Metabolism

Japanese architecture with modular, organic forms.

Overview

Metabolism architecture, using concrete and steel, emphasizes modular, adaptable structures, prominent in 1960s-1970s Japan.

Core Characteristics

• Modular, adaptable designs.
• Organic, futuristic forms.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Nakagin Capsule Tower (Japan, 1972, Kisho Kurokawa).
• Shizuoka Press Center (Japan, 1967, Kenzo Tange).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Futuristic focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Kisho Kurokawa, it envisions dynamic cities.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Prefabrication (technique), Organic Design (theory), Module (element), Neo-Futurism (movement)