Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa designed the Nakagin Capsule Building in Tokyo, Japan, in the early 1970s. Each capsule was attached to a vertical core by means of four bolts, the idea being that the units were malleable according to programmatic needs and replaceable in the event of renovation or repair. They could be combined for larger families or communal offices, for example. Each capsule was outfitted with a bed, bath, desk, and stereo system - a whole host of options. The scheme was ahead of its time, and is regarded as an interesting yet ultimately unsuccessful experiment - it was slated for demolition in 2007, yet remains standing today. These images are taken from a study I completed of the building in 2005.