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Footage reveals dismantling of Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo
The tower is currently being demolished

Dezeen Agenda newsletter features demolition of the Nakagin Capsule Tower

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the dismantling of the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now!

Exclusive video footage by Dezeen shows the dismantling of Kisho Kurokawa's Nakagin Capsule Tower in the Ginza neighbourhood of Tokyo, which is set to be demolished.

One of the few remaining examples of the metabolism architecture style, protests, fundraisers and petitions had been attempting to save the tower since talks of demolition first arose in 2006.

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