The Barbican Centre is often described as Marmite: you either love it or hate it. For some, the massive concrete estate is a ‘soulless’, maze-like ‘hellscape’. But, for others, it’s an ...

Whether you love or loathe the concrete geometry of the iconic Barbican estate, it tends to inspire strong feelings ... this city within a city now contains a huge performing arts centre, a tranquil, ...

The Destination City plan includes revamping old offices into cultural venues and creating several new tourist attractions, including the London Museum and the Barbican Centre’s renewal programme.

Devotees of brutalism are desperate to snap up these ‘ugly’ flats in the capital (Credits: Getty Images) Early critics branded the buildings, with their distinctive service towers, eyesores.