The Barbican Centre launches comprehensive furniture revitalization project worth 270 million Euros
The Barbican Centre is launching a major, multi-year project to renovate its entire furniture collection, supported by nearly 270 million Euros. The initiative includes an initial exhibition and aims to design 500 new, sustainable pieces for its public spaces. The overall goal is to prepare the centre for its 50th anniversary in 2032.
The Barbican Centre is preparing for a major furniture exhibition: A new furniture collection will be shown in the centre from September 12th to September 20th. This exhibition is part of a broader initiative: The entire existing furniture ensemble by Robin Day will undergo a major renovation. This ambitious project is supported by almost 270 million Euros to prepare the centre for its 50th anniversary in 2032.
The core goal of this overhaul is to design 500 new pieces of furniture while simultaneously reusing existing components. A focus is placed on creating public spaces that are inviting, flexible, barrier-free, and sustainable. The design commission has a duration of three years, and the submission deadline for the designs is set for the end of August.
This measure underscores the Barbican Centre's focus on modernizing its public infrastructure and improving the user experience within its premises.