Realm of Clouds Chivako Chemakore by Ming Hsing Chang

Realm of Clouds Chivako Chemakore by Ming Hsing Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award in Akitekicha, Zvivako neZvivakwa Competition Category.

SimbiAkitekicha· 2025

Realm of Clouds Chivako Chemakore

by Ming Hsing Chang

Client: Grand Developments

Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award Winner in Akitekicha Category

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The Design

About Realm of Clouds Chivako Chemakore

Realm of Clouds ndiyo chivako chinogarwa chine dzimba 11 muTaichung, Taiwan. Dhizaini iyi inobatanidza kuvakwa nekurima, ichishandisa miti yakaturikirana pamatanho akasiyana-siyana, mativi machena (green facades) uye matombo echisikigo. Muumbwa hwacho munowanikwa maonero machena, chiedza chezuva, mhepo yakachena uye mukati wakavhurika, uku migwagwa yakavanzika uye masuo akasarudzika ari kuchengetedza yakavanzika. Miti iri pamativi echivako inowedzera kudziya kwechisikigo uye inotsigira uwandu hwezvipenyu (biodiversity). Kuunganidzwa kwemvura yemvura, magetsi anochengetedza simba, uye mhepo inofamba mukati (cross-ventilation) zvinodzikisa kukanganisa kwezvakatipoteredza. Matombo anobva munzvimbo iyoyo uye huni dzakagadziriswa zvakare dzinoshandiswa.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Realm of Clouds Chivako Chemakore, rukudzo runokudzwa runopiwa kumadhizaini akanaka anozadzisa zvinodiwa zvehunyanzvi neyeindasitiri zvinotarisirwa kuzvigadzirwa zvakagadzirwa zvakanaka. Vakunda veSimbi vanoratidza unyanzvi hukuru, hunyanzvi hwakakwirira, kunzwisisa kwevakachenjera uye kugona kwekugadzira kwevagadziri vavo. Realm of Clouds Chivako Chemakore inotarisirwa kuva chigadzirwa chinokudzwa zvakanyanya, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chinoshanda uye chine zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa eindasitiri uye ine hunhu hwetekinoroji hwakakwana hwakabatana neruzivo nehunyanzvi. Nekushanda kwayo zvakanaka, Realm of Clouds Chivako Chemakore inoremekedzwa uye yakagadzirirwa kupa kuvandudzwa kwehupenyu kunobatsira kuita kuti nyika ive nzvimbo iri nani.

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