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The Barbican, London
As well as an arts centre, The Barbican encompasses over 2,000 flats in a complex built on the architectural principles of Le Corbusier. Work started here in 1957 to redevelop a wartime bomb site and the buildings are now listed. The flats were originally owned by the Corporation of London, although 80% have now been sold and the proximity to the City of London inevitably makes them highly sought-after.
Created: Sun, 21 Jun 2015, Updated: Fri, 7 Jul 2023
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