2025.02.18

VOL. 392

Trend Reports
	GARDE Opens New Art Gallery ¡ÈGoCA by Garde¡É in New York City
	On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, interior design company GARDE has opened a new art gallery in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, "GoCA (Gallery of Contemporary Art) by Garde," on January 30, 2025. Spanning 2,400 square feet, "GoCA by Garde" serves as a base for promoting Japanese and Asian artists to the U.S. and the world through a diverse range of contemporary artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics. Image: Yuta Okuda, "Abstract Flowers" (Silver x Colourful)

Award&Competition
	¡ÚExtended Entry Deadline Deadline Approaching¡ÛThe 13th Architizer A+Awards
	Architizer, the largest online platform for architecture, announces the official opening of the 13th Annual Architizer A+Awards, honoring the year¡Çs best buildings and spaces. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the A+Awards as a media partner of Architizer. Extended Entry Deadline February 21, 2025 Midnight PT

Award&Competition
	¡ÚDeadline Approaching¡ÛA¡Ç Design Award & Competition 2025 Call for Submissions!
	The A' Design Award & Competition, renowned as one of the world¡Çs most prestigious design contests, is now accepting entries! This competition provides a unique platform for creatives to present their work to an international audience. Award-winning designs gain global recognition, paving the way for future opportunities and success. This year, NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is proud to join as a media partner, supporting the A' Design Award & Competition. Late Application Ends: 28 February 2025

Award&Competition
	Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) Awards 2025 Open for Submissions
	The Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) announced to accept entry submissions on the official site for the APSDA Awards 2025 until March 1. Recognised as one of the most prestigious celebrations of design excellence in the Asia-Pacific region, the APSDA Awards honours groundbreaking achievements in interior design, setting benchmarks for creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is proud to support the award as a silver sponsor.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛModular Construction Homes by Palette Architecture: Shift House
	Palette Architecture unveiled Shift House, a 1,600 s.f. new home for a family of four. It is constructed of prefabricated, modular components that were factory fabricated and connected on-site. The design takes advantage of prefabrication¡Çs economies in budget and schedule, without compromising on the overall design intent. These tools are deployed in a house enriched by its natural surroundings and supportive of the family¡Çs activities.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛAGE360 by Triptyque + Architects Office; Curitiba, Brazil
	Triptyque & Architects Officee introduce an innovative residential concept that integrates private living spaces with shared areas such as sports facilities, meditation rooms, and wellness centers. Inspired by ancient gymnasiums, this vision seeks to create a harmonious balance between body, mind, and community while promoting sustainable and health-conscious architecture.v

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.

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.