The Barbican: A vital lesson for the governments of today @TheArchitecturalReview
The Barbican: A vital lesson for the governments of today  @TheArchitecturalReview
Uploaded November 2015 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
In this film, a collaboration between The AR and The Architecture Foundation, Phineas Harper traces back the story of the Barbican estate designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and commissioned by the Corporation of London: a story that offers a glimpse into the rise and fall of British housing provision, and stands as a vital lesson for the governments of today.
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The Barbican: A vital lesson for the governments of today

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