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.
Signature Pavilion “Earth Mart” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, designed by nora,NOMURA Co.,Ltd (Japan)
Nora, NOMURA Co., Ltd. is transforming the supermarket experience with EARTH MART at Expo 2025 Osaka. This powerful exhibition focuses on food systems and sustainability, challenging our perceptions of daily dietary choices. The immersive spatial design leverages the familiar retail setting to reframe our understanding of life, consumption, and the future of food.
BANDAI HOBBY CENTER PLAMO DESIGN INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM designed by CIC, NOMURA Co., Ltd (Japan)
Witness the mechanics behind Japanese model-making. CIC. NOMURA turn a working Bandai factory into a public laboratory, blending live production lines with a 4,000-piece fan gallery. See how industrial engineering meets creative design in this ZEB-certified manufacturing showcase.
The Land of NOMO designed by NOMURA Co., Ltd (Japan)
The Land of NOMO at Expo 2025 Osaka: A sensory-driven pavilion by NOMURA for Panasonic. This experiential space eliminates fixed paths, utilizing light, sound, and biodegradable architecture to engage 470,000 visitors, including 115,000 schoolchildren, in unscripted discovery.