Japanese Capsule TowerDesigned by architect Kisho Kurokawa in 1972, the Nakagin Capsule Tower rose above Tokyos Ginza district as the worlds first practical capsule style housing complex and a landmark of Metabolism architecture. Its modular design, composed of 140 capsules attached by crane, embodied a radical vision of interchangeability and renewal that fascinated architects and design lovers in Japan and around the world. Though the building was demolished in 2022, its