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【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.

【ADF Web Magazine】Bangkok Design Week 2026 “DESIGN S/O/S” Returns

From January 29 to February 8, 2026, Bangkok will host its ninth annual “Bangkok Design Week 2026,” a citywide design festival organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization). In collaboration with over 60 partners including the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, public and private institutions, educational bodies, and international organizations, the event will take place across four main districts: Charoenkrung - Talat Noi, Phra Nakhon, Pak Khlong Talat, and Bang Lamphu - Khaosan.

【ADF Web Magazine】New On-Grounds Housing to be Built for Students of the University of Virginia

The University of Virginia (UVA) has selected Capstone Development Partners to deliver a new upper-class student housing project on its Grounds, partnering with Elkus Manfredi Architects for design and a joint-venture construction team comprising Hoar Construction and Hourigan.

Berlin News January 2026

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The design hotel “sly,” located in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, has earned high acclaim both in Germany and internationally as a modern hideaway that connects historic architecture with new construction through its central courtyard. Warmth is achieved by balancing luxury and comfort, notably through a restaurant space that transforms its atmosphere from day to night, as well as the use of simple yet high-quality wood and natural stone in the floors and furniture. The exhibition Diane Arbus: Konstellationen brings together 454 works, including unpublished pieces by the iconic 20th-century photographer Diane Arbus. Rejecting conventional chronology or themes, the exhibition features a labyrinthine layout in which works are placed seemingly at random. As visitors wander, they encounter photographs at varying heights and angles, a presentation that emphasizes Arbus’s distinctive perspective-shaped by her intuitive, on-the-road approach-and the striking presence of her subjects.

Denmark News January 2026

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25hours Hotel Copenhagen Paper Island opened on July 27, 2024, on Christiansholm in Copenhagen Harbor. Designed by COBE Architects, the project forms part of a waterfront redevelopment that revitalizes a former industrial area once used for shipbuilding, warehousing, and paper storage. The hotel comprises 128 guest rooms, along with restaurants, bars, and public spaces, and is located close to Nyhavn and the Royal Danish Opera House. The newly constructed building references the scale and proportions of historic industrial halls. Interiors by Stylt Trampoli draw inspiration from the idea of a Scandinavian summer house, incorporating wood, coastal color palettes, reclaimed materials, and objects that reflect the site’s port history. Together, these elements create an unpretentious atmosphere that maintains a strong connection to the surrounding waterfront.

【ADF Web Magazine】Tangent: Shiro Takatani and Miyu Hosoi in conversation

Written by artist and interdisciplinary designer Amedeo Martines, this article immerses readers in Tangent, a performative work where sound, light, and matter converge at the limits of perception. Centered on the collaboration between Shiro Takatani—founding member of Dumb Type—and sound artist Miyu Hosoi, the piece unfolds through an intimate interview that runs parallel to the performance itself. Drawing on music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, the article explores how technology, natural phenomena, and minimal gestures create fleeting moments of heightened awareness, inviting audiences into a space where memory, sensation, and presence quietly intersect.

【ADF Web Magazine】5,000 Years of Dragons in Paris

Written by Architect Filippo Esposito, this article explores the dragon as a powerful cultural symbol that has shaped myths, art, and daily life across China and East Asia for over five millennia. Moving from ancient jade artifacts to imperial imagery, Buddhist traditions, and contemporary festivities, the text reveals how the dragon embodies harmony and balance between heaven, earth, and humanity. Anchored by an exhibition at the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris, the article also contrasts Eastern interpretations with Western perceptions, offering a rich, cross-cultural journey into one of humanity’s most enduring mythical figures.

【ADF Web Magazine】DESIGNING WOMEN EP.2: ANNA CASTELLI FERRIERI, THE RADICAL QUEEN OF PLASTIC

Written by Product Designer Virginia Alluzzi, this article highlights the enduring legacy of Anna Castelli Ferrieri, a visionary who transformed plastic into a powerful tool of modern design. Tracing her path from architecture to co-founding Kartell, the piece centers on Componibili, her iconic modular system now held by the Museum of Modern Art. More than a biography, it presents Castelli Ferrieri as a designer whose clarity, purpose, and material innovation remain strikingly relevant today.

Paris News January 2026

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The newly opened Fondation Cartier has been revitalized by architect Jean Nouvel, who transformed this 19th-century Haussmann-style building into an innovative space for contemporary art. By preserving the stone façade and arcades while incorporating large glass surfaces and sloped canopies, the building achieves a transparent, open dialogue with the city. A movable platform at the base allows the exhibition space to transform freely, offering visitors continually new experiences. The boutique hotel Èlysée Montmartre has opened next to the historic Théâtre de l’Èlysée-Montmartre. Its material palette reflects a strong ecological consciousness. By deliberately minimizing the processing of natural materials such as eucalyptus wood, stone, and linen, the design embraces the passage of time and the patina that comes with use. Incorporating the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, the hotel creates a space that harmonizes tranquility and warmth.

【ADF Web Magazine】Cain Lamarre’s New Office by Sid Lee Architecture in Montreal’s Heritage

In Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, the law firm Cain Lamarre has relocated its offices to a heritage building, reaffirming its commitment to remaining rooted in the city’s architectural history while redefining what a contemporary legal workplace can be. Designed in collaboration with Sid Lee Architecture, the project rejects the formality traditionally associated with law offices in favor of a warmer, more open environment inspired by hospitality design.

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