Barbican Podium Phase 2

Proposed

Nigel Dunnett

Podium of the Barbican Estate is leaking into the occupied spaces below. In response to the Climate Action Strategy the podium will be replaced, greening increased and resilience enhanced.

The public walkways across the podium deck of the Grade II listed Barbican Estate are leaking into the occupied spaces below including the Exhibition Halls. The podium’s waterproofing membrane has failed, the drainage system is not fully functioning and there are inadequate crossfalls to contend with. To repair the drainage and replace the waterproofing membrane the podium surface must be taken up and replaced.

Chairman of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transport Committee, Shravan Joshi, said:

“I am pleased to see that these important works to the Barbican Estate Podium will soon go ahead, particularly those addressing the water ingress issues. We want to make this much-loved public space more comfortable and accessible for everyone to enjoy.

“The wider works will see over 18,000 square metres of public realm improvements and new green space delivered, as we ensure a more sustainable Square Mile for people to live, work, study and visit here.”

This project is featured as a case study alongside our Public London: Activating the City insight study. The publication, exhibition and online project directory explore what constitutes a successful and democratic public realm today, the role of co‑creation and partnerships, and how we can ensure that places are fit‑for‑purpose in the long term.

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Project information

Status

Proposed

Borough

City of London

Completion

December 2024

Location

Beech Street (Stop BN), Barbican, London EC2Y 8HD, UK

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