Realm of Clouds Inyubako y'Amazu by Ming Hsing Chang

Realm of Clouds Inyubako y'Amazu by Ming Hsing Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Igishushanyo cy'Ubwubatsi Competition Category.

IcyumaUbwubatsi· 2025

Realm of Clouds Inyubako y'Amazu

by Ming Hsing Chang

Client: Grand Developments

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Ubwubatsi Category

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The Design

About Realm of Clouds Inyubako y'Amazu

Realm of Clouds ni inyubako y'amazu itunganyijwe hamwe n'ibyumba 11 iherereye i Taichung, muri Taiwan. Igishushanyo gihuza ubwubatsi n'ubuhinzi bw'ibimera, gikoresheje ibyatsi n'ibihingwa ku nzego nyinshi, indangururamajwi zicyatsi hamwe n'amabuye kamere. Igishushanyo gitanga uburyo bwo kureba icyatsi, urumuri rw'izuba, umwuka mwiza, n'ibyumba bifunguye, mu gihe inzira zihariye n'imiryango yigenga birinda ubwiherero. Icyatsi kiri ku ndangururamajwi cyongera ubushyuhe kamere kandi gishyigikira ubwiyongere bw'ibinyabuzima bitandukanye. Gukusanya amazi y'imvura, gukoresha itara rikoresha ingufu nke, n'umuyaga winjira wenyine bigabanya ingaruka ku bidukikije. Amabuye akuwe mu karere hamwe n'ibiti byongeye gukoreshwa na byo birakoreshwa.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Realm of Clouds Inyubako y'Amazu ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Realm of Clouds Inyubako y'Amazu biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Realm of Clouds Inyubako y'Amazu yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

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