2025.08.20

VOL. 417

Event&Project
	¡ÉWorld Architecture Festival 2025¡É to Be Held in Miami for the First Time
	The World Architecture Festival (WAF) will be held in the United States for the first time in its 18-year history. Taking place from November 12 to 14, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida, the festival will welcome architects and designers from around the world for three days of live awards judging, talks, exhibitions, and networking. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is proud to serve as an official media partner for the 2025 edition.

Trend Reports
	Paris News August 2025
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! The Grand Palais, a historic landmark in Paris, has reopened following a major renovation that spanned nearly four years. Originally constructed for the 1900 World¡Çs Fair, the building has been transformed into a progressive space that accommodates a wide range of contemporary cultural activities, while honoring its iconic architectural grandeur. The theme of the renovation is a seamless fusion of history and modernity, resulting in a space that embodies sustainability, functionality, and artistic expression. Ami Paris, a French brand popular in Japan, has opened its flagship store on Rue de Turenne in the North Marais district of Paris. The interior was designed through a collaboration between founder Alexandre Mattiussi and the Paris-based Studio KO. The space reflects a modern yet welcoming atmosphere, featuring robust natural materials such as limestone, wood, and leather sourced from Euville in the Lorraine region. These elements are complemented by striking details like concrete columns and mirror-finished stainless steel, creating a refined yet grounded aesthetic.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛSTRANG Named AIA Florida¡Çs 2025 Firm of the Year
	Miami-based architecture firm STRANG has been awarded Firm of the Year at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Design & Honor Awards, marking its most significant recognition to date. Founded in 1998 by Max Strang, the practice is acclaimed for its "environmental modernism," a climate-responsive design philosophy that has shaped Florida¡Çs architectural landscape.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛArt and IA: a new exhibition in Paris
	Filippo Esposito¡Çs article ¡ÈArt and IA: a new exhibition in Paris¡É explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of creativity. Drawing parallels with past artistic revolutions—from photography to surrealism—he highlights how AI is provoking similar debates about authenticity, intention, and meaning. The exhibition Le monde selon l¡ÇIA at the Jeu de Paume (April–September 2025) showcases works that question AI¡Çs material impact, cultural biases, hidden labor, and generative potential. Rather than predicting art¡Çs ¡Èdeath,¡É the show urges us to reconsider what it means to create in an age where humans and machines increasingly co-shape expression. A must-read for anyone curious about art¡Çs next frontier.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛV&A East Storehouse in London, UK
	On the 31st of May 2025, the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Archive located within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London, United Kingdom, called the V&A East Storehouse opened its doors to the public. As an institution dedicated to preserving the V&A museum¡Çs records, this division was established in 1992 with the intention to make the records publicly accessible; the V&A East Storehouse still performs the same function. The records date back to 1837, spanning creative collections such as art, architecture, product design, fashion, performance and the history of the Museum. The recent opening in May 2025 was an anticipated opening because it provides unprecedented access to V&A¡Çs archive and marks the largest collections move in the V&A¡Çs history.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛOne-of-a-kind Ray Kappe Home in Berlin by Original in Berlin
	Tucked into the lush landscape of Kleinmachnow, just outside Berlin, Lars Triesch's, the founder of Original in Berlin, California-inspired residence channels the spirit of mid-century modernism with effortless sophistication. Designed by the late, great Ray Kappe, the home seamlessly merges the warmth and openness of Southern California architecture with the serene beauty of the German countryside, creating a perfect reflection of Triesch's eye for timeless design.

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.