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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.42 | Tokyo Design Academy 2026 Graduation Exhibition
	Tokyo Design Academy 2026 Graduation Exhibition ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "Tokyo Design Academy 2026 Graduation Exhibition", the 42nd exhibition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" by Tokyo Design Academy, from May 8 to May 28, 2026, at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo.

Event&Project
	Chicago Build 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever - The Midwest¡Çs Leading Construction & Design Show
	Chicago Build 2026, the Midwest¡Çs largest construction and design show, will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago on October 28–29, 2026. The event is expected to welcome over 30,000 professionals from the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, offering a dynamic program including conferences, live demonstrations, and networking events. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) participates in this event as a media partner.

Event&Project
	Experience the Next Generation of Architectural Trends at ¡ÈARCHIDEX 2026¡É
	The international architecture and building event ¡ÈARCHIDEX 2026¡É will be held from 29 July to 1 August 2026 at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the event as a media partner.

Trend Reports
	Paris News May 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! In February 2026, Le Caf? Lacoste opened near the Champs-?lys?es, attracting attention as the brand¡Çs first standalone permanent caf? worldwide. Featuring Lacoste¡Çs signature green-and-white color palette, the space offers a minimalist yet warm atmosphere that reflects its DNA rooted in tennis apparel. Visitors can experience the brand¡Çs ¡Èsporty elegance¡É through signature desserts and limited-edition items. In March 2026, a new area titled ¡ÈWorld of Frozen¡É opened at Disneyland Paris. As part of the expansion of the second park?traditionally centered on the behind-the-scenes world of film production?the new area will recreate the world of Frozen on a grand scale. The park will also be renamed ¡ÈDisney Adventure World,¡É and with further developments planned, including areas themed around The Lion King, the destination is expected to strengthen its appeal as a multi-day experience.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡Û¡ÖFestival des Architectures Vives 2026¡×Teams and Projects
	The Festival des Architectures Vives 2026 will take place in Montpellier, France, organized by Association Champ Libre. The event will be held across historic private mansions in the city from June 9 to June 14, 2026. Further details are available online. Marking its 20th anniversary, this edition adopts the theme "Transmission" and introduces a renewed format. Former participants return as mentors, supporting emerging architects and emphasizing the transfer of knowledge and creative practices.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛLaurids Gallee and Moser Present the Limited Crystal Collection "Axis"
	Czech crystal house Moser has unveiled ¡ÈAxis,¡É a limited-edition collection created in collaboration with Rotterdam-based designer Laurids Gallée. Marking Gallée¡Çs first exploration of glass, the collection brings his sculptural language into dialogue with Moser¡Çs 169-year tradition of hand-crafted crystal.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛReimagining project by SBTA inc. and Delort et Brochu architectes: La Caserne - The Theatre for Young
	Located within the UNESCO-listed historic district of Old Quebec, La Caserne – The Theatre for Young Audiences redefines a former fire station as a contemporary cultural venue for children and youth. Designed by SBTA inc. together with Delort et Brochu architectes, the project combines preservation, adaptive reuse, and contemporary intervention to create a new civic landmark rooted in the city¡Çs architectural heritage.

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.

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	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.