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.
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.
Hollow Valley Residence designed by NX DESIGN HOME (China)
NX DESIGN HOME transforms a multi-level family home into a masterclass of structural light and circulation. This private residence balances open-plan connectivity with high-performance spatial efficiency for a family of six.
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.
Authentic Residence designed by Yokobori Architect & Associates (Japan)
Yokobori Architect & Associates transforms the ancient Hare and Ke concept into a high-performance residential reality. This Tokyo residence merges a ceremonial car display, traditional craftsmanship, and fluid living spaces into one cohesive architectural statement.
Volumetric Fluidity – The Vertical Light-Core Sanctuary designed by in Him's interior design (Hong Kong)
"Volumetric Fluidity" reimagines Hong Kong's dense residential constraints. By harnessing natural light and creating seamless spatial transitions, In Him’s interior design transforms restricted urban footprints into luxurious living spaces, demonstrating how precise interior design crafts an expansive sanctuary.
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.
Villa Infinity by EY DESIGN (Studio del Sol. LLC) (Japan)
Villa Infinity: A luxury residential design by EY DESIGN. Perched above Tokyo Bay, this private retreat reimagines quarry geology through an infinity-loop circulation, creating a seamless connection between industrial history and high-end living.
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.
URBAN HOUSE IN TOKYO designed by RON DESIGN / ARTICIOUS CO., LTD.
RON DESIGN turns a 40-year-old concrete house into a Tokyo base for a life in motion, pairing a luminous upper-floor salon with an immersive bar and sleeping retreat below.
A Chromatic Rhapsody : Reimagining the Modern Dwelling designed by Deco Farmer Studio (Hong Kong)
Deco Farmer Studio transforms a Hong Kong apartment into a high-impact residential design. By leveraging primary colour blocks, strategic joinery, and custom geometric surfaces, the layout redefines traditional living spaces into a gallery-focused interior.

