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【ADF Web Magazine】The Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 is accepting applications for 10 projectsThe 19th edition of the Festival des Architectures Vives (FAV) started accepting applications for 10 projects. The FAV will take place in the heart of the city of Montpellier, in the Ecusson district and, more specifically, in the inner courtyards of certain private mansions, offering visitors a journey of architectural discovery. The aim of FAV Montpellier is, on the one hand, to open up these emblematic sites to visitors for the duration of the festival and, on the other, to reveal an intimate relationship between contemporary architecture, an installation, and a heritage site, thanks to the intervention of teams of architects who will present a work specific to each site.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Strategic Design as Accelerator for Back to the Office by LAAB architecture: The Plus Company CampusLeading Canadian ad agency Cossette and its parent corporation Plus Company formulated an ambitious agenda for change: to reunite its Montreal workforce in a single downtown campus and attract remote workers back to the office. Cossette invited LAAB architecture to reboot its workplace to go beyond hip design features and the ubiquitous foosball.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Grupo Arquitectura Completes “Four Houses” in Valle de Bravo in Harmony with NatureThe residential project Four Houses (Pinares), designed by Grupo Arquitectura, has been completed amidst the lush natural landscape of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. With a focus on blending architecture with the surrounding nature, Grupo Arquitectura preserved the existing trees and carefully adapted the design to the sloping topography. The result is a series of houses that appear as if they have been part of the natural environment for years, offering a harmonious living space where architecture and nature coexist seamlessly.
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【ADF Web Magazine】FRAME Awards 2024 Shortlist Is RevealedFrame Awards 2024, that celebrates and recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of interior design and product design, revealed its shortlist. Premised on the notion of recognizing spaces that matter, the FRAME Awards is, above all else, about championing innovation in interior design. This edition of FRAME Awards has attracted a diverse range of players, big and small, from all corners of the industry – and the globe. The projects that have made it to its shortlist this year underscore that forward-thinking responses to today's most salient problems aren't just coming from companies at the top of the industry, but tomorrow's design leaders as well, with an impressive array of promising young studios still in the running.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Pista500: a unique urban space of reflection and regenerationEnza Migliore and Amedeo Martines, Design Researchers and educators, explore Pista500 in their article. Located on the rooftop of Turin’s former FIAT factory, Pista500 reimagines an old car testing track as a vibrant public space. Inaugurated in 2022, it features Europe's largest rooftop garden with 40,000 plants and hosts international artworks that interact with its industrial heritage. Art installations by Finnegan Shannon, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and Rirkrit Tiravanija add layers of engagement, transforming the space into a unique blend of art, nature, and history.
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Stellar Isle by SpActrumStellar Isle, covering approximately 1,200 square metres, stands as the most significant new cultural and leisure building in Shaoxing Chaichanglong. This area represents the first organic renewal zone in the old town of Shaoxing, situated opposite the former residence of the female revolutionist Qiu Jin and overlooking Pagoda Hill to the north. The total area spans 23,500 square metres. After a five-year renovation, historical buildings from various eras have been preserved, and new buildings and skywalks have been constructed, transforming it into a historical block featuring structures from different periods.
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【ADF Web Magazine】“Bamboo 1947: Then and Now” exhibition at Gucci Ginza GalleryThe exhibition “BAMBOO 1947: THEN AND NOW,” held at Gucci’s Ginza venue from August 3 to September 23, 2024, celebrates the iconic Bamboo Bag. Originating in 1947, the bag symbolizes a fusion of Italian and Japanese craftsmanship. This event showcases various interpretations by Japanese artists, including lacquer, metal carving, porcelain, and painting. The exhibition highlights Gucci's historic connection with Japan while reflecting on sustainability by reusing exhibition fittings. Despite some repetitive elements, the show encourages a more creative approach to reusing materials, aligning with evolving environmental and ethical standards in luxury fashion.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Feng Shui and Positive ArchitectureNader Sammouri explores how Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, promotes balance and harmony between people and their environments, making it relevant for modern architecture. He highlights the significance of the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—and how they interact to maintain equilibrium. Feng Shui encourages the design of spaces that support well-being through thoughtful element placement, like avoiding disruptive mirror reflections or ensuring a balance between fire and water elements in kitchens. By integrating Feng Shui's principles, architects can transform urban spaces into havens of serenity, reflecting nature's harmony.
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【ADF Web Magazine】A New Residential Building by KUSHNER STUDIOS “213 THIRD AVENUE”This 14 story new residential building by KUSHNER STUDIOS, located in the recently rezoned section of Gowanus Brooklyn was conceived as a "Mother Tree". This contemporary forestry theory was an apt working metaphor for the building.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Le Fou Fou, a European-Inspired Gourmet Hall by LemayMichaud, Opens in MontrealA new culinary hotspot, Le Fou Fou, has opened in Montreal, offering an innovative European-style gourmet hall. This collaborative project with Carbonleo was designed by Lemay Michaud, providing visitors with a sophisticated ambiance and a continually evolving dining experience.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Call for Proposals: International Garden Festival 2025The International Garden Festival is launching a call for proposals to select designers to create the new temporary gardens for the Festival’s 26th edition, which will open on June 20, 2025, on the site of Les Jardins de Métis | Reford Gardens.
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DJI Flagship Store by Various AssociatesDJI has opened its largest flagship store in the world at OCT Harbour on the shores of Shenzhen Bay. Three years ago, Various Associates was entrusted to renew the space to reflect DJI's unique sense in technology, commitment to quality, and meticulous research spirit.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Embracing Nature: The MALVEIRA DA SERRA Project by OODAThe MALVEIRA DA SERRA project, designed by OODA, is situated at the crossroads of mountain and sea, seamlessly integrating into the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. This location merges urban and rural landscapes, with the surrounding area characterized by vernacular architecture, stone walls, and cottages nestled within the mountains, underscoring the historical and cultural essence of the region.
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Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in September 2024We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in September 2024. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information, such as the works on display. Before your visit, please check each museum's website for the current opening hours.
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Klein Blue Hills and White Cliff by Wutopia LabThe undulating blue metallic hills – Klein Blue Hills and translucent White Cliff designed by Wutopia Lab, were completed on October 31, 2023. The reason why I took so long to make the official announcement is probably because I was slacking off.
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