Kisho Kurokawa 1934-2007
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 10.13.07
Prefab pioneer Kisho Kurokawa built the iconic Capsule Tower in 1972. As a leader if the Metabolists, he advocated "a shift from "machine principle" to "life principle" in his work and architectural designs based on themes including ecology, recycling and intermediate space." (::AP)
Hugely influential among architects in the 70's, metabolists thought cities would become large, flexible, extensible plug-in megastructures. ::(WP) Other well-known built works include Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, described as a bridge between Western rationalism and Eastern asymmetry, and Melbourne Central, a hub of shopping, entertainment and dining behind the train station in Australia's second city. His plans for a New City in Kazakhstan include "human-made forest and rainwater recycling to create a "sustainable city of the 21st century."
Kisho Kurokawa, dead at 73.
Thirsty for more? Check out these related articles:
- What the Heck is Eco-Art? 10 Ways to Appreciate It
- Homemade Cloth Baby Wipes Are Easy and Cheap
- Meet Kevin Danaher, Co-Founder of Global Exchange
- Sites We Love: Apartment Therapy for Small Space Inspiration
- The Charter for Compassion Draws Strength from a Simple Idea
- 5 Ways to Beef Up Vegetarian Sauces
Comments ()
