An architect and designer of Japanese American descent, embraces the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi (侘寂), which is the Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Imperfections. Instead of focusing on flaws such as cracks and tears, the concept of wabi-sabi encourages us to appreciate the natural beauty found in imperfections. Samuel's creative journey began in 1989, and he has since developed designs for various structures including high-rises, modular homes, yachts, floating homes, and products.

His goal is to design in harmony with the environment, whether it be the natural landscape or the urban cityscape. A key aspect of designing with the environment in mind is leveraging the five elements known as Godai (五大) - wind, sun, water, and more. Samuel has redefined traditional shapes and forms by merging high-tech engineering and architecture to create functional artworks that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings. He is deeply interested in urban