Nakagin Capsule Tower: Running Out of Time! - Limited Edition Fine Art Print

This is a limited-edition fine art print from "Drawing Phenomena", an ongoing architectural drawing and visual research practice.

The Nakagin Capsule Tower is a building that embodies the fading ambitions of futuristic, ever-expanding cities like Tokyo. It stands as a beacon of 20th-century experimentation in what was known as Metabolist architecture - an organic approach to design, where buildings were envisioned to have lifespans of their own, capable of adapting to the unpredictability of urban change. This architectural drawing examines the tower’s material decay, depicted from the inside out in a single frame. The rigid structure is exposed through the peeling layers of concrete, plaster, and wallpaper from the capsules, while the central façade forms an hourglass shape, symbolizing the passage of time and the imminent end of a once-radical project. This drawing was featured as Honorable Mention in the Non-Architecture, Re-Draw. 05 Nakagin Capsule Tower Competition.

The original artwork is rendered with ink on regular art paper.

DETAILS

• Archival fine art pigment print
• Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt: German Etching 310 285g/m² Matt Fine Art - textured
• Signed and numbered by the artist
• Limited edition of 20
• Includes a certificate of authenticity
• Includes a short text about the artwork and research
• Sold unframed
• Produced and dispatched from Sofia, Bulgaria

DIMENSIONS

Paper size:  cm 47 x 34 cm - 18.5 x 13.4 in.
Image size: 45 x 32 cm - 17.7 x 12.6 in.
Orientation: Landscape

EDITION

Edition of 20.

Each print is individually inspected, signed and numbered before dispatch. Edition numbers are normally assigned according to the order in which purchases are received.

MATERIAL AND APPEARANCE

Hahnemühle German Etching is a heavyweight, textured fine art paper selected for its tactile surface and ability to reproduce detailed linework, tonal variation and layered drawing techniques.

Colours and paper texture may appear slightly different depending on screen settings and lighting conditions.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

The print is protected with archival glassine and placed inside an archival sleeve. It is then secured between rigid protective boards, enclosed in a moisture-resistant layer and dispatched in a reinforced flat cardboard package.

The certificate of authenticity and artwork information are included separately inside the package.

CARE AND FRAMING

Handle the print only by its edges with clean, dry hands. Keep it dry and away from direct sunlight.

Professional framing with acid-free materials and UV-protective glazing is recommended.

PROCESSING TIME

Please allow [3–5 business days] for signing, quality inspection and packaging before dispatch.

International delivery times vary depending on the destination and customs procedures.

CUSTOMS AND IMPORT CHARGES

International customers are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes or handling charges applied by their country.

RETURNS AND DAMAGE

Because each print is part of a signed and numbered limited edition, returns are accepted only according to the store’s return policy.

In case of transit damage, photograph the unopened package, shipping label, internal packaging and artwork, and contact Drawing Phenomena within 48 hours of delivery.