The design details that drive iconic spaces – Michael Anker & Nikoline Dyrup Carlsen | HubTalks

In this episode of HubTalks filmed during 3daysofdesign at the Rockfon showroom in Copenhagen, architect Nikoline Dyrup Carlsen, co-founder and partner at Spacon & X, and Michael Anker, founder of Anker & Co, discuss how design decisions shape interior space – with particular attention to the details. Nikoline Dyrup Carlsen explains how Spacon & X translates brand values into spatial identity, while Michael Anker shares how lighting design and strategy enhance atmosphere and reinforce architectural intent. Having designed some of Denmark’s most recognisable restaurants and workplaces, both designers demonstrate how brand identity is refined through detail – whether in Spacon & X’s layering of materials or Anker & Co’s precise integration of light. Spacon & X is an award-winning Copenhagen studio known for projects including Hart Bageri and Noma’s POPL Burger. Anker & Co, also founded in 2014, represents leading international lighting brands and brings more than 25 years of experience in architectural and decorative lighting – from Bjarke Ingels’ headquarters to Noma. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Identity in the Details 02:28 Michael Anker on Copenhagen’s and 3daysofdesign Origins 06:05 Lighting Design as an Architectural Discipline 08:22 Nikoline Dyrup Carlsen on Founding Spacon & X with Brand-Led Interiors 10:59 Layering Light and Architectural Collaboration 13:49 Designing Identity Through Details – Noma's POPL Burger 17:20 The Three Seasons of Lighting Design at Noma 23:19 Adaptable Design and Open-Source Lighting Systems 25:17 Worlds Within at the Rockfon CPH Showroom 28:21 Kengo Kuma’s Library Project and Komorebi Light 33:00 Merging Home and Work: the Future of Interior Identity About HubTalks HubTalks are filmed conversations discussing the infinite potential of the indoors. What emerging opportunities can improve interior comfort? Can we build for both our basic human needs and the pressing urgencies of the environment? A thought leadership series from Rockfon, the world's leading acoustic company. Subscribe to our channel for upcoming episodes of HubTalks: /@rockfonofficial More from Rockfon: Website: https://rockfon.link/pkcyg3 Instagram: https://rockfon.link/d7xqpw LinkedIn: https://rockfon.link/qiicqi Pinterest: https://rockfon.link/6b66ya Tiktok:   / rockfonofficial   #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #lightingdesign #brandidentity #copenhagen #3daysofdesign #denmark