HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Nakagin Capsule Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
Nakagin Capsule Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 039_Nakagin Capsule Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings feel like they were built for the future, and then the future moved on without them. The Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, designed by Kisho Kurokawa and completed in 1972, was the flagship of the Metabolist movement. Its twin concrete towers were fitted with 140 detachable living capsules, each with its own round window. It was radical, futuristic, and deeply human in scale. Though demolished in 2022, it remains one of the most celebrated visions of post-war Japanese architecture.
This model focuses on its modular character. The clean lines of the towers, the rhythm of the capsules, and the iconic porthole windows had to translate at a small scale. I worked carefully to preserve the feeling of stacked repetition and the uniqueness of its form.
A small cast of one of the most visionary buildings of the 20th century.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 9.5cm high, 5cm wide, 3.5cm deep (approx)
• Laser-etched cork base with building name
• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift
• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK
Made for those who visited it, studied it, or admired it from afar as a symbol of Metabolist ambition. This model is a keepsake of a building that showed us how architecture could adapt, change, and imagine a different kind of city life.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan
Architect: Kisho Kurokawa
Completed: 1972
Status: Demolished in 2022
Brief Overview:
The Nakagin Capsule Tower was a pioneering example of Metabolist architecture, designed to allow prefabricated capsules to be added, removed, or replaced over time. Though the concept was never fully realised in practice, its radical design made it a global icon. Demolished in 2022, it continues to inspire architects, designers, and dreamers around the world.
Please note:
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My concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. This is a natural part of the material and will mean that no two pieces are ever exactly the same.
Shipping:
I aim to make and ship your artwork within 30 days. If you require your order by a specific date before this please let me know.
Express shipping options at checkout for additional costs
Materials
Materials
My concete models are all made using a fine grain quickset cement with a polymer additive. This gives a good balance between strength and detail casting. However concrete is a brittle material so the models are delicate and can break with impact.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free standard shipping on all UK orders.
We aim to ship within 30 days but priority shipping can be purchased if you require faster delivery.
You can cancel or return you order at any time. Once I receive the product back undamaged you will receive a full refund (excluding postage).
I do not refund damaged parcels. If your order arrives damaged please contact me immediately to arrange for a replacement.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Concrete is a brittle material so these models are delicate objects. They can be chipped or cracked easily and need to be protected from knocks or falls.
My concrete mix is also not waterproof so you should protected your model from damp and moisture.
Extreme changes in temperature will cause expansion and contraction inside the concrete model potentially leading to cracks forming. Keep your model out of direct sunlight and away from heating systems.
