It can be said that this is the earliest “capsule hotel”.

Although the house is very narrow, it is still very popular in such a good area as Ginza 8-d.

It was designed by Japanese architect Kurokawa Kisho.

In 1990, due to the impact of the foam economy, the average house price rose to 40.52 million yen (about 2.4 million yuan).

Considering the architectural art value of the building itself, many people have raised objections.

It has complete facilities and can accommodate one person.

As soon as it appeared, it attracted global attention.

Qiantian, one of the residents of the capsule apartment, launched the “BOC capsule rescue and regeneration plan”, launched crowdfunding to the world and bought all the capsule protection building buildings.

Transferred from Japanese story, it has obtained its authorization.

BOC capsule tower (apartment) is one of the most famous buildings in Japan and a favorite building in modernist architecture.

The problem of building aging is becoming more and more obvious due to the leakage of rain in the room, the failure of air conditioning, the lack of hot water in the bathroom, elevator failure, pests and so on…

Built in 1972, the BOC capsule tower is located in 8-D of Ginza in central Tokyo.

Moreover, it is said that the building initially arranged secretarial services (there was no computer and other advanced word processors in the 1970s).

It is understood that due to building aging and other problems, the management company of the building decided to dismantle the “BOC capsule tower”, which is planned to be carried out in April 2022.

Waved Anchor

For about 35 years, the Bank of China capsule tower was not repaired, and the concrete was corroded and in disrepair.

Each cube is the so-called “capsule”, which can be disassembled and assembled.

Its 140 individually habitable 100 square foot capsule apartments and office space with single portholes are like a spaceship landing in the city’s bland rectangular office building.

The hot water supply to the building was shut down in 2010.

However, due to the impact of the epidemic that began to spread in 2020, all plans were terminated.

BOC capsule tower was built in May 1971 and completed in April 1972.

BOC capsule tower is known as “the first capsule collective house in the world”.

Although in 2014, Mr.

But Heichuan Jizhang died in 2007.

“Capsule” life is not easy, but its popularity is not low.

Its management club is “BOC Group”, which is named after it.

This time, the label of BOC capsule tower is not “trendy” or “avant-garde”, but more about the love of retro elements in the old era.

When the safety problem could not be ignored, the Bank of China had to agree to sell the plot where the building was located and dismantle it.

From a price list sold at that time, it can be found that the price of a unit ranges from 3.8 million yen (about 220000 yuan) to 4.8 million yen (about 280000 yuan), and the owner has a “land borrowing right” for 60 years after purchase (only including aboveground buildings, and the land belongs to BOC).

Therefore, many owners no longer live by themselves and choose to rent out a long time ago.

Today, each “capsule” is nearly 50 years old.

The reason why there is no kitchen and washing machine is that the target audience of the design is business people, as their second place or office to sleep and spend their spare time.

However, it is undeniable that the construction of the bank of China capsule building inspired many great architectural ideas later..

It has just been completed for 50 years and will be demolished on April 12 this year.

In addition, it has to face the problem of insufficient earthquake resistance.

Every day from 9:00 to 17:00, there will be a female secretary called “capsule lady” to provide typing services for residents and help deal with some clerical work.

These “Capsules” shaped like drum washing machines are sold by household as independent apartment units.

But what I didn’t expect is that decades after its completion, with the prevalence of social media, no one expected that BoC capsule tower has once again become the “Darling” of the network.

The building looks like a random building block tower.

For nearly 50 years, it has been a punch in resort for construction lovers.

According to the living habits of business people, most of them will solve the problem of eating out, and can entrust the concierge department of the building to clean and arrange meals.

Affected by the economic recession in the late 20th century, there were no successors for the renewal and repair of the building.

Each “capsule” is 2.5 meters wide and 4 meters deep.

Although people from all over the world have called for its protection, the demolition of the BOC capsule tower, as the founder of the construction industry, will begin on April 12 after 15 years of reconstruction and dismantling.

Is the famous building old, demolished or saved? According to Heichuan Jizhang’s original plan, the “capsule” (room) of BOC capsule tower must be replaced every 25 years after completion.

This plan has been supported by mainstream architectural associations such as the Japan Architectural Association.

Many young people are eager to stay there for one night and “show off” their experience on social media.

“Unplug” the existing old box and replace it with an upgraded unit.

It can only accommodate one person.

Therefore, many people also hope to have a plan to keep it.

But inside the room, there are beds, air conditioners, refrigerators, telephones (because they were built in the 1970s, they are rotary dial telephones), televisions, tape recorders, storage, etc., all equipped with the most advanced equipment at that time.

Therefore, 140 “Capsules” have their own owners.

A price list sold at that time.

Although it is close to Ginza in Tokyo, the use efficiency of the building is very low.

The news about the demolition of BOC capsule tower has been rampant for many years.

At present, residents have moved out, and it is said that a separate “capsule” room can be sold.

However, with the change of time, the infrastructure in the “capsule” is still slowly divorced from the modern needs, and the life inside is not as convenient as before.