A Trip to London’s Best Brutalist Megastructure
The Barbican Centre, located in the heart of London, is a prominent cultural hub that opened in 1982, representing the largest performing arts centre in Europe. Designed by architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, its construction was part of a post-war redevelopment scheme aimed at revitalizing the area devastated during World War II. The Centre incorporates a concert hall, a theatre, a cinema, art galleries, and an array of gardens, showcasing a diverse mix of artistic performances and exhibitions. It has become a symbol of modernist architecture and urban renewal, attracting millions of visitors annually, and remains an influential venue for both local and international artists, fostering creativity and cultural exchange in the city.
Indoor concrete jungle, The Conservatory, Barbican
Each photograph in this portfolio is a window into a different world, where every expression, gesture, and interaction tells a story. From the bustling streets of urban landscapes to intimate portraits that capture the soul of the subject,
View from inside the welcome centre out onto the public space
The huge concrete staircases, walkways, and pillars are monolithic. The Cyberpunk-feel of the whole area reminds me of Bladerunner, both the first and second movies. You can’t help but feel miniscule in size compared to literally everything around you.
It is truly amazing, even if you can’t stand the brutalist and oppressive colours or materials used in its construction, you can surely appreciate its cultural relevance and vision of a utopia where arts, crafts, natural spaces all combine into one living space.
The time I could have spent here, well… I would give my right *ahem* to live here.
I plan to revisit here, as this very quickly became such an immersive place both physically and in my mind. Words fail to describe the feelings I had while slowly exploring the site with my camera.
I sure hope that Me and the camera managed to capture some of those emotions into photos.
Mojave Milkshake 