Architecture Foundation - The Barbican: A Middle Class Council Estate 17092015

The Barbican is one of the most remarkable housing estates in the world. Designed in the mid 20th century by British firm, Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and commissioned by the local authority, it is a unique chapter in the story of state-led architecture with much to teach us today. Written and presented by Phineas Harper. A co-production between The Architectural Review and the Architecture Foundation