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.
YAMAHA MUSIC YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI Interior Lighting designed by LCR, KOIZUMI Lighting Technology Corp (Japan)
Yamaha Music Yokohama Minatomirai features a 100-meter lighting installation by Koizumi. The installation utilizes 1/f wave patterns to create a dynamic and rhythmic environment designed for an experiential music retail experience.
Park Homes Shijo Kawaramachi deisgned by Mitsui Designtec Co.,Ltd. (Japan)
Park Homes Shijo Kawaramachi blends 400 years of temple heritage with contemporary residential design. Mitsui Designtec incorporates Nishijin-ori textiles, Kyoto's garden culture, and grid-based architecture to create a functional gallery for daily communal living.
JA KYOSAI SAITAMA BUILDING designed by MITSUI Designtec Co.,Ltd (Japan)
JA KYOSAI SAITAMA BUILDING has undergone a common-area overhaul by MITSUI Designtec, which optimizes corporate workflow through lighting-driven design and flexible community zones within a 50-year-old structural framework.
L’hirondelle designed by hiro nakata atelier (Japan)
L'hirondelle in Tsukuba combines specialty coffee with a community gallery. Hiro Nakata Atelier uses weathered steel, plaster, and local craftsmanship to create a functional hub for social connection.
Nomura Real Estate Development Group designed by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD, (Japan)
Nomura Real Estate Development Group's headquarters in Tokyo Bay features a responsive workplace design by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD, merging panoramic hospitality with flexible co-creation spaces.
HIKU designedby OFT Studio (Hong Kong) × UNION
HIKU, designed by OFT Studio and UNION Japan, merges sculpture with functional hardware. This door collection disrupts traditional geometry, revealing molten metal textures that transform every entry point into a tactile design experience.
ABE GALERIE TOKYO designed by ODS / Oniki Design Studio (Japan)
ABE Galerie TOKYO by ODS (Oniki Design Studio) features artisan wooden doors and artwork within a plaster-lined office in Shinjuku. This gallery design emphasizes focus, creating a rhythmic architectural experience that showcases kumiko latticework and curated paintings.
A-Residence designed by A.N.D., NOMURA Co., Ltd. (Japan)
A-Residence, designed by A.N.D. and NOMURA, redefines luxury living in Tokyo, merging dramatic book-matched marble, bespoke timber joinery, and museum-quality art against the backdrop of the iconic Tokyo Tower skyline.
DAIKYO ANABUKI FUDOSAN Banchō Residence Salon designed by SPACE CO., LTD. (Japan)
SPACE CO., LTD. redefines the high-end residential sales experience in Tokyo. The Banchō Residence Salon guides visitors through a dramatic transition from a narrow black geometric passage into an expansive, light-filled interior overlooking the city.
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
% Arabica Egypt Cairo Roastery designed by no.10, NOMURA Co., Ltd. (Japan)
At % Arabica Cairo Roastery, stacked Egyptian limestone functions as seating, circulation areas, and landscape elements, effectively intertwining the memory of local quarries with the precision characteristic of Japanese design by no.10, NOMURA Co., Ltd.

