Kisho Kurokawa on the Nakagin Capsule Building

Built in 1972, the Nakagin Capsule Building has been an icon of Tokyo’s postwar architectural landscape, and yet has been poorly maintained. It now potentially faces demolition.

In TAB Video Interviews by Jason Gray 2007-08-10 print email

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Jason Gray

Jason Gray. Born in the UK and grew up in Toronto, Canada where he received a BA in Film. Jason Gray has been based in Japan for 7 years and works in the film industry, mainly as a journalist (Japan correspondent for Screen International) and translator for Japanese movies and film festivals. Also active in digital filmmaking and screenplay writing. Enjoys attending screenings and gallery exhibitions in Tokyo, as well as blogging. Personal Page » See other writings

Comments

  1. B..
    2007-08-19

    I knew this building had been left without maintenance, and i have to say it is a really sad thing.
    I hope things go by the right way, because if they don’t, it is going to be a great, great loss for worldwide architectural patrimony.

  2. Lise Trottier
    2008-01-05

    January 04, 2008

    Especially when we consider that the capsule
    building is a very pertinent precedent.

    It was the first to use modules and
    pre-fabrication in this way.

    It is a National Treasure.

    It should be a UNESCO World Heritage Site !

    Lise Trottier, Artist-Architect
    Art & Architecture Creative

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