Why Is the Barbican So Expensive?

Research by Savills shows that as architectural appreciation for the Barbican has grown, so has the value of its homes. In 2004 the average price was just over £350,000. ... In addition to the outside terrace, Barbican residents all have use of the large communal gardens organised across the estate.

Was the Barbican a success?

The Barbican Estate at 50: why London's brutalist concrete housing estate and Grade II-listed landmark is so prized by home buyers. The brutalist Barbican Estate homes and cultural hub in the City of London were pioneering at the start and remain highly prized now.

What is it like to live in Barbican?

Indeed, living in the Barbican, you do more than grow to accept it; you understand it, fall in love with it, more and more each day. "When it's a beautiful sunny day, you see stunning silhouettes around the estate," says Tim, "you'll see designs being repeated in lots of completely different places."

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.