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【ADF Web Magazine】Japanese Ceramic Artist Eri Maeda Opens Studio in Paris Part 1 Visual Artist Eri Maeda has opened a ceramics studio, “mono — atelier de céramique,” in Paris’s 18th district, sharing her journey and hopes through crowdfunding.

【ADF Web Magazine】The Interior Design Best of Year Awards Call for Entries The 20th Interior Design Best of Year Awards is accepting entries. It's the premier global awards program in the A&D industry, celebrating the most innovative work from around the world from standout projects to innovative products.

【ADF Web Magazine】CNS Designworks is chosen as Finalist at WAF 2025 for Stone Experience Center Indonesian architecture and interior design practice CNS Designworks has been named a finalist at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2025, shortlisted in the Interiors: Public Buildings category for its groundbreaking project, the Stone Experience Center by MM Galleri.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in September 2025 We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in September 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.

Korea News August 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! The brand’s first global flagship store, CASETiFY Dosan, has opened in Seoul’s Gangnam district. Spanning five stories, it is the brand’s first experiential retail space, bringing digital sensibility and customization culture into the offline world. Designed by Crosby Studios, headquartered in Moscow, the store incorporates a modular structure and bold color-blocking across all floors, creating a playful, LEGO-like visual appeal. J. Lindeberg’s Seoul flagship store reflects the brand’s philosophy of “bridging sports and fashion,” with a clubhouse-inspired design that goes beyond the traditional retail concept. As the brand’s largest location to date, it spans six levels from the basement to the fifth floor, with each floor dedicated to a distinct theme and function, strategically developed to strengthen its presence in the Asian market.

Berlin News September 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! In 1969, a 220-meter television tower was constructed in East Berlin. At the heart of its silver-colored sphere lies an observation deck and restaurant, offering a full 360-degree view of Berlin every 30 minutes and making it one of the city’s most popular attractions. The observation restaurant has since been renovated and reopened as Sphere Tim Raue, now regarded as Berlin’s premier dining destination under the direction of star chef Tim Raue, generating significant buzz. A Shell gas station built in 1956 has likewise been transformed into a gallery and café. Despite its location on a busy main street and beside an elevated railway, the venue provides a calm, house-like atmosphere surrounded by greenery, drawing a steady flow of visitors.

“Festival of Architecture in Spanish (FAE) 2025” to be Held in Mexico City On September 4 and 5, 2025, Mexico City will host the “Festival of Architecture in Spanish (FAE) 2025,” a two-day international gathering that celebrates contemporary design through dialogue, exploration, and shared experiences. Leading voices in global architecture will convene in some of Mexico’s most iconic modern landmarks, not only to lecture but to walk through, inhabit, and reflect on these spaces with attendees. Dates & Venues ・September 4, 2025: Los Manantiales (Félix Candela) / Xochimilco ・September 5, 2025: Bacardí Plant (Bottling Hall: Félix Candela / Office Building: Mies van der Rohe) / Tultitlán, State of Mexico Image Credit © Courtesy of IESARQ

【ADF Web Magazine】AZ Awards “Emerging Design Firm” Winner - Common Object Studio Designing for a Regenerative Future Common Object Studio explores design that transcends form and function. By centering systems, materials, and intention from the outset of every project, they shift their perspective from user-centered to planet-centered, with a firm recognition that humans are part of the Earth's ecosystem. Their approach begins by asking how objects exist within ecological systems, how they evolve physically, emotionally, and socially, and how they impact their makers and their source environments. These questions push their design process from sustainability into regeneration.

【ADF Web Magazine】Voice Architecture Lab Wins Popular Choice at Architizer A+Awards for WuXi AppTec Campus Voice Architecture Lab (VAL) has been named the Popular Choice Winner in the Factory & Warehouse category at the 13th Architizer A+Awards, earning international recognition for its design of the WuXi AppTec Nantong site (Phase I).

【ADF Web Magazine】STRANG Named AIA Florida’s 2025 Firm of the Year Miami-based architecture firm STRANG has been awarded Firm of the Year at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Design & Honor Awards, marking its most significant recognition to date. Founded in 1998 by Max Strang, the practice is acclaimed for its "environmental modernism," a climate-responsive design philosophy that has shaped Florida’s architectural landscape.

【ADF Web Magazine】Art and IA: a new exhibition in Paris Filippo Esposito’s article “Art and IA: a new exhibition in Paris” explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of creativity. Drawing parallels with past artistic revolutions—from photography to surrealism—he highlights how AI is provoking similar debates about authenticity, intention, and meaning. The exhibition Le monde selon l’IA at the Jeu de Paume (April–September 2025) showcases works that question AI’s material impact, cultural biases, hidden labor, and generative potential. Rather than predicting art’s “death,” the show urges us to reconsider what it means to create in an age where humans and machines increasingly co-shape expression. A must-read for anyone curious about art’s next frontier.

【ADF Web Magazine】V&A East Storehouse in London, UK On the 31st of May 2025, the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Archive located within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London, United Kingdom, called the V&A East Storehouse opened its doors to the public. As an institution dedicated to preserving the V&A museum’s records, this division was established in 1992 with the intention to make the records publicly accessible; the V&A East Storehouse still performs the same function. The records date back to 1837, spanning creative collections such as art, architecture, product design, fashion, performance and the history of the Museum. The recent opening in May 2025 was an anticipated opening because it provides unprecedented access to V&A’s archive and marks the largest collections move in the V&A’s history.

【ADF Web Magazine】One-of-a-kind Ray Kappe Home in Berlin by Original in Berlin Tucked into the lush landscape of Kleinmachnow, just outside Berlin, Lars Triesch's, the founder of Original in Berlin, California-inspired residence channels the spirit of mid-century modernism with effortless sophistication. Designed by the late, great Ray Kappe, the home seamlessly merges the warmth and openness of Southern California architecture with the serene beauty of the German countryside, creating a perfect reflection of Triesch's eye for timeless design.

Paris News August 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! The Grand Palais, a historic landmark in Paris, has reopened following a major renovation that spanned nearly four years. Originally constructed for the 1900 World’s Fair, the building has been transformed into a progressive space that accommodates a wide range of contemporary cultural activities, while honoring its iconic architectural grandeur. The theme of the renovation is a seamless fusion of history and modernity, resulting in a space that embodies sustainability, functionality, and artistic expression. Ami Paris, a French brand popular in Japan, has opened its flagship store on Rue de Turenne in the North Marais district of Paris. The interior was designed through a collaboration between founder Alexandre Mattiussi and the Paris-based Studio KO. The space reflects a modern yet welcoming atmosphere, featuring robust natural materials such as limestone, wood, and leather sourced from Euville in the Lorraine region. These elements are complemented by striking details like concrete columns and mirror-finished stainless steel, creating a refined yet grounded aesthetic.

Thailand News August 2025 We have received a new report supported by GARDE! The new Jim Thompson flagship store, located in the One Bangkok mixed-use development, boasts a stylish two-story layout spanning 550 square meters. The space seamlessly integrates retail, exhibition, and food & beverage functions. Reflecting the brand’s textile heritage, the interior features silk-covered walls, red mirrored surfaces, and furnishings from the Jim Thompson Home Collection, creating an atmosphere that is both refined and immersive. Also within One Bangkok, the Swatch concept store stands as the brand’s largest flagship globally, occupying over 600 square meters across two floors in The Storeys retail zone. The interior design draws inspiration from traditional Thai pavilions, reinterpreting classic architectural forms with contemporary materials. The result is an open, flexible environment that highlights Swatch’s core values of art, creativity, and interactive engagement.

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