The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Jul 10, 2025–Jul 12, 2026 MoMA Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa revolutionized urban living with the Nakagin Capsule Tower, completed in 1972 in Tokyo’s Ginza district. This innovative structure, consisting of 140 prefabricated, single-occupancy capsules attached to two concrete-and-steel cores, epitomized the principles of Metabolism—a forward-thinking Japanese movement envisioning adaptable cities and architecture evolving over time. […]
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