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.
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.
Perforated Metal Spinning Lamp designed by Muneji Toh Architects (Japan)
Muneji Toh Architects transforms industrial perforated sheet metal into dynamic pendant lighting using metal-spinning techniques. This process stretches the standard grid into custom geometries that project intricate, shifting light patterns across interior spaces.