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Realm of Clouds Residential House by Ming Hsing Chang Wins the A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Ming Hsing Chang of Grand Developments acknowledged for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Realm of Clouds Residential House by Ming Hsing Chang of Grand Developments has been granted the A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Realm of Clouds Residential House
Realm of Clouds is a residential building with 11 units in Taichung, Taiwan. The design joins architecture with planting, using multi-tiered vegetation, green facades and natural stone. The layout offers green views, daylight, fresh air and open interiors, while private pathways and independent entrances protect privacy. The facade greenery adds natural insulation and supports biodiversity. Rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting and cross-ventilation reduce environmental impact. Locally sourced stone and recycled wood are also used.
About Ming Hsing Chang
Grand Developments is dedicated to crafting timeless residences that can be cherished for generations. We specialize in designing homes that blend aesthetics, nature, and sustainability into enduring legacies. Each project reflects our belief that architecture is not merely shelter, but a meaningful dialogue between people and the natural world. Rooted in the local context and built with vision and care, our homes offer serene, sensory-rich environments - embodying the philosophy that genuinely great living spaces are made to last and to be passed down.
About Grand Developments
The Grand Development Co. specializes in luxury residences, integrating art, nature, and humanity. With biophilic design and eco-architecture, its signature project, Realm of Clouds, redefines urban luxury with privacy, sustainability, and greenery.
Award Record
This recognition makes Ming Hsing Chang of Grand Developments a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/164520
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164520
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164520
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/359181
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://thecloud.com.tw/main
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Realm of Clouds Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Sky Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dim Gray and Light Blue
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ming Hsing Chang
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- Grand Developments
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164520
Credits
- Team
- CHANG MING HSING
- Image Credits
- Grand Developments
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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.
- Operation and Interaction
- 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.
- Project Duration and Location
- January 2027 Taichung, Taiwan
- Specifications
- 2185 m2 Residential House: 11 Units
- Keywords
- Grand Developments, Realm of Clouds, Urban Nature, Biophilic Design, Sustainability, Sensory Experience
