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To think the Barbican Estate in London is a masterpiece?

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zymbole · 15/02/2026 08:30

I never really liked concrete or 1960s architecture until I did the Architecture Tour on the Barbican Estate a few days ago. Now I “understand” it and can really appreciate it. Living there would be a dream. AIBU to consider it a masterpiece?

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Westfacing · 15/02/2026 08:41

I love it - did the tour a few years ago 🌞

Noonshine · 15/02/2026 08:40

I love it, though I do get lost finding the art gallery every time I go there.

GrethaGreen · 15/02/2026 08:39

I love it. I went on a tour of the Barbican and it was so interesting.

Octavia64 · 15/02/2026 08:38

I love it.

go there sometimes for concerts.

badgersbadgerseverywhere · 15/02/2026 08:38

Yes I agree, I love Brutalist architecture- probably because I grew up in a block of flats that was complete with a Brutalist concrete playground of tunnels to crawl through etc.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 15/02/2026 08:36

It is truly wonderful. I love brutalist architecture tho.

KeepOffTheQuinoa · 15/02/2026 08:33

My friend lives in one of the towers. I love the flats

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