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【ADF Web Magazine】Artistic Apartment for a Successful Lady by Alexander Tischler LLC

Designed by Alexander Tischler LLC, this 113-square-meter, two-bedroom apartment in Yekaterinburg was created for a successful businesswoman seeking a home defined by iconic contemporary design and strong emotional impact. Conceived as both a personal retreat and a statement setting for hosting family and friends, the project transforms a standard residential layout into a richly layered, art-driven interior.

【ADF Web Magazine】Eri Maeda’s Solo Exhibition “Come Meet the Monsters” at TRIQUETRA

In February 2026, Paris-based Japanese artist Eri Maeda will present her solo exhibition Come Meet the Monsters in Paris. The exhibition features a series of hand-built ceramic creatures that exist between object and body, evoking both sculptural forms and character-like presences. Humorous yet subtly unsettling, the works invite viewers to sense a quiet shift within familiar shapes and textures.

Rather than portraying monsters as external threats, Maeda presents them as embodiments of emotions shaped by shame, taboo, and internalized social norms. Awkward or even unsettling at first glance, these creatures function as guardians of what is usually hidden or suppressed within us.

The exhibition unfolds across three spaces—an entrance, an office, and a beauty room—each symbolizing environments governed by social expectations and self-discipline. By placing her monsters within these settings, Maeda gently questions contemporary values surrounding productivity, appearance, and self-management.

In the basement, the artist reinterprets the Japanese purification ritual Wakuguri through an immersive installation using curtains instead of a traditional hoop. Passing through the space alongside a monster’s outstretched hand becomes a symbolic act of release and reflection. Through sculpture, space, and shared experience, Come Meet the Monsters invites visitors to encounter vulnerability not as weakness, but as a quiet source of resilience.

【ADF Web Magazine】Renovating and Residing in Affordable Properties in Japan Part 19

In this article, Akihiro Yamamoto examines the challenges of converting existing houses in Japan into accommodation facilities. He explains how renovation projects are shaped by a complex overlap of accommodation-related laws, building regulations, and fire safety requirements.

Focusing on older properties, Yamamoto highlights the issue of nonconforming buildings and the high costs that can arise when renovations trigger the need to comply with current building standards. The article also outlines key considerations such as guest room requirements, soundproofing, water and electrical systems, and fire safety measures.

By offering a clear overview rather than prescriptive solutions, this piece helps readers understand the importance of careful planning, professional consultation, and community awareness when adapting traditional housing for modern accommodation use.

Paris News February 2026

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In December 2025, the Halle de l’Arsenal Biltoki food court opened in Rueil-Malmaison, west of Paris. A former NATO facility has been transformed into a vibrant “gathering place for food.” The interior feels expansive, thanks to its high ceilings and exposed truss structure, while the interplay of concrete, steel, and polished floors preserves the building’s industrial character and introduces a sense of warmth. That same month, the Île-de-France region welcomed its first urban cable car system, Câble C1. Connecting Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, the approximately 4.5-kilometer route is designed to integrate seamlessly into the urban landscape while clearly expressing only its essential functions. The project is drawing attention as a symbol of new possibilities for urban mobility and sustainable transportation.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in February 2026

We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in February 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.

【ADF Web Magazine】Artistic Apartment for a Successful Lady by Alexander Tischler LLC

【ADF Web Magazine】Estereotomia ARQ Unveiled a space where contemporary architecture and fine dining intersect: MasaHouse

Designed by Estereotomia Architects, MasaHouse emerges as a refined dining destination that places architecture at the heart of the gastronomic experience. The restaurant exemplifies a deliberate fusion of industrial materials and organic elements, positioning itself not only as a place to eat, but as a space to be experienced.

【ADF Web Magazine】Moment Factory Brings Curiosity Cove, Singapore's Largest Indoor Nature-Inspired Playscape, to Life at

Global multimedia studio Moment Factory has partnered with Mandai Wildlife Group to bring Curiosity Cove to life—a 4,600-square-meter immersive playscape located at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Designed for children aged 3 to 12, the new indoor attraction complements the outdoor wildlife parks of the Reserve and offers year-round access, regardless of weather.

NYC News January 2026

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Faena Hotel is a luxury hotel and lifestyle brand founded by Argentine entrepreneur Alan Faena. Following its flagship properties in Buenos Aires and Miami, the brand’s third location has opened in New York City. The New York property places art and performance at its core, with the internationally acclaimed Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) commissioned to design the architecture and spatial concept. More than a place to stay, the hotel is conceived as an immersive cultural experience. Artworks and site-specific installations are integrated throughout the corridors, lobby, and lounges, transforming the act of staying into a continuous encounter with art. Envisioned as a “cultural device where art, food, music, and architecture intersect,” Faena New York is attracting attention as a new kind of destination-one that is both luxurious and avant-garde, while actively stimulating guests’ intellectual curiosity.

【ADF Web Magazine】Koichi Takada Architects launched a book ‘Naturalizing Architecture’ summarizing the studio’s 10-year

Japanese-Australian architect Koichi Takada has released Naturalizing Architecture, a new monograph published by Rizzoli New York that charts the evolution of his studio’s work over the past decade. The book examines Takada’s ongoing mission to reintegrate nature into urban environments through architecture that prioritizes wellbeing, sustainability, and emotional connection.

【ADF Web Magazine】House 720 Degrees | Off-Grid Architecture by Fernanda Canales in Valle de Bravo, Mexico

Located in a remote valley about three hours from Mexico City, House 720 Degrees is a geometric and optical structure that doubles the typical 360-degree field of vision. Architect Fernanda Canales conceived the residence as a "solar clock," with a central courtyard forming the heart of the project where interior and exterior worlds meet.

【ADF Web Magazine】Squire & Partners’ major renovation of London’s brutalist architecture “Space House”

Grade II-listed Space House in Covent Garden is transformed into a sustainable, flexible workplace while preserving its landmark 1960s architecture.

Casa en Avandaro / ESTUDIO Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba

Casa en Avándaro is a residential project by ESTUDIO Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba, completed in 2024 and located in the forested landscape of Valle de Bravo, Estado de México. Set on a steep, densely vegetated slope, the house is conceived as a quiet architectural frame that foregrounds the surrounding forest, its light, and its seasonal changes.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in January 2026

We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in January 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.

【ADF Web Magazine】Memorial Brumadinho in Brazil - A Space of Remembrance Designed with Light by Atiaia Lighting Design

In January 2025, six years after Brazil's largest humanitarian tragedy, the "Memorial Brumadinho" opened to the public in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais. Designed by Atiaîa Lighting Design, a studio based in Belo Horizonte, the lighting for the project received the 2025 LIT Awards "Architectural Lighting Design of the Year", celebrating excellence in lighting on a global stage.

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