Winner of the Mentor Award 2020
Architect and Designer Lars Vejen awarded the Mentor Award 2020 by Studenterhus Aarhus and Aarhus Kommune! Nominated by former design intern Oliver Ejlersen – now professional designer graduated from VIA Design in Herning, Denmark.
Lars Vejen becomes partner in NJORDRUM
Architect and Designer Lars Vejen enter as partner in Njordrum. After few months of collaboration, business development and preparation, Lars Vejen enters Njordrum as partner – Njordrum is now equally owned and managed by Martin Wienberg, Steffen Toft and Lars Vejen from the studio and showroom in Aarhus, Denmark. Lars Vejens primary responsibility is the […]
Mentor Award 2020 nominee
Architect and Designer Lars Vejen, founder and owner of Design Studio Lars Vejen, nominated for the “Mentor Award” 2020.
Hirata Gen Collection launch in Tokyo 2020
The HIRATA GEN COLLECTION designed by studioA27 (Design Studio Lars Vejen & Taijiro Ishiko Design) was last week launched at the HGC showroom in Shibuya, Tokyo! The opening party and following exhibition was successfully visited and we are now happy finally to have revealed what we have been preparing for the past 18 months! Thank […]
The D.I.Y. Collection by studioA27 launched in Tokyo
The D.I.Y. Collection designed by studioA27 (Design Studio Lars Vejen & Taijiro Ishiko Design) was on 5th-7th of March 2020 launched at the International Gift Show in Tokyo Big Site! The concept behind the series is to bring attention to the carefully crafted and ultimate quality strings by T.S. Brand (Fuji, Japan) and use these […]
studioA27 website now online!
A creative collaboration by Design Studio Lars Vejen and Taijiro Ishiko Design. Based on our individual backgrounds, we work to join Danish and Japanese aesthetics in new and long lasting designs. We are as our clients, dedicated to honor and embrace the best from both traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, always aiming to reach the […]
Happy New Year 2020!
Dear all I look back at yet another exciting year with wonderful, creative challenges and look forward to much more to come! With one of my this year favourite pictures taken on my way from Indonesia to Japan, I wish you all my best wishes for a long, happy, healthy and fun new year! Lars
Video documentation by FARVE studio, Tokyo
Video and interview documentation of the “Design Collaboration by Lars Vejen, Japan – Denmark 150 years” by FARVE studio from Tokyo. Click here to watch
BØRSEN portrait on Lars Vejen, 2019
Danish newspaper BØRSEN featured a story about Danish Architect and Designer Lars Vejen portrayed partly in his private home and partly in his design studio – both located in same building in the historic part of Aarhus named “Frederiksbjerg”. See and read (Danish only) here
DARC light magazine featuring FACET wall lamp
darc is the only international magazine dedicated to decorative lighting in architecture and interior design. Read about the Red Dot awarded FACET wall lamp from Danish manufacturer Light-Point designed by Danish designer Lars Vejen. Read the online magazine here (story on page 94)
ENSO lamp acquired by the Danish Arts Foundation
The Danish Arts Foundation has acquired ENSO – a pendant lamp designed by Lars Vejen for Japanese manufacturer Kohseki. ENSO is handmade in Kyoto, Japan using only the best materials in combination with modern LED light technology. Photo at restaurant OGATA in Kyoto by photographer Dejan Alankhan.
First product launch by studioA27
First design by studioA27 is a dining chair named FLOAT designed for Danish brand Motarasu. Launch at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2019. Danish Architect Lars Vejen and Japanese Designer Taijiro Ishiko have founded a design partnership under the name studioA27. They are running their individual design studios based in Denmark and Japan but have chosen to […]
studioA27 – new Danish/Japanese design partnership
Danish Architect Lars Vejen and Japanese Designer Taijiro Ishiko have founded a design partnership under the name studioA27. They are running their individual design studios based in Denmark and Japan but have chosen to also collaborate using their different cultural backgrounds and skills to create shared projects. First design by studioA27 is a dining chair […]
MOTARASU launch in Stockholm 2019
When new Danish design brand MOTARASU launches at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2019 it will include also the launch of a collaboration with new Danish/Japanese design duo “studioA27” founded by Lars Vejen and Taijiro Ishiko. Meet the designers at the opening day – February 5th 2019 – at stand B09:38
New business by design and handcrafted quality
Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten wrote this good story (text in Danish) of how passion for architecture, design and craftsmanship balance with also business. With new door designs by Lars Vejen, Vahle door opens a new chapter with their own door design collection completing the service they are well known for; bespoke doors for both interior […]
ELLE Decoration feat. Lars Vejen on his work and life in Japan
ELLE Decoration (Denmark) story of what Japanese call “Ikigai”; in short described as the balance obtained when you spend your life doing something you are both good at and enjoy doing!
All my best wishes for a happy new year!
Dear all With a few selected pictures I wish to share some of the amazing moments of my year 2018. This one a little more amazing than “usual”…! Awards, meeting new cultures, exiting design challenges, a home in Japan and new professional partnerships. Thank you all for being and taking part in my journey through […]
VAHLE door and Lars Vejen featured in VOL. magazine #55
A door is not just a door! A door is the first and also often only part of a building you actually touch. It is a vital part of architecture both physically and as active part of design. Read the story of VAHLE door and their collaboration with Design Studio Lars Vejen in VOL. magazine […]
Guest designer at RONG design library, Hangzhou, China
RONG DESIGN LIBRARY is located in the beautiful contryside amongst rice fields and mountains outside Hangzhou (Yuhang village) and founded to research and collect knowledge about the traditional crafts of China. Lars Vejen was invited as guest designer in a one month stay to design and develop new designs based on collaborations with local craftsmen […]
Extended “Connecting through design” exhibition in Hangzhou, China
ARTONE gallery invited Design Studio Lars Vejen to exhibit and the exhibition will be telling the story of how ideas are realised though collaborations and finding their ways into the peoples homes and lifes. The exhibition is also the launch of a new modular housing concept “Njordrum” on which Design Studio Lars Vejen is involved […]
JP newspaper – editors choice
When Lars Vejen on 20/9 2018 was awarded “Designer of the year” and presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary, Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten added the news to their “editors choice” (Danish text only)
Pop-up exhibition “Connecting through design” in Hangzhou, China
When Lars Vejen during October will work in Hangzhou, China – invited to design for traditional Chinese craftsmen – a small exhibition is set up at the progressive ARTONE gallery! ARTONE gallery invited Design Studio Lars Vejen to exhibit and the exhibition will be telling the story of how ideas are realised though collaborations and […]
Lars Vejen takes part in the Sarugaku Matsuri festival in Tokyo
Design Studio Lars Vejen invited to be part of ‘Denmark open days’ during ‘Sarugaku Matsuri’ festival at The Royal Danish Embassy in Tokyo (7th and 8th of October 2018) Join the festival, meet awarded ‘Designer of the year 2018’ Lars Vejen and see selected works designed for Japanese wood turning company Gato Mikio
Lars Vejen awarded “Designer of the year” 2018!
Lars Vejen awarded “Designer of the year” 2018 by Design Awards! H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark presented this prestigious award as guest of honor at the award show in Copenhagen!
Lars Vejen nominated “Designer of the year” 2018
Design Awards is founded by Denmarks leading design- and life style magasines and has in 2018 nominated Lars Vejen as “Designer of the year”! Thank you for this prestigious nomination and your interest in my work! I am looking very much forward to the Award Show and a great night in good company! Thank you!!! […]
Working grant to Design Studio Lars Vejen
The Danish Arts Foundation have granted Design Studio Lars Vejen with a working grant to support the continuous work towards good quality in both design, handcraft and production.
Dinesen FRAMED by Vahle – designed by Lars Vejen
This series of exclusive solid wooden doors are ideated and designed to match the unique floor by Danish manufacturer DINESEN. Minimalistic design paired with superior handcraft and knowledge on solid wood have made it possible to integrate the very DNA of Dinesen floors in the FRAMED door series; solid wood in impressive dimensions limited only […]
DIALOG magazine #31 2016
The story of Lars Vejens design and collaboration with heavy industries and what design and synergies can do. Click link to read online (text in Danish only)DIALOG magasin #31 Lars Vejen artikel i magasinet DIALOG 2016
Lars Vejen / Design Collaborations Vol. 02 – Copenhagen
Design Collaborations by Lars Vejen together with Cembrit, DanSign, Ege, Fermacell, Innolux, Vahle and Veksø. Supported by partners, Danish Design Centre, northmodern and Business by Design. Photo reportage by DANISH™ https://www.facebook.com/DanishTM/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1180263358706605
Lars Vejen for VAHLE – a new series of doors
With the intention to create a rational manufactured yet absolute best quality door series, Vahle and Lars Vejen agreed to develop the three series named HAVANA, BARCODE and GRADIENT. With innovative design in a system making the doors balance between standard and customized it is succeeded to maintain absolute best handcrafted quality while at the […]
Lars Vejen / Design Collaborations – Aarhus
Design Collaborations by Lars Vejen together with Cembrit, DanSign, Ege, Fermacell, Innolux, Vahle and Veksø. Supported by partners, Danish Design Centre, northmodern and Business by Design. Photo reportage by DANISH™ http://danish.tm/article/lars-vejens-design-collaborations-photo-reel/
Lars Vejen / Design Collaborations
Friday, June 3rd at 15:00 the event DESIGN COLLABORATIONS will take place in Turbinehallen, Aarhus! Lars Vejen and seven manufacturing partners will celebrate the power of design and collaboration in a show of diversity, innovation and attitude! DESIGN COLLABORATIONS are 10 new products designed and here curated by Lars Vejen together with Cembrit, DanSign, Ege, […]
Carpet design for EGE in cradle to cradle certified quality
The STRIPES carpet collection designed for EGE is made with the intention to offer a match between ceiling and floor. Being one of two large surfaces in an interior space that are crucial for indoor climate both acoustically and aesthetically, EGE “Stribes” is designed with synergy to the unique ceiling system designed by Lars Vejen […]
Interview by Formica at SFF 2015
Interview by Formica at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2015 about Lars Vejens use of HPL (high pressure laminate) in his design for Swedish outdoor manufacturer HAGS. Click here to see interview