capsules
nakagin capsule tower by kisho kurokawa
the first metabolist building built and be occupied [1972]. idea is to allow the building to change through time. the capsules are meant to be replaced when required instead of having to demolish the entire building.
each capsule was prefabricated in Osaka and shipped to Ginza, lifted, and high tension bolted onto a concrete + steel core. only 4 bolts were used highlighting the detachability of the units.
since none of the capsules have ever been replaced or renovated, they have out-lived their intended design life and are looking a bit sad. some of the owners want the whole thing torn down, and of course architects are up in arms. the capsules' fate remains unclear.
it feels like you are in a space ship while inside. lab coat defintely required.
me in space ship. the view is pretty good.
the first metabolist building built and be occupied [1972]. idea is to allow the building to change through time. the capsules are meant to be replaced when required instead of having to demolish the entire building.
each capsule was prefabricated in Osaka and shipped to Ginza, lifted, and high tension bolted onto a concrete + steel core. only 4 bolts were used highlighting the detachability of the units.
since none of the capsules have ever been replaced or renovated, they have out-lived their intended design life and are looking a bit sad. some of the owners want the whole thing torn down, and of course architects are up in arms. the capsules' fate remains unclear.
it feels like you are in a space ship while inside. lab coat defintely required.
me in space ship. the view is pretty good.
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