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【ADF Web Magazine】“Bamboo 1947: Then and Now” exhibition at Gucci Ginza GalleryThe exhibition “BAMBOO 1947: THEN AND NOW,” held at Gucci’s Ginza venue from August 3 to September 23, 2024, celebrates the iconic Bamboo Bag. Originating in 1947, the bag symbolizes a fusion of Italian and Japanese craftsmanship. This event showcases various interpretations by Japanese artists, including lacquer, metal carving, porcelain, and painting. The exhibition highlights Gucci's historic connection with Japan while reflecting on sustainability by reusing exhibition fittings. Despite some repetitive elements, the show encourages a more creative approach to reusing materials, aligning with evolving environmental and ethical standards in luxury fashion.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Feng Shui and Positive ArchitectureNader Sammouri explores how Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, promotes balance and harmony between people and their environments, making it relevant for modern architecture. He highlights the significance of the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—and how they interact to maintain equilibrium. Feng Shui encourages the design of spaces that support well-being through thoughtful element placement, like avoiding disruptive mirror reflections or ensuring a balance between fire and water elements in kitchens. By integrating Feng Shui's principles, architects can transform urban spaces into havens of serenity, reflecting nature's harmony.
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【ADF Web Magazine】A New Residential Building by KUSHNER STUDIOS “213 THIRD AVENUE”This 14 story new residential building by KUSHNER STUDIOS, located in the recently rezoned section of Gowanus Brooklyn was conceived as a "Mother Tree". This contemporary forestry theory was an apt working metaphor for the building.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Le Fou Fou, a European-Inspired Gourmet Hall by LemayMichaud, Opens in MontrealA new culinary hotspot, Le Fou Fou, has opened in Montreal, offering an innovative European-style gourmet hall. This collaborative project with Carbonleo was designed by Lemay Michaud, providing visitors with a sophisticated ambiance and a continually evolving dining experience.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Call for Proposals: International Garden Festival 2025The International Garden Festival is launching a call for proposals to select designers to create the new temporary gardens for the Festival’s 26th edition, which will open on June 20, 2025, on the site of Les Jardins de Métis | Reford Gardens.
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DJI Flagship Store by Various AssociatesDJI has opened its largest flagship store in the world at OCT Harbour on the shores of Shenzhen Bay. Three years ago, Various Associates was entrusted to renew the space to reflect DJI's unique sense in technology, commitment to quality, and meticulous research spirit.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Embracing Nature: The MALVEIRA DA SERRA Project by OODAThe MALVEIRA DA SERRA project, designed by OODA, is situated at the crossroads of mountain and sea, seamlessly integrating into the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. This location merges urban and rural landscapes, with the surrounding area characterized by vernacular architecture, stone walls, and cottages nestled within the mountains, underscoring the historical and cultural essence of the region.
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Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in September 2024We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in September 2024. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information, such as the works on display. Before your visit, please check each museum's website for the current opening hours.
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Klein Blue Hills and White Cliff by Wutopia LabThe 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.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Exhibition “From Sumi to Sumi” by Yoshiko Shimada at Fuji Gallery ShinjukuFuji Gallery Shinjuku, located on the basement floor of the Hilton Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku, will host (Ms.) Yoshiko Shimada’s solo exhibition entitled “From Sumi to Sumi” (`Sumi` meaning Japanese calligraphy ink) from Saturday 7th September until Sunday 29th September 2024.
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【ADF Web Magazine】SAOTA’s Masterpiece Blending with Dubai’s Prestigious Neighborhood “KURAL VISTA”Located on the G Frond of Palm Jumeirah, this villa, designed by SAOTA for Alpago Properties, with CK Architecture Interiors as the executive architects and contractors, epitomizes understated luxury with its elegant silhouette.
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Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen by CCDThe theme “Phoenix Roosts in the Parasol Tree” represents the hotel's exclusivity and nobility. In ancient Chinese mythology, the phoenix is the king of birds, which only chooses the parasol trees to roost, becoming a symbol of nobility.
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Renovation of the Former Residence of Zhang Taiyan by Tsing-Tien Making"Renovation is not simply about blending into the old. Instead, it involves the fusion of the old and the new to imbue this long-standing house a new language, from design to functionality and the experience it offers to visitors. We hope the story of Zhang Taiyan and his house do not stop in that specific time period but to continue, with the new memory and language, to carry forward."
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【ADF Web Magazine】“Quzika 1865 Winery” in Tibet by PL-T Architects StudioPL-T Architecture Studio unveiled Quzika 1865 Winery Complex in Quzika, Markam County, Tibet. It is located at the foot of Dameiyong Snow Mountain, close to Lancang River, thousand-year-old salt fields, and the only Catholic church in Tibet. The mission of the project is to generate income for local Tibetans by establishing a winery that can provide cutural tourism experiences to alleviate poverty through the development of local industries.
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【ADF Web Magazine】World Architecture Festival 2024 Prize Winners AnnouncedThe World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced the winners of the WAFX Prize, recognizing outstanding future architectural projects addressing major global issues. This year, exceptional projects across 11 categories have been honored for their innovative approaches to challenges in areas such as health, climate change, technology, ethics, and values. The awards will be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from 6 November to 8 November 2024.
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