https://livinglondonhistory.com/8-amazing-architectural-details-to-spot-at-the-barbican/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=8-amazing-architectural-details-to-spot-at-the-barbican A blog sharing London's curiosities, hidden gems and historical walks Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:32:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://livinglondonhistory.com/8-amazing-architectural-details-to-spot-at-the-barbican/#comment-1967 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:32:13 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=27408#comment-1967 […] my masters degree), National Theatre in London Southbank (where I had my PhD convocation), the Barbican, Boston City Hall, the Washington metro, Habitat 67 (Montreal), McMaster hospital, and others. […]

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/8-amazing-architectural-details-to-spot-at-the-barbican/#comment-1352 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:40:30 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=27408#comment-1352 A fascinating and knowledgeable look at the Barbican. I never realised there was so much to it. I am loving all your posts, Jack. I used to explore the hidden gems of London either on my own or with my late son. Now I live far from London and have a disability so will probably never be able to join one of your walks, but your posts are the next best thing. Keep them coming,!

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/8-amazing-architectural-details-to-spot-at-the-barbican/#comment-1351 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:34:04 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=27408#comment-1351 A fascinating and knowledgeable

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/8-amazing-architectural-details-to-spot-at-the-barbican/#comment-1334 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:08:14 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=27408#comment-1334 Fascinating, well written.

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/8-amazing-architectural-details-to-spot-at-the-barbican/#comment-1333 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:42:39 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=27408#comment-1333 Wonderful reflection on the Barbican. I was Assistant in charge of construction and final details of the two outer tower blocks in the 70’s (only the partners were The Architects). The ‘Grand Design’ attracted architects from all corners of the world.
I believe CPB designed the complex to feel permanent, strong, secure and inward looking with many large spaces creating intrigue, surprise and delight; abutting corporate City of London no mean task!
The tooled – roughened, concrete, after years of trials, was selected to be constructed with Cornish granite from the Penlee Quarry, near Newlyn, being of a greenish grey appearance. In some sub Podium levels, trials of other concrete might be seen.

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