Urban Clouds 住宅建筑 by Ya-Yuan Design, Shanghefa Development

Urban Clouds 住宅建筑 by Ya-Yuan Design, Shanghefa Development is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 金奖 in 建筑与结构设计 Competition Category.

金建筑· 2025

Urban Clouds 住宅建筑

by Ya-Yuan Design, Shanghefa Development

Client: Ya-Yuan Interior Design Service Co

A' Design Award 金奖 Winner in 建筑 Category

79,942
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #164535

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Urban Clouds 住宅建筑

「都市云端」是一座位于台湾行政文化区的住宅建筑。这座十五层高的建筑坐落于1,078平方米的基地之上,建筑面积为756平方米。屋顶采用格栅设计,以参数化方法将云的形态转化为二维图案。立面将梁柱系统与米灰色大理石、小尺寸釉面墙砖及清玻璃相结合。大厅天花板上的金属装置象征风的流动,将建筑与自然相连结。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金奖

Urban Clouds 住宅建筑是 A' Design Award 金奖得主，这是授予一流、绝妙而杰出设计的极为崇高的认可。金奖得主是极具创新、极富远见且璀璨夺目的创作，反映出其设计师的天才、智慧与才干。预计Urban Clouds 住宅建筑将成为一项备受赞誉、引领潮流、气势恢宏的发明，带来前所未有的价值。这件赢得 A' Design Award 金奖的设计是一个壮观而受人敬重的项目，极大地造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Urban Clouds 住宅建筑激起强烈的渴望，唤起激情，鼓励创造力，令我们着迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The roof design of this project is a key feature, capturing the beauty of drifting clouds through a play of space and light. Using parametric methods, the cloud's three-dimensional form is transformed into a two-dimensional structure, creating varying visual effects throughout the day. The facade incorporates a complex beam and column system, achieving a refined modern architectural image. The first-floor lobby showcases an installation of metal units on the ceiling, visualizing the flow of wind, strengthening the connection with nature, and enhancing the urban experience with a serene atmosphere.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site spans 1,078 square meters, with a 756-square-meter building rising 15 stories. The exterior design takes a grand yet understated approach, with two volumes positioned at the front and rear to reduce the mass and add layers, enhancing the building's approachability. The interior layout is thoughtfully crafted for smooth flow and modern living needs. Every detail complies with building regulations, achieving a perfect balance of functionality and aesthetics, creating a space that is both efficient and visually appealing.
Tags: Clouds, Breeze, Natural Elements, Green Space, Environmentally Friendly Building Materials, Humanistic Education.
Production Technology: In terms of material selection, the designers prioritized refinement, followed by brightness. The extensive use of beige-gray marble, with its delicate veining, exudes a warm and gentle quality reminiscent of cloud layers. Complementing this is the silver-glimmering small-scale glazed wall tiles, which add a touch of starlight-like sparkle. Visually, the clean and clear lines, paired with the transparent glass, establish a harmonious play of light and shadow, enhancing the building's contours and creating a bright, warm, and textured living environment.
Design Challenge: The project presented unique challenges, as it was the team's first exterior design. While typical residential issues like space efficiency and regulations were not a concern, the predetermined floor plan limited flexibility in exterior adjustments. To overcome this, the designers embraced nature as the theme, using Grasshopper to translate the forms of clouds and wind into their design. While digital tools offered creative potential, the true challenge was translating the design into reality, which proved to be more demanding than the conceptual process itself.
Research: 'URBAN CLOUDS' is a contemporary urban residence that blends natural elements with modern design, offering a lifestyle rather than just a living space. Positioned between the sky and green spaces, it provides residents with a harmonious living experience, combining nature's beauty with the city's cultural essence. The project features three interconnected sections: a lattice design on the top floor, a beam and column system on the midsection, and a breeze-inspired art installation in the lobby, all carefully integrated to enhance urban living and connect with nature.
Inspiration: 'Urban Clouds,' located in the administrative and cultural district, blends modern architecture with cultural heritage. Situated within a vibrant cultural center and surrounded by expansive green spaces, the project emphasizes a high quality of life and strong cultural characteristics. The designers incorporate modern architectural elements to redefine urban living, creating a visually prominent yet understated residential space. The goal is to craft a grand architectural image that seamlessly harmonizes with the surrounding environment, offering both elegance and functionality.
Project Duration: The project finished in December 2023 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: To bring a 'breeze' into the interior, the designers created an art installation in the lobby, evoking floating clouds and connecting the building with the city. This design allows people to feel the gentle breeze and witness the dynamic clouds, brightening the space and strengthening the connection to nature. At night, calibrated lighting enhances the building's charm, providing a cozy atmosphere while highlighting architectural features. This lighting ensures the building remains welcoming and elegant, standing out in its surroundings even after dark.
Team Members: Feng-Huang Pan, Anson Chen, Chun-Yao Hu, Jun-Kai Wang
Image Credits: OS studio, Rex Chu