# Event Details - **Event Name**: Film screening: Nakagin Capsule Tower - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Film screening of Nakagin Capsule Tower: Japanese Metabolist Landmark on the Edge of Destruction (2010) directed by Rima Yamazaki.About this EventBuilt in 1972 by Kisho Kurokawa, the Nakagin Capsule Tower is a rare, long standing example of Metabolist architecture. Known as the first Japanese architectural movement, Metabolism manifested in 1960 through critic Noboru Kawazoe and five architects, Kurokawa being the youngest among them. Together they envisioned a new direction for future Japanese architecture and urbanism, designing plans with large, flexible and expandable structures, the style of which is beautifully demonstrated by the Nakagin Capsule Tower. The building is composed of two concrete core towers which 140 capsules are plugged into, all of which were prefabricated and designed to be removable and replaceable. This portrait, filmed in 2010, gathers context surrounding the tower from its residents as well as Kurokawa's colleagues, friends and family as they debate the current issues with the structure and argue the merits of both preservation and demolition. Tracing the history of postwar Japanese architecture and reviewing the characteristics of the Nakagin Capsule Tower, this documentary examines the meaning of Metabolism and Kurokawa's meticulous methods within the movement.A Q&A will follow the screeeing.This event is related to the exhibition 1972/Accumulations by photographer Noritaka Minami on display at the MAS Context Reading Room between September 22 and December 8, 2022.For more information about this talk, please visit: https://mascontext.com/events/nakagin-capsule-tower-japanese-metabolist-landmark-on-the-edge-of-destruction MAS Context is supported in part by private donations. For information about how to support MAS Context, please visit: www.mascontext.com/support - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/film-screening-nakagin-capsule-tower/10000416509991597 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, exhibitions, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Chicago Architecture Center - **lat**: 41.8876241 - **long**: -87.62365129999999 - **full address**: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Film screening: Nakagin Capsule Tower - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/be26c749bd958d4923e754cb58a6cee3254c09aa63dc19970a3f6c8431f2f011-rimg-w1200-h960-gmir.jpg?v=1662775484 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Film screening: Nakagin Capsule Tower being held? - **A:** Film screening: Nakagin Capsule Tower takes place on Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 at 07:30 pm at Chicago Architecture Center, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Film screening: Nakagin Capsule Tower? - **A:** Film screening: Nakagin Capsule Tower is organized by MAS Context. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Film screening: Nakagin Capsule Tower is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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