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【ADF Web Magazine】Dexamenes Seaside Hotel: An Industrial Relic Reimagined on the Greek Coast by K-Studio

On the western coast of Greece’s Peloponnese region, a former wine-storage and export facility has been transformed into a distinctive seaside hotel that blends industrial heritage with contemporary hospitality. Known as Dexamenes Seaside Hotel, the project reinterprets a complex of concrete wine tanks and stone outbuildings dating back to the early twentieth century by K-Studio, preserving the site’s history while introducing new uses and experiences.

【ADF Web Magazine】AZURE Announces the Winners of the 2026 AZ Awards

The winners of the 2026 AZ Awards have been announced, offering a snapshot of the projects, products and ideas shaping contemporary architecture and design around the world. Revealed on May 28 at the AZ Awards Gala held at Toronto's St. Lawrence Market North, this year's honourees reflect a growing emphasis on environmental responsibility, social engagement and material innovation.

【ADF Web Magazine】Martin Parr: Global WarningMartin Parr: Global Warning

In this article, Filippo Esposito explores Martin Parr – Global Warning, an exhibition at the Musée du Jeu de Paume in Paris dedicated to the renowned British photographer. Through Parr’s vivid colours and ironic visual language, the exhibition examines mass tourism, consumerism, technology, and humanity’s relationship with nature. Esposito highlights how Parr uses humour not to judge, but to reveal the contradictions of contemporary life. Featuring works spanning more than fifty years, the exhibition offers a thought-provoking and entertaining reflection on the habits, desires, and behaviours that shape the modern world.

Paris News June 2026

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In April 2026, the legendary Pigalle nightclub Bus Palladium reopened following a major renovation. Long regarded as a symbol of postwar Parisian youth culture and the city’s rock scene, the venue was transformed with a Brutalist raw-concrete façade while preserving the outline and traces of the original building through an approach that “modernizes while preserving its heritage.” The project has been widely praised as an architectural endeavor that reinterprets Parisian nightlife for the present day.
In March 2026, La Ferme de la Villette, an urban farming facility, opened within Parc de la Villette in Paris’s 19th arrondissement. At the center of the newly developed 15,000-square-meter site stands Halle de Rouvray, an industrial building dating back to 1914 that has been carefully renovated while retaining its historic steel structure and brick walls. More than an agricultural education facility, the project is recognized for proposing a new relationship between the city and nature.

Thailand News June 2026

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Blu Dock Restel Bangkok is a 12-room boutique hotel located in the Talat Noi district near Bangkok’s Chinatown. The area has become popular as a neighborhood where historic buildings, street art, galleries, vintage shops, trendy cafés, and traditional Chinese and Thai architecture coexist. Inspired by the owners’ childhood memories of boat travel and riverside life, the project adopts an architectural and interior design approach that repurposes existing structures. The interior features a blue color palette, porthole-inspired elements, and details evoking river transport, all harmonizing with traditional Chinese wooden doors, ceramics, and warm natural materials. The guest rooms are compact and functional, offering quiet, minimalist spaces ideal for short stays.

【ADF Web Magazine】Seamless Architecture Explores a Global Shift: a book "Seamless Architecture" by F.A.D.S

A new book published by Beam Gallery examines the rise of "Seamless Architecture," a design movement that has become increasingly influential in global architecture over the past two decades. Titled Seamless Architecture, the publication documents research and projects developed by Fujiki Studio at Kogakuin University in Tokyo and F.A.D.S, the architectural practice co-founded by Ryumei Fujiki and Yukiko Sato.

【ADF Web Magazine】Adding Soul to a Manhattan Loft by BarlisWedlick Architects

Located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, this full-floor loft apartment underwent a comprehensive renovation by BarlisWedlick Architects and interior designer MK Workshop. Home to a family of five, the 409-square-meter residence already offered generous proportions, four bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and three terraces. Yet despite its size and desirable location, the recently purchased apartment lacked character. Defined by stark white walls and uniform grey millwork, it felt disconnected from the family who would inhabit it.

【ADF Web Magazine】Paris-Based Japanese Sculptor Eri Maeda Selected for the Inaugural Prix MEREA 2026

Japanese artist Eri Maeda, based in Paris, has been selected as one of ten artists for the inaugural edition of Prix MEREA 2026, a new French program supporting emerging women artists. This article introduces Maeda’s practice, which explores gender norms and consumer culture, as well as the vision behind this notable new initiative.

NYC News June 2026

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In recent years, immersive art in New York City has evolved from simple projection-based experiences into comprehensive productions where sound, spatial design, data, and technology intersect. A symbolic example of this trend is “reSOUND,” presented at Rockefeller Center. Created by d'strict, the Korean digital art studio, the installation transforms the entire venue into a single experiential environment through the use of sound, light, and vibration. Different creators and production teams are responsible for individual environments, resulting in a multilayered world within a single venue. The exhibition also includes experimental works that translate scientific data into sound, extending its scope into academic and research-based territory. Similar developments can be seen at Hall des Lumières and Mercer Labs. Immersive art is increasingly emerging as a multidisciplinary form of expression involving sound designers, engineers, architects, and researchers. As a leading center of this movement, New York continues to pioneer new frontiers in experiential design.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in June 2026

We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in June 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】The ‘Wasl Tower’, a skyscraper in Dubai featuring a terracotta ceramic façade designed by the architectur

Wasl Tower, a new mixed-use skyscraper designed by UNS, has been completed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rising 302 metres along Sheikh Zayed Road adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, the tower introduces a new landmark to the city skyline. Featuring one of the world’s tallest terracotta ceramic facades, the project integrates environmental performance with an ambitious urban experience.

【ADF Web Magazine】Problems Created by Japan's Inheritance System for Communities and Architecture

Akihiro Yamamoto explores an often-overlooked factor behind Japan’s increasing number of vacant and deteriorating buildings: the inheritance system. While legal procedures exist to manage properties without heirs, the costs and risks involved frequently discourage action, leaving land and buildings abandoned for years. This article examines how legal structures can shape the built environment and considers the broader impact of neglected architecture on communities across Japan.

【ADF Web Magazine】Art Paris 2026: What I Saw in the Promises Section - Spotlight on Ceramics

In this personal report from Art Paris 2026, Paris-based artist Eri Maeda explores the Promises sector, where emerging galleries showcased an unexpected wave of inventive ceramic works. Reflecting on the freedom, joy, and creativity she encountered, Maeda shares how the experience deepened her trust in clay as a medium while prompting thoughts about cultural identity, language, and her own artistic practice.

Korea News June 2026

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The Kith Seoul Flagship Store moves beyond the display-focused layouts typically associated with streetwear retail, embodying the concept of “Residential Retail” by incorporating elements of a living environment. The interior is composed of multiple “rooms,” each distinguished by its own materials and atmosphere, creating a unique identity. This configuration allows visitors not only to shop but also to experience the brand’s world as they move through the space.29CM Seongsu Store is the offline extension of a digital-first curated platform, translating the concept of “content-driven retail” into a physical environment. By adopting a modular display system, the layout can be flexibly reconfigured to accommodate pop-ups, exhibitions, and evolving brand compositions. The experience invites visitors to navigate and select content in a way that extends the sensibilities of the online platform into the physical space.

【ADF Web Magazine】AIDA Awards Winners 2026 Reveal the Global Rise of African-Centred Design

The inaugural edition of the AIDA Awards 2026 has announced its winners, highlighting outstanding projects across architecture, product, fashion, and communication design. Organized by 3C Awards, the ceremony and conference program will take place in Cotonou, Benin, at the end of July 2026. The first edition received more than 300 submissions from over 40 countries, including 24 African nations. The jury, chaired by Birsel + Seck founder Bibi Seck, brought together 41 architects, designers, educators, and cultural leaders who evaluated projects based on cultural relevance, sustainability, innovation, and social impact.

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