2026.03.31

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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.41 | Artist Yosuke Yamanouchi Solo Exhibition ¡ÈYosuke Yamanouchi¡É
	Rendering the Changing Body and Mind Through Painting ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "Yosuke Yamanouchi", the 41st exhibition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" by Yosuke Yamanouchi, from April 17 to April 30, 2026, at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo. Image: "Head statue" Year: 2026 Oil on canvas P20 (727¡ß530 mm)

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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.40 | SAKI CHIARA Solo Exhibition ¡ÈHOLD THE UNIVERSE IN YOUR HEART - DOUDEMOYOI -¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "HOLD THE UNIVERSE IN YOUR HEART - DOUDEMOYOI -", the 40th exhibition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" by SAKI CHIARA, from April 3 to April 15, 2026, at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo.

Event&Project
	ARCHIDEX 2026 to Take Place in July at MITEC, Marking Its 25th Edition
	ARCHIDEX, Asia¡Çs Leading Architecture Business Event, will return from 29 July to 1 August 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Celebrating its 25th edition under the theme ¡ÈThe Bold Future¡É, ARCHIDEX 2026 will be fully consolidated at MITEC, offering an expanded and integrated platform for innovation, collaboration and business across the built environment sector. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the ARCHIDEX 2026 as a media partner. ARCHIDEX 2026 INFO Date: 29 July – 1 August 2026 Venue: Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur

Trend Reports
	Berlin News March 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Kino International, a landmark cinema representing former East Germany, has reopened after approximately two years of renovation. Its striking entrance hall, low ceilings, and elegant yet retro, club-like atmosphere evoke the excitement of an era when cinema reigned supreme as the king of entertainment. The renewed design has captured the attention not only of film enthusiasts but also of architecture aficionados. Meanwhile, Authentikka Winterhude, an Indian restaurant that won first place in the restaurant category at the Callwey Design Awards 2025, has also attracted attention for its distinctive interior design. Designed by the Berlin-based studio Studio Lineatur under the concept ¡ÈModern India Nostalgia,¡É the space features a sophisticated color palette that creates a comfortable atmosphere while expressing a unique interpretation of contemporary Indian aesthetics.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛMusic Classrooms at The Western Academy of Beijing by studio vapore
	A Beijing-based design studio, studio vapore, has completed the renovation of music classrooms at the Western Academy of Beijing as part of a wider campus upgrade. The project reconfigures existing spaces to support a range of music education formats, from individual practice to group rehearsals, through a coordinated approach to layout, acoustics, and color.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛDesigning for the Non-Human: Architecture and Spaces for Artificial Lifeforms
	Nader Sammouri¡Çs article explores a major shift in architecture: moving beyond human-centered design toward environments that accommodate non-human intelligences such as AI, robots, and synthetic life. Traditionally, buildings have been designed around human bodies and perceptions. However, as autonomous systems become more integrated into daily life, architecture must evolve to support entities that perceive, move, and function in fundamentally different ways.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛKinetic Sculpture in Nebraska by NEON: Chorus Ventus
	A plant-inspired kinetic sculpture titled Chorus Ventus has been installed as the centerpiece of the newly redeveloped Children¡Çs Garden at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska. Created by the art and design studio NEON, the installation combines movement, sound, and landscape design to create an interactive landmark that can also be seen from nearby Interstate 80.

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.