2025.10.21

VOL. 425

Award&Competition
	52nd WA Awards 10+5+X Now Open for Entries
	An international architecture award organized by World Architecture Community The 52nd Cycle of the WA Awards 10+5+X, hosted by the World Architecture Community (WAC), is now open for submissions. The deadline is November 3, 2025 (23:59 GMT+0). This global awards program celebrates outstanding creativity and innovation in architecture and interior design, providing international recognition to projects often overlooked by conventional media. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF, NPO) supports the WA Awards as one of its official media partners. Larry Wen's Ghaf Woods Experience Centre in United Arab Emirateswon the WA Awards in the 51st Cycle in the Architecture/Realised category. Image © Arch-Exist.

Award&Competition
	Dezeen Awards 2025: Interior Category Shortlist Announced
	A Global Showcase of Innovative Interior Design The shortlist for the Dezeen Awards 2025 in the Interior category has been revealed. Now in its eighth year, Dezeen Awards is one of the world¡Çs most influential design competitions, celebrating excellence in architecture, interiors, and product design. This year¡Çs shortlisted projects feature a rich diversity of creative works—from emerging designers to world-renowned studios. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF, NPO) continues to support Dezeen Awards 2025 as an official media partner. Image: Retail interior (small) Aesop Store Las Salesas, Ciszak Dalmas and Matteo Ferrari, Madrid, Spain Photo credit: Salva López

Event&Project
	Chicago Build Expo 2025 is Coming Soon
	The Midwest¡Çs Largest Construction Show Chicago Build Expo 2025 is returning October 29–30 at McCormick Place, and it¡Çs set to be the most electrifying event yet. Over 30,000+ industry professionals will gather for two action-packed days of groundbreaking insights, unrivaled networking, and non-stop entertainment. ADF (Aoyama Design Forum) will support Chicago Build Expo 2025 as a media partner.

Award&Competition
	Call For Entries ¡ÈADF Design Award 2026¡É
	NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce the ¡ÈADF Design Award 2026¡É, the 16th annual international design award organized by ADF. Award submissions will be accepted from Friday, August 15, 2025, to Friday, December 19, 2025 (JST). There will be a Grand Prize of US$10,000 and two Awards of Excellence of US$5,000 from all categories, for approximately US$20,000. The ADF Design Awards is an excellent opportunity to showcase your design work to the world.

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.36 Akira Inumaru "The Garden of Lights"
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "The Garden of Lights", the 36th exhibition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" by artist Akira Inumaru, from 10 to 22 October 2025 at GARDE Gallery at Omotesando, Tokyo.

Event&Project
	¡ÉWorld Architecture Festival 2025¡É to Be Held in Miami for the First Time
	The World Architecture Festival (WAF) will be held in the United States for the first time in its 18-year history. Taking place from November 12 to 14, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida, the festival will welcome architects and designers from around the world for three days of live awards judging, talks, exhibitions, and networking. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is proud to serve as an official media partner for the 2025 edition.

Trend Reports
	Thailand News October 2025
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Pop Mart¡Çs newest flagship store at IconSiam in Bangkok spans 760 sqm, making it the city¡Çs largest store of its kind. The store highlights art toys and Thai culture, featuring Southeast Asia¡Çs first Pop Mart Café and exclusive items such as Landmark and Thailand Limited editions, including figures like Labubu Long-tail Boat, Crybaby Tuk Tuk, and Molly Thailand. The interior design combines modern, playful elements with traditional Thai details, creating a space that attracts both collectors and general visitors. The store offers an interactive shopping experience through pastel-colored interiors, moving displays, and playful arrangements of designer toys. Light, color, and dynamic shapes guide movement and interaction, making the store a mix of exhibition, entertainment, and retail.

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.

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project-Would you exhibit your works for free?
	Omotesando has a renowned reputation as a source of innovative art. The artworks are exhibited in our gallery in a great place where people with a deep understanding of art.