2026.09.01

VOL. 466

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.47 | ¡ÈCollective Madness: Why Do People Confront Each Other?¡É
	A Collaborative Exhibition Exploring the Structures of Social Division and Conflict Through the Perspectives of Science and Contemporary Art ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will present ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.47, a collaborative research exhibition titled "Collective Madness: Why Do People Confront Each Other?" by artist Shinji Mitsuzuka and scientist Kazuya Horibe, on view at GARDE Gallery in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from August 28 to September 16, 2026. The two first met through Fundamentals, an exchange program connecting leading scientific researchers and contemporary artists. This exhibition marks their first collaborative presentation. The opening reception will be held on Friday, August 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, so please feel free to stop by.

Trend Reports
	Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in August 2026
	We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in August 2026. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information such as the works on display. Please check the website of each museum for current opening hours before visiting.

Event&Project
	London Build 2026 Opens Registration for the UK¡Çs Largest Construction and Design Event
	London Build 2026, one of the UK's largest construction and design events, will take place at ExCeL London on November 25–26, 2026. Registration is now open for professionals across construction, architecture, engineering, real estate, sustainability, digital construction, fire safety and HVAC sectors. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) will once again support the event as a media partner.

Event&Project
	Chicago Build 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever - The Midwest¡Çs Leading Construction & Design Show
	Chicago Build 2026, the Midwest's largest construction and design show, will return to McCormick Place in Chicago on October 28–29, 2026. The event is expected to welcome more than 30,000 professionals from across the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Visitors can explore over 350 exhibitors, hear from more than 450 industry-leading speakers, participate in AIA CES-approved workshops, discover dedicated networking zones, and experience the Midwest's biggest Festival of Construction. The event offers an exciting program of conferences, live demonstrations, innovation showcases, and valuable networking opportunities. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is proud to participate as a media partner, supporting an event that brings together the built environment for two packed days of ideas, innovation, and meaningful business connections. Claim your free ticket here

Trend Reports
	Paris News September 2026
	We have received a report supporting by GARDE! Opened in May 2026 on the outskirts of Paris, Valvert Croix Blanche is an open-air retail destination designed as a lifestyle space integrated with a park. Set within approximately 4.7 hectares of landscaped grounds featuring a lake, woodlands, and open lawns, it has become one of France¡Çs largest retail developments, with around 100 stores centered around the concept of a park-integrated lifestyle destination. In June 2026, the immersive restaurant Jungle Palace opened within Valvert Croix Blanche. Inspired by the tropical rainforest, it combines immersive spatial design, storytelling, visual effects, sound, and cuisine to create a fully integrated experience, and has quickly established itself as one of France¡Çs leading immersive restaurant brands.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛDune House by Waechter Architecture Balances Coastal Context with a Timeless Architectural Form
	Set along Oregon¡Çs northern coast, Dune House by Waechter Architecture responds to its rugged coastal setting with a design that draws from local building traditions while maintaining a distinctly contemporary character.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛEstonian Fashion Brings Circular Design to Toronto
	Estonian fashion took the international stage in Toronto this August, where Estonian Design House presented a selection of designers reflecting the country¡Çs distinctive approach to circular design, craftsmanship and contemporary Baltic aesthetics.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛNetherlands Architecture Powerwall by Powerhouse Company and Studio RAP
	A new piece of power infrastructure, "Switchstation Beverwijk," designed by architecture firm Powerhouse Company with an architectural artwork by Rotterdam-based design studio Studio RAP, has been completed near the Bazaar in Beverwijk, the Netherlands. Commissioned by Dutch transmission system operator TenneT Netherlands to meet the area's growing electricity demand, the 150 kV switchstation was designed by Powerhouse Company. Integrated into its brick facade is "Powerwall" by Studio RAP. Composed of 322 robotically 3D-printed ceramic tiles, the 8-by-5-meter installation is one of the world's largest robotically 3D-printed ceramic artworks.

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.