That big fat link was Andrea's response to my question about the odd pod building. Of COURSE she knows it, everyone who has every studied architecture knows it. Silly me. If you have further interest, you can copy the link or just google Nakagin Capsule Tower.

A picture of it shortly after it was built shows it standing all alone on the block.
According to the article, it is slated to be demolished this year unless somebody does something to save it. Since the pods were built separately and then popped together like Legos, I bet they will be auctionined off. I want one! What a great playhouse, office, art studio, dog house, guest pod....