Metabolism Architecture vol.3
Visit-1: 《New Shimbash Building》 by MHS Planners, Architects & Engineers Ltd., 1971
Visit-2: 《Shizuoka Press and Broadcasting Center》 by Kenzo Tange, 1967 (from Outside)
Visit-3: 《Nakagin Capsule Tower Building》by Kisho Kurokawa, 1972
Visit-4: Lunch in Ginza
Participants: 3 people (the Couple from Dubai, and the guest from England)
Navigator: Nahoko Wada
It was first time for me to guide the guests who apply from Airbnb website. I am very happy to be picked up my experience among interesting experiences on the website. I hope they enjoyed my experience to spend time into capsule.
As always I had a small lecture for the guests. But this time the guests were not architect, professor and students who have the basic knowledge of Japanese architecture but normal people.
But I am relieved to hear that they satisfied my lecture regarding “Metabolism architecture” which is very unique concept around 1960’s and 70’s.
I think my mission is to let them know the current severe condition of the building in order to preserve one as a cultural heritage in the future.
Report: Nahoko Wada
**********
Review by Guests (see Airbnb website)
This was a very interesting and unique opportunity to experience metabolism architecture firsthand.
by Raul
Primarily recommended if you want to see the interior of Kurokawa’s Nakagin Capsule Tower.
by Sonia
