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【ADF Web Magazine】New Energy Works Wins Architizer A+Award for Sustainable Gateway to Acadia National Park

New Energy Works has received the Popular Choice Award in the Sustainable Infrastructure Project category at the 14th Annual Architizer A+Awards for its work on the Gateway Center at Acadia National Park.

【ADF Web Magazine】A bespoke furniture series translating Alpine geology into sustainable computational design

London-based design and research studio Wedge has unveiled "Altum," a bespoke furniture collection created for Hotel Alpin in the Swiss Alpine village of Saas-Fee. Commissioned as part of the hotel's ongoing commitment to contemporary design and craftsmanship, the collection explores the relationship between geology, computational design, and circular manufacturing. Combining 3D-printed silica sand with hardwood and glass, each piece transforms the pressures, stratification, and erosion patterns of the surrounding Alpine landscape into functional furniture.

【ADF Web Magazine】Baby Care Facilities

In her latest article, Von Chua, Chartered Architect and Founder, examines how baby care facilities reveal broader cultural attitudes toward hospitality, accessibility, and family-friendly design. Comparing dedicated nursing and changing suites in Japan and Taiwan with the integrated facilities commonly found in the UK, Europe, and the US, she explores how legislation, public policy, and design priorities shape the experiences of parents and caregivers. Von Chua argues that thoughtfully designed baby care spaces are more than practical amenities—they reflect a society's commitment to supporting families and creating welcoming public environments, offering valuable lessons for architects, developers, and policymakers worldwide.

【ADF Web Magazine】Klocke Estate by BarlisWedlick Architects Blends Sustainable Distillery Design with Hudson Valley Hospita

Set on 182 acres of farmland in Claverack, New York, just outside Hudson, Klocke Estate is a new destination that combines a working brandy distillery, restaurant, and agricultural estate. Designed by BarlisWedlick Architects, the project seeks to elevate the visitor experience while establishing the Klocke brand within the ultra-premium spirits market through architecture deeply rooted in its landscape.

【ADF Web Magazine】Saint-Sulpice Ceramique 2026: Paris Becomes Ceramic Central

Like every year, I made my way back to Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This ceramics market has run since 1997, and the sight of stalls filling the whole square around the fountain never gets old, no matter how many editions I've seen. This year's dates were June 25–28. Over 100 ceramicists from France and abroad gathered, showing everything from raw stoneware to gilded porcelain, sculptural pieces standing alongside everyday ware without distinction. What I like about this event is that it stays familiar year after year, yet always brings new makers to discover.

【ADF Web Magazine】New Energy Works Wins Architizer A+Award for Sustainable Gateway to Acadia National Park

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in July 2026

We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in July 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】Greenterrace Kindergarten by Chen Yang and Liwei Guo Wins Jury Prize at 2026 Architizer A+Awards

Greenterrace Kindergarten, a conceptual educational project designed by lead architectural designers Chen Yang and Liwei Guo, has been named the Jury Winner in the Institutional – Unbuilt (Schools & Kindergartens) category of the 2026 Architizer A+Awards. Organized by Architizer, one of the world's leading architecture platforms, the A+Awards recognizes excellence in architecture and design across a wide range of categories. In each category, a panel of experts selects five finalists before choosing a single Jury Winner, recognizing the project considered the strongest submission based on design quality, innovation and overall contribution to the discipline.

【ADF Web Magazine】"To Hold Summer" by Ayumi Aoki at FUJI GALLERY SHINJUKU

A Solo Exhibition "To Hold Summer" by Ayumi Aoki to be held at FUJI GALLERY SHINJUKU for July 18 to August 30, 2026. Aoki, born in 1982, creates imagined landscapes inspired by the glimmer of water, seasonal changes in light, the colors of nature, and scenes that remain in memory. Combining collage made from torn watercolor paper and washi with acrylic brushstrokes, she brings fragments of color and form together within a single pictorial space. Her paintings contemplate the beauty of things that are constantly changing and will eventually disappear, reflecting a Japanese sensibility associated with mono no aware—the awareness of beauty and poignancy found in impermanence—and with utakata, the fleeting image of bubbles on water.

NYC News June 2026

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Held in New York in May 2026, Audible Story House was a limited-time immersive experience created by Audible, the world’s largest audiobook service. Conceived as a “bookstore without books,” the project translated the experience of audio storytelling into a physical environment. Located in the Bowery district, the three-story venue invited visitors to discover content by inserting audio cards, known as Story Tiles, into listening stations installed throughout the space. Each card provided access to a three- to five-minute audio sample, allowing visitors to explore a wide range of narratives as they moved through the venue. Rather than functioning as a conventional exhibition, each area was designed as a dedicated listening environment. A particular highlight was the listening lounge equipped with Dolby Atmos technology, where sound moved three-dimensionally above, below, around, and behind the listener, creating a highly immersive auditory experience. The concept of exploring stories while physically navigating the space added a unique dimension to the experience.

Korea News July 2026

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Matin Kim Flagship Store Seongsu is a content-driven retail space designed to embody the brand’s distinctive sensibility and the spirit of contemporary street culture. More than a conventional store, it provides an immersive environment where visitors can experience the brand’s identity and values firsthand. The exterior, characterized by metallic materials and glossy finishes, harmonizes with Seongsu’s trend-conscious urban atmosphere. Inside, cool-toned metal surfaces and carefully orchestrated lighting create a futuristic, highly sensory setting, while digital-inspired elements reinforce the brand’s contemporary aesthetic.
Worksout Seongsu Flagship Store reinterprets an existing building as a contemporary retail destination while preserving the industrial character that defines the Seongsu district. The design minimizes unnecessary interventions, instead emphasizing the building’s original structure and raw materiality. Exposed ceilings, concrete surfaces, and metal finishes establish an atmosphere that is both rugged and refined. By embracing the existing architecture rather than concealing it, the project creates a strong connection to the neighborhood’s manufacturing heritage while offering a distinctly contemporary shopping environment.

Berlin News July 2026

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Opened last summer, Flip-N-Fry is a burger restaurant distinguished by its bold use of primary colors. Designed by German interior designer Bruzkus Greenberg, the restaurant showcases its vibrant and energetic interior through large street-facing windows. The indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with the ordering zone, are unified by a bright yellow color scheme, while striped patterns reinforce the visual identity. These elements evoke familiar burger-shop motifs such as cheeseburgers and fries, transforming color into a memorable expression of the brand.
Artist Olafur Eliasson, renowned for creating immersive installations inspired by natural phenomena such as light, water, and wind, recently completed “Windows for Moving Light, ” a stained-glass installation for a cathedral. Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich, the work was developed through an analysis of Friedrich’s treatment of light. Based on this research, Eliasson derived a palette of 65 colors, which was translated into 3,383 hand-blown glass elements to create the cathedral’s new stained-glass windows.

【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.

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