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【ADF Web Magazine】House 720 Degrees | Off-Grid Architecture by Fernanda Canales in Valle de Bravo, Mexico

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Located in a remote valley about three hours from Mexico City, House 720 Degrees is a geometric and optical structure that doubles the typical 360-degree field of vision. Architect Fernanda Canales conceived the residence as a "solar clock," with a central courtyard forming the heart of the project where interior and exterior worlds meet.

【ADF Web Magazine】Moment Factory Brings Curiosity Cove, Singapore's Largest Indoor Nature-Inspired Playscape, to Life at

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Global multimedia studio Moment Factory has partnered with Mandai Wildlife Group to bring Curiosity Cove to life—a 4,600-square-meter immersive playscape located at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Designed for children aged 3 to 12, the new indoor attraction complements the outdoor wildlife parks of the Reserve and offers year-round access, regardless of weather.

【ADF Web Magazine】Estereotomia ARQ Unveiled a space where contemporary architecture and fine dining intersect: MasaHouse

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Designed by Estereotomia Architects, MasaHouse emerges as a refined dining destination that places architecture at the heart of the gastronomic experience. The restaurant exemplifies a deliberate fusion of industrial materials and organic elements, positioning itself not only as a place to eat, but as a space to be experienced.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in February 2026

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

NYC News January 2026

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Faena Hotel is a luxury hotel and lifestyle brand founded by Argentine entrepreneur Alan Faena. Following its flagship properties in Buenos Aires and Miami, the brand’s third location has opened in New York City. The New York property places art and performance at its core, with the internationally acclaimed Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) commissioned to design the architecture and spatial concept. More than a place to stay, the hotel is conceived as an immersive cultural experience. Artworks and site-specific installations are integrated throughout the corridors, lobby, and lounges, transforming the act of staying into a continuous encounter with art. Envisioned as a “cultural device where art, food, music, and architecture intersect,” Faena New York is attracting attention as a new kind of destination-one that is both luxurious and avant-garde, while actively stimulating guests’ intellectual curiosity.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.37 | Isana Shinomiya Solo Exhibition “Things That Will One Day Be Scorched and Shine”

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ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present “Things That Will One Day Be Scorched and Shine,” the 37th exhibition of the “ADF Art Gallery Project” by artist Isana Shinomiya, from 7 to 21 February 2026 at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo. An opening party will be held on Friday, 6 February from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Denmark News January 2026

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25hours Hotel Copenhagen Paper Island opened on July 27, 2024, on Christiansholm in Copenhagen Harbor. Designed by COBE Architects, the project forms part of a waterfront redevelopment that revitalizes a former industrial area once used for shipbuilding, warehousing, and paper storage. The hotel comprises 128 guest rooms, along with restaurants, bars, and public spaces, and is located close to Nyhavn and the Royal Danish Opera House. The newly constructed building references the scale and proportions of historic industrial halls. Interiors by Stylt Trampoli draw inspiration from the idea of a Scandinavian summer house, incorporating wood, coastal color palettes, reclaimed materials, and objects that reflect the site’s port history. Together, these elements create an unpretentious atmosphere that maintains a strong connection to the surrounding waterfront.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in January 2026

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We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in January 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】Cain Lamarre’s New Office by Sid Lee Architecture in Montreal’s Heritage

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In Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, the law firm Cain Lamarre has relocated its offices to a heritage building, reaffirming its commitment to remaining rooted in the city’s architectural history while redefining what a contemporary legal workplace can be. Designed in collaboration with Sid Lee Architecture, the project rejects the formality traditionally associated with law offices in favor of a warmer, more open environment inspired by hospitality design.

T10A Pavilion: An Exhibition Pavilion Built from 40,000 Recycled Plastic Bags in Hanoi

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T10A Pavilion, a public exhibition pavilion designed by Hanoi-based architectural studio ODDO architects, has been completed and opened to the public in Hanoi, Vietnam. The project explores an innovative approach to sustainability through material reuse and community participation, positioning waste as a valuable architectural resource.

WA Awards 10+5+X 52nd Cycle Winners Announced | World Architecture Community Awards

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Winners selected from 17 countries worldwide
The World Architecture Community (WAC) has announced the winners of the 52nd Cycle of the WA Awards 10+5+X, a global architecture award recognizing excellence in architecture, student projects, and interior design. This cycle features 35 winning projects from 17 countries across three categories: Architecture (Realised / Designed), Student, and Interior Design. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) continues to support the awards as one of its media partners.

Berlin News November 2025

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Hotel Oderberger, originally a public pool built in 1898, has been transformed into a modern design hotel while preserving its historic decor. Its pool is equipped with a liftable floor that allows the space to be converted into a multipurpose hall, and the former changing rooms and showers have been repurposed as guest rooms and seminar rooms. The lounges and meeting spaces retain original architectural details, earning the hotel a cultural heritage preservation award.
Bundesbüdchen in Berlin is a distinctive restaurant that recreates the legendary kiosk from Bonn almost true to scale. It serves refined traditional German cuisine in a warm, inviting space featuring a curved counter and natural wood and leather furnishings, attracting politicians and celebrities as a hidden gem.

ADF Design Award 2026 - Jury Announcement (Second Release)

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Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce the second group of jurors for the international design competition “ADF Design Award 2026” (16th edition). This year again, distinguished experts representing the global architecture and design industries will participate in the judging process to evaluate outstanding and innovative works from around the world.

Final Call for London Build Expo 2025: The UK’s Largest Construction Event Returns Bigger Than Ever

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London Build 2025, the UK’s leading and largest construction show, returns to Olympia London on November 19th and 20th — and this year’s edition is breaking all previous records. With more speakers, more exhibitors, more topics, and more attendees than ever before, the event continues to grow as the most influential gathering for the built environment.

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has been supporting London Build since 2024.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in November 2025

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