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September 2026
The sofas in the entryway and living room, designed by Kaj Gottlob, are now adorned with beautiful cushions that echo the colors of Kræsten Iversen’s murals. Crafted by La griffe du passé using the same Hallingdal fabric from Kvadrat as the sofas, they add even more comfort and vibrancy to the House !
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July 2026
In 2025, the Danish Student House expanded its collection with the acquisition of a magnificent Steinway grand piano, made possible by the generous support of the Augustinus Foundation and the Foundation for the Danish Student House, and thanks to the initiative of the Student House’s director, Catherine Lefebvre, who championed this project with conviction and…
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In 2025, on the occasion of the Cité internationale’s centennial, the Danish Student House celebrated the publication of the book La Fondation danoise—Kaj Gottlob à Paris, published by Still. Made possible thanks to the generous support of the Dronning Margrethes og Prins Henriks Fond, Realdania, Aage og Johanne Louis-Hansens Fond, the Beckett Foundation, the Consul…
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The restoration of the “salon” marked a major milestone in the preservation and enhancement of one of the House’s most iconic spaces. Led by architect Rémy Tilak, this ambitious project was carried out with the utmost respect for the vision of Kaj Gottlob, the House’s architect. The work focused on restoring the ceilings, the hardwood…
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In 2024, the Danish Student House successfully completed the restoration of the murals by Danish artist Kræsten Iversen, thanks to the expertise of restorer Serge Tiers’ team and the generous support of the Danish foundations Gangstedfonden, Augustinus Fonden, and Ny Carlsbergfondet. Created in the 1950s, these works depict the four seasons and celebrate the beauty…
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The renovation of the entrance hall is part of a comprehensive effort to preserve and highlight the architectural heritage designed by Kaj Gottlob. Serving as a true threshold between the outside world and life within the house, this space welcomes hundreds of students, researchers, artists, and visitors from Denmark and around the world each year.…
