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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.45 | Artist Takeshi Sumi Solo Exhibition ¡ÈRhythm wears Life¡É
	ADF(Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present the 45th edition of its ¡ÈADF Art Gallery Project,¡É featuring "Rhythm wears Life," a solo exhibition by artist Takeshi Sumi, at GARDE Gallery from July 10 to July 29, 2026. The opening reception will be held on Friday, July 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us.

Event&Project
	London Build 2026 Opens Registration for the UK¡Çs Largest Construction and Design Event
	London Build 2026, one of the UK's largest construction and design events, will take place at ExCeL London on November 25–26, 2026. Registration is now open for professionals across construction, architecture, engineering, real estate, sustainability, digital construction, fire safety and HVAC sectors. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) will once again support the event as a media partner.

Trend Reports
	NYC News June 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Held in New York in May 2026, Audible Story House was a limited-time immersive experience created by Audible, the world¡Çs largest audiobook service. Conceived as a ¡Èbookstore without books,¡É the project translated the experience of audio storytelling into a physical environment. Located in the Bowery district, the three-story venue invited visitors to discover content by inserting audio cards, known as Story Tiles, into listening stations installed throughout the space. Each card provided access to a three- to five-minute audio sample, allowing visitors to explore a wide range of narratives as they moved through the venue. Rather than functioning as a conventional exhibition, each area was designed as a dedicated listening environment. A particular highlight was the listening lounge equipped with Dolby Atmos technology, where sound moved three-dimensionally above, below, around, and behind the listener, creating a highly immersive auditory experience. The concept of exploring stories while physically navigating the space added a unique dimension to the experience.

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	Chicago Build 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever - The Midwest¡Çs Leading Construction & Design Show
	Chicago Build 2026, the Midwest's largest construction and design show, will return to McCormick Place in Chicago on October 28–29, 2026. The event is expected to welcome more than 30,000 professionals from across the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Visitors can explore over 350 exhibitors, hear from more than 450 industry-leading speakers, participate in AIA CES-approved workshops, discover dedicated networking zones, and experience the Midwest's biggest Festival of Construction. The event offers an exciting program of conferences, live demonstrations, innovation showcases, and valuable networking opportunities. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is proud to participate as a media partner, supporting an event that brings together the built environment for two packed days of ideas, innovation, and meaningful business connections. Claim your free ticket here

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	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
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛGreenterrace Kindergarten by Chen Yang and Liwei Guo Wins Jury Prize at 2026 Architizer A+Awards
	Greenterrace Kindergarten, a conceptual educational project designed by lead architectural designers Chen Yang and Liwei Guo, has been named the Jury Winner in the Institutional – Unbuilt (Schools & Kindergartens) category of the 2026 Architizer A+Awards. Organized by Architizer, one of the world's leading architecture platforms, the A+Awards recognizes excellence in architecture and design across a wide range of categories. In each category, a panel of experts selects five finalists before choosing a single Jury Winner, recognizing the project considered the strongest submission based on design quality, innovation and overall contribution to the discipline.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛProblems Created by Japan's Inheritance System for Communities and Architecture - 2
	In this article, Akihiro Yamamoto explores Japan's two legal systems introduced in 2023 to address abandoned properties with unknown owners. He explains how these court-supervised mechanisms help qualified individuals and communities manage neglected land and buildings, while outlining their legal requirements, costs, and practical limitations.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡Û"To Hold Summer" by Ayumi Aoki at FUJI GALLERY SHINJUKU
	A Solo Exhibition "To Hold Summer" by Ayumi Aoki to be held at FUJI GALLERY SHINJUKU for July 18 to August 30, 2026. Aoki, born in 1982, creates imagined landscapes inspired by the glimmer of water, seasonal changes in light, the colors of nature, and scenes that remain in memory. Combining collage made from torn watercolor paper and washi with acrylic brushstrokes, she brings fragments of color and form together within a single pictorial space. Her paintings contemplate the beauty of things that are constantly changing and will eventually disappear, reflecting a Japanese sensibility associated with mono no aware—the awareness of beauty and poignancy found in impermanence—and with utakata, the fleeting image of bubbles on water.

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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.