Realm of Clouds Aedificium Habitationis by Ming Hsing Chang

Realm of Clouds Aedificium Habitationis by Ming Hsing Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Architectura Competition Category.

FerrumArchitectura· 2025

Realm of Clouds Aedificium Habitationis

by Ming Hsing Chang

Client: Grand Developments

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Architectura Category

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The Design

About Realm of Clouds Aedificium Habitationis

Regnum Nubium est aedificium habitationis undecim unitatibus in Taichung, Taiwaniae, constans. Consilium architecturam cum plantatione coniungit, vegetatione multiplici, frontibus viridibus et lapide naturali adhibitis. Dispositio prospectus virides, lucem diurnam, aerem purum et interiora aperta praebet, dum semitae privatae et ingressus separati secretum tuentur. Viriditas frontis isolationem naturalem addit et diversitatem biologicam sustinet. Collectio aquae pluvialis, illuminatio energiae efficax et ventilatio transversa impactum in ambitum minuunt. Lapis loci provisus et lignum recyclatum etiam adhibentur.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Realm of Clouds Aedificium Habitationis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Realm of Clouds Aedificium Habitationis creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Realm of Clouds Aedificium Habitationis ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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