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"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.

Milano News Deceｍber 2018

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We have received a report supporting by GARDE!
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.

Las Vegas & New York Report VOL.1

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Interested in recent Las Vegas and NYC trends? Two beautiful Japanese architects has explored Las Vegas and NYC this year and would love to share the experience! This week we have Las Vegas hotels, resorts, and the world's biggerst retail real estate convention, RECon 2017！　

This is VOL.1 out of 3

【ADF News】Bussiness tie-up with ASA

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To all ADF members, we are excited to share this news that ADF recently signed a business tie-up contract with the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA)! Please click "Details" for more infomation.

World Architecture Community Awards 41st Cycle Winners Are Announced

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World Architecture Community has announced the winners of WA Awards 10+5+X 41st Cycle in Architecture and Interior Design sections. WA Awards presents 43 different winning projects from 18 different countries with a fantastic mix of building types, spanning from China to Mexico, Spain to Austria. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) has continuously supported the award as one of the media partners.

“Dezeen Awarads 2022” Longlist Revealed

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Dezeen has announced the longlist projects in the architecture, interiors and design category. The longlist for Sustainability and media longlist have also announced, followed by the announcement of the Studio longlist to complete the overall longlist. The projects on the longlist were selected from more than 5,400 entries from 90 countries for the fifth edition of the award - a record-breaking number of entries honouring the world's best architecture, interiors and design, as well as the most outstanding work by studios and individuals. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the awards again this year as a media partner.

"Tabiico" published in the August issue of Discover Japan

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The article about "Tabiico," a tourist search site created by NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF), has been published in the August 2022 issue of the monthly magazine "Discover Japan".

Design Anthology publishes newsletter "The Dispatch"

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Hong Kong-based luxury design magazine Design Anthology, aimed at discerning executives, originally delivers The Dispatch, an email newsletter covering genres such as interiors, architecture, design, art, style and travel. Communicating the creative culture of the Asia-Pacific region through magazines, websites, podcasts and event programs. Information is disseminated by the Design Anthology team, which operates worldwide. Please register as a member and enjoy free monthly delivery.

ADF, Milan Architects Association, GARDE organize joint exhibition during the Milano Design Week

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The international award program "ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2022", hosted by NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF), has decided to exhibit the winning work of Lisa Ogawa and Tomomi Kawashima at the Milano Design Week. The work to be exhibited has been awarded the "ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2022" for the best achievement.

Arch2O Photography Challenge 2022 Call For Entries

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Arch2O Photography Challenge 2022 international competition is in the starting blocks and offers great prizes for the best winners. Submit your architectural photo that captures the sense of place. Deadline is July 30, 2022 for early bird entry and October 30, 2022 for regular entry. This year, Aoyama Design Forum will again support the competition as a media partner.

Architectural Design Award “World Architecture Community Awards” Announces its 40th Cycle Winners

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The World Architecture Community has announced the winners of the WA Awards 10+5+X 40th Cycle in the Architecture and Interior Design sections. WA The Awards showcase 43 different winning projects from 17 different countries with a fantastic mix of building types ranging from China to Italy, Turkey to the United Arab Emirates. The winning countries are Vietnam, China, India, Sri Lanka, Italy, the United States, Kazakhstan, Iran, Mexico, Turkey, Moldova, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, France, Germany and Japan. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) has continuously supported the award as one of the media partners.

【Final Call!】DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022 Call For Entry

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The most prestigious design award in Asia, the "DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022," celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is accepting submissions. The deadline for entries has been extended to July 15, 2022. This year, "Digital & Motion Design" and "Service & Experience Design" have been added as new categories, and we are accepting projects from a wider range of fields. The ADF Aoyama Design Forum is also supporting the DFA this year.

As members of the supporting organisations, you will receive a 30% discount on the registration fee from May 16 to July 15, 2022. Go to the "Details" below to get the Promotional Code.

Would You Exhibit Your Works in the Omotesando / Minami-Aoyama?

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Omotesando and Minami-Aoyama are renowned as hubs of innovative art and design.
The artworks are exhibited in our gallery in a great place where people with a deep understanding of art.

Call For Entries ASA EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN COMPETITION 2022

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This year's Experimental Design Competition 2022 of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) is themed "CO-EXIST WITH CO-AREA", with ideas focusing on the practical use of space. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) proudly supports the competition. This year's entries are open only to residents of Thailand and end on April 19, 2022, at 17:00 (GMT+7).

The Design Educates Awards Unveil Their List of Winners

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The Design Educates Awards, which annually recognize the best projects that respond to complex social and environmental contexts and have educational value, have just announced the results of the 2022 edition. Winners were selected in four categories (architectural design, product design, universal design and responsive design). The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) will also support the Design Educate Award starting this year.