The Barbican Estate

Author and designer Stefi Orazi examines both the function of this landmark and its status as a world-famous Brutalist icon, interviewing residents past and present to provide insight into how life there has changed over the decades. Leading architects and design critics weigh in, including John Allen of Avanti Architects on the unique building materials, Lucy Musgrave of Publica on how the residential spaces combine with public space, and Charles Holland of Charles Holland Architects (and FAT co-founder) on the Barbican as a home. For each of the 100 different flat types, there are drawings, maps, and details of the fixtures and fittings. Architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon.