Barbican Renewal

A new vision for a global icon

A collaborative design team led by architects Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio, has been selected to deliver a multi-million-pound renewal of the Barbican Centre.

 The project will preserve the iconic building’s original architectural vision, provide new opportunities for the Barbican’s diverse community of artists, audiences, and partners, and boost the building’s accessibility and environmental performance. 

The winning design team were chosen by panellists including:

·      Yemí Aládérun, architect and development manager, Co-Founder PARADIGM Network

·      Lisa Burger CBE, Former Joint Chief Executive, National Theatre

·      Margot Heller OBE, Director, South London Gallery

·      Dr Judit Kimpian, architect and environmental design expert

·      Dr Neal Shasore, Chief Executive & Head of School, London School of Architecture & Trustee, The Twentieth Century Society

Image credit: Max Colson