2026.04.21

VOL. 450

Event&Project
	Chicago Build 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever - The Midwest¡Çs Leading Construction & Design Show
	Chicago Build 2026, the Midwest¡Çs largest construction and design show, will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago on October 28–29, 2026. The event is expected to welcome over 30,000 professionals from the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, offering a dynamic program including conferences, live demonstrations, and networking events. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) participates in this event as a media partner.

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.

ADF gallery
	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)

Trend Reports
	Thailand News April 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! ¡ÈThe Consul,¡É an invitation-only private members¡Ç club located on the top floor of JLK Tower in Sukhumvit, Bangkok, was conceived by Terry Kim and is conceptually linked to ¡ÈYang Club,¡É the private club of Jackson Wang, who also serves as its creative director. Designed by Team Wang Design, the interior transforms from a restaurant by day into a supper club by night, creating a contemporary and dynamic environment. The layout unfolds as a sequence of spaces offering varying degrees of openness and privacy. At the heart of the design is a spacious dining hall that opens onto panoramic views of the city. Beyond the mezzanine-level bar, ¡ÈBar Won,¡É which overlooks the dining hall, a series of more intimate spaces unfolds, including members-only dining rooms, a cigar lounge, an investor salon, and ¡ÈYang Club,¡É an independent nightlife venue.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛSamurai
	Filippo Esposito¡Çs article offers a compelling reexamination of the samurai, moving beyond the familiar Western stereotype of the sword-wielding warrior. Through the lens of a major exhibition at the British Museum, it reveals the samurai as complex figures who evolved over centuries—from medieval fighters to cultured administrators, patrons of the arts, and active participants in diplomacy and society. The piece also critically explores how myths about the samurai were shaped and amplified by Western imagination and modern popular culture. Engaging and insightful, this article invites readers to rediscover the samurai as multifaceted historical actors rather than one-dimensional legends.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛAURA by Moment Factory | Transforming Cultural Landmarks into Immersive Destinations
	Moment Factory, a Montreal-based multimedia studio, presents ¡ÈAURA,¡É an immersive experience series that transforms cultural landmarks into must-visit destinations. The project reinterprets the architectural beauty and historical narratives of heritage sites through light, sound, and projection. Through nighttime programs, visitors experience these spaces from entirely new perspectives.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛKehai House: Architect¡Çs House by HW Studio
	In Morelia, Mexico, the founder of HW Studio has completed a deeply personal residence that reconsiders the fundamental purpose of domestic space. Rather than foregrounding form or spectacle, the project centers on an idea rooted in Japanese philosophy: that the true essence of a house lies not in its physical structure, but in the void it contains.

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.