Norway's Structure show makes its design debut in Milan

Structure invited participants to respond to one of two themes – 'structure' or ‘trace’ (whether in terms of a mark of a prior existence, a small amount, a path, or an act of tracking). The result is a broad spectrum of unique interpretations, including innovative material applications (such as Barmen & Brekke’s wood and clay ‘KVEIK’ candleholders or Christina Peel’s beautifully intricate ‘Folded Porcelain’); structural experiments (such as Bjørn van den Berg & Falke Svatun’s adjustable ‘Aerial’ lamp and Runa Klock's 'Adrien' Chair) and imaginative aesthetic effects (as seen in the lichen-like glazing of Anette Krogstad’s ‘Steinlav’ ceramics or the striking surface contrasts of günzler.polmar’s ‘Pour’ pitcher and basin).

Curated by Norway’s renowned interior stylists Kråkvik & D'Orazio and editor-in-chief of Swedish design magazine Residence Hanna Nova Beatrice, Structure aims to bring together the best of contemporary Norwegian creativity, and foster ground-breaking collaborations and manufacturing partnerships, in a single state-of-the-nation exhibition that exists at the intersection of design, craft and art.

Venue | 6 Via Ventura, Ventura Lambrate, Milan 

Dates | 12–17 April 2016 

Twitter: @norwaystructure 

Instagram: @norwegianstructure

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Founded by designers Victoria Günzler, Sara Wright Polmar and Sverre Uhnger in 2011, Klubben (aka the Norwegian designers’ union) is an initiative intended to promote, support and foster collaboration among Norway’s emerging and established design talents. Today, it comprises 31 members, with varied backgrounds in furniture and product design, living and working in Oslo, Bergen, Copenhagen, London, Berlin and New York.

Norwegian Crafts was founded to strengthen the global position of Norwegian craft. It facilitates various types of exchange across the Norwegian and international craft and design sectors, with an emphasis on four main areas: exhibitions, market development, critical theory, and networking and residencies.

Jotun is one of the world’s biggest paint manufacturers, with a presence in more than 100 countries. Founded in Sandefjord, Norway in 1926, Jotun has a long and proud tradition of quality and innovation and has supplied paint for some of the most recognisable buildings on the planet, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture (DOGA) promotes the understanding, knowledge and use of design and architecture from a commercial and social perspective. Located in the centre of Oslo, the organisation champions quality and innovation in the development of surroundings, products and services and hosts national and international exhibitions, conferences and events that promote good use of design and architecture.

Below 1: Ann Kristin Einarsen in the studio 2: Einarsen's Stilleben dishes to be shown at Structure. 3. Sara Skotte working on her ceramics, photo by Marte Garmann/ Nordmat.no. 4: Tillit bowls, Sara Skotte. 5 and 6: Three Cities Deconstructed, Vera & Kyte. 7: Sketches for Kristine Bjaadal's Sfera box 8: Sfera and Dais, Kristine Bjaadal. 9: Colour swatches from the studio. 10: Between, Sara Polmar