BARBICAN | Urban Poetry

BARBICAN | Urban Poetry (2015)

March 9th, 20150h 6min

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Overview

The Barbican Estate in the City of London is arguably England's finest example of Brutalist architecture. This film explores the history of the estate from the perspective of its residents


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