Since the 1st time I saw the #Nakagin Capsule #Tower in 2021 ( #Tokyo ) I was entranced with a vision of an alternate future that never came to pass, and you could also tell back then that the capsules represented both its zenith and nadir - its pros and cons:
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“Many people see the Nakagin tower as a failed utopian project,” says Kotsioris, but it actually stood for a relatively long time, in terms of Japan’s throwaway building culture. “When buildings in Tokyo had an average lifespan of 15 to 20 years, the fact that it stood for 50 years makes it a […]
A nighttime view of the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, captured from across the road. The building's unique modular design contrasts with the modern cityscape, illuminated by bright neon signs and streaks of red and blue light trails from passing cars.
The iconic #Nakagin from across the #street, built in 1972, is a symbol of #Metabolism movement. A #landmark resembling 3D #pixelated structure, an idea seen in many modern #architecture today. Dismantled in 2022, but its legacy lives on. #Tokyo #CityLights #NightPhotography #Japan
The Nakagin Capsule Tower, an iconic structure in Tokyo, Japan, features a unique modular design with numerous small, cube-like capsules stacked together. Its futuristic architecture stands out against the night sky, illuminated by city lights.
The #Nakagin #CapsuleTower, 1972-2022 by #KishoKurokawa. It was a symbol of #Tokyo 's #Metabolism movement showcasing Tokyo's #unique #urban landscape.
📽️ It also made a memorable appearance in #TheWolverine (2013).
#TokyoArchitecture #ArchitecturalHistory
Model of the Nakagin capsule tower
Model of the #Nakagin capsule tower, showing the arrangement of stacked capsules
I wonder if any resident was rich enough to buy one to sleep in and a different one to work in?
