# Barrel-vaulted community greenhouse erected at the Barbican Designed for an architecture festival, the greenhouse will host community events. - **Source:** [Architecture news and projects | Dezeen](https://brifing.si/source/50c21201-9cc6-48e0-8a7c-6ea605af10c3) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/5b8667f9-1917-441c-90d6-551fbd40c9a2 ## Part of the architecture festival Named The Veggery, this greenhouse was built at the Barbican Estate as part of the London Festival of Architecture. Designed to align with the festival's 'Belonging' theme, the structure serves as both a greenhouse and a community event space. Its hexagonal shape and vaulted roof mirror the Barbican's architecture. ## Multipurpose design The greenhouse was designed not just for growing plants but also for hosting events, classes, and social gatherings. It features three bays with benches and plant shelves. The structure includes water butts at its corners and a turnip-shaped finial atop the roof. ## Community engagement The project team aims to create a sense of shared ownership through the space. Students from a nearby girls' school created colorful plant and vegetable collages to decorate the walls. The greenhouse will continue to be used by the community after the festival ends. ## Sustainable materials The timber-framed structure was designed for disassembly, allowing it to be relocated after the festival. Material choices and design reflect an eco-friendly approach, aligning with contemporary sustainability standards. ## Design competition winner The Veggery was selected as the winning design in the 'Seeds in the City' competition. Supported by the Culture Mile Business Improvement District, the project offers an innovative blend of architecture and community interaction. ## Extending Barbican's public realm The greenhouse stands out as a project that expands the Barbican's iconic public space for the summer. Architects hope the space will be enjoyed by all. It serves as an inspiring example of urban agriculture and community architecture. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.dezeen.com/2026/07/13/veggery-barbican-studio-folk-architects-raskl/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._