Frame – Issue 165 Special Edition 2026 – Frame

Courtesy of Kidz Hospitality Regeneration, realism and ethos: three forces in hospitality transform experiences into acts of care for guests, communities and the planet. Here’s what it means for travel going forward. Sector Briefing Set on the Oaxacan coast, Kymaia hotel was conceived by entrepreneur Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza and designed by Productora and The Book of Wa.

Suites, inspired by pre-Hispanic pyramids, are constructed from earth, pigmented concrete and locally sourced wood, while bioclimatic techniques ensure minimal environmental impact and support ecosystem regeneration. Courtesy of Kymaia Designed by Schemata Architects, Teshima Factory sees a disused ironworks become a community-facing café and brewery, sup- porting the Japanese island’s transition from an environmental burden to a regenerative model.

The project aligns with efforts to revive Teshima’s formerly self-sustaining agricultural practices, combining minimal architectural intervention with locally sourced materials and elements crafted by the community. Sector Briefing In an era of flight shame and overtourism, a new generation of hospitality is putting restoration before recreation, offering travellers a way to explore the world with- out destroying it.

Traveller’s guilt may not be grounding planes, but as more people feel the personal weight of their leisure choices, a shift is taking shape. There’s a growing desire for Restourism – experiences that reframe hospitality as a force for renewal, not just for the body and mind but for the land and its local communities. Hospitality projects are restoring heritage buildings, rewilding land- scapes and partnering with local conservation initiatives. From carbon-sequestering cabins to permaculture-inspired lodges, architecture and ecology are merging.

Destinations are designed with biodiversity in mind and built to give back more than they take. Travellers are prioritizing site-stewardship over sightseeing, trading short weekend get- aways for longer, lower-impact stays that foster a connection with local ecosystems and cul- tures. The new luxury lies less in excess and more in the experience of contributing: planting a tree, restoring a wetland or learning tradi- tional ecological knowledge. Restourism is as much about the journey as the destination, as evidenced by the resur- gence of slow travel. The movement involves reviving the elegant golden era of train travel, championing sustainability without sacrificing luxury – or adventure.

Wellbeing, too, is being redefined. No lon- ger confined to spa treatments and yoga ses- sions, it’s extending to the soil beneath our feet and the species around us, treating personal and planetary health as one and the same. In Restourism, travel becomes a form of reciprocity.

A roadmap for the future of office design 103 Light + Building The brightest in lighting design 104 INSTITUTIONS WINNERS 114 SHOWS WINNERS 10 83 74 55 Hiperfocal, courtesy of Medina Manzano Architects Victor Picon, courtesy of Es Devlin Hei Shui, courtesy of Informal Design Kenta Hasegawa, courtesy of Tamada & Wakimoto FRAME 165 2 120 Domus Academy Empowering future change-makers 124 Executional Awards 126 BEST USE OF MATERIAL 128 BEST USE OF LIGHT 130 BEST USE OF COLOUR 132 HC28 maison Giving a global voice to Chinese design 134 Product Awards 136 FURNITURE 138 LIGHTING 140 FINISH 142 SANITARYWARE 144 Jury 51 58 80 68 118 Rafael Gamo, courtesy of Estudio Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba Kenta Hasegawa, courtesy of Negu Inc.

Stéphane Aït Ouarab, courtesy of La Mode en Images and Lacoste Arturo Arriet, courtesy of CRB Arquitectos Kenta Hasegawa, courtesy of Schemata Architects 3 Contents A Matter of Salone Fiera Milano – Rho 21-26.04.2026 PUBLISHING Director Mira Huussen Marketing and communication specialist Renata Sutton [email protected] Social media coordinator Jasper Ingles Head of FRAME Awards Devita Pawennei [email protected] Operations manager Raluca Pop [email protected] Printing IPP Printers Lithography Design & Prepress Studio, Amsterdam Memberships 1-year print €129 1-year digital €195 1-year print + digital €295 1-year teams €750 Please visit frameweb.com/subscribe for the latest offers.

Back issues Buy online at frameweb.com/magazine colophon FRAME (USPS No: 019-372) is published five times a year by FRAME Publishers, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. frameweb.com EDITORIAL For editorial inquiries, please e-mail [email protected] Editor in chief Floor Kuitert Editor at large Tracey Ingram Managing editor, digital Hayley Daen Editors Britt Berden Anouk Haegens Chieri Higa Design director Barbara Iwanicka Cover The Future Ruin – Aitashop by Yatofu Creatives (see page 42) Photo Wen Studio Rubra by Estudio Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba (see page 58) Photo Rafael Gamo Lacoste FW25 Show by La Mode en Images (see page 118) Photo Stéphane Aït Ouarab ADVERTISING AND MEDIA RELATIONS Account Director Nordics & Benelux Helena Valken [email protected] Account Director DACH & Eastern Europe Ruta Petersonaite [email protected] Account Manager Southern Europe Melika Aghabeigi [email protected] ISSN FRAME: 1388-4239 © 2026 FRAME Publishers and authors FRAME 165 5 Reflection and projection are the two ideas that under- pin our annual special issue.

As the first issue of the year, it takes stock of the state of spatial design. Its primary source is the FRAME Awards 2025: the projects and people that, according to our jury of industry experts and in-house editorial team, represent the very best of spatial design over the past year. Together with insights from the jury sessions, they highlight what currently carries weight in interior design and offer cues as to where the discipline is headed.

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