

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As a Silver Sponsor of IMCC Cph 2025, KVORNING shares 300 envelopes of Danish flower seeds with delegates from 27 countries.

30
Oct
2025

Centerpiece for Topsoe

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KVORNING designed and produced the centerpiece for Topsoe’s inauguration of its first – and Europe’s largest – Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) stack manufacturing facility in Herning, Denmark, on October 30, 2025.

The SOEC stacks will support large-scale production of green hydrogen, enabling the conversion of renewable energy into ammonia and methanol for use in industrial decarbonization.

Topsoe is a global leader in advanced technologies that drive the energy transition.

 

24
Oct
2025

Framework agreement with SMMTF

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KVORNING has won a 2-year framework agreement with the Swedish National Museums of Maritime, Transport, and Military History (SMMTF) for exhibition services, including concept development, content development, and exhibition design.

13
Oct
2025

Danfoss Museum 2.0 Proposal

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Danfoss has an exciting corporate museum at Mads Clausens’ former family farm and birthplace in Nordborg on Als.

KVORNING has been prequalified to develop a concept proposal for a version 2.0, which will continue the story of the family, the foundation, and the company up to the present day.

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