2024.10.15

VOL. 377

Award&Competition
	Call For Entries ¡ÈADF Design Award 2025¡É
	NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce the 15th edition of the ADF Design Award 2025, an international design award organized by ADF. Award applications will be accepted from Thursday 15 August to Friday 20 December 2024 (JST). There will be a Grand Prize of USD30,000 and two Awards of Excellence of USD5,000 from all categories, for approximately USD50,000.

Event&Project
	London Build 2024, the UK¡Çs Largest Construction Trade Fair to Open
	London Build, the UK¡Çs largest and most prominent construction show, is returning to Olympia London this November. This year, the event will be bigger than ever, expanding into both the Grand and National Halls. Attendees can look forward to two exciting days filled with outstanding content, networking opportunities, and the UK¡Çs biggest Festival of Construction, along with much more. The show will also be co-located with the London Build Fire & Security Expo. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is proud to support London Build as a media partner starting this year.

Event&Project
	Chicago Build Expo 2024
	Chicago Build Expo (Oct 22-23, McCormick Place), is the largest construction & design show for the Midwest. The show features 30,000+ AEC and real estate professionals, 400+ high-profile speakers across 12 conference tracks and AIA CES approved workshops, 300+ exhibitors, Architects Hub, multiple business networking opportunities and the Midwest¡Çs biggest Festival of Construction with entertainment and live music. NPO ADF (Aoyama Design Forum) will support Chicago Build Expo 2024 as a media partner.

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project-Would you exhibit your works for free?
	Omotesando has a renowned reputation as a source of innovative art. The artworks are exhibited in our gallery in a great place where people with a deep understanding of art.

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.30 Tomomi Taoka Solo Exhibition ¡ÈCOODE ¡Ç24: FRUiTS JUICE DRINKS (+ OLD SPICES)
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present ¡ÈCOODE ¡Ç24: FRUiTS JUICE DRINKS (+ OLD SPICES),¡É the 30th exhibition of the ¡ÈADF Art Gallery Project,¡É by Tomomi Taoka, an artist who shows a new way of ¡Ècoordinating¡É paintings, from Friday 18 October to Saturday 2 November 2024.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛMaterial Matters 2024: The Intersection of Innovation and Sustainability
	Material Matters 2024 was held over four days at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, welcoming over 6,000 visitors. Established by William Knight and Grant Gibson, the event has evolved into a platform that continues to mature each year, showcasing the transformative power of materials and the limitless possibilities of design. Now in its third edition, the fair featured an impressive array of global brands and emerging design studios, presenting the latest innovations and technologies through a diverse range of installations and exhibits.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛCoffee & Connections
	In her article, Von Chua examines the global fascination with coffee and its significance in various cultures. She enjoys visiting local coffee shops, appreciating the interactions among baristas and customers while observing daily life. Chua traces coffee culture's history from Turkey to London, highlighting the rise of independent specialty shops and contrasting them with global chains like Starbucks. She notes that while Starbucks offers familiarity, local cafés provide a unique community experience. Ultimately, she relishes the charm of these coffee spots, especially on leisurely mornings, reflecting on loyalty and the evolving landscape of coffee culture.

Service
	ADF Supports CSR Project
	Awards are an option that is still not widely available in Japan. Let's be among the first to discover and develop new and fresh talent. Incorporating "awards" as part of CSR activities into your corporate strategy can significantly increase your company's visibility in the public eye. The word "awards" is in common use worldwide, and your awards business will be recognized as a cultural and social contribution activity. ADF supports your awards program and accelerates your cultural and social contribution activities and branding. There are awards that can only be provided by ADF, which has many connections around the world.