"Nakatomi space" is a term coined by Geoff Manaugh in his blog post to describe a way of navigating built environments that defies traditional architectural norms. It's inspired by the actions of John McClane in the movie Die Hard, set in the fictional Nakatomi Plaza. The most important characteristic of Nakatomi space is the use of unconventional,... See more

Here's why MIT Building 20 could be considered an example of "Nakatomi Space" in real life:●Unconventional Design: Building 20 was a hastily constructed "temporary" structure during World War II, leading to a flexible and adaptable layout that differed from the more rigid designs of traditional academic buildings.1 ●Repurposing and Modification:... See more

Can the presence of a high-rise structure truly create such a threatening atmosphere and social tension, culminating in murder, decay, destruction and even anarchy? The series, “A Future City From The Past” is based on this mystifying vision of a radically aggressive urban dystopia — an uncompromising design in the brutalist dogma. All buildings

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When the architect Cass Gilbert described the skyscraper as a “machine that makes the land pay” in 1900, the pressure was growing for architects to build and design ever-faster. He set the stage for a century’s worth of discourse about the relation of building and land, one in which a building simply multiplies the value of a plot of land in the... See more