Nakagin Capsule Tower

Local nameNakagin Capsule Tower
LocationGinza 8-chome, Tokyo, Japan

The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building was a mixed-use residential and office tower in Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa. Completed in two years from 1970 to 1972, the building was a rare remaining example of Japanese Metabolism, an architectural movement emblematic of Japan's postwar cultural resurgence. It was the world's first example of capsule architecture ostensibly built for permanent and practical use.

Tags Japanese Metabolism MovementModern ArchitectureCapsule ArchitectureEditor's Choice
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The tower is no longer in use today, and is generally considered to be too damaged to be entered.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakagin_Capsule_Tower

Official site http://www.nakagincapsuletower.com/

Address Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, 中央区Ginza, 8-16-10

Coordinates 35°39'56.35" N 139°45'48.482" E

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