Barbican Conservatory

Project: Public Gardens, Visitor Attraction, Work in Progress

We are thrilled to have Harris Bugg Studio involved in the revitalisation of the Barbican Conservatory, they have demonstrated an exceptional level of rigour, creativity and collaboration and a clear commitment to sustainability and inclusivity.

Phillippa Simpson, the Barbican’s Director for Buildings and Renewal

Harris Bugg Studio has been appointed to revitalise the planting of the Barbican Conservatory, a remarkable example of eco-brutalist design and one of London’s most iconic architectural and horticultural spaces, alongside architects Allies & Morrison and environmental engineers Buro Happold.

The Barbican Conservatory, with its dramatic Brutalist structure and abundant planting, exemplifies the powerful interplay between nature and architecture, and is a vital green space in the heart of the capital. Opening it up to be fully accessible while incorporating cutting-edge sustainability credentials is at the heart of the project.

Central to the approach will be collaboration with Marta Lowcewicz, the Barbican Conservatory’s Head Gardener, and her team. Their expertise and intimate understanding of the space play a crucial role in reimagining its future.

The Harris Bugg Studio includes an exceptional team of experts, selected by the studio specifically for this project: Matthew Pottage, Karen Fitzsimon, Christopher Young and Phil Griffiths.

 
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