The Chicago Architecture Center presents a film screening of Nakagin Capsule Tower: Japanese Metabolist Landmark on the Edge of Destruction directed by Rima Yamazaki. Built in 1972 by Kisho Kurokawa, the Nakagin Capsule Tower is a rare, long- standing example of Metabolist architecture. This portrait, filmed in 2010, gathers context surrounding the tower from its residents as well as Kurokawa's colleagues, friends and family as they debate the current issues with the structure and argue the merits of both preservation and demolition. Tracing the history of postwar Japanese architecture and reviewing the characteristics of the Nakagin Capsule Tower, this documentary examines the meaning of Metabolism and Kurokawa's meticulous methods within the movement. A Q&A will follow the screening.
Admission: Free