"Today marks a huge step into the Barbican's future. We're not just preserving the centrepiece of the UK's largest listed site but unlocking the full potential of a cultural icon a new dawn has begun."
"Today's decision secures the Barbican Centre's future as a world-leading cultural and economic powerhouse. Our major investment strengthens its role as an international destination for audiences and artists, supporting thousands of jobs and g"
The City of London Corporation is investing £191 million to upgrade the Barbican Centre, which it manages, with major works on the Conservatory, brutalist foyers, and lakeside terrace. The programme will restore infrastructure, protect the Grade II-listed estate, prioritise retrofit over rebuild, and reuse materials such as Conservatory glass. Accessibility improvements include a new multi-faith room, more bathrooms, enhanced signposting, and full access to the Conservatory. The whole centre will close from June 2028 until June 2029, with the cinema on Beech Street staying open and residential estate access maintained. The London Symphony Orchestra will continue to deliver its full programme during the closure, and the centre is scheduled to reopen ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2032.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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