The bustling metropolis of Tokyo is not only a hub of modernity but also a treasure trove of rich history and artistic marvels.
In this article, the focus shifts to the captivating world… Read More
The Mueum of Modern Art in Wakayama City is located across from the ruins of Wakayama Castle in the downtown area.It is in front of, and connected to, the Wakayama Prefectural Museum… Read More
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is an essential experience for devotees of art and curious tourists alike. Located near the famous Rijksmuseum, this remarkable museum is home to the world&r… Read More
Wakayama Prefectutal Museum is a history museum devoted to the history of what is now Wakayama.It is kind of tucked away behind the more well-known Wakayama Museum of Modern Art, just… Read More
National Art Center and its shadowsTokyo in Pics
Home The National Art Center, Tokyo. The National Art Center is a popular spot for photographers. Its unique and striking design draws… Read More
Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa (黒川 紀章) was born on April 8th, 1924 in Kanie, Aichi, and was a founding father of the Metabolist movement of architect… Read More
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, New York
Rijksmuseum in 1885, the Rijksmuseum holds the nation’s biggest collection of art and also artefacts, consisting of 40 Rembrandts as well as four Ver… Read More
From stunningly gorgeous and utopian to cold and soulless, there are probably as many opinions about modernist buildings as there are people in the world. In the eternal discussion about whe… Read More
Dezeen: Gluon “using 3D data to save” the Nakagin Capsule Tower. “Japanese digital consultancy Gluon is combining data from laser scanning with 20,000 photographs to create… Read More
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Architect: Kisho Kurokawa
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Year: 1972
Have you ever heard of a “Capsule House”? If no, and you are amongst the people who are hear… Read More
If you have ever dreamed of living out the rest of your days in the cramped cabin of a small cruise ship—Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower is for you. The Nakagin Capsule Tower may b… Read More
Small (640x427) | Medium (1920x1281) | Large (2400x1602) Nakagin Capsule Tower Nakagin Capsule Tower 3d Architectural Visualization Tower . Small (640x427) |… Read More
It is impossible to avoid cyberpunk or sci-fi evocations while standing in front of the legendary Nakagin Capsule Tower. It’s one of the Tokyo buildings that has ignited more passions… Read More
You’d have to have been hiding under a rock in 2016 not to have heard of Your Name (君の名は, Kimi no Na wa), one of the biggest hits of Japanese animation in r… Read More
Amsterdam is the capital city of The Netherlands. It is the country’s most populous city and its most visited. Dubbed The Venice of the North for its numerous canals, Amsterdam is a p… Read More
Originating in Japan with the “Capsule Inn Osaka” by architect Kisho Kurosawa and popularized by Tokyo’s odd-looking Nagakin Capsule Hotel, the pod concept provides basic… Read More
As we gradually approach the much anticipated highest football competition in Russia, it is noteworthy that there are ongoing preparations currently going on the various cities that tend to… Read More
History and Description of Krestovsky Stadium
The Krestovsky Stadium also known as Zenit Arena or Saint Petersburg Stadium. It is a retractable roof stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia… Read More
Considered and capitalised by Dr. Kisho Kurokawa and DP Architects, Singapore Flier is one of the adventure perk of the nation. Commanding the skyline the waves of the flier hits the clouds… Read More
In my final year in graduate school I learned about a group called the Situationist International and I became fascinated with their imaginative imagery that drew from architecture and art… Read More
The Japanese embassy in Greece is hosted in a new building from the end of 2004. The embassy was designed by Dr. Kisho Kurokawa (this is his first work in Greece). The Embassy building is b… Read More