THE SWISS ATELIER 2027 Copenhagen: Swiss Lighting and Interior Designers Apply by 19 November
Swiss design showcase inside Copenhagen's embassy
The Embassy of Switzerland in Denmark is inviting proposals for THE SWISS ATELIER at 3daysofdesign 2027, an exhibition experience bringing furniture, interior design, lighting, materials research and experimental architecture into the embassy's rooms. The deadline is 19 November 2026 at 23:59, with proposals submitted by email through the embassy's published contact. The programme is not a general worldwide technology prize: it prioritises Swiss creative industries, designers and schools, with a special route for Danish-Swiss collaborations.
Three exhibition spaces and eligibility
The Grand Salon is suited to established brands or designers, while smaller embassy spaces support emerging Swiss design and selected projects that respond to existing interiors. Applicants must demonstrate the appropriate Swiss link; Danish designers or companies can participate in the Grand Salon only with a Swiss counterpart. The project should present a developed spatial proposal and explain how objects, atmosphere, lighting or materials interact with the venue. Applicants in purely digital visual art should determine whether the selected room can support their proposed installation.
Fees and the absence of automatic production funding
For an established brand or designer selected for the Grand Salon, the embassy lists a CHF300 administrative participation charge, in addition to a separate registration and fee payable to the 3daysofdesign organisation. The applicant bears production, shipping and any renovation costs. The Swiss Embassy expressly states that it does not provide financial support for these established-design projects. Some emerging designers and school routes have exemptions from participation fees, so eligibility and the exact room-specific terms matter before budgeting.
Why this is a verifiable institution-run call
The official notice is hosted by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and the venue is the Embassy of Switzerland in central Copenhagen. The website states that decisions should be communicated within around four weeks after submission. Designers can inspect room photographs, plans and detailed criteria on the same official page. Before sending a portfolio, confirm the email address, insurance, rights to exhibited objects and realistic transport deadlines; this is exposure at a design event, not a grant paying every participant.
Official call and application requirements
Information checked on 23 October 2026. Confirm current eligibility, exact deadlines, fees and copyright terms with the organiser before submitting or paying.