Barbican Centre
시티오브런던
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:39
Welcome to the Barbican, one of the most ambitious and controversial housing and cultural estates in the world. Completed in 1982, this vast complex is a unique chapter in the story of British urban planning. …
Listen in the app2The Highwalks: Navigating the Labyrinth1:25
The 'highwalks' of the Barbican are perhaps its most defining feature, representing the architects' commitment to a 'radical' separation of people and cars. As you walk along these elevated paths, notice the sense of detachment…
Listen in the app3Lakeside Terrace: Water and Concrete1:22
Descending to the Lakeside Terrace, the atmosphere of the Barbican shifts. Here, the monumental concrete forms are contrasted by 'peaceful water gardens' and utopian hanging plants. …
Listen in the app4St. Giles-without-Cripplegate: Historical Layering1:24
Amidst the futuristic concrete of the Barbican stands the medieval church of St. Giles-without-Cripplegate. …
Listen in the app5The Barbican Conservatory: An Urban Jungle1:18
Tucked away at the top of the Barbican Centre is one of London's best-kept secrets: the Conservatory. This massive glass-roofed space is the second largest conservatory in the city and houses over 2,000 species of tropical plants…
Listen in the app6The Three Towers: Living in the Sky1:20
Dominating the Barbican skyline are its three iconic residential towers: Cromwell, Shakespeare, and Lauderdale. At the time of their completion, they were the tallest residential buildings in Europe. …
Listen in the app7Frobisher Crescent and Sculpture Court1:17
Frobisher Crescent is one of the more unique residential blocks in the Barbican, forming a semi-circle that overlooks the Sculpture Court. Its 'slit openings' unmistakably reference medieval 'balistaria'—slots from which archers…
Listen in the app8Barbican Centre1:19
As we conclude our tour of the Barbican, we stand at a crossroads of architectural history. We have moved from the 'highwalks' to the 'urban jungle' of the conservatory, and from the medieval stones of St. …
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As we conclude our tour of the Barbican, we stand at a crossroads of architectural history. We have moved from the 'highwalks' to the 'urban jungle' of the conservatory, and from the medieval stones of St. …
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What is Barbican Centre?
Barbican Centre is a place in 시티오브런던 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브런던 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 12 min 23 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5202, -0.0950 |
| Last updated |
