2025.07.01

VOL. 410

Award&Competition
	ASA Experimental Design Competition 2025 Announced its Winners
	The ASA Experimental Design Competition 2025, organized by the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), announced winners of its edition. The competition is an international platform celebrating bold and innovative architectural ideas worldwide. Open to projects at all stages—from conceptual design to actual construction completion—with no entry fee, the competition recognizes outstanding creativity and originality in both individual and group submissions. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is supporting the competition in partnership with ASA.

Award&Competition
	WA Awards 10+5+X 51st Cycle Open for Entries
	The 51st Cycle of the WA Awards 10+5+X is officially open for entries, welcoming architects, interior designers, and students from around the world. The deadline for submissions is 18 July 2025, 23:59 GMT+0. Organized by the World Architecture Community since 2006, the WA Awards have celebrated over 2,450 winning projects across more than 50 cycles.The awards highlight creative, original, and thought-provoking works that might not receive attention from mainstream architectural media, providing visibility and fostering dialogue on global contemporary architecture. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) continues to support the awards as a dedicated media partner. The deadline for submissions¡§ 18 July 2025, 23:59 GMT+0

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¡ÛBamboo Pavilion at Zabb e Lee Cooking School in Chiang Mai by Chiangmai Life Architects
	Located in the natural surroundings of suburban Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Zabb e Lee Cooking School welcomes visitors from around the world to learn the art of authentic Thai cuisine. To complement the school¡Çs distinctive atmosphere, Chiangmai Life Architects, known for their organic and sustainable approach, were commissioned to design and construct a bamboo teaching pavilion using locally sourced materials. The result is a striking, functional, and highly photogenic space that has resonated strongly with guests.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛGoldreed Industrial Design Award 2025 | International Design Award from China
	The Goldreed Industrial Design Award (GIDA) 2025, organized by the Xiong'an Future Industrial Design Institute, is now accepting submissions for its sixth edition. Recognized globally for its commitment to advancing innovation and industry through design, GIDA celebrates forward-thinking works that shape future lifestyles and environments. The award emphasizes core values such as new industrial development, social innovation, and the harmony between humanity and nature.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛBetter Design Award (BDA) 2025 Now Accepting Entries
	BDA, an international design competition, is now in its second edition and accepting entries until August 15th. This award, promoted by the Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association, recognizes projects and companies that showcase design excellence and innovation on a global scale.

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.