2026.07.07

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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.

Event&Project
	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

Trend Reports
	Korea News July 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Matin Kim Flagship Store Seongsu is a content-driven retail space designed to embody the brand¡Çs distinctive sensibility and the spirit of contemporary street culture. More than a conventional store, it provides an immersive environment where visitors can experience the brand¡Çs identity and values firsthand. The exterior, characterized by metallic materials and glossy finishes, harmonizes with Seongsu¡Çs trend-conscious urban atmosphere. Inside, cool-toned metal surfaces and carefully orchestrated lighting create a futuristic, highly sensory setting, while digital-inspired elements reinforce the brand¡Çs contemporary aesthetic. Worksout Seongsu Flagship Store reinterprets an existing building as a contemporary retail destination while preserving the industrial character that defines the Seongsu district. The design minimizes unnecessary interventions, instead emphasizing the building¡Çs original structure and raw materiality. Exposed ceilings, concrete surfaces, and metal finishes establish an atmosphere that is both rugged and refined. By embracing the existing architecture rather than concealing it, the project creates a strong connection to the neighborhood¡Çs manufacturing heritage while offering a distinctly contemporary shopping environment.

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
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛKlocke Estate by BarlisWedlick Architects Blends Sustainable Distillery Design with Hudson Valley Hospita
	Set on 182 acres of farmland in Claverack, New York, just outside Hudson, Klocke Estate is a new destination that combines a working brandy distillery, restaurant, and agricultural estate. Designed by BarlisWedlick Architects, the project seeks to elevate the visitor experience while establishing the Klocke brand within the ultra-premium spirits market through architecture deeply rooted in its landscape.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛSaint-Sulpice Ceramique 2026: Paris Becomes Ceramic Central
	Like every year, I made my way back to Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This ceramics market has run since 1997, and the sight of stalls filling the whole square around the fountain never gets old, no matter how many editions I've seen. This year's dates were June 25–28. Over 100 ceramicists from France and abroad gathered, showing everything from raw stoneware to gilded porcelain, sculptural pieces standing alongside everyday ware without distinction. What I like about this event is that it stays familiar year after year, yet always brings new makers to discover.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛNew Energy Works Wins Architizer A+Award for Sustainable Gateway to Acadia National Park
	New Energy Works has received the Popular Choice Award in the Sustainable Infrastructure Project category at the 14th Annual Architizer A+Awards for its work on the Gateway Center at Acadia National Park.

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.