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Kisho
Kurokawa

Kisho Kurokawa (1934–2007) was a Japanese architect and co-founder of Metabolism, a movement envisioning adaptable, organic urbanism that responded to rapid societal change. His most iconic work, the Nakagin Capsule Tower, exemplified his vision of modular, flexible architecture, allowing buildings to evolve over time. Later, he developed the concept of Symbiosis, integrating tradition with futuristic design, as seen in the National Art Center Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Kurokawa’s work blended technology with cultural continuity, redefining Japanese architecture. A prolific theorist, he promoted the coexistence of past and future, inspiring adaptive, sustainable architecture worldwide.

Books
Nihon Noir. 2025
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Kisho Kurokawa: Nakagin Capsule Tower: MoMA One on One series. 2025
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Shinoharistics: An Essay About a House. 2020
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Kisho Kurokawa. 2011
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Kisho Kurokawa Architect and Associates: The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. 2003
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Kisho Kurokawa, Oita Stadium, Oita, Japan: Opus 46. 2002
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Kisho Kurokawa: Museum: Museums. 2002
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Kisho Kurokawa Architects and Associates: The Philosophy of Symbiosis from the Ages of the Machine to the Age of Life. 2001
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Kisho Kurokawa, Kuala Lumpur International Airport. 1999
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Kosho Kurokawa: Abstract Symbolism. 1997
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Intercultural Architecture: The Philosophy of Symbiosis. 1991
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