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【ADF Web Magazine】Symposium “New Ecology and Artistic Practice” is to be held by 21st Century of Contemporary Art Kanazawa

The symposium "New Ecology and Artistic Practice" is to be held on the 17th December at Kanazawa City Hall hosted by 21st Century of Contemporary Art Kanazawa. What is the New Ecology in the post-pandemic? How will Art respond to it? We will invite Timothy Morton, a well-known advocate of the new ecological philosophy, to consider this question.

【ADF Web Magazine】Fraichement Bon Jarry in Montreal, Canada designed by Dupont Blouin

After opening its first grocery store in the Villeray - Saint-Michel - Parc-Extension borough in 2020, Montreal-based fruit chain, Fraîchement Bon, is opening another one in the same neighborhood, on Jarry Street. For this second edition, the architecture and design firm Dupont Blouin - which had signed Fraîchement Bon Villeray - remains at the helm and refines its expertise in food store design, wishing to reinvent the grocery store experience.

【ADF Web Magazine】De Zwarte Hond and Loer Architecten Unveil Mercado in Groningen

With the completion of Mercado and the redevelopment of Rode Weeshuisstraat, Groningen city centre’s north side gets a new boost. The building, together with the new Stalplein next to it, embodies an urban transformation geared towards pedestrians and encounters. The design of Mercado and the urban plan for Rode Weeshuisstraat were created by the architectural collaboration of De Zwarte Hond and Loer Architecten on behalf of developers MWPO and Beauvast. Mercado features a monumental plinth with 41 sustainable apartments above it, built by Plegt-Vos.

【ADF Web Magazine】University of Michigan Engages American Campus Communities, RAMSA, and Elkus Manfredi Architects to Creat

The University of Michigan has engaged American Campus Communities (ACC) in a public-private partnership (P3) to lead the development of a new residential community that will dramatically reshape Central Campus housing. Together with RAMSA (design architect and architect of record) and Elkus Manfredi Architects (interior architect), the team will create a new residential community with five residence halls totaling 2,300 student beds and a 900-seat dining facility—the largest of its kind among academic institutions.

【ADF Web Magazine】Architectural design office AOE designed Deep Sea Museum and Sports Center in Sanya, China

aoe proudly presents its proposed Deep Sea Museum and Sports Center in Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City. The competition entry is a cutting-edge project that combines sustainable design, immersive experiences, and public access.

Various Associates' new project, FUTURE CITY Exhibition Center

The history of Luohu can be traced back to the removal of Luohu Mountain, undertaken to create a 1.3-square-kilometer golden area in Shenzhen. The buildings people now recognize, like the Shenzhen Development Center and Shenzhen Railway Station, stand on land that was once part of Luohu Mountain.

【ADF Web Magazine】EL EQUIPO CREATIVO designed SIMULTANEO in Hotel Plaza in Barcelona, Spain

Strategically located in Barcelona's vibrant Plaza de España, EL EQUIPO CREATIVO proudly introduces Hotel Plaza, embarking on an exciting transformation of its ground floor. The goal is to create a new Lobby Bar and Restaurant that will become a gastronomic and cultural space open to the entire city.

【ADF Web Magazine】Photo Exhibition “By the Roadside” by Michael Nguyen Held at The Begegnungsstatte Mehr Mitte

The Begegnungsstätte Mehr Mitte of the Volkssolidarität Berlin e.V. is showing a window exhibition curated by Dr. phil. Lily Fürstenow, photographs from the photo series "By the Roadside" by Michael Nguyen from 14 November - 1 December 2023.

【ADF Web Magazine】Sanjay Puri Architects Unveils “Zen Spaces”, a Zen Housing Blended in Nature

Sanjay Puri Architects presents Zen Spaces, a 4-level, 27,000 sqft home located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Blurring the lines between the inside and the outside, Zen Spaces integrates with the existing landscape, screening and allowing filtered light in different ways within each space, infusing volumes with light and shadows to transform differently at different times.

ARC'TERYX Flagship Store in Beijing Conceived by Still Young Pays Homage to Vancouver's Cultural Context

ARC'TERYX boasts a global presence, with stores strategically located in premier urban business districts worldwide, ensuring a high-spec, immersive experience that aligns with consumer expectations. As the industry's foremost leader, infused with the essence of Vancouver's forested and mountainous landscapes and contemporary aesthetics, the brand is poised to make its mark in Beijing's iconic Sanlitun business district. This move, which targets the high-end consumer market, will spark a resurgence in outdoor sports.

【ADF Web Magazine】Shakespeare Gordon Vlad Architects “The Garnet”, an Apartment Complex that Revitalizes the Community

Named for the jewel-toned glazed-brick accents that punctuate its gray and black masonry façade, The Garnet, designed by Shakespeare, Gordon, Vlado: Architects, constitutes a substantive and assured presence on a busy and eclectic street in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. And much more than that: it provides 103 much-needed affordable apartments and illustrates how close collaboration between architects and New York City agencies and planners can transform vacant, underused, or problematic sites into gracious, dynamic, affordable housing projects that strengthen the urban fabric of their communities.

【ADF Web Magazine】Dutch Creative Farm Concrete Produces “Center Parcs Cottage” Surrounded by Nature

Concrete and Center Parcs present the Center Parcs Cottage, a place to gather in the heart of nature in Parc Bispinger Heide in Germany. Center Parcs, renowned for its family-friendly holiday parks in the heart of nature, aimed to enhance its offerings for a broader audience. In response, Concrete developed a new and innovative generation of prototype cottages, rethinking the classic Center Parcs bungalow.

【ADF Web Magazine】IKEA’s boldest designs let the nostalgia effect kick in

Product designer Virginia Alluzzi presents IKEA’s unique products that trigger a nostalgic effect in users. These designs remind her of the ‘90s and capture people's hearts as a global phenomenon that experts call the nostalgia effect. Enjoy her article and take pleasure in the esthetic products.

NYC News October 2023

We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

Petco, a pioneer in the pet industry since its establishment in 1965, is continuing its expansion following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In its commitment to offering pets and their owners top-tier and luxurious pet care services, the company inaugurated its latest establishment - a two-story pet care center situated in New York City's Union Square neighborhood. This 25,000-square-foot facility is a complete transformation of the nearly century-old Tammany Hall and includes a retail section offering pet related merchandise, a grooming salon, a veterinary clinic, and the exclusive "JustFoodForDogs" kitchen, dedicated to preparing nutritious meals exclusively for dogs. The store's interior exudes an ambiance reminiscent of an upscale department store, fusing classical architectural elements with modern design concepts, skillfully utilizing the iconic domed roof of the building, a local landmark. Furthermore, the store features an adoption booth for both pets and their prospective owners, making it a store deeply rooted in the community.

Mumian Chengdu by CCD

24 City, a documentary directed by Jia Zhangke, tells the story of Factory 420 in Chengdu, which has been developed into 24 City by CR Land. The movie has stirred the reminiscences of countless locals.

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