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ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.17 Shutaro Takatsu "As You Heart" Exhibition

22 10 03 UP

ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present the 17th art exhibition "ADF Art Gallery Project" by artist Hidetaro Takatsu, from October 26th (Wednesday) to November 8th (Wednesday), 2022.

【Ending soon】 “ADF Design Award 2023”

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ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is calling for entries for the "ADF Design Award 2023" starting Monday, August 15, 2022. This year's theme of the award is "Design for Architecture". The total amount of prizes will be 20,000 US dollars for the Best Performance Award, 10,000 US dollars for the Excellence Award per category, and 1,000 US dollars for the Encouragement Award per category, with an award for each category, making the total amount of prizes 100,000 US dollars.

The applications are closed. Thank you for your submission.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2022

22 08 29 UP

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), an annual event organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), will be held from August 22 to October 28, 2022, with eight public workshops and master classes. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is supporting the event again this year as a media partner of KODW 2022.

WA Awards 41st Cycle is Open For Entries

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World Architecture Community has opened the WA Awards 10+5+X 41st Cycle to accept innovative projects from around the world, judged by a distinguished jury that includes world-renowned architects, top academics and leading designers, as well as previous winners of the WA Awards and members of the World Architecture Community. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the WA Awards as a media partner.

〔Final Call!〕Singapore Design Week 2022

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Singapore Design Week 2022 will be held from 16 to 25 September 2022, and NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) will again support Singapore Design Week (SDW) organised by the DesignSingapore Council as a media partner. Singapore Design Week 2022 will see a stellar line-up of designers and creatives across the three pillars of Design Futures, Design Marketplace and Design Impact. Our UNESCO Creative City of Design will come alive this September as Singapore Design Week (SDW) makes its much-anticipated return after a two-year hiatus to showcase the best of design from Singapore and beyond.

【Ending soon】Call for Entries! Design Educates Awards 2023

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The Design Educates Awards (DEAwards), organized by the Laka Foundation (a non-profit, non-governmental organization), are accepting entries. Organized with the aim of sharing the best educational ideas and architectural designs with the world and promoting their activities, the Design Educates Awards recognize each time outstanding projects that respond to complex social and environmental issues and have educational value. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the Design Educates Awards 2023 as a media partner.

The 5th Edition of Design China Beijing is officially launched

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June 22, 2022, Design China Beijing, the fifth edition, was officially launched by the team of Design Shanghai. Unlike the previous editions, this year's Design China Beijing will present a Sustainable Design China Summit , with a brand-new approach. It will be held from September 26-28, 2022 at the China World Summit Wing Hotel in Beijing. ADF proudly supports the Design China Beijing as a media partner.

ADF Design Award 2023 will be held

22 07 26 UP

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) decided to hold its annual international design award again this year under the new name of "ADF Design Award" to make it more global.

Art Gallery / Museum Information-Recommended Exhibition in August 2022

22 08 01 UP

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

22 08 02 UP

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.

See "Details" for more information.

"ADF Design Award 2023" total amount of prizes determined

22 08 09 UP

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.

Thailand News June 2020

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We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

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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We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

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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We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

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.