2026.02.17

VOL. 441

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.

Event&Project
	ARCHIDEX 2026 to Take Place in July at MITEC, Marking Its 25th Edition
	ARCHIDEX, Asia¡Çs Leading Architecture Business Event, will return from 29 July to 1 August 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Celebrating its 25th edition under the theme ¡ÈThe Bold Future¡É, ARCHIDEX 2026 will be fully consolidated at MITEC, offering an expanded and integrated platform for innovation, collaboration and business across the built environment sector. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the ARCHIDEX 2026 as a media partner. ARCHIDEX 2026 INFO Date: 29 July – 1 August 2026 Venue: Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur

Trend Reports
	Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in February 2026
	We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in February 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.

Award&Competition
	Final Call: The 53rd WA Awards 10+5+X
	World Architecture Community presents the 53rd cycle of online architecture awards WA Awards 10+5+X, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity. This is an open invitation for architects, interior designers, and students from around the globe to showcase their talent. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the WA Awards as a media partner. Deadline: Feb 23, 2026

Award&Competition
	Final Call: The 14th Architizer A+ Awards
	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
	Paris News February 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! In September 2025, La Venelle - Village du Réemploi Solidaire opened in Montreuil, a suburb of Paris. Centered on reuse and social solidarity, this experimental community facility repurposes existing structures and salvaged materials. Its cluster of buildings and alley-like pathways encourages interaction and learning, presenting a new model for sustainable urban living.In November 2025, France¡Çs first Casa Loewe opened on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Designed to evoke an art collector¡Çs residence, the flagship store combines iconic furniture with rich material expressions to create a museum-like experience. Casa Loewe Montaigne, where art, design, and architecture converge, symbolizes a new chapter for the brand.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛGoodbye, Giancarlo. A Beloved Mentor to Me and to the Design World
	Product Designer Virginia Alluzzi offers a deeply personal and rigorous tribute to Giancarlo Piretti—a designer whose legacy lies not in spectacle, but in precision. Through reflections on studying and working under his guidance in Bologna, Alluzzi reveals Piretti¡Çs disciplined philosophy: design must function, endure, and justify itself through clarity rather than narrative. This article is not only a farewell but a reminder: in a culture driven by visibility and manifesto, Piretti¡Çs quiet rigor shows that the most enduring design does not announce itself—it simply works, and keeps working.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛItalian Design in Japan Masterclass by Kengo Kuma
	Italian Design in Japan (IDJ) starts its activities with a special event hosted at the Casa del Design Italiano at the Embassy of Italy in Tokyo on February 16, 2026. The event represents a significant moment of cultural dialogue between Italy and Japan, highlighting architecture and design as tools for exchange, research, and shared vision.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛRenovating and Residing in Affordable Properties in Japan Part 19
	In this article, Akihiro Yamamoto examines the challenges of converting existing houses in Japan into accommodation facilities. He explains how renovation projects are shaped by a complex overlap of accommodation-related laws, building regulations, and fire safety requirements. Focusing on older properties, Yamamoto highlights the issue of nonconforming buildings and the high costs that can arise when renovations trigger the need to comply with current building standards. The article also outlines key considerations such as guest room requirements, soundproofing, water and electrical systems, and fire safety measures. By offering a clear overview rather than prescriptive solutions, this piece helps readers understand the importance of careful planning, professional consultation, and community awareness when adapting traditional housing for modern accommodation use.