2026.02.03

VOL. 439

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.37 | Isana Shinomiya Solo Exhibition ¡ÈThings That Will One Day Be Scorched and Shine¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present ¡ÈThings That Will One Day Be Scorched and Shine,¡É the 37th exhibition of the ¡ÈADF Art Gallery Project¡É by artist Isana Shinomiya, from 7 to 21 February 2026 at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo. An opening party will be held on Friday, 6 February from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Trend Reports
	Casa en Avandaro / ESTUDIO Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba
	Casa en Avándaro is a residential project by ESTUDIO Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba, completed in 2024 and located in the forested landscape of Valle de Bravo, Estado de México. Set on a steep, densely vegetated slope, the house is conceived as a quiet architectural frame that foregrounds the surrounding forest, its light, and its seasonal changes.

Award&Competition
	The Architizer¡Çs 14th A+Awards Calls for Entries
	Crafting The Next Era Of Architecture Architizer, the largest online platform for architecture, announces the official opening of the 14th Annual Architizer A+Awards, honoring the year¡Çs best buildings and spaces. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the A+Awards as a media partner of Architizer. Imaqge: CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH & COMPETITIVENESS FOR TAPMI by The Purple Ink Studio Photo credit: Suryan//Dang

Trend Reports
	NYC News January 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Faena Hotel is a luxury hotel and lifestyle brand founded by Argentine entrepreneur Alan Faena. Following its flagship properties in Buenos Aires and Miami, the brand¡Çs third location has opened in New York City. The New York property places art and performance at its core, with the internationally acclaimed Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) commissioned to design the architecture and spatial concept. More than a place to stay, the hotel is conceived as an immersive cultural experience. Artworks and site-specific installations are integrated throughout the corridors, lobby, and lounges, transforming the act of staying into a continuous encounter with art. Envisioned as a ¡Ècultural device where art, food, music, and architecture intersect,¡É Faena New York is attracting attention as a new kind of destination-one that is both luxurious and avant-garde, while actively stimulating guests¡Ç intellectual curiosity.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛMoment Factory Brings Curiosity Cove, Singapore's Largest Indoor Nature-Inspired Playscape, to Life at
	Global multimedia studio Moment Factory has partnered with Mandai Wildlife Group to bring Curiosity Cove to life—a 4,600-square-meter immersive playscape located at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Designed for children aged 3 to 12, the new indoor attraction complements the outdoor wildlife parks of the Reserve and offers year-round access, regardless of weather.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛEstereotomia ARQ Unveiled a space where contemporary architecture and fine dining intersect: MasaHouse
	Designed by Estereotomia Architects, MasaHouse emerges as a refined dining destination that places architecture at the heart of the gastronomic experience. The restaurant exemplifies a deliberate fusion of industrial materials and organic elements, positioning itself not only as a place to eat, but as a space to be experienced.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛArtistic Apartment for a Successful Lady by Alexander Tischler LLC
	Designed by Alexander Tischler LLC, this 113-square-meter, two-bedroom apartment in Yekaterinburg was created for a successful businesswoman seeking a home defined by iconic contemporary design and strong emotional impact. Conceived as both a personal retreat and a statement setting for hosting family and friends, the project transforms a standard residential layout into a richly layered, art-driven interior.

Service
	ADF Supports CSR Project
	Awards are an option that is still not widely available in Japan. Let's be among the first to discover and develop new and fresh talent. Incorporating "awards" as part of CSR activities into your corporate strategy can significantly increase your company's visibility in the public eye. The word "awards" is in common use worldwide, and your awards business will be recognized as a cultural and social contribution activity. ADF supports your awards program and accelerates your cultural and social contribution activities and branding. There are awards that can only be provided by ADF, which has many connections around the world.