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【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.

Thailand News August 2020

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We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

A sustainable private residence with lush green in Bangkok will be introduced to you. For being able to live privately while taking in nature in a megacity like Bangkok, 90% greening of the entire site was realized by equipping an individual ecosystem and adding pocket gardens in every corner of the house. In the lush green space, the modern exterior that combines white slender steel rods stands out.

Tie-up contract with APSDA

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ADF(NPO Aoyama Design Forum) recently signed a business tie-up contract with Asia Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA), a large interior design association in the Asia-Oceania region.

This cooperation will encourage a nurture better understanding of their cultures and provide a higher quality of information about design than ever before.

CONNIE COCKTAIL LOUNGE | Stonehill Taylor

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For a one-of-a kind bar experience, top New York architectural and interior design firm Stonehill Taylor has transformed a mid-century 116-foot Lockheed Constellation L-1649A Starliner aircraft into a nostalgic cocktail bar for the TWA Hotel.

This specific Starliner model was originally built in 1958, and currently sits outdoors between the lobby and the airport’s modern Terminal 5.

LA News September 2017

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We have recieved a Trend Report regarding container village, SteelCraft. It's the first container hospitality complex that got authorization from the city! Please follow the link below to get the report!

ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2021 Winners Announced

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We are pleased to announce the winners for the ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2021. Takuto Ohta swept the Best Performance Award, followed by Boey Wang and Alexander Schul winning the Outstanding Performance Awards. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding performances, and we are truly grateful for all the support we received for this award to be a success.

South Africa News June 2021

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We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

We would like to introduce the Kruger Shalati? The Train on the Bridge. A hotel inside converted 1950s train cars located on the top of the Selati Bridge and suspended over the Sabie River in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. The hotel comprises 31 rooms which provide guests unparalleled views of the Kruger National Park and the majestic Sabie River below.

Portugal News August 2022

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We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

W Hotel Algarve is the Marriott’s first foray into Portugal for the W brand.The entryway is hallmarked by a fluid, curved feature wall adorned with infinity mirrors and Portuguese handmade ceramic plates in ethereal greens and blues arranged in an abstract form, creating a mystical underwater feel the moment guests step through the doors.

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.