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.
Zimo ● Songjing designed by NANJING SUKONG INTERIOR DESIGN CO. LTD. (China)
Explore how NANJING SUKONG transforms a narrow townhouse into a vertically connected home. This project features a skylight-lit central staircase and a glass lift, maximizing light and spatial flow.
HAKUSAN MEGANE SHANGHAI designed by Each Design (China)
Each design redefines the Hakusan Megane Shanghai flagship store. By translating eyewear hinge mechanics into custom iron and reclaimed elm joinery, the retail interior connects Japanese craftsmanship with the historic Zhang Yuan district.
Lakeside Villa designed by WJ STUDIO (China)
WJ STUDIO’s Lakeside Villa redefines luxury residential architecture in Shanghai. By eliminating the boundaries between private gallery and home, this fluid, light-filled masterpiece offers a blueprint for modern collectors seeking to house art within the daily rhythm of life.
RenownGarden Chongqing designed by Beijing Easy-Home Interior Design Co.,Ltd (China)
Beijing Easy-Home sets a new standard in hospitality spatial design with RenownGarden Chongqing, creating a continuous flow using perforated metal, reflective surfaces, and precisely controlled lighti