What Is Metabolist Architecture?

Опубликовано: 05 Август 2026
на канале: Nicholas Keng

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In this video, I share my two cents about the viability of Metabolist Architecture in the contemporary urban scene.

⏱️ Timestamps:
1:39 - The Japanese Culture
2:58 - Rebuilding Japan
4:11 - Kisho Kurokawa
13:07 - Kiyonori Kikutake
14:33 - Kenzo Tange
17:27 - Conclusion

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City in the Air
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