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【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

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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.

【ADF Web Magazine】Fanette Mellier × Graphic Design | Exhibition “Versicolore” in Montreal, Canada

The Design Center at UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal) in Montreal, Canada, is hosting a solo exhibition by French artist and graphic designer Fanette Merlier titled “Versicolore: The Graphic World of Fanette Merlier” from September 18 to November 9, 2025. The exhibition showcases her diverse expressions across various media, including books, posters, animations, objects, and installations.

【ADF Web Magazine】START-Ivry by STAR strategies + architecture

In Ivry-sur-Seine, a city with a radical architectural legacy on the edge of Paris, a bold new housing experiment is rewriting the rules of how homes are conceived, built, and lived in. Designed by STAR strategies + architecture, the project called START-Ivry positions itself as both a manifesto and a demonstration: proof that more humane, flexible, and sustainable housing can be achieved within tight budgets and standard urban constraints.

【ADF Web Magazine】Lost Villa Huanglong Island Lighthouse Hotel Designed by WJ STUDIO Architects

Located in the northeastern part of the Zhoushan Archipelago in Zhejiang Province, Lost Villa · Huanglong Island Lighthouse Hotel is built on Huanglong Island, a remote area grappling with issues such as poor transportation and rural depopulation. Rather than avoiding these limitations, the design embraces them, weaving the island’s natural, historical, and human contexts into a new narrative of ecological tourism.

Paris News September 2025

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In June 2025, Plantation Paris opened in the Chapelle International area of Paris’s 18th arrondissement. This hybrid facility combines an urban farm with an event space, featuring a large bioclimatic greenhouse, a permaculture garden, and a bar-restaurant serving dishes made with freshly harvested vegetables and herbs. The event space, situated between the greenhouse and the garden, hosts diverse weekend programs such as free concerts, food events, and ecology-themed workshops.In April 2025, Léonie Bakery-one of Paris’s most popular bakeries-opened a new branch at the Caserne de Reuilly in the 12th arrondissement. Spanning 1,000 square meters, it is now the largest bakery in Paris and has quickly drawn significant attention. Its lush terrace, framed by olive trees and adjoining a spacious park, offers a serene retreat from the urban bustle. At the back of the shop, the bakery workshop features a counter where customers can watch the bread-making process unfold.

Japan News September 2025

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Hotel Sosei Sapporo is a boutique design hotel in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, built on the historic site of the Pioneer Brewery-the birthplace of Sapporo Beer, founded in 1876. Since its opening in January 2024, the hotel has been distinguished by UNESCO’s Versailles initiative as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels 2025.The interiors harmonize Japanese tradition with Western influences, blending reclaimed brick and timber with contemporary finishes. At its bar, a striking copper fireplace-evoking traditional German brewing kilns-creates a sense of historical warmth. Through curated art displays and guided tours, guests are invited to explore Sapporo’s rich cultural and industrial heritage.

【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】The Architecture Drawing Prize 2025 is accepting entries

In partnership with Make Architects and Sir John Soane’s Museum, World Architecture Festival (WAF) announces the call for entries for the eighth edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize, sponsored by Iris Ceramica Group. The entry deadline for all submissions is 12 September 2025. Back after a two-year hiatus, the Prize was launched in 2017 to celebrate and showcase the art and skill of architectural drawing across multiple formats. NPO Aoyama Design Forum is supporting the Architecture Drawing Prize as an official media partner.

【ADF Web Magazine】International Garden Festival 2026 Call for Proposals

The International Garden Festival is launching a call for proposals to select designers to create the new temporary gardens for the Festival’s 27th edition, which will open on June 20, 2026, on the site of Les Jardins de Métis | Reford Gardens. The deadline to submit proposals electronically is Monday, October 27, 2025, at 17:00 EST.

Paris News August 2025

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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

【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】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.

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