Barbican Isometric Drawing (1982) by John RonayneBarbican Centre
Connected but different
It can get confusing when we talk about 'The Barbican', because it can mean two different, but connected things. Both were designed by the same architects: Chamberlin, Powell & Bon, with the engineering firm Ove Arup.
Cromwell Tower by Max ColsonBarbican Centre
A housing estate
The Barbican Estate is a complex of flats and houses where thousands of people live.
Barbican Lakeside Terrace by Max ColsonBarbican Centre
An Arts Centre
The Barbican Centre is a complex of arts venues -- theatres, concert halls, cinemas, art galleries, and much more.
The Barbican Centre (1980-02-14/1980-02-14) by Peter BloomfieldBarbican Centre
The Barbican
Sometimes people use 'The Barbican' to refer to either the Estate, the Centre or both. They are both part of the same site - the arts centre sits inside the residential estate.
Diana Olifirova #MyBarbican (2020) by Diana OlifirovaBarbican Centre
#MyBarbican
During 2020, our community came together online to share their favourite memories of the Barbican - both in the Centre and around the Estate. Pictured here on the tennis court is Diana Olifirova / @dianaolifirovadop
Ishmael Atterh #MyBarbican (2020) by Ishmael AtterhBarbican Centre
#MyBarbican
Ishmael Atterh / @thefontainetheory at Frobisher Crescent, which is home to the Barbican's historic sculpture court.
Honor Elliott #MyBarbican (2020) by Honor ElliottBarbican Centre
#MyBarbican
Honor Elliott / @honorelliott visiting the lakeside terrace with two furry friends.
Barbican Lakeside Terrace by Max ColsonBarbican Centre
Who visits and lives in the Barbican?
Read more stories from the #MyBarbican project here: https://sites.barbican.org.uk/mybarbican/
With thanks to
Diana Olifirova @dianaolifirovadop
Honor Elliott @honorelliott
Ishmael Atterh @thefontainetheory
and everyone who took part in #MyBarbican
