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Research Trip Report - JAPAN 2019 (Premio Neolaureati 2018 Awards)

ADF partnered with the Milan Architect Foundation and the Milan Architects Association, and invited the Premio Neolaureati 2018 Awards prize winner, Ms. Sofia Paoli and Mr. Simone Marchetti, to Japan for research studies and cultural exchanges.
During their stay in Japan, they were able to come in contact with all kinds of Japanese art and culture, which will definitely have an impact on their future artistic activities.

MIID REKA Awards 2019 Call For Entries!　Application Deadline - August 2nd

NPO ADF proudly supports "The MIID REKA Awards for Industry Excellence 2019", which was established by The Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) to celebrate outstanding interior design ideas. MIID is the national institute representing the interior design profession in Malaysia.

The MIID REKA Awards 2019 is continuing this year in search of design excellence. This is to recognize talented designers, interior designers, and architects that have created value to living and commercial spaces. All submitted entries must be designed by a registered member of MIID in Malaysia.

If you are interested, please check it.

Award Info: http://www.miidrekaawards.com.my/

Looking for Entries for art4d！

Would you like to show your work to the world ?

Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is looking for information on projects for “art4d” , which have been completed recently or are to be completed soon from the designers and owners. The target projects are within Japan or the Asian region design projects.

Excellent projects will be published in the Bangkok design magazine"art4d" . In case of coverage and publication, we will contact you from"art4d" editorial department.

Please click "Details"for more information!

Looking for Entries for the Design Anthology !

Would you like to show your work to the world ?

Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is looking for information on projects (architecture, product design, hotel, condominium, residential, restaurant, and bar) for “Design Anthology” , which have been completed recently or are to be completed soon from the designers and owners. The target projects are within the Asian region or international design projects by designers based in Asia.

Excellent projects will be published in the Hong Kong luxury design magazine "Design Anthology". In case of coverage and publication, we will contact you from "Design Anthology" editorial department.

Please click "Details" for more information!

ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2020

ADF decided to exhibit showcase in “Milano Salone”, the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition held once a year in Milano, Italy in 2020. We call for designs worldwide for the “ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2020”.

MIID REKA Awards 2019 Call For Entries!

Research Trip Report - TOKYO 2019 (MIID & ADF Special Award)

A Report written by the MIID & ADF Special Award winner at the MIID Annual Ball & Awards 2018(16, November 2018), Ms. TINA LAU KOR TING.
This report is about the Tokyo research trip which was part of the prize, presented by ADF. The report introduces characteristic buildings representing modern Japanese architecture, and mentions how the trip to these buildings influenced the writer’s understanding towards modern Japanese architecture.
This report also refers to the visit to JAPAN SHOP Exhibition and to the meeting with ADF representatives.

ASA International Design Competition 2019 Results!

The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) in Thailand announced the results of the ASA International Design Competition 2019. This year is dedicated to fresh ideas in sustainability – approaches so radical, unanticipated, and transformative they earn the epithet ‘uncanny’.

The winner of this year's award was Phornphong Yanyadech, an architectural designer living in Germany. The title of the work is "The Eternity Sustainability", and the subtitle is "A new type of eco-crematorium to reutilize our dead body back to nature."

Report on the Milano Salone Design Award -The Milano Salone del Mobile-

11th April 2019　was one of the central days of the most outstanding global event for design: The Milano Salone del Mobile. More than fashion, more than any other creative activity in the Italian pulsating centre of creativity, the Salone is an event that attracted a multitude of visitors from an incredible variety of sectors directly or indirectly connected to design.

It is in this context that ADF organizes every year a “Fuori Salone” (Outside the Salone) event in the premises of Garde Italy office located in the trendy district of Via Tortona 37.
This year was the occasion for ADF to showcase two events in a single shot: a piece of furniture (Utsuroe) that is presented every year for the event and the Milano Salone Award.

Business partnership with the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has signed a business partnership agreement with the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) in Thailand to interact with architects and designers of both parties, continuing from 2017 to 2018. As a result of this agreement, ADF will encourage opportunities to train Japanese and Thai architects and designers, improve the social status of them, and interact with each other. ADF will continue to provide a higher quality of design information than ever before. Furthermore, as part of the relationship, ADF has partnered with ASA to invite the ASA International Design Competition winner to Japan for research studies and cultural exchange.

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2019 - Final Call For Entry !

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2019 that ADF has supported will open for global submission from April 1 till June 28, 2019.

Design projects, produced and launched in one or more Asian markets between 1 January 2017 and 31 May 2019, are eligible for the Awards submission.

Online Submission: https://dfaa.dfaawards.com/
Award video: http://bit.ly/2KPAuya

◆Final Call: Until 28.6.2019◆

Receive 20% discount on the registration fee by entering the following information.
・Name of Organization： Aoyama Design Forum
・Promotional Code： AdFs05

Winners of ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2019 Announcement！

We are pleased to announce the winners of ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2019.A meeting of ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2019 Excellence Award Selection Committee was held at Milan, Italy.This year 1 Best Performance Award winner and 2Outstanding Performance Award winners were selected.

Here are the winners and the review from the judge follows.

Call For Entries: ASA International Design Competition 2019!

The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) in Thailand announces the ASA International Design Competition 2019. This year is dedicated to fresh ideas in sustainability – approaches so radical, unanticipated, and transformative they earn the epithet ‘uncanny’. This competition aims that the applicants present ideas that surprise and challenge our assumptions and widen our views of what is possible.

The competition is also open to all entries from students, architects, urban planners, designers, artists, and thinkers. No restrictions on age, gender, or nationality. Besides, the registration is free. Please apply if you are interested!

Application deadline: Apr 5, 2018

Singapore Design Week 2019!!

Singapore Design Week is held from 4 to 17 March 2019.NPO ADF(Aoyama Design Forum) proudly supports the Singapore Design Week(SDW)organized by DesignSingapore Council as one of the media partners this year as well.

Design Anthology Awards 2019 Results

The inaugural Design Anthology Awards results were officially announced at an event held at Hong Kong luxury hotel The Murray on February 22, 2019.Design Anthology has created the Awards programme to acknowledge the importance of design in today’s culture and industry, and recognize the talent and vision in the region.