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Kisho Kurokawa (1934-2007) was a Japanese architect and one of the founders of the Metabolist movement in the 1960s. He was known for his innovative designs that combined modern technology with traditional Japanese aesthetics, and his work spanned a wide range of building types, from public buildings to private residences. Kurokawa’s notable projects include the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, the National Ethnographic Museum in Osaka, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. He was also involved in urban planning and wrote extensively on architecture and urbanism, advocating for a more humane and sustainable approach to urban development.
Within the intricate tapestry of civilization, cities reflect our societal, cultural, and technological advancements. The past century, marked by rapid technological progress and shifting societal needs, has witnessed the emergence…
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The Hawaii Dreamland Resort Center in Yamagata, a visionary project by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, marked a pivotal moment in Japan’s post-war era. Constructed as one of the country’s…
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Designed by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa and completed in 1972, the Nakagin Capsule Tower stands as a symbol of Japan’s postwar cultural resurgence and an iconic example of the…
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In response to the devastation of agricultural towns in Aichi by the Ise Bay Typhoon in 1959, renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa conceived a visionary concept in 1960 – the…
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