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James Webb

October 26, 2016 in Speed House

Can you tell me about yourself?

I was born in the UK but moved to Australia as a teenager with his family. I met my wife in Amsterdam 12 years ago and we moved to London at the end of 2011.

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What is your occupation?

I am an Architect.

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What drew you to move to the Barbican?

I used to visit London every year to see the Serpentine pavilion, I said that if i ever moved to London it would be to the Barbican. Years later when I  decided to leave Amsterdam for London I followed that up.

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How long have you lived on the estate?

We had a Studio flat in Bryer Court for 3.5 years and moved to a classic type 20 apartment in Speed House one year ago.

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What is your favourite feature of the Barbican flats?

We love so many things about it: 

Apartment: The full height glazing, balcony - perfect for summer evening dinners (weather dependant), generous sized apartments, high quality design throughout, the timber work, kitchen design, sound insulation. 

Barbican Estate: Sheer scale of the project, the communal gardens, the Arts Centre, the fact that you are in Central London and it is so peaceful. 

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How have you found it living in the barbican estate?

We could not imagine living anywhere else in London. It is an amazing environment, a constant joy, and not to get too heavy it is a reminder of when planners and architects had vision and the power to implement them. 

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