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Nibankan Cork-back Coaster

GBP 8.5

Cork-back coaster celebrating the bold, colorful energy of Tokyo’s legendary Nibankan building. Designed by Minoru Takeyama in 1970, this Shinjuku landmark defined the era of "Supergraphics" with its massive, hand-painted geometric facade created by artist Kiyoshi Awazu. Famous for gracing the cover of Charles Jencks' The Language of Post-Modern Architecture, the building's original design was a masterpiece of 1970s pop-art aesthetics. This item capture that lost vibrancy, featuring the iconic concentric circles and stripes that once illuminated the Tokyo skyline, making them the perfect gift for graphic designers, architects, and lovers of Japanese retro culture. The displayed price is for a single item. • Hardboard MDF 0.12″ (3 mm) • Cork 0.04″ (1 mm) • High-gloss coating on top • Size: 3.74″ × 3.74″ × 0.16″ (95 × 95 × 4 mm) • Rounded corners • Water-repellent, heat-resistant, and non-slip • Easy to clean The displayed price is for a single item. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!