Nakagin Capsule Tower: Japanese Metabolist Landmark on the Edge of Destruction
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 Kurokawas colleagues, friends and family as they debate the current issues with the structure and argue the merits of both preservation and demolition.