Realm of Clouds 集合住宅 by Ming Hsing Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 建築・建物・構造物デザイン Competition Category.
鉄建築· 2025
Realm of Clouds 集合住宅
Client: Grand Developments
A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 建築 Category
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The Design
About Realm of Clouds 集合住宅
「Realm of Clouds（雲の領域）」は、台湾・台中市に建つ11戸の集合住宅である。多層的な植栽、緑化ファサード、自然石を用いることで、建築と植栽を一体化させたデザインとなっている。プランニングにより、緑の眺望、自然採光、新鮮な空気、開放的な室内空間を実現する一方、専用の動線と独立したエントランスによってプライバシーを確保している。ファサードの緑化は自然の断熱効果をもたらし、生物多様性の維持にも寄与する。雨水利用、省エネ照明、通り抜ける自然換気により環境負荷を低減。地元産の石材や再生木材も採用されている。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 鉄賞
Realm of Clouds 集合住宅は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Realm of Clouds 集合住宅は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Realm of Clouds 集合住宅は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Realm of Clouds seamlessly blends architecture with nature, using multi-tiered vegetation, green façades, and natural stone elements to create a living, breathing environment. Designed for privacy and sensory immersion, its layout ensures unobstructed green views while maximizing light, air, and spatial fluidity. The limited collection of 11 residences offers an exclusive retreat, redefining sustainable luxury in the city.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 2185 m2
Residential House: 11 Units - Tags
- Grand Developments, Realm of Clouds, Urban Nature, Biophilic Design, Sustainability, Sensory Experience
- Production Technology
- The project employs sustainable materials, advanced passive cooling techniques, and ecological landscaping. The façade features self-sustaining greenery, providing natural insulation and biodiversity support. The structure incorporates rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting, and optimized cross-ventilation to reduce environmental impact. Locally sourced stone and recycled wood enhance durability and eco-responsibility.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to balance nature’s organic fluidity with architectural precision. Constructing a multi-layered green façade required innovative structural solutions, ensuring longevity without compromising aesthetics. Integrating biophilic design, biodiversity, and sustainability while maintaining luxury, privacy, and functional efficiency pushed the boundaries of conventional residential architecture.
- Research
- The design is rooted in biophilic principles, exploring how nature-integrated environments improve mental well-being, air quality, and spatial efficiency. Studies on multi-tiered forestry, microclimates, and material sustainability informed the selection of native plants and energy-efficient systems. Research also guided the project's privacy-focused urban planning, optimizing personal space within a green communal setting.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the harmony between humanity and nature, Realm of Clouds reimagines architecture as a living ecosystem. Its cascading greenery and multi-layered planting create a mountain-like landscape, enveloping residents in an organic sanctuary. The project integrates biophilic design with modern luxury, fostering tranquility, balance, and ecological awareness in an urban setting.
- Project Duration
- January 2027
Taichung, Taiwan - Operation Flow
- A seamless indoor-outdoor experience is achieved through open-plan interiors, panoramic glass walls, and nature-infused common spaces. Private pathways lead to lush gardens, ensuring green views without intrusion. Independent entrances enhance exclusivity, while natural air circulation and sensory-driven design elements - light, fragrance, and texture - create a holistic living experience.
- Team Members
- CHANG MING HSING
- Image Credits
- Grand Developments
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