Project Japan: Metabolism Talks...
by Rem Koolhaas, Hans Ulrich Obrist · first published 2011
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…only a small part of a totalising vision which included ideas for reimagining the Tokyo Bay with vast arcologies. For those interested in Metabolism a fascinating book on the subject is Rem Koolhaas’ “Project Japan - Metabolism Talks” from Taschen. I’ve only just begun to read it and the level of detail is illuminating.
on “The Last Days of Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower” ↗…hyped not yet developed tech; carbon nanotube structure, etc. But, if this type of thing appeals to you in any way you should take a look at this book (use inter-library loan) https://www.amazon.com/Project-Japan-Metabolism-Rem-Koolhaas...
on “Shimizu Mega-City Pyramid” ↗For any interested, the best book I found on this topic is Project Japan (https://a.co/d/fcrNp6p). It dives into the history of the whole Metabolism movement (in my opinion, an effort to create more modular and dynamic architecture and entire city plans that could be deployed,…
on “The legacy of the iconic Nakagin capsule tower” ↗…the norwegian salmon industry) - Did a few searches for news coverage about salmon exports to Japan and read a couple of articles while skimming half a dozen more. - Found a master thesis describing "Project Japan" which I've downloaded and will read when I get back from work tonight. "Reading articles on twitter" isn't a thing.
on “Up to the 1990s, raw salmon sushi was not eaten in Japan” ↗