Monday, May 11, 2009

building re-creation




this is the Nakagin Capsule Tower designed by Kisho Kurokawa located in Tokyo. It is actually constructed of two individual towers, although it's hard to see. I chose this building because I like the look of capsule architecture and seeing as though this is the first building built to utilize this form, it's only appropriate. This isn't the only reason behind my affair with this building, as it is located in Japan and I have a thing for Asians. I hope to attend school in Japan due to my infatuation with their culture. Unfortunately, these towers are to be demolished as they have fallen into a state of "disrepair". There's also the asbestos and the whole not earthquake proof issue, but I mean come on, it's capsule architecture damn it! there's two versions of this, but i like this one more. it's depressing and reflects the building itself at this point in time.

1 comment:

  1. I have your pants. (You left class early last week and I was late.) Mail them to you? Where do you live? email me at cjendres@cindyendres.com.

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