The Nakagin Capsule Tower was a mixed-used residential and office tower and the world's first capsule architecture built for actual use. It was designed by Kisho Kurokawa, a leading Japanese architect and founder of the Metabolist Movement.

Completed in 1972, the building was composed of two interconnected concrete towers, housing 140 self-contained prefabricated capsules. Each capsule functioned as a small living or office space and measured 2.5 m by 4.0 m, with a 1.3 m diameter porthole-style window at one end, with appliances and furniture built into the structure of each unit.

Demolition of this iconic building was announced in March 2022.

Architect: Kisho Kurokawa
Building Area: 429.51m²
Total Floor Area: 3,091.23m²
Structure Type: Steel and Reinforced Concrete
Stories: 1 Basement Floor + 11 and 13 Floors
Design-Construction: 1970-1972

Location: Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan.
Date: 2005-05-05 / 2:52:08 PM

35°39'56.2517" N 139°45'48.5365" E