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Terra Cascade Residential House by Jimmy Yung Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Jimmy Yung of Happystudio honored 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 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Terra Cascade Residential House by Jimmy Yung of Happystudio has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category. The recognition forms part of 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Terra Cascade Residential House
Terra Cascade is a five story detached house built on a hillside in Taipei, Taiwan. The design uses interlocking volumes and rotating balconies to guide natural light and support interaction between floors. Low carbon stone and renewable timber form the layered facade, while steel staircases and reinforced concrete columns provide strength. Inside, flexible rooms and smart glass allow the plan to adapt to multi generational needs. A rooftop terrace offers wide views of the surrounding forest.
About Jimmy Yung
Jimmy Yung is an architectural and interior designer dedicated to exploring how human beings find their sense of home. Cities have been expanding for centuries, and the population has increased dramatically. With the rapid advancement of internet services and the ongoing threats of infectious diseases, the concept of dwelling must evolve. Traditional functions once defined by specific activities such as offices, schools, libraries, playgrounds, sports fields, and restaurants are becoming increasingly interconnected like a cloud and condensed into a compact, miniaturized world. As a result, the residence must respond to the desires of its inhabitants, functioning like a treasure box.
About Happystudio
Founded in 2005, Happystudio is an award-winning interior design studio recognized with iF, RING, and TID awards. It excels in research-driven projects across hospitality and commercial sectors.
Award Record
Jimmy Yung of Happystudio is a winner of 6 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2016 - 2017 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. It 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. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/165667
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/165667
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!165667
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/169056
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://happystudio.com.tw/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Terra Cascade Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Sky Blue, Slate Gray, Black, Dark Slate Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Jimmy Yung
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- Happystudio
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #165667
Credits
- Team
- Tina Liao
- Image Credits
- All images: Yi-Hsien Lee Photography Studio
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This residence embodies the philosophy of harmonious coexistence between architecture and nature. Its interlocking volumetric design redefines vertical spatial possibilities, incorporating rotating balconies that refine natural light while enhancing interaction across floors. The interior prioritizes flexibility and adaptability, allowing dynamic adjustments for evolving residential needs. It integrates forested views, fostering a deep connection to nature and exploring future living concepts.
- Inspiration
- Rooted in nature, the design explores how light, materials, and spatial flow can recreate natural rhythms within architecture. Large windows and open balconies blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, seamlessly integrating seasonal transitions into daily life. Balancing privacy, interaction, and scenic views, the concept reflects an innovative approach to coexistence, making living spaces a harmonious dance with nature.
- Research
- The research focused on integrating architecture with nature and addressing modern family needs. Objectives included refining spatial adaptability, enhancing natural connections, and ensuring sustainability. Methodologies involved aerial analyses for views, compliance with terrain and regulations, and material testing. Data collected from simulations and resident feedback informed the design. The results highlighted enhanced spatial flexibility, energy efficiency, and user satisfaction, revealing a sustainable living model.
- Challenge
- The breakthrough lies in applying interlocking volumetric design to meet multi generational needs while addressing the challenges of steep terrain and strict regulations. Layered volumes with transitional zones balance privacy and interaction, perfecting natural light and functionality. This innovative approach supports remote work and flexible living, redefining adaptability in residential architecture to harmonize family dynamics and environmental demands.
- Realization and Technology
- The building integrates low carbon stone and renewable timber, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and natural harmony. Its interlocking volumetric design, emphasized by linear textures, creates a cohesive and layered facade. Steel staircases with RC columns balance lightness and strength, while balconies transition from opaque to transparent materials, enhancing spatial flow and connection to the environment. Inside, magnetic track lighting and smart glass ensure adaptability, with nighttime reflections adding a soft, modern elegance.
- Operation and Interaction
- This project responds to the diverse needs of the residents through flexible spatial planning, balancing functionality and aesthetics in multilayered space. Each floor is uniquely designed for adaptable use, integrating multifunctional living for larger households. The rooftop features a spacious terrace offering panorama views, allowing residents to transition between open, social settings and private retreats. It fosters a dynamic and connected living environment that flows from private to open, static to active.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced design in September 2021 and was completed in August 2022. It is located in the Neihu District of Taipei City, Taiwan, nestled in a hillside environment surrounded by nature.
- Specifications
- The project is a five story, detached residence with a total area of 105 square meters. It includes five bedrooms, two living rooms, and six bathrooms, distributed across its thoughtfully designed vertical layout.
- Keywords
- Interlocking Volumetric Design, Connected Privacy, Multi Generational Adaptability, Dynamic Spatial Flexibility
