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Exclusive video footage by Dezeen shows the dismantling of Kisho Kurokawa's Nakagin Capsule Tower in the Ginza neighbourhood of Tokyo, which is set to be demolished.
One of the few remaining examples of the metabolism architecture style, protests, fundraisers and petitions had been attempting to save the tower since talks of demolition first arose in 2006.
Other stories in this week's newsletter include Balenciaga's faux fur-wrapped London store, BIG and Samoo's design for a "flood-proof" floating city in South Korea and Dezeen's guide to roof architecture and design.
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