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Closing Soon: Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards - Submit Your Work by February 24, 2023

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Architizer, the largest online platform for architecture, announces the official opening of the 12th Annual Architizer A+Awards, honoring the year’s best buildings and spaces. Entry deadline is scheduled for February 24, 2023. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the "A+ Award" as a media partner of Architizer again this year.

NYC News October 2023

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We have received a new report supported by GARDE!

Petco, a pioneer in the pet industry since its establishment in 1965, is continuing its expansion following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In its commitment to offering pets and their owners top-tier and luxurious pet care services, the company inaugurated its latest establishment - a two-story pet care center situated in New York City's Union Square neighborhood. This 25,000-square-foot facility is a complete transformation of the nearly century-old Tammany Hall and includes a retail section offering pet related merchandise, a grooming salon, a veterinary clinic, and the exclusive "JustFoodForDogs" kitchen, dedicated to preparing nutritious meals exclusively for dogs. The store's interior exudes an ambiance reminiscent of an upscale department store, fusing classical architectural elements with modern design concepts, skillfully utilizing the iconic domed roof of the building, a local landmark. Furthermore, the store features an adoption booth for both pets and their prospective owners, making it a store deeply rooted in the community.

Business of Design Week (BODW) 2023 is to Take Place

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Business of Design Week (BODW) 2023 is going to take place from November 29 2023 to December 1 in West Kowloon Cultural District, HongKong. BODW is Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands. Since 2002, BODW has gathered some of the world’s leading design masters, brand leaders and entrepreneurs to advance the discourse on the value of design and innovation that inspires global audiences and creates new business opportunities. ADF is proud to support BODW 2023 again this year as one of the media partners.

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Unveil the winners of the 2023 edition of the Kyoto Global Design Awards (KGDA)

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The Kyoto Global Design Awards (KGDA) delighted to unveil the winners. A distinguished panel of jurors, encompassing architects, journalists, photographers, and visionary creative directors from various nations, painstakingly assessed over 680 submissions, carefully selecting the most ingenious works. The award celebration reverberated with acclamation as functional ingenuity, avant-garde aesthetics, groundbreaking architectural systems, and resplendent finishes all earned their rightful spotlight. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is supporting this year's Kyoto Global Design Award 2023 as a media partner.

Mumian Chengdu by CCD

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24 City, a documentary directed by Jia Zhangke, tells the story of Factory 420 in Chengdu, which has been developed into 24 City by CR Land. The movie has stirred the reminiscences of countless locals.

Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in October 2023

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We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in October 2023. 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.

【ADF Web Magazine】FOOD Exhibition at Design Museum Holon

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Design Museum Holon holds the exhibition, now open until November 11, 2023, "FOOD," which explores the crucial role of design in shaping the seductive relationship between humans and food.

ADF has established media partnerships with Kyoto Global Design Awards and Designwanted, respectively

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The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into media partnerships with Kyoto Global Design Award (KGDA) and DesignWanted. Through these partnerships, ADF will collaborate with the platforms that promote the development of design on a daily basis to provide useful information for all and promote the development of the design industry.

Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in September 2023

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We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in September 2023. 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.

【Ending Soon】Call for Entries! “ADF Design Award 2024”

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NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce the 14th edition of the ADF Design Award 2024, an international design award organised by ADF. Award applications will be accepted from Monday 14 August to Friday 22 December 2023, must be received by 22 December 2023 (Japan time). This year, as in previous years, the award theme is 'Architectural Design'. The prize money will be USD 30,000 for the Grand Prize and USD 5,000 for the Award of Excellence in each category, with a total prize fund of approximately USD 50,000.

Metaverse Virtual Museum “COCO WARP” presents the first special exhibition “Phygital World - Beyond Gutenberg -“

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NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) presents the exhibition “Phygital World - Beyond Gutenberg” at the Metaverse Virtual Museum “COCO WARP” from September 1 to October 31, 2023. This exhibition focuses on the theme of our physical senses, which are changing along with civilization.

The Grey Apartment by Genre of Design

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This bare minimalistic design style has often been referred to as timeless, comprehending to its history and fluctuating trends. However, the new wave brutalism imbibed here, quite opposite to its name, is in fact a lot more open ended, and is considered fairly versatile in terms of adhering to styling and personalities. This potential has been efficiently tapped in this, 2500 sqft apartment in Delhi, defined by a restrained palette of brass, exposed concrete, stone, and glass, reinforcing the exceptionally restrained yet luxurious nature of the build.

COCO WARP, Japan’s first full-scale virtual museum using cloud 3D rendering technology, opens in the Metaverse

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NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) commissions a group of engineers "Team MeTa3030" to open a virtual museum "COCO WARP" in the Metaverse after taking a year and a half. By using various cutting-edge technologies, we will provide users with an overwhelming reality and performance that goes beyond the limits of VR. As an opening project, the first public exhibition of digital art will be held from June 15 to August 15, 2023 (scheduled). We will exhibit the works of 6 artists under the theme "A distant human journey, the unknown year 3030 - Humanity meets other cultures".

The Winner of the ASA International Design Competition 2019 Report on the Visit to Japan

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Phornphong Yanyadech, the winner of the ASA International Design Competition 2019 sponsored by the Association of Siamese Architects Nationals (ASA), visited Japan and shares his research report. This invitation was jointly planned by NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) and GARDE Co, Ltd. It was postponed due to the Corona Crisis and realized only after several years.

ADF Award of MIID REKA Awards 2020 Winners Invited to Japan

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Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce the invitation of Wong Pei San, the winner of the ADF Award of MIID REKA Awards 2020. The MIID REKA Awards 2020 were hosted by the Malaysian Interior Designers Association (MIID), a Malaysian organization that is a leader in the interior design industry. Aoyama Design Forum has supported the Awards as a corporate partner since 2018.