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.

ISHIDAYA designed by DESIGN & CREATIVE ASSOCIATES (VIETNAM)

ISHIDAYA, located in central Hanoi, combines traditional Japanese timber craftsmanship with Art Deco design through a modern Taisho Roman perspective. This interior design project exemplifies cultural synthesis by merging Western architectural heritage with the elegance of Japanese hospitality.

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Fukuoka International Airport designed by SEMBA Corporation (Japan)

Fukuoka International Airport's terminal renewal, designed by SEMBA Corporation, integrates Fukuoka's cultural identity with operational efficiency. By blending traditional crafts, festival-inspired installations, and seasonal gardens, the design redefines the international transit experience, transforming it into a destination.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sou designed by soell inc. (Japan)

Sou redefines urban social landscapes through a modular aluminum seating system. Designed by soell inc., these three varied heights support diverse postures, from low-level resting to high-perch leaning, merging Japanese spatial heritage with high-precision industrial fabrication.


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