The Barbican Centre is set for a major revamp nearly 40 years after the brutalist icon was designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon.

The Barbican arts centre, part of the landmark post-war housing dvelopment in the City of London, was given a grade II-listing 20 years ago and is home to three cinemas, two art galleries, a concert hall and several theatres.

The City of London Corporation has now said it wants to give it a makeover worth between £50m and £150m and has asked design teams to send in applications next month for the job.

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