Barbican is a residential complex consisting of approximately 2000 apartments in the City of London. It is located in an area that was once devastated by bombing during World War II and is now densely populated with financial institutions, 2.2 km northeast of Charing Cross. Originally built as rental housing for middle and upper-middle-class professionals, it remains an exclusive residential complex. This residential complex is a prime example of British Brutalist architecture.

Being inside creates a feeling of a city within a city. The brutal concrete buildings are strangely combined with high-quality public spaces. It seems like you could live within this area without ever needing to leave it.

Do you like this type of architecture?

This is post #2/3 about visiting the City of London.

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