2024.03.26

VOL. 350

Award&Competition
	2024 Kyoto Global Design Awards Call for Submissions
	Amidst the dynamic backdrop of 2024, as the world's gaze converges on the pursuit of sustainable well-being and the effortless fusion of state-of-the-art AI technology, the 2024 Kyoto Global Design Awards (KGDA) warmly invites creative designers and inventors from every corner of the globe. The central theme for this year revolves around achieving a harmonious union of aesthetics and sustainability, prompting creators to craft compelling, environmentally conscious, and socially impactful masterpieces. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) actively backs the Kyoto Global Design Awards as a media partner. Registration: Now to August 31th, 2024

Award&Competition
	Design Educates Awards 2024 is now Accepting Applications
	Design Educates Awards (DEAwards) acknowledge, exhibit, and globally promote the finest concepts and executions in architecture and design. It unites a community of visionaries who emphasize the genuine added value of their projects. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is honored to stand behind the Design Educates Awards 2024 as a media supporter. Project submission deadline: April 21, 2024

Service
	Call for works on the ADF Art x Design EC website
	NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has launched the ADF Art x Design EC site to promote artists and designers further. Based on the concepts of "Your Art & Design Can Color Someone's Life," "Making Art & Design Accessible" and "Bring Colorfulness To Your Space," we hope that everyone can enjoy art and design more easily and add color to their lives.

Trend Reports
	Klein Blue Hills and White Cliff by Wutopia Lab
	The 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.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛFestival des Architectures Vives 2024 in Montpellier, France introduce Teams and Projects
	The Festival des Architectures Vives 2024 is set to unfold from June 11-16, 2024, in the charming city of Montpellier, France. Against the backdrop of the Olympic year 2024, this edition of the Festival des Architectures Vives is poised to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between architecture and motion. It aims to amplify the connection between the physical form, artistic expression, and architectural design, fostering a jubilant celebration of synergy between body, performance, and structure.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛBainbridge House, a sustainable house on a hill designed by Finne Architects
	FINNE Architects are thrilled to present the Bainbridge House, an oasis of tranquility nestled within a forested 3-acre parcel on Bainbridge Island, a quaint municipality in western Washington State. A meandering 500-ft driveway navigates through the woodland, leading to the residence situated atop a subtle rise in the terrain. Embraced by nature, the house unfolds onto a softly undulating meadow, gracing the southern edge of the clearing.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡Û¡ÖJAZZ GIANTS 1961-2013¡× Hozumi Nakadaira RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION 2024
	Ne, the proprietor of the renowned jazz haven, Shinjuku DUG, cherished by a plethora of luminaries including Shuji Terayama, Yukio Mishima, and Haruki Murakami, has left an indelible mark on the global jazz community for over six decades through his seminal work as a premier jazz photographer. Mark your calendars for the upcoming retrospective exhibition titled "JAZZ GIANTS 1961-2013" by Photographer Hozumi Nakadaira, slated to grace the halls of the Meguro Art Museum from May 22nd (Tuesday). This expansive showcase will boast Nakadaira's most extensive collection yet, featuring upwards of 200 captivating pieces.