Realm of Clouds Mofuta wa Sehaho sa Bodulo by Ming Hsing Chang

Realm of Clouds Mofuta wa Sehaho sa Bodulo by Ming Hsing Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego Competition Category.

TšepeMeaho· 2025

Realm of Clouds Mofuta wa Sehaho sa Bodulo

by Ming Hsing Chang

Client: Grand Developments

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Meaho Category

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The Design

About Realm of Clouds Mofuta wa Sehaho sa Bodulo

Realm of Clouds ke sehaho sa bodulo se nang le diyuniti tse 11 kateng Taichung, Taiwan. Moralo ona o kopanya meralo ya meaho le tlhahiso ya limela, o sebedisa limela tse hlophisitsweng ka maemo a mangata, difeisi tse tala le majwe a tlhaho. Peo ya moralo e fana ka pono e tala, lesedi la letsatsi, moya o hlwekileng le dikahare tse bulehileng, ha ditsela tsa poraefete le menyako e ikemetseng yona di sireletsa lekunutu. Botala ba difeisi bo eketsa tshireletso ya tlhaho e tswang phishong (insulation) mme bo tshehetsa mefuta e fapaneng ya diphedi (biodiversity). Ho bokellwa ha metsi a pula, mabone a sebedisang matla ka bokgabane le moya o phallang ka mahlakoreng ka bobedi (cross-ventilation) di fokotsa tshusumetso mahareng a tikoloho. Majwe a fumanwang selehae le patsi e ntjhafalitsweng le tsona di a sebediswa.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Realm of Clouds Mofuta wa Sehaho sa Bodulo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Realm of Clouds Mofuta wa Sehaho sa Bodulo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Realm of Clouds Mofuta wa Sehaho sa Bodulo e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

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