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【ADF Web Magazine】Rose Gallery | A World in One Object : Architectural Design by WJ STUDIO Located in Hangzhou, China, Rose Gallery is an art gallery dedicated to showcasing ancient Chinese porcelain. The architectural and interior design of the space was led by WJ STUDIO, with a concept rooted in the Daoist philosophy of Lao Tzu: “Presence” (有) refers to the objects, while “absence” (無) refers to the space. The gallery seeks to express how emptiness can amplify the essence of what is present, turning the space itself into a silent vessel for the artworks it holds.

【ADF Web Magazine】Esca: A Mediterranean Restaurant by URBANJOBS URBANJOBS, the Istanbul-based multidisciplinary design studio known for its tactile and material-driven approach, has unveiled Esca, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located at İstinyePark in İzmir. With 189 seats and a menu crafted by Michelin-starred chef Osman Sezener, Esca offers an immersive dining experience where cuisine, architecture, and atmosphere converge to celebrate simplicity, light, and conviviality.

【ADF Web Magazine】CRJDA Sainte-Therese: Architecture of Care by ACDF Architecture In Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, the new Centre de réadaptation pour jeunes en difficulté d’adaptation (CRJDA) by ACDF Architecture and Stantec proposes a new architectural language for youth care—one built on dignity, empathy, and trust.

Thailand News October 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Pop Mart’s newest flagship store at IconSiam in Bangkok spans 760 sqm, making it the city’s largest store of its kind. The store highlights art toys and Thai culture, featuring Southeast Asia’s first Pop Mart Café and exclusive items such as Landmark and Thailand Limited editions, including figures like Labubu Long-tail Boat, Crybaby Tuk Tuk, and Molly Thailand. The interior design combines modern, playful elements with traditional Thai details, creating a space that attracts both collectors and general visitors. The store offers an interactive shopping experience through pastel-colored interiors, moving displays, and playful arrangements of designer toys. Light, color, and dynamic shapes guide movement and interaction, making the store a mix of exhibition, entertainment, and retail.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in October 2025 We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in October 2025. 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】Sparano + Mooney Architecture’s “Nest” Project: A Residence Blending into Utah’s Natural Landscape Sparano + Mooney Architecture, based in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, has completed a new residential project titled "Nest" in Utah, United States. Located on an 8-acre plot within an elevated terrain, this 8,207-square-foot ski-in/ski-out mountain retreat exemplifies passive design principles and advanced environmental technologies.

【ADF Web Magazine】Efi Spyrou｜Luminous Strays: Traversing Light, Absence, and Multiplicity The immersive installation Luminous Strays by Efi Spyrou opens on October 10, 2025, at 18:00 at the Ex Convento Chiaramontano dei Francescani Minori in Agrigento, Sicily. Drawing on the cultural layers of Sicily—where ancient myth, natural symbolism, and ritual memory converge—this work explores the dynamics of visibility and invisibility, presence and loss, self and other.

Korea News October 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Adidas Flagship Seoul‘s Dosan store is a renovation of an existing two-story house, featuring a design that harmonizes restrained minimalism with bold sculptural beauty. Subdued tones and décor further emphasize the brand’s signature sophistication, while works by local artists placed throughout the store elevate it beyond a simple commercial setting, evoking cultural and artistic sensibilities that deepen visitors’ engagement.　The design of “Zacaffè” within the ZARA flagship store harmonizes Korean tradition with modern sophistication. Reopened in May 2025, the space draws inspiration from traditional Korean stone walls, utilizing the texture and natural patterns of gray-toned stone combined with contemporary architectural elements to create a calm, high-end atmosphere.

【ADF Web Magazine】Casa Tao by HW Studio Some houses are not designed but remembered. Casa Tao emerged not from drawings but from memory and experience by HW Studio. It is less a response to an image than to a way of living.

【ADF Web Magazine】Architecture Hunter Awards announced Winners for the 2025 Architecture Hunter announced the winners of the Architecture Hunter Awards 2025 (AHA), a distinction dedicated to honoring exceptional achievements across architecture, architecture representation, product design, interior design, urban design, social and student projects, and beyond. This year’s awards highlight projects that represent the forefront of creativity, sustainability, and purposeful design, reinforcing the role of architecture in shaping the future of our built environments.

Berlin News October 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! Al Bocconcino, named after the Italian word for “bite-sized,” is a newly opened Italian restaurant on Berlin‘s main boulevard, Kurfürstendamm. Facing the busy street, the small entrance leads into a world of dark green and pink. The geometric black-and-white tiled floor is particularly striking, while paintings by young Ukrainian artists adorn the walls.　Studio Alchimia is an avant-garde design collective founded in Milan in 1976 by Alessandro Guerriero, Bruno Gregori, and others. With a name reminiscent of medieval alchemists, the group sought to create beauty from deliberately inexpensive materials. Departing from the functional, mass-producible designs that had dominated since the Bauhaus era, they embraced garish colors and artificial materials, presenting a provocative and distinctive vision of beauty.

【ADF Web Magazine】Tallinn Design Festival Marks 20 Years The Tallinn Design Festival (TDF), the largest event of its kind in the Baltic region to be held for September 29 to October 5, 2025, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a bold commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Running under the slogan "Design for All", the 2025 edition will unfold across the Krulli Quarter, a former metal plant now transformed into a creative hub where industrial heritage meets contemporary culture.

【ADF Web Magazine】Bamboo Housing System by Blue Temple, that resists 7.7 Earthquake in Myanmar In March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar. The country’s second-largest city, Mandalay, was left in ruins. Before the earthquake, just 15 kilometers from the epicenter, 26 bamboo houses built by Housing NOW, that is a bamboo construction initiative created by Blue Temple, a for families already displaced by conflict stood. Against the backdrop of overlapping crises, every house remained absolutely intact.

NYC News October 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! In recent years, amid a growing matcha craze and heightened interest in Japanese-made goods and apparel, Brooklyn has emerged as one of the epicenters of this trend. Along Grand Street in the rapidly developing Williamsburg neighborhood, new spots showcasing Japanese charm continue to appear.　Loaf on Paper, which opened in 2024, is a Japanese specialty store that blends a café with stationery. Its interior exudes a serene atmosphere, with natural light streaming through large windows and a clean, white-based design complemented by wooden furniture. The front section serves as a café space, where visitors can enjoy sweets infused with Japanese flavors, such as matcha lattes and black sesame pound cake. The back section highlights Japanese paper goods, stationery, and popular cat-themed items, creating a simple yet inviting environment.

【ADF Web Magazine】OODA × Architecture｜Miramar Tower in Porto with Spiral Form and Sculptural Balconies OODA, an architecture studio based in Porto, Portugal, has unveiled "Miramar Tower"—a residential building distinguished by its unique position near the sea and its sculptural presence within the urban landscape. While its scale and proportion align with the nearby towers of Pasteleira Park, its conceptual direction deviates entirely, pursuing an innovative housing model centered on spacious terraces exceeding 200 square meters per floor.

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