Realm of Clouds Boligbygning by Ming Hsing Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Jern in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruksjonsdesign Competition Category.
JernArkitektur· 2025
Realm of Clouds Boligbygning
Client: Grand Developments
A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Arkitektur Category
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The Design
About Realm of Clouds Boligbygning
Realm of Clouds er en boligbygning med 11 enheter i Taichung, Taiwan. Designet forener arkitektur med beplantning, med flerlags vegetasjon, grønne fasader og naturstein. Planløsningen gir grønne utsikter, dagslys, frisk luft og åpne interiører, mens private gangveier og separate innganger ivaretar personvernet. Fasadegrøntet bidrar til naturlig isolasjon og støtter biologisk mangfold. Regnvannshøsting, energieffektiv belysning og krysslufting reduserer miljøpåvirkningen. Lokalt hentet stein og resirkulert tre er også benyttet.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Jern
Realm of Clouds Boligbygning er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. Realm of Clouds Boligbygning forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. Realm of Clouds Boligbygning respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.
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
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