Brutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
Feb 28, 2022 · The Barbican Estate has over 100 flat types, of differing sizes and configurations. The interiors were well made, had underfloor heating, and were extremely modern in concept and design. The first tenants moved in early 1969. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Peter Hall was one of the first.
Meet the Barbican’s original residents - Financial Times
Jun 14, 2019 · Older residents sit in armchairs watching the evening news, with festoon blinds at the windows, red geraniums (the official Barbican flower) in their window boxes and the original kitchens ...
Lose Yourself in the Barbican — Google Arts & Culture
The Barbican is a Grade-II listed Arts Centre and residential Estate in the City of London. Begun in 1962 and completed in 1982, it is now a global icon of Brutalist architecture. Our Archive...
An Introduction to the Barbican and our Archive
Begun in 1962 and completed in 1982, it is now a global icon of Brutalist architecture. Our Archive tells the story of the Barbican through our collection of architectural plans, photographs,...
Barbican residents invite photographer Anton Rodriguez …
Nov 6, 2016 · Photo essay: photographer Anton Rodriguez has documented the interiors of 22 homes at the iconic Barbican Estate in London. In his new book, titled Residents: Inside the Iconic Barbican...
Residents: Inside the Iconic Barbican Estate (Anton Rodriguez)
Designed to shield its residents from the outside world – whether that was the aftermath of the Blitz, the surrounding industry of the city, or the traffic below – this holistic experiment in urban housing is both of the city and apart from it; a place whose unmistakable ‘otherness’ inspires both devotion and distaste, and somewhere which has a ...
Exploring the Iconic Barbican Flats: A Journey through Brutalist ...
Mar 2, 2020 · Discover the captivating beauty of the Barbican flats, an iconic example of Brutalist architecture in London. Join me on a photographic journey as I explore the interiors of these minimalist apartments, showcasing their unique charm and stunning views.
Brutalist Utopia: The Barbican Estate Lives On as an ... - Architizer
An iconic element of brutalist architecture in London, the Barbican Estate stemmed from reconstruction efforts following World War II. While its relevance and use have been transformed over time — rendering it one of London’s most sought-after residential developments — it remains a fascinating architectural site, full of intricacies and ...
The Barbican: London's Brutalist masterpiece - ICON Magazine
Mar 30, 2020 · The Barbican Estate has topped the list of Britain’s ugliest building several times, yet the Brutalist complex is undoubtedly one of London’s most iconic structures. Designed by British architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, the Barbican includes both a 4,000 resident housing estate and one of Europe’s largest multi-purpose arts centre.
The Barbican Estate book reveals 50 years of social history
Oct 7, 2022 · The bespoke interiors were all symbols of a modern, yet convenience-driven vision – the prefabricated kitchens, the compact ‘Barbican sink’ and the ‘Garchey’ a unique waste disposal system – which a current resident describes as a ‘big cauldron in your sink with a cylinder in the middle of it where you throw all your rubbish ...