Danish Design Review: Danish Design at the UN | Parsons The New School For Design

Danish Design Review Paola Antonelli | Parsons The New School For Design From 2009-2013, Denmark is engaged in a grad-scale design project at the UN, highlighting one of the great icons of Danish design history, Finn Juhl, as well as contemporary Danish designers. The Trusteeship Council Chamber was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1952, it has since been one of the most frequently used spaces at the UN. In 2008, the UN asked Denmark for support to restore the chamber in accordance with Finn Juhl's original vision and complete a refurbishment with new Danish design furniture fitting Finn Juhl's original Decor. On Occasion of this respiration, refurbishment and Finn Juhl's Centennial taking place this year, the Consulate General of Denmark in New York has launched the design effort "Living the Legacy - Designing the Future," highlighting both the heritage and the contemporary designers inspired by it. Danish Design Review New York is part of this initiative. 8 young designers have been selected to participate in the symposium and exhibition at Parsons The New School for Design. This Panel includes Senior Designer in the New York City offices of EYP, Mary Burke Founder of Burke Design, and Carsten Staur Denmark's Permanent Representative to the UN. Study Design Management at Parsons the New School for Design in New York City. The New School is a university in New York City offering distinguished degree, certificate, and continuing education programs in art and design, l