Barbican Magnets

Late last year I was in london for a couple of days, I planned to visit the barbican once... it was dark and overcast, so waited for dusk and blue hour. The next day was sunny so I went back again... I love both sets of photos for different reasons. This one is stark, dark and brutal

Barbican tower in sun

My favourite building int the world. Now optimised for stickers

My favourite building in the whole world looking unusually warm and friendly here

Digital vector drawing of one of the most iconic architectural gems in London

Late last year I was in london for a couple of days, I planned to visit the barbican once... it was dark and overcast, so waited for dusk and blue hour. The next day was sunny so I went back again... I love both sets of photos for different reasons

I've taken a bunch of photos of this site. This might be my favourite.

Black and white Barbican Centre / Center. Still one of my favourite buildings in the whole world. Amazing concrete brutalism. Wonderful public spaces too.

My favourite building in the world. Now in the wrong colours...

The Barbican Estate was built between 1965 and 1976, on a site that had been bombed in World War II. The complex was designed by architects Chamberlin Powell and Bon, photographed here are the three towers of the Barbican scheme; Cromwell, Shakespeare and Lauderdale tower.

The Barbican Estate was built between 1965 and 1976, on a site that had been bombed in World War II. The complex was designed by architects Chamberlin Powell and Bon, and was designed and built for City professionals and their families. The Barbican was such a large job for the firm they set up a sub-practice to deal with it!

Barbican colour

I visited the Barbican twice on a recent trip to London. Once on an overcast day and then, spontaneously, once on a sunny day. This is from the sunny day

Taken late afternoon, but in black and white it looks like night time

The Barbican is the name now given to the western and northern sides of the old harbour area of Plymouth, Devon, England. It was one of the few parts of the city to escape most of the destruction of The Blitz during the Second World War. Two or three streets still retain some of the architecture of an old fishing port.

possibly one of my favourite buildings in the world. the beauty is lost on many sadly

Discover the Barbican, where architectural brilliance meets cultural splendor. Nestled in the heart of London, this iconic masterpiece seamlessly blends brutalist beauty with a vibrant cultural hub. At the Barbican, style isn't just a statement—it's a way of life. The towering concrete structures form a backdrop to a world of creativity, where art, music, theater, and design collide in a harmonious celebration. Wander through the sleek walkways and immerse yourself in a symphony of shapes and textures that redefine urban elegance. This is more than a venue; it's a canvas of expression. The Barbican's unique architecture sets the stage for a cultural experience that transcends boundaries. Step into a realm where innovation and sophi...

This image is of the medieval barbican gate to Coimbra. Through the gate are the old streets that wend their up through the old city. The evening was warm, and made to feel warmer because of the incandescent lighting. A thoroughly pleasant evening. I hope you also enjoy its warmth.

Foggy Plymouth Barbican

Fanciful Illustration featuring residents enjoying the Barbican Estate in London.

Red and blue pop-art barbican

Late last year I was in london for a couple of days, I planned to visit the barbican once... it was dark and overcast, so waited for dusk and blue hour. The next day was sunny so I went back again... I love both sets of photos for different reasons

Late last year I was in london for a couple of days, I planned to visit the barbican once... it was dark and overcast, so waited for dusk and blue hour. The next day was sunny so I went back again... I love both sets of photos for different reasons

Berlin by night.

Florin House in Charterhouse Square, Clerkenwell just near the Barbican is an Art Nouveau architectural masterpiece

shinjuku posterised image by night.

*Ice Cream Van* Number of views as of 4th June 2018 = 560. A colourful 1950s ice cream van, trading at the Barbican, Plymouth, Devon, England. Raspberry ripple anyone? Date: 11th April 2014.

The Bus Stop

A cyberpunk bus stop