Samuel Whitaker

Ecological Integration

Elevating the Foundation: A Case Study in Canopy-Level Construction at Next-Gene 20

Discover how the Next-Gene 20 architects engineered elevated villas in Taiwan's coastal forests to protect...

25 Oct — 12 minute readSamuel Whitaker

Exhibitions & Press

Evaluating the Discrepancy Between Media Narratives and Built Realities in Avant-Garde Masterplans

Discover how to balance utopian architectural press narratives with the pragmatic construction compromises...

2 Oct — 5 minute readSamuel Whitaker

Villa Designs

Evaluating Wind Load Mitigation Through Parametric Glazing in Villa 14

Discover how to protect luxury high-altitude residences from severe typhoon winds through advanced parametric...

15 Sep — 6 minute readSamuel Whitaker

Exhibitions & Press

7 Endemic Plant Species Essential for High-Altitude Ecological Landscaping

Stabilize soil and boost biodiversity in luxury mountain estates using seven resilient, endemic Taiwanese...

21 Jul — 4 minute readSamuel Whitaker

Villa Designs

Quantifying Passive Cooling: A Deep Analysis of Thermal Mass in Next-Gene 20 Villas

Discover how high-density materials regulate temperature in ecological architecture. Explore evidence-based...

2 Jun — 4 minute readSamuel Whitaker

Villa Designs

Materiality and Form: A Deep Dive into the Next-Gene Residences

Discover how innovative materiality and dynamic forms solve complex ecological challenges in luxury...

15 Apr — 5 minute readSamuel Whitaker

The Architects

Kengo Kuma's Approach to Natural Materials in the Next-Gene Project

Discover how Kengo Kuma integrated local natural materials to solve complex climate challenges and redefine...

27 Aug — 5 minute readSamuel Whitaker