Site details:
| Barbican Estate (including Beech Gardens, Defoe Gardens, Fann Street Wildlife Garden, Lakeside Gardens and Lakeside Terrace) |
City of London |
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The Barbican Estate was built by Corporation of London following WWII bomb damage and the subsequent proposal for part of the area to be developed as a residential neighbourhood, with shops, schools, open spaces and amenities. The design competition was won by Geoffrey Powell who with Chamberlin and Bon had already commenced work on nearby Golden Lane Estate. The first detailed plans were drawn up in 1956, influenced by Le Corbusier. The point blocks, terraces and raised walkways were arranged around gardens, with pools of water, and 3.2 hectares of the 14 hectare site is open space of various types: private gardens, communal spaces for residents, public spaces. The design and structural planting of private gardens, roof gardens, and balconies follow the lines and rhythms of the architecture. |
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| Site location: |
Barbican, off Silk Street |
| Postcode: |
EC2Y 8BR |
| Type of site: |
Housing/Estate Landscaping; Public Gardens Public Gardens |
| Date(s): |
1963 - 1982 |
| Designer(s): |
Chamberlin, Powell and Bon with Ove Arup & Partners |
| Listed structures: |
LBII: Barbican. SAM:section of Roman Wall |
| Borough: |
City of London |
| Site ownership: |
Corporation of London Barbican Estate |
| Site management: |
Corporation of London Open Spaces Dept - public areas |
| Open to public? |
Yes |
| Opening times: |
parts unrestricted public areas; parts private for residents only, including Fann Street Wildlife Garden |
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| Facilities: |
Barbican Arts and Conference Centre; Barbican Library; Museum of London |
| Events: |
Fann Street Wildlife Garden has opened for OGSW |
| Public transport: |
Tube: Barbican (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan). Rail: Barbican. Bus: 4, 56, 153 |
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The information shown above was correct at the time of the last update 01/05/2010
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/citygardens
