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【ADF Web Magazine】Estonian Fashion Brings Circular Design to Toronto

Estonian fashion took the international stage in Toronto this August, where Estonian Design House presented a selection of designers reflecting the country’s distinctive approach to circular design, craftsmanship and contemporary Baltic aesthetics.

【ADF Web Magazine】Netherlands Architecture Powerwall by Powerhouse Company and Studio RAP

Anew piece of power infrastructure, "Switchstation Beverwijk," designed by architecture firm Powerhouse Company with an architectural artwork by Rotterdam-based design studio Studio RAP, has been completed near the Bazaar in Beverwijk, the Netherlands. Commissioned by Dutch transmission system operator TenneT Netherlands to meet the area's growing electricity demand, the 150 kV switchstation was designed by Powerhouse Company. Integrated into its brick facade is "Powerwall" by Studio RAP. Composed of 322 robotically 3D-printed ceramic tiles, the 8-by-5-meter installation is one of the world's largest robotically 3D-printed ceramic artworks.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in September 2026

We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in September 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】Jerusalem Design Week 2026: "Match Point" Explores the Cultural Meaning of Sport

The 15th edition of Jerusalem Design Week (JDW), Israel’s leading public event for contemporary design, took place from July 9 to 16, 2026, at the historic Hansen House in Jerusalem. Under the theme “Match Point,” the week brought together more than 100 designers and featured dozens of newly commissioned exhibitions, installations and projects exploring the relationship between sport and contemporary culture.

【ADF Web Magazine】OODA Designs "DUAS Towers" in Albania Shaped by Local Geology and Landscape

Portuguese architecture and urbanism studio OODA has designed "DUAS Towers," a mixed-use development in Vlorë, southwestern Albania. The two towers combine hotel, retail, and residential programmes, each rising 98 metres across 24 floors and a rooftop level. Rather than creating architecture that asserts itself against its surroundings, the project begins with proportion, material, light, and an attentive reading of place. Its façades are clad in Tomorri marble selected through a study of Albania's geology, connecting the architecture directly to the landscape between the mountains and the sea.

Paris News August 2026

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Opened in May 2026 on the outskirts of Paris, Valvert Croix Blanche is an open-air retail destination designed as a lifestyle space integrated with a park. Set within approximately 4.7 hectares of landscaped grounds featuring a lake, woodlands, and open lawns, it has become one of France’s largest retail developments, with around 100 stores centered around the concept of a park-integrated lifestyle destination. In June 2026, the immersive restaurant Jungle Palace opened within Valvert Croix Blanche. Inspired by the tropical rainforest, it combines immersive spatial design, storytelling, visual effects, sound, and cuisine to create a fully integrated experience, and has quickly established itself as one of France’s leading immersive restaurant brands.

Thailand News August 2026

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Andaz One Bangkok has opened as Bangkok’s first Andaz hotel within the large-scale mixed-use development One Bangkok. Developed as an urban destination featuring high-end offices, a luxury hotel, residences, retail spaces, and public areas, the project represents a new model of integrated urban living. Located adjacent to Lumpini Park, the 244-room hotel is based on the design concept of “Vertical Neighborhood.” Inspired by Bangkok’s cityscape, shophouses, narrow alleys, and mid-century architecture, the hotel features a seamless spatial experience. Warm materials, wood textures, stone surfaces, and soft lighting create a relaxed, residential atmosphere. The hotel also showcases artworks by Thai female artists and installations incorporating local materials and traditional crafts, reflecting current trends in hospitality design.

Bringing Prehistoric Hunting and Contemporary Resource Extraction Together

Aspri Ammos Beach, where “The Hunt” was created, is located approximately 10 km from the nearest boundary of Block 2 in the northwestern Ionian Sea, where offshore hydrocarbon exploration and development are planned. Block 2 entered its second exploration phase in March 2026, and the exploratory well “Asopos-1” is currently scheduled for February 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
Rather than treating these plans simply as a backdrop to the work, The Krank incorporated the site itself—facing the planned offshore development area—into the structure of the artwork. By depicting two prehistoric hunters confronting an offshore oil platform, the work connects humanity’s primal act of hunting for survival with the extraction of energy resources in contemporary society, bringing the two into a single landscape.

Photo credit: The Krank © 2026.

【ADF Web Magazine】Shenzhen Natural History Museum Opens in China - 3XN B+H Architects and Zhubo Design Unite Architectur

Shenzhen Natural History Museum was conceived as an expansive terrain formed by sloping roofs, terraces, and public plazas. Its walkable roof park extends the surrounding ground plane over the building, creating a civic landscape that can be used by residents even without entering the galleries.

【ADF Web Magazine】Shebara Resort by Killa Design Sets a New Standard for Luxury Eco Tourism in Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Global has unveiled Shebara Resort, a hyper-luxury eco resort designed by Killa Design on Sheybarah Island in Saudi Arabia. Comprising 73 villas, the off-grid destination has been conceived as a zero-energy, zero-water, and zero-waste development powered entirely by renewable infrastructure. The project represents a new model for marine eco-tourism aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

【ADF Web Magazine】Found Projects Wins Architizer A+Awards Jury Prize for Best X-Small Firm

Found Projects, a Los Angeles-based architecture and design studio co-founded by architect Miaojie Ted Zhang and designer Veronica Smith, has been named the Jury Winner in the Best X-Small Firm category at the 14th Annual Architizer A+Awards.

Berlin News July 2026

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A legendary café that has been beloved in East Berlin since the 1960s has reopened as “MOKKA*MILCH.” While preserving historic details from its early days, it has been given a modern interpretation. Designed with sound absorption and acoustics in mind, the space allows conversation to flow naturally no matter where visitors sit. As a gathering place for people from all walks of life, it attracts both those who spent their youth there and a new generation of visitors.To mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, the Bauhaus Dessau campus is presenting the commemorative exhibition Glas | Beton | Metall. Focusing on glass, concrete, and metal, the exhibition features scenography by Gonzalez Haase AAS, where translucent metal mesh structures are integrated into the display design, creating a striking fusion of functional beauty and spatial design

【ADF Web Magazine】Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art Plans Bangkok Opening in 2029

Bangkok’s cultural landscape has entered a new phase in recent years, with museums, exhibitions and creative platforms expanding the city’s role as a regional center for contemporary art. The Bangkok Art Biennale, MOCA Bangkok and the recently opened Dib Bangkok have all helped strengthen its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading cultural destinations.

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

Visual artist Eri Maeda explores the vibrant atmosphere of Saint-Sulpice Céramique 2026 in Paris, where over 100 ceramic artists gathered to showcase contemporary craftsmanship. She also highlights the distinctive works of Stanislas Cornier and Léa Renard, offering readers a glimpse into one of Europe's leading ceramic events.

【ADF Web Magazine】Melbourne-Based Art and Technology Studio ENESS Presents "HP*ATM - Human Psyche AI Teller Machine"

Melbourne-based Australian art and technology studio ENESS has unveiled its latest interactive installation, "HP*ATM – Human Psyche AI Teller Machine." The work is presented as part of "Automation Bias," a group exhibition at FutureJuice during Illuminate Adelaide 2026, where it will remain on view through August 30, 2026.

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