Vision, made tangible.
The 2026 Sky Design Awards shortlist presents a comprehensive and discerning overview of contemporary excellence in both interior and architectural design as well as product design. The selected projects span hospitality, workplace, and retail environments; cultural spaces; innovative materials; and meticulously crafted objects, as well as private residences, civic and cultural buildings, adaptive reuse, and urban interventions. All shortlisted projects are unified by rigorous spatial and structural thinking, distinctive materiality, and a confident engagement with the complexities of cultural, commercial, environmental, and social contexts. The shortlist highlights a thoughtful response to the demands of contemporary life and an enduring commitment to design innovation.
InterContinental Sapporo designed by NIKKEN SEKKEI (Japan)
Nikken Sekkei redefines the hospitality experience at InterContinental Sapporo, synthesizing Hokkaido’s seasonal landscapes, Ainu cultural narratives, and curated residential design into a cohesive architectural statement.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai Renewal designed by SPACE CO., LTD. (Japan)
SPACE CO., LTD. has completed a comprehensive interior renovation of the Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai, which features biophilic design, dynamic lighting systems, and water-inspired architecture. This hospitality project, set to be finished in 2025, updates urban hotel standards in Sendai, Japan.
BASE LAYER HOTEL NAGOYA NISHIKI designed by MITSUI Designtec Co.,Ltd. (Japan)
Nagoya's hospitality scene transforms with BASE LAYER HOTEL. MITSUI Designtec has revamped a landmark property into a high-performance 'Culture Business Hotel,' merging private sauna suites, immersive media areas, and modular urban living for today's traveller.
ORAKADAN FUJI GOLF designed by A.N.D., NOMURA Co., Ltd. (Japan)
A.N.D. NOMURA Co. is transforming GORAKADAN FUJI GOLF into a year-round wellness resort that integrates professional golf facilities, hot springs, suites, and direct views of Mount Fuji.
The Yard Hotel Shanghai designed by Haptic Elemental Research Office: HERO (Japan)
The Yard Hotel Shanghai designed by Haptic Elemental Research Office: HERO, utilizes timber-clad structures and designs inspired by camping to maximize space efficiency and ensure guest privacy within a dense urban environment.
OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts designed by fan Inc. (Japan)
OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts: An urban hotel renovation by fan Inc. blending local port culture with Goryokaku design elements to create an immersive destination experience.
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE designed by TAKASHIMAYA SPACE CREATE CO., LTD. (Japan)
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima South Gate welcomes travellers to the Setouchi region with immersive, nature-inspired interiors. Discover a masterclass in sustainable design, featuring reclaimed local timber, sculptural forms, and breathtaking views that capture the shifting light of the Inland Sea.
lyf Shibuya Tokyo designed by Takashimaya Space Create Co.,Ltd (Japan)
Step inside the kaleidoscope at lyf Shibuya Tokyo. Discover an award-winning lifestyle hotel on Organ-zaka where chrome, vivid colour, and urban energy redefine the Tokyo hospitality experience.
TAIZA AWAI-CLUB SHIROSHIMA VILLA designed by supermaniac inc. (Japan)
Discover 'Primitive Luxury' at TAIZA AWAI-CLUB SHIROSHIMA VILLA by supermaniac inc. This exclusive Japanese ryokan retreat blends minimalist architecture with the raw beauty of the Kyoto se
BRANZ Mega Kuningan & Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan designed by FIELD FOUR DESIGN OFFICE (Japan)
FIELD FOUR DESIGN OFFICE transforms Jakarta’s Mega Kuningan skyline with BRANZ Mega Kuningan and Swissôtel Living. This mixed-use project redefines urban luxury through a sophisticated sequence of planted terraces, vertical louvres, and tactile plaster interiors, establishing a seamless, serene transition between the bustling commercial district and private residential sanctuary.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection designed by RENS. NOMURA Co., Ltd (Japan)
RENS. NOMURA Co., Ltd. revitalizes the RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka by bridging the building’s historic architectural legacy with contemporary Japanese craft. Drawing on the concept of "The Fusion of Traditional Beauty and Water," the design integrates flowing metalwork, Nishijin weaving, and calligraphic motifs to connect the hotel to its Nakanoshima riverfront setting and the city's broader social memory.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo 32,33 floor - Designed by Mitsui Designtec Co., Ltd.(Japan)
For The Prince Park Tower Tokyo’s renewal, Mitsui Designtec Co., Ltd. introduces "THE TOKYO FUSION," a design concept that dissolves the boundary between hospitality and the horizon. International orange and park green carry the spirit of Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park into the renewed upper-floor suites and social spaces, grounding the guest experience in the city’s most iconic panoramic landscape.

