2026.10.20

VOL. 472

Award&Competition
	ADF Design Award 2027 First Round of Jurors Announced
	The Aoyama Design Forum (ADF), a non-profit organization, is proud to unveil the first round of jurors for the 17th annual ADF Design Award 2027, an international design competition hosted by ADF. This year, the panel once again features distinguished figures from the global architecture and design community. The six confirmed jurors are as follows.

Trend Reports
	Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in October 2026
	We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in October 2026. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information such as the works on display. Please check the website of each museum for current opening hours before visiting.

Trend Reports
	Netherlands News October 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Ceintuur Theater is housed in a renovated cinema built in 1921 on Ceintuurbaan, one of the main streets in Amsterdam¡Çs De Pijp neighborhood. Dutch interior design studio Studio Elèn Letort converted the building into an all-day restaurant, preserving much of its original character while adding contemporary elements. The exposed brickwork, structural elements and double-height interior remain intact, keeping the building¡Çs history visible. The new interior draws on early 20th-century architecture, particularly the Amsterdamse School, an architectural movement that developed in Amsterdam between 1910 and 1930 and is known for expressive brickwork, sculptural details and curved forms. Rounded shapes, geometric lines and carefully proportioned additions appear throughout the space. These features maintain an open feel while creating more intimate areas. Acoustic curtains help control sound and define the upper level without fully enclosing it.

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.49 | Koji Ochiai Solo Exhibition ¡ÈAgua y Viento 1980s¡É
	What Koji Ochiai Left Behind: Tracing the Legacy of an Artist Shaped by a Turbulent Spain ADF (Aoyama Design Forum, NPO) will present Agua y Viento 1980s, a printmaking exhibition by Japanese artist Koji Ochiai, as the 49th edition of the ADF Art Gallery Project. The exhibition will be held at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando from Friday, October 9 through Wednesday, October 21, 2026. An opening reception will take place on Friday, October 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is open to everyone, and visitors are warmly invited to attend. Image: Koji Ochiai, water mirror, 1988, mixed media (collagraph plate)

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
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛC14 PARIS 2026: Eri Maeda Takes the Gallery Prize, Partner Galerie Vallois
	Paris-based Japanese ceramic sculptor and photographer Eri Maeda received the Gallery Prize at C14 PARIS 2026, alongside Adèle Gervaise and Xavier Castro. Presented in partnership with Galerie Vallois in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the award offers the laureates a one-month exhibition at the gallery. In this article, Maeda introduces her new series, ¡ÈDaytime Nightmare,¡É whose vivid ceramic sculptures transform everyday household objects into mischievous, creature-like hybrids, challenging social conventions and gender expectations. She also reflects on C14¡Çs role as a platform connecting contemporary ceramic artists with galleries, institutions and collectors, and shares what lies ahead following the award.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛAzul Lounge Bar: Mediterranean Style Bar in Marbella by EL EQUIPO CREATIVO
	Located within Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella Hotel, Azul Lounge Bar by EL EQUIPO CREATIVO draws on the building¡Çs 1970s architecture and Marbella¡Çs history as an international destination associated with glamour and sociability. The project translates this heritage into a contemporary Mediterranean interior shaped by Andalusian colours, natural light and traditional craftsmanship.

ADF gallery
	Would You Exhibit Your Works in the Omotesando / Minami-Aoyama?
	Omotesando and Minami-Aoyama are renowned as hubs of innovative art and design. The artworks are exhibited in our gallery in a great place where people with a deep understanding of art.

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.