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Art Gallery / Museum Information-Recommended Exhibition in August 2022

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We present to you the Art Galleries and Museums Exhibitions in August 2022. In addition to the calendar of events, we provide detailed information, for example, about the exhibited works. Up-to-date information on opening hours can be found on the websites of each museum before you visit them.

"ADF Design Award 2023" Theme for Entries Decided

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The 13th annual "ADF Design Award 2023" application guidelines have been finalized. The theme for this year's call for entries is "Design for Architecture". The mission of this award is to discover, evaluate, and communicate the latest and top-notch architectural works from around the world.

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Architizer Announces the winners of the 9th Annual A+Awards, the World's Best Architecture of 2021

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Architizer, the world's leading online architecture platform, announces the winners of the 9th Annual Architizer A+Awards. Founded on the premise of democratizing architecture, the A+Awards is the industry's largest and most international awards program, recognizing the best architecture and spaces from around the world.

"ADF Design Award 2023" total amount of prizes determined

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ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) determined the total amount of prizes for the "ADF Design Award 2023". This year's award theme has been changed to "Design for Architecture," and entries will be accepted in five categories from August 15 to December 30, 2022. The entry categories are 1. Hospitality, 2. Commercial & Office, 3. Education & Sports, 4. Cultural Buildings, and 5. Public Buildings.

Call for Entries! Architizer A+Awards 2021 Architect / Architecture

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Architizer, the world’s largest online platform for architecture, announces the official opening of the 9th Annual Architizer A+Awards, emphasizing architecture’s role in a changing world.

The Architizer A+Awards is the world’s largest and most democratic architectural awards program and honors the year’s best buildings and spaces from around the globe. The A+Awards are judged by Architizer’s 250+ jury academy featuring prestigious members of the architecture and design community, as well as luminaries from the art, technology, fashion, media, business, and real estate industries.

In collaboration with its official partners, Phaidon, AIA New York, and Aesthetica Magazine, the 2020 A+Awards received over 400,000 public votes on 5,000+ entries from over 100 countries worldwide. ADF proudly supports the A+Awards as one of the media partners.

ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2021

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NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has organized the ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2021 and announced the winners for the award on its website on 25 January, 2021.

Congratulations to the winners; Takuto Ohta (the Best Performance Award) , Boey Wang (Outstanding Performance Award winners) and Alexander Schul (Outstanding Performance Award winners).

Singapore News February 2021

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“NEON PIGEON”, a restaurant & bar modeled on an izakaya, opened at Carpenter Street in Singapore at the end of last year. It is a space that used recycled rebar from Singapore construction sites and oxidized perforated metal. And guests will be welcomed by a “NEON PIGEON” sign in Japanese text, made with many small bulbs.

【Final Call For Entry!】 Loop Design Awards 2021

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The LOOP Design Awards will launch the second edition of its prize in March 2021, coming back with lots of new features and new trophies to celebrate the best in Architecture, Interior design, Landscape design, Product design and Architecture photography. LOOP is an open platform to creativity and talent, where all the participants may showcase their best works, giving them great visibility around the world.

Aoyama Design Forum has concluded a contract with LOOP Design Awards as its media partner, and proudly supports the LOOP Design Awards 2021. There will be an ADF member to participate in the award as a judge. The registration is now open.

Late Entry Registration　July 2021

Thailand News June 2020

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The luxury hotel group Aman has launched a new retail concept at Amanpuri resort in Phuket, the very first property the brand opened 32 years ago. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the Retail Pavilion is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, in keeping with Amanpuri’s main design inspiration - the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya.

China News August 2020

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In May 2020, the US-based eco-luxury hotel “1 Hotel” opened in Haitang Bay, China. FARM, a Singapore design studio that was responsible for the interior design, was inspired by Sanya’s beautiful nature of green hills, sandy beaches and sparkling waters and incorporated local lave tone and red cedar, reclaimed timber and steel from old fishing boats into the interior. While possessing eco-conscious, the textures, diversity and spirit of the island are expressed in space.

Milano News July 2019

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The report features two new retail stores opened recently.
One is ALBANO, a leading Italian footwear company's boutique which opened in Corso Buenos Aires.
The second is a renowned luggage brand RIMOWA's new boutique opened at number 8 via Sant’Andrea, one of the most famous and loved luxury streets in Milan.

Thailand News August 2019

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The report features Thai restaurant ‘Spirit by Jim Thompson’, situated in a lush tropical garden in Bangkok. The restaurant’s furnishings are all custom-made and make use of the famous Jim Thompson Thai silk, most evident in the beautiful pivoting panels which divide the spaces.

Milano News Deceｍber 2018

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In this month’s Milan trend report, we will introduce you a Portuguese brand “Parfois”. It has opened its 38th store on the Italian territory. Also, the popular Japanese restaurant “SAGAMI” will be introduced to you. This company plans to open another 5 shops in Italy.These two brands aim to develop their stores worldwide and to further expansion.

Thailand News September 2019

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The report features newly opened Rosewood Bangkok hotel. Set in two connecting high-rise structures, the design is inspired by the graceful hand movement of the "wai"- the Thai gesture of greeting and welcome.

Holland News April 2021

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Dutch architectural firm i29 designed a floating home on a disused canal in Amsterdam. The home is part of Schoonschip, a new floating village comprising 46 households in the northern part of the city which aims to create Europe’s most sustainable floating community.