Barbican Estate ranked world's second most beautiful building
The London landmark placed second on Time Out's list, behind the Taj Mahal.
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The Barbican Estate has been named the second most beautiful building in the world by Time Out magazine. The publication's 2026 guide placed the London landmark behind only the Taj Mahal.
The brutalist complex, constructed between 1965 and 1976, was a new entry on Time Out's list of 26 architectural sites. It was recognised for the uniformity of its terraces and the appearance of its lake and ponds, as reported by Time Out London.
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The Barbican Estate, which was granted Grade II-listed status in 2001, was ranked above structures such as Hallgrimskirkja church in Iceland and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Other London sites mentioned in the Time Out article include Tate Modern and the Tower of London, which are also undergoing renovations.
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The estate is currently the subject of a £240 million redesign project. This extensive renovation is scheduled to be completed by 2030. A key component of the redesign is the introduction of a new 'wayfinding system' aimed at improving visitor navigation.
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The redesign work began in 2027. Time Out London reported that the project aims to make the building more accessible.
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