Reuse of central bank capsules after dismantling
There are many unique buildings in Chuo Ward, among others.
The Central Bank Capsule Tower Building, which looks like a stack of square capsules
It was noticeable. It is a building located in Ginza, Chuo-ku
I read "Nakagin".
As a representative work by architect Kisho Kurokawa, he is also a metabolism.
It was famous for its architecture, but unfortunately it was dismantled last year in 2022.
I've lost that figure.
However, after the building was dismantled,
Central Bank Capsule Tower Building Preservation and Regeneration Project
23 capsules were removed, and 23 capsules were removed.
There is a movement to reuse it in museums, commercial facilities, and accommodation facilities in Japan and overseas.
It's started.
Moving central bank capsule
One of them is the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
It was reported in the news the other day. According to the museum's explanation,
"Experimental architecture. It is important to the history of architecture in the world.
In addition, the SHUTL (Shuttle) is scheduled to be newly established by Shochiku next to the Togaku Building.
It is said that it will be used. Two capsules are placed in the new building.
Store and plan exhibitions and sales of art and crafts, and event planning.
I hear you're planning.
What surprised me even more was that the capsule was regenerated into a movable trailer.
That's the news. The video of this "moving central bank capsule" is
You can watch it on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/wXpTiuhPdIE
Like these, the uniqueness of capsules that can be reused unexpectedly.
I would like to look forward to seeing you in the future.
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