"The Barbican is a maze. A beautiful brutalist, multi-levelled maze of crisscrossing walkways in the sky - but still a maze. In a way, that's part of the cultural institution's charm, always leading visitors to discover surprising corners of the site. There are, however, a few downsides to the Barbican's labyrinthine layout. Sometimes you'll try to meet a friend before a show and find yourself at the opposite side to where you're meant to be (or worse, in the car park)."
"It's all part of the centre's Renewal Programme ( which you can see snazzy images of here). Giles Smith, founding partner at Assemble, said: 'It is a wonderful privilege to be working with such an extraordinary and well-loved institution as the Barbican Centre. We've long been fans of the Centre and its architecture and are looking forward to developing a wayfinding system that helps even more people enjoy its many charms.'"
The Barbican is undergoing a major £240 million redesign that prioritises accessibility and clearer navigation. The complex brutalist site features multi-level walkways that often confuse visitors and complicate meeting and movement. A new wayfinding system will be developed by Assemble and Designers Unit with accessibility consultancy Tactile Studio to introduce clearer signage while retaining unexpected routes and discoveries. The scheme will form part of the Renewal Programme and will be delivered alongside the programme's first phase over the next few years. The City of London Corporation is investing £191 million in renewal to secure the Centre’s long-term status and the Square Mile’s vibrancy.
Read at Time Out London
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