The big-name practices have tweaked their vision for the cultural landmark following feedback received during consultation earlier this year. Hundreds of people gave their views on designs released in January for the £230 million upgrade of various internal and external spaces at the Barbican Centre ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2032. Fresh images have now been published to kick off a second wave of consultation over the proposals. The architects have also worked with two design groups of people aged 30 and under.Advertisement The latest pictures show a fully accessible conservatory with a water feature and bold, theatrical planting, as well as a rejuvenated lakeside terrace with fountains, seating, lighting and ‘climate-friendly planting’. Flexible foyers will bring the arts out into the heart of the centre and provide improved facilities. Barbican director for buildings and renewal Philippa Simpson said: ‘We’ve been incredibly encouraged by the public’s enthusiasm for our plans. These new images reflect a vision for the Barbican Centre that stays true to our unique heritage and bold character while making us an inclusive, sustainable and meaningful place for everyone.’ The City of London Corporation has committed £191 million to fund about four-fifths of the first phase of works. The Barbican said a ‘big focus’ now was on fundraising to secure the remaining support needed.Advertisement A planning application is expected later this year. Subject to approval, construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the first phase due for completion in 2030, just ahead of the Barbican’s 50th anniversary in 2032. The Barbican said in January that the scheme would see the Lakeside, Foyer and Conservatory spaces of the centre overhauled with accessibility, environmental and structural improvements, while more recent internal additions to the Grade II-listed centre, such as certain lighting, would be removed. Simpson said in January: ‘The Barbican has always been about renewal, a beacon of an optimistic future in the wake of the Second World War. This project is rooted in the vision and ambition of its founders, to reimagine what an arts centre can be in the 21st century – a vital, creative space for everyone.’ Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio beat four other teams to land that major refurbishment job in 2022, when it was then valued at up to £150 million. Engineers Buro Happold and landscape designers Harris Bugg Studio are also working on the scheme. The Barbican Centre was designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and opened in 1982. In 2001 it was Grade II-listed alongside the rest of the Brutalist estate. Allford Hall Monaghan Morris completed a £12.6 million overhaul of the complex in 2006 before creating a £3.4 million street-level cinema complex. Ruff Architects carried out an environmental upgrade of the centre’s main art gallery in 2019. Three years ago Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s £288 million, 14-storey London Centre for Music on the Museum of London site was axed in favour of an upgrade to the Barbican Centre. #allies #morrison #asif #khan #unveil