On May 4, 2026, WJ STUDIO's project Lost Villa. Huanglong Island Lighthouse Hotel was honored with a Special Mention in the Architecture +Context category at the Architizer A+Awards. This distinction recognizes the project's profound dialogue with its local heritage, history, and ecological landscape. Standing out from thousands of global submissions, only the top 5% were selected for this honor. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the organizers, our clients, and our collaborators for their unwavering support.
Since 2013, Architizer—the world’s foremost digital architectural authority—has presented the A+Awards to champion architecture that moves the needle on meaningful living. As one of the industry's most rigorous and comprehensive programs, it honors the top 5% of global projects, setting a gold standard for architectural excellence and recognizing the elite teams that drive the industry forward.
On April 24, 2026, WJ STUDIO reached a significant milestone as the Sky Design Awards (Japan) announced the highly anticipated shortlists. Three of our signature projects—Rose Gallery, Lakeside Villa, and Lost Villa. Huanglong Island Lighthouse Hotel—were named to the Sky Design Awards shortlist. The design team has been invited to the awards ceremony in Japan on November 20, 2026, where the final Grand Prix winners will be revealed.
Established by the influential Merci magazine, the Sky Design Awards serve as a catalyst for creative potential and cross-border vision. The program recognizes excellence in architecture, interior design, and visual arts that fosters tangible social impact. By bridging the gap between the Asia-Pacific region and the global design community, the awards empower professionals to refine their craft and forge sustainable, innovative collaborations worldwide.
On December 16, 2025, Elle Decoration unveiled the official selections for its annual The A-List ranking. The Lost Villa · Huanglong Island Lighthouse Hotel, a project by WJ STUDIO, was honorably selected in the Hotel Category, and has been included in the ELLE DECORATION China 2025 The A-List: China Interior & Architecture Design Annual published this year.
This year, the Annual underwent a landmark upgrade with the launch of the "International A-List", injecting brand-new standards and perspectives into this annual curation. The ranking continues to spotlight the most pioneering, fully completed interior architecture projects that have been realized across China within the year.
On December 12, 2024, the full list of winning entries for the Elle Decoration 2024/2025 China Interior & Architecture Design Annual was officially announced.Vanke ISLE Maison. Sunshine Clubhouse by WJ STUDIO, was honorably selected in the Real Estate Category, and has been included in the 2024/2025 ELLE DECORATION 2024/2025 China Interior & Architecture Design Annual.
As a witness and chronicler of China’s design industry, ELLE DECORATION China is committed to inspiring critical thinking through cutting-edge creative inspiration. Since 2018, it has launched the annual China Interior & Architecture Design Annual initiative, which focuses on outstanding completed architecture and interior design projects delivered across China in the corresponding year, captures design’s response to the spirit of the times, uncovers more possibilities between people and space, and actively explores the future of Chinese design.
On August 15, 2024, Hurun Shan, a subsidiary of Hurun Report, and ARENA jointly released the 2023-2024 “China Top Design List”.
Selected through various angles such as commercial, artistic and theoretical, WJ STUDIO's Boatyard Hotel was honored to be selected as one of the TOP 50 design works of the year.
On July 8, 2024, the World Architecture Festival (WAF) announced the shortlist for 2024.
WJ STUDIO Huanglong Island Hotel has been shortlisted for WAF 2024 in the Future Projects - Leisure-led Development category, and was invited to participate in the WAF Annual Ceremony in Singapore and on-site presentation on November 6-8, to compete for the final award with the design teams from all over the world.