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【Ending Soon】DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 Call For Entry

23 04 18 UP

The "DFA Design for Asia Awards" (DFA DFAA), with its focus on Asia, is one of the most prestigious international annual design events that enables outstanding design projects worldwide to propagate Asian values and perspectives. For the 2023 edition, online applications can be submitted from now until June 30, 2023 (Hong Kong time).

ADF, the Milan Architects Association and GARDE hold joint exhibition during Milan Design Week

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NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce that the winning work of the Best Performance Award in "ADF Design Award 2023" will be showcased in Milan, Italy, during the period of "Milano Salone", the world's largest furniture and interior trade fair for creators and artists from around the world.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.23 "Earth of Beauty" by Tomoaki Kirino

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ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will hold a photo exhibition "Earth of Beauty" as the 23rd art exhibition "ADF Art Gallery Project" from May 1, 2023 (Monday) to May 8, 2023". This exhibition will feature about 15 works, including representative works and new works from their photo collection. We hope you will enjoy it.

Image：©Kirino Tomoaki

Interview with Winners of the "ADF Design Award 2023" Part.2

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We want to introduce Mr. Kazuhiko Mashiko, who won the Best Performance Award at "ADF Design Award 2023" hosted by NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF).

World Architecture Community Awards 43rd Cycle Announces its Winners

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World Architecture Community has announced the winners of WA Awards 10+5+X 43rd Cycle in Architecture and Interior Design sections. WA Awards presents 47 different winning projects from 23 different countries with a fantastic mix of building types ranging from Greece to Canada, from Spain to Egypt. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) has continuously supported the award as one of the media partners.

Interview with Winners of the "ADF Design Award 2023" Part.1

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We would like to introduce Mr. Senthil Kumar Doss who won the Excellent Award at "ADF Design Award 2023" hosted by NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF).

Meet Nail Flag Store by 8877 Interiors

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MEET NAIL is a high-end chain nail brand store. The site is located in Shanghai along the Xuhui Riverside. The basement floor serves as the outdoor setting, and there is not much lighting. As a result, the initial design concept was to "borrow light" from diverse angles as much as possible to enhance the amount of indoor light.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.22 Koreran Painting Exhibition “Pushkomakia”

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ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will hold Zelan's painting exhibition "Pushkomakia" as the 22nd art exhibition "ADF Art Gallery Project" from April 17 (Mon) to April 22 (Sat), 2023.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.21 Cork Lab Manga Senka 7th Graduation Exhibition “Challenge”

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As the 21st Art Exhibition "ADF Art Gallery Project", ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will hold the Cork Lab Manga Special Course 7th Graduation Exhibition "Challenge" from Saturday, March 25, 2023 to April 3, 2023 (It will be held until May). This is the first graduation exhibition of "Cork Labo Manga Senka", which has produced many popular authors with over 100,000 followers on SNS.

"ADF DESIGN AWARD 2023" Winners Announced

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the "ADF DESIGN AWARD 2023".

Please go to "Details" below to learn more.

Songyun Villa by Bob Chen Design Office

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Situated in the bustling downtown of Changzhou, the hundred-year old Songyun Villa has now been opened to public after renovation. While remaining the original architectural style, an exquisite and deluxe restaurant has been built in the courtyard. The restaurant features the functional spaces for dining, high-end banquet, wine tasting, tea drinking and courtyard leisure, with 15 boxes of various sizes and one big dining hall.

Art Gallery / Museum Information-Recommended Exhibition in March 2023

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We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in March 2023. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information such as the works on display. Please check the website of each museum for current opening hours before visiting.

【ADF Web Magazine】PULO MARKET, a community commercial facility by a9a rchitects

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With the current development of urban society, the concept of "community" is being mentioned more and more frequently, in the face of the upgrading of urban development, a9a rchitects has designed the PULO Market, which integrates a variety of living functions to promote community interaction and interaction.

【Ending Soon】Call for Entries of the 16th Edition of the International GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards

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The call for entries for the prestigious and highly regarded GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is open for the 16th edition and for a third year internationally. The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is an international competition that recognizes the excellence and talent of creative professionals who have distinguished themselves through exemplary practices. Entries can be submitted online until April 1, 2023. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is proud to support the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards as a media partner.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.20 Calligraphy exhibition "SHODO NEW WAVE"

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ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will hold a calligraphy exhibition "SHODO NEW WAVE" as the 20th art exhibition "ADF Art Gallery Project" from Saturday, March 4, 2023 to Monday, March 13, 2023.