2025.11.26

VOL. 430

Award&Competition
	The Architizer¡Çs 14th A+Awards Calls for Entries
	Crafting The Next Era Of Architecture Architizer, the largest online platform for architecture, announces the official opening of the 14th Annual Architizer A+Awards, honoring the year¡Çs best buildings and spaces. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the A+Awards as a media partner of Architizer. Imaqge: CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH & COMPETITIVENESS FOR TAPMI by The Purple Ink Studio Photo credit: Suryan//Dang

Award&Competition
	52nd WA Awards 10+5+X Now Open for Entries
	An international architecture award organized by World Architecture Community The 52nd Cycle of the WA Awards 10+5+X, hosted by the World Architecture Community (WAC), is now open for submissions. The deadline is November 3, 2025 (23:59 GMT+0). This global awards program celebrates outstanding creativity and innovation in architecture and interior design, providing international recognition to projects often overlooked by conventional media. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF, NPO) supports the WA Awards as one of its official media partners. Larry Wen's Ghaf Woods Experience Centre in United Arab Emirateswon the WA Awards in the 51st Cycle in the Architecture/Realised category. Image © Arch-Exist.

Trend Reports
	Thailand News November 2025
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Dusit Central Park is a large-scale mixed-use development in central Bangkok, created through a partnership between Dusit Thani and Central Pattana (CPN).The master plan integrates a five-star hotel, luxury residences, office towers, retail spaces, and expansive public greenery. The project¡Çs design is a collaboration between Architects 49 International (Thailand) and OMA Asia (Hong Kong).From the podium levels of the commercial complex and hotel, terraced green spaces cascade toward the streets, creating both visual and physical connections to Lumphini Park. At the heart of the development lies Dusit Suan Arun, Thailand¡Çs largest urban rooftop park, symbolizing the project¡Çs commitment to biophilic design and sustainability.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛAn elegant, integrated Sao Paulo residence for young entrepreneurs designed by Afetto Creative Lab
	Designed by Afetto Creative Lab, this 164 m² apartment in Tatuapé, on São Paulo¡Çs east side, was remodeled to reflect the lifestyle of a young, single resident. The client requested a sober atmosphere defined by a neutral palette, clean lines, and a distinctly masculine sensibility. The result is a functional urban retreat with strong identity and character — a space that mirrors the profile of its owner, a discreet and sophisticated restaurant entrepreneur.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛAZ Awards 2026 Calls for Entries
	AZ Awards 2026 organized by AZURE started accepting entries. The awards recognizes innovation in architecture, interiors, product design, urban design, and more. Early-bird deadline is January 23, 2026, and it finally closes on February 13.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛDynamic Lakeside Wooden Residence by Pedro & Juana
	A staircase bursts through the roof as if propelled by momentum, signaling a new chapter for a home overlooking a lush lakeside landscape. In Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Pedro&Juana have transformed an existing residence by José Iturbe into a dynamic architectural composition that embraces both movement and nature.

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.