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【ADF Web Magazine】Dongmingshan Senyu Hotel: A Minimally Invasive Forest Resort in Hangzhou

GLA Architects completes a poetic hotel project "Dongmingshan Senyu Hotel", nestled in a forest, redefining architectural intervention through subtlety and immersion. The resort is a 1,300㎡ hospitality project and completed in 2024. Set within a lush landscape of metasequoias and bamboo groves, the hotel embraces nature with minimal intervention. The project includes a reception center and three types of cabins—each crafted to blend gently into its woodland surroundings, while offering guests an immersive forest experience.

【ADF Web Magazine】Cinematic City Inside a Mall by CLOU Architects

In the heart of Chongqing’s bustling Ranjiaba district, CapitaMall Skyview by CLOU Architects reimagines the traditional shopping mall by turning it into a playful, immersive exploration of urban life. Designed by architecture firm CLOU, the 100,000-square-meter development reflects the layered complexity and cinematic allure of Chongqing’s unique topography—an urban labyrinth of staircases, bridges, alleys, and iconic blue street signs that cut through its concrete terrain.

【ADF Web Magazine】Bangkok’s New Hostel Icon: Double B Hostel by VMA Design Studio

In the heart of Bangkok’s historic old town, VMA Design Studio has reimagined a narrow urban lot into an elegant and atmospheric boutique lodging. The Double B Hostel, a 27-room project nestled within a community long known for traditional Buddhist craftsmanship, presents a compelling blend of local heritage and modern architectural innovation.

【ADF Web Magazine】Gottfried Bohm Scholarship closed its entries

The Gottfried Böhm Scholarship closed its entries. A total of 104 architects and urban planners from 45 countries and six continents have submitted applications by the application deadline on 31 May. Candidates from the most diverse cultural, political and geographical contexts - ranging from Australia and Zimbabwe to the USA, from Egypt, Italy and India to Canada and the Ivory Coast - submitted diverse and exciting ideas for the design of urban spaces in Cologne.

【ADF Web Magazine】Stitched Memories: Do Ho Suh’s Walk the House at Tate Modern

Do Ho Suh’s long-awaited solo exhibition, Walk the House, now on view at Tate Modern, is a poignant journey through memory, space, and impermanence. In her insightful article, Virginia Alluzzi explores how Suh transforms architectural details from past homes into ethereal fabric sculptures. Through works like Perfect Home and the Rubbing/Loving Project, Suh evokes the emotional weight of migration, memory, and belonging. His delicate recreations invite us not just to observe, but to walk within his world—one stitched together by thread, light, and remembrance.

【ADF Web Magazine】Mountainside Residence in Bromont by Muuk Architecture Canada

ocated in the mountainous region of Bromont, Quebec, the private residence "Mountainside Residence" was designed by Canadian architecture studio Muuk Architecture. Situated on a sloping site, the house takes a restrained modernist approach that emphasizes durability, warmth, and a strong connection to its surroundings. Built at garden level, the house gently follows the terrain to blend seamlessly into the landscape while framing expansive views of the surrounding forest.

GOCA by Garde presents solo exhibition of Ibuki Minami “Gei-Kaku Ichinyo”

Gallery of Contemporary Art (GOCA) by Garde will present its second exhibition by Japanese artist Ibuki Minami titled "Gei-Kaku Ichinyo (Art Core Oneness)," on view from May 8 through June 28, 2025. The exhibition features an entirely new body of works on canvas showcasing Minami's minimalist compositions, which blend Western and Eastern philosophies to create abstract paintings. Through this, Minami explores the origins of artistic thought and expression, crafting pieces that encourage viewers to contemplate the essence of creativity in the digital age.

Image: Ibuki Minami

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in June 2025

We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in June 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.

【ADF Web Magazine】NEW MARKET by NEW AUCTION

NEW AUCTION launches a special silent auction titled "NEW MARKET", offering approximately 70 works across posters, books, photographs, and design objects. The sale adopts a confidential bidding format, where bid amounts are not disclosed to other participants. The highest bid on each item wins.

【ADF Web Magazine】Paris Gallery Strolls: Sato Gallery

In a time of economic uncertainty, galleries continue to thrive and play a crucial role in the art world. They provide a space for artists to share their work, foster artistic dialogues, and bring people together through creativity. More than just exhibition spaces, galleries serve as cultural hubs that keep the art scene alive and dynamic. As someone who loves exploring the ever-evolving art landscape, I want to shine a light on some of my favorite galleries in Paris—places that continue to push creative boundaries and make the city’s art scene so inspiring.

NYC News June 2025

We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

The Davis Center at Harlem Meer, located in the northeastern corner of Central Park, is a new facility developed by the Central Park Conservancy to help preserve and support the East Harlem community. Founded in 1980, the Conservancy has invested over billion into the continued evolution of Central Park-a vital space for recreation and relaxation-for more than 40 years. This latest project places a strong emphasis on Harlem, located at the northern edge of the park, and comes with a significant budget of 0 million. The Davis Center was designed around four key principles: history, landscape, recreation, and urban life. Its architecture was thoughtfully planned to harmonize with the natural surroundings, blending seamlessly into the trees and landscape. One particularly notable aspect of the design is its adaptability across the seasons: the facility serves as a public swimming pool in the summer and transforms into an ice skating rink in the winter. Accessible and inclusive, the Davis Center offers a variety of free or affordable programs and activities year-round.

Coming Soon: DFA Awards Design Sharing - Tokyo

The Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) will host the “DFA Awards Design Sharing – Tokyo” event on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Tokyo Midtown Design Hub. In addition to introducing the latest updates from the DFA Awards, the event will feature insights and experiences shared by Japanese award recipients, providing a deeper understanding of the possibilities within Asian design.
This event is held in collaboration with the Japan Institute of Design Promotion and is supported by NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) as a media partner.

Applications Closing Soon for the Gottfried Bohm International Architecture Scholarship

Under the patronage of the City of Cologne, the "Gottfried Böhm Scholarship" is now accepting applications until May 31, 2025. This scholarship is designed for architects and urban planners with a strong interest in the relationship between architecture and urban development. Selected scholars will participate in a one-year residency program in Cologne from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, where they will explore the future of the city and its surroundings through innovative research and design.

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Korea News May 2025

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The MUSINSA 2025 Spring/Summer Season Preview was designed to evoke the feeling of a resort, bringing elements of nature into the heart of the city. It offers a quirky, sensory experience-like stumbling upon an oasis in a quiet desert. Visitors are invited to feel nature: stepping onto sand, hearing the gentle creak of trees outside, and inside, touching wood textures whose grains vary across the floors, structures, benches, and columns.　In contrast, the seye clinic presents a minimalist design, composed of a simple hexahedron formed by clean, straight lines. To soften the clinic’s static, achromatic atmosphere, carefully curated visual imagery is introduced. These visuals not only create a more relaxed and approachable environment but also help maintain patient privacy by subtly directing attention to specific focal points.

【ADF Web Magazine】Atelier Pierre Thibault and Residents of ile Verte Reinvent the Boucaneries

On Île Verte, a small island in the Saint Lawrence River with just fifty permanent residents, a visionary architectural project has breathed new life into the island’s disappearing vernacular heritage. Spearheaded by Atelier Pierre Thibault, the initiative reinterprets the island’s boucaneries—old fish smokehouses—into conceptual installations that engage the community and explore sustainable future uses. Unveiled at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia in 2025 for May 10 to November 23, the project is a profound response to climate challenges, cultural loss, and rural isolation.

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