Nicolai de Gier

Nicolai de Gier

architect

  • Philip de Langes Allé 10, Bygning 68. Indgang C+D

    1435 København K

    Denmark

20052023

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Personal profile

Curriculum vitae

Nicolai de Gier (1965) is a Danish architect and professor MSO in Furniture Design at The Royal Danish Academy, Architecture, Design and Conservation, Institute of Architecture and Design. Head of MA Furniture Design – products, materials and contexts. Trained as a Cabinetmaker and architect and teaches and researches within the field of furniture design focusing on tectonics and chair types, circularity, sustainability, universal design and furniture for an ageing population. Has published articles, papers and books on furniture and design, participated in design talks, exhibitions, workshops and documentaries about furniture design. Design director and co-founder of the Danish furniture brand TAKT. Own practice designing chairs and inventory for churches, museums and restaurants.

External positions

arkitekt, Dissing+Weitling

1 Jan 200130 Sept 2004

Underviser, Danmarks Designskole

1 Sept 200030 Sept 2004

arkitekt, Nils Fagerholts Tegnestue

19972000

Research area

  • Industrial design
  • Materials
  • Furniture and spatial design
  • Process and method
  • Aesthetics and form