Merci × Sky Design Awards 2026

The 2026 Winners

Announced on 7 November 2026 at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo. From 88 shortlisted projects across eight categories, the jury awarded 16 Gold, 14 Silver and 12 Bronze, named 9 projects The New Black, and Stellar Works selected one Special Prize.

GoldSilverBronzeThe New Black
01

Architecture

Presented by Jing Liu

02

Interior — Commercial, Office, Institution & Public

Presented by Daisuke Hironaka

Commercial and Office

Institution

Transportation & Hub

03

Interior — Retail Design

Presented by Peggy Lui

04

Interior — Bar, Restaurant, Café & Tearoom

Presented by Daisuke Hironaka

Bar & Restaurant

Cafe & Tearoom

05

Interior — Residential

Presented by Peggy Lui

06

Interior — Hotel & Resort

Presented by Jing Liu

07

Interior — Lighting, Leisure, Wellness & Special Projects

Presented by Peggy Lui

Clubhouse

Green & Sustainable Design

Leisure and Wellness

Lighting Design

Others

08

Product & Visual Communication Design

Presented by Daisuke Hironaka

Product Design

Visual Communication Design

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Stellar Works Special Prize

Selected by Daisuke Hironaka, CEO, Stellar Works

Every shortlisted and winning project holds a permanent Sky Knowledge Record (SKR) number. Congratulations to all 88 shortlisted designers and to every winner.