Saturday 19 October, 5.00pm until 6.30pm, Cinema 3, Beech Street Festival Attractions 2013
Special architecture tour FREE for Battle of Ideas attendees
Explore the architecture of the Barbican via the highwalks and discover the origins of its designs.
The Barbican has long been a source of amazement and inspiration as well as controversy.Through this 90-minute walking tour we reveal the history of the site and the plans behind the original design. Discover the ideas, values and agendas that shaped the vision of this unique architectural endeavour.
Tours depart from outside Barbican Cinema 3, Beech Street
Saturday 19 October 17:00–18:30
Sunday 20 October 11:30–13:00
Produced by Pheona Kidd, Centre Manager, Barbican