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.
A Residence designed by YTD (Japan)
YTD addresses the penthouse privacy paradox in this Tokyo residence by combining Japanese hikido sliding doors with switchable glass technology. This design allows for quick transitions between expansive 120-meter skyline views and fully enclosed, private quarters.
LA VILLA HIRO-O designed by Old Kan Inc.(Japan)
Old Kan recasts a Tokyo beauty clinic as a softly lit retreat of timber, limestone, rattan and sculptural forms, making reassurance part of the treatment journey.
Gifu-Jo Rakuichi designed by SEMBA Corporation (Japan)
Gifu-Jo Rakuichi designed by SEMBA Corporation transforms Gifu Park into a bustling tourism and hospitality hub, increasing visitor dwell time through a strategic network of timber pavilions and communal gathering spaces
LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY – Chiba Jets Locker Room designed by CLOCK Co.,Ltd. (Japan)
CLOCK Co., Ltd. provides exceptional performance architecture for the Chiba Jets, using circular timber geometry and calibrated lighting to transform the locker room into a strategic engine for mental mastery.