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.
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.
Anicom Holdings New Hub Project designed by SPACE CO., LTD. (Japan)
SPACE CO., LTD. is designing the Anicom Holdings New Hub in Tokyo, which merges advanced veterinary diagnostics and human dental care within a single, transparent clinical facility. This project establishes a scalable architectural model for delivering pet-inclusive healthcare.
RYUBO FOOD HALL designed by SPACE CO., LTD. (Japan)
Ryubo Food Hall by SPACE CO., LTD. redefines Naha commercial interiors. A strategic lighting design shifts this department store floor from a high-efficiency lunch hub to a polished evening dining destination.
Samsonite BLACK LABEL Ginza designed by SPACE CO., LTD. (Japan)
How do you localize a global icon in the heart of Tokyo? The Samsonite Black Label Ginza flagship by SPACE CO., LTD. redefines luxury retail, merging high-performance industrial metalwork with tranquil Japanese Zen garden aesthetics. Discover this award-winning fusion of heritage and innovation.
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.

