2026.06.02

VOL. 455

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.44 | WAKANA Solo Exhibition ¡Èi c m y¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "i c m y," a solo exhibition by artist WAKANA, as the 44th installment of the ADF Art Gallery Project. The exhibition features new works that explore the intersection of time and emotion through the distances and overlapping relationships between balloons.

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
	Korea News June 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! The Kith Seoul Flagship Store moves beyond the display-focused layouts typically associated with streetwear retail, embodying the concept of ¡ÈResidential Retail¡É by incorporating elements of a living environment. The interior is composed of multiple ¡Èrooms,¡É each distinguished by its own materials and atmosphere, creating a unique identity. This configuration allows visitors not only to shop but also to experience the brand¡Çs world as they move through the space.29CM Seongsu Store is the offline extension of a digital-first curated platform, translating the concept of ¡Ècontent-driven retail¡É into a physical environment. By adopting a modular display system, the layout can be flexibly reconfigured to accommodate pop-ups, exhibitions, and evolving brand compositions. The experience invites visitors to navigate and select content in a way that extends the sensibilities of the online platform into the physical space.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛThe ¡ÆWasl Tower¡Ç, a skyscraper in Dubai featuring a terracotta ceramic façade designed by the architectur
	Wasl Tower, a new mixed-use skyscraper designed by UNS, has been completed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rising 302 metres along Sheikh Zayed Road adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, the tower introduces a new landmark to the city skyline. Featuring one of the world¡Çs tallest terracotta ceramic facades, the project integrates environmental performance with an ambitious urban experience.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛProblems Created by Japan's Inheritance System for Communities and Architecture
	Akihiro Yamamoto explores an often-overlooked factor behind Japan¡Çs increasing number of vacant and deteriorating buildings: the inheritance system. While legal procedures exist to manage properties without heirs, the costs and risks involved frequently discourage action, leaving land and buildings abandoned for years. This article examines how legal structures can shape the built environment and considers the broader impact of neglected architecture on communities across Japan.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛArt Paris 2026: What I Saw in the Promises Section - Spotlight on Ceramics
	In this personal report from Art Paris 2026, Paris-based artist Eri Maeda explores the Promises sector, where emerging galleries showcased an unexpected wave of inventive ceramic works. Reflecting on the freedom, joy, and creativity she encountered, Maeda shares how the experience deepened her trust in clay as a medium while prompting thoughts about cultural identity, language, and her own artistic practice.

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.