2025.07.08

VOL. 411

Award&Competition
	Architizer A+Awards 2025 Announced Global Architecture Honored
	Over 200 firms from more than 80 countries honored for local craftsmanship and global innovation at the 13th A+Awards Architizer, the world¡Çs largest architecture platform based in New York, has announced the winners of the 13th Annual Architizer A+Awards. Founded on the principle of democratizing architecture, the A+Awards honors outstanding buildings and spaces around the world. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the A+Awards as a media partner of Architizer again this year.

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
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛThe Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 took place
	The Festival des Architectures Vives offers the public an immersive exploration of Montpellier's architectural treasures each year - its historic courtyards. The 2025 edition, held from June 10-15, featured 13 installations by 23 architects and 36 students at the Montpellier School of Architecture within these historic sites, attracting nearly 16,000 visitors and receiving very positive feedback.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛThe Gold, a new landmark in Kobar, Saudi Arabia, by architectural design firm Lemay
	A new urban complex named "The Gold" is set to rise along King Salman Road in the eastern city of Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Designed by the architecture firm Lemay, the 32,550-square-meter destination will offer a harmonious blend of shopping, entertainment, wellness, and dining. Construction began in April 2025, positioning the project as a prominent hub for luxury lifestyle in the region.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛMGA | Michael Green Architecture Named Best Sustainable Firm in the World at the 13th Annual Architizer A
	MGA | Michael Green Architecture was selected as the Jury Winner for Best Sustainable Firm at the 13th Annual Architizer A+Awards. This recognition shows MGA's unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable design practices and pushing the boundaries of innovation in architecture. The Architizer A+Awards is the world's largest awards program, celebrating the year's best architecture and spaces.

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.

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project-Would you exhibit your works for free?
	Omotesando has a renowned reputation as a source of innovative art. The artworks are exhibited in our gallery in a great place where people with a deep understanding of art.