2025.06.17

VOL. 408

Award&Competition
	DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025 - Call for Entries Until June 30
	The DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious international design awards in Asia,is now accepting entries until June 30. Organized annually by the Hong Kong Design Centre since its launch in 2003, and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the HKSAR Government, the award aims to spotlight outstanding Asian design that reflects cultural depth and contributes meaningfully to society. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is proud to serve as an official media partner for the award.

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.33 - Takeshi Sumi Solo Exhibition ¡Èconcorde¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will present the ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.33 – Takeshi Sumi Solo Exhibition ¡Èconcorde¡É at GARDE Gallery. Period: Friday, May 30 – Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Venue: GARDE Gallery (NBF ALLIANCE Building 4F, 5-2-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Closed: Saturday, June 21; Sunday, June 22; Saturday, June 28; Sunday, June 29 Admission: Free Artwork by Tsuyoshi Sumi Now Available for Purchase In conjunction with ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.33 ¡Èconcorde,¡É a selection of artworks by artist Tsuyoshi Sumi is now available for purchase. Sumi¡Çs unique approach involves delicate handwork applied to photographs—such as slits and embroidery—bringing invisible sensations and the theme of ¡Èharmony¡É between people and subjects into visual form. His works go beyond sight to engage the viewer on a physical and emotional level. In addition to photographic pieces, this exhibition features a wide range of techniques, all created through analog methods that reflect the artist¡Çs physical presence and acceptance of chance. For more information, please refer to the price list here. *Access is limited to ADF members only. All works are available in limited quantities and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For further details, please contact the address listed on the page.

Trend Reports
	GOCA by Garde presents solo exhibition of Ibuki Minami ¡ÈGei-Kaku Ichinyo¡É
	Gallery of Contemporary Art (GOCA) by Garde will present its second exhibition by Japanese artist Ibuki Minami titled "Gei-Kaku Ichinyo (Art Core Oneness)," on view from May 8 through June 28, 2025. The exhibition features an entirely new body of works on canvas showcasing Minami's minimalist compositions, which blend Western and Eastern philosophies to create abstract paintings. Through this, Minami explores the origins of artistic thought and expression, crafting pieces that encourage viewers to contemplate the essence of creativity in the digital age. Image: Ibuki Minami

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛCinematic City Inside a Mall by CLOU Architects
	In the heart of Chongqing¡Çs bustling Ranjiaba district, CapitaMall Skyview by CLOU Architects reimagines the traditional shopping mall by turning it into a playful, immersive exploration of urban life. Designed by architecture firm CLOU, the 100,000-square-meter development reflects the layered complexity and cinematic allure of Chongqing¡Çs unique topography—an urban labyrinth of staircases, bridges, alleys, and iconic blue street signs that cut through its concrete terrain.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛRussia Architecture | ¡ÈYellow Pavilion¡É by Maxim Kashin Architects Unveiled in Suburban Moscow
	In suburban Moscow, Maxim Kashin Architects has completed a new project titled Yellow Pavilion. Composed entirely of a vivid yellow monochrome palette, the pavilion presents an avant-garde architectural expression and a contemporary interpretation of cosmism.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛBangkok¡Çs New Hostel Icon: Double B Hostel by VMA Design Studio
	In the heart of Bangkok¡Çs historic old town, VMA Design Studio has reimagined a narrow urban lot into an elegant and atmospheric boutique lodging. The Double B Hostel, a 27-room project nestled within a community long known for traditional Buddhist craftsmanship, presents a compelling blend of local heritage and modern architectural innovation.

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.