“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 resounding success.”
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/jul/07/pod-living-nakagin-capsule-tower-tokyo-architectural-marvel-penthouse
There’s an exhibition on the #Nakagin Capsule Tower and the Metabolist movement, including one restored capsule. Unfortunately, it’s in the USA in 2025-2026.
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