The Barbican has an incredibly intricate and sophisticated design on its ceilings that create a world that exists in a different axis, such as Escher’s famous ‘Relativity’ lithograph.

 

An upside down experience was proposed where visitors would be given a mirror to place under their chin. This would encourage them to explore the overlooked architectural features and play with their senses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some examples of actual upside down images of the Barbican, suggesting what a person would see through the mirror:

 

 

A custom pattern based on its most recognisable fixtures was created and applied to communication materials and merchandise.