The End Is Near
René Ammann
4. April 2022
Even though the famed Nakagin Capsule Tower is one of the few built examples of Metabolism, the cost of maintaining and repairing the capsules, among other practical considerations, led to its demise. (Photo: Kakidai/Wikimedia Commons)
Day the demolition of the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa and completed in 1972, will begin: April 12, 2022
Previous coverage:- "Dispersing the Capsules" (Headline)
- "The End of a Metabolist Icon" (Headline)
- "Goodbye to the Future" (Number)