{"title":"Brutalist Birmingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrutalist Birmingham, where Spaceplay is made: the Ringway, Alpha Tower, the Rotunda and the library we lost, in concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birmingham-signal-box-miniature-concrete-model","title":"New Street Signal Box, Birmingham","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eNew Street Station Signal box, Birmingham - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 001\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eSome buildings leave a mark because they never tried to blend in.\u003cbr data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eThe New Street Signal box is one of them. Brutal, unapologetic, and utterly unique, it has stood watch over Birmingham’s railway lines since the 1960s. With its layered concrete massing, deep shadow lines, and fortress-like stance, it remains one of the most distinctive signal boxes ever built in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eIt was one of the first models I ever attempted, and one I’ve returned to again and again.\u003cbr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eThe form is deceptively complex. Each face carries a different rhythm, a different weight. Getting the sharpness right in the casting, especially at this scale, meant starting from scratch more than once. But it was worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eNow it’s here. A scaled-down structure with heavyweight presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan\u003e6cm high, 5.5 cm wide, 4cm deep (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e• Laser-etched cork base with building name\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eMade to feel personal, whether you passed it every day on your commute, stood beneath it on a platform, or simply admired its defiance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eThis model holds that feeling. It works as a quiet centrepiece, a conversation starter, or a way to honour one of Birmingham’s most iconic Brutalist survivors. A reminder that beauty doesn’t always ask for permission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e15% off when you order two or more models\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eEU customers: please order via my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/694695605\/new-street-signal-box-miniature-concrete?ref=shop_home_active_31\u0026amp;pro=1\u0026amp;frs=1\u0026amp;logging_key=1e988bdf45c77351cda72f1ae84dd9293681dace%3A694695605\" title=\"New Street Signalbox - miniature concrete model\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtsy shop\u003c\/a\u003e due to customs regulations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eBuilding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham, UK\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicknell \u0026amp; Hamilton with Ray Moorcroft (British Rail)\u003cbr data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003cbr data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operational, not listed\u003cbr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003ePerched above the tracks at Birmingham New Street, this five-storey concrete signalbox was built as part of British Rail’s post-war modernisation plan. Its bold Brutalist form—stacked, windowless, and sculptural—divides opinion but commands attention. Still in active use, it remains a powerful example of mid-century transport infrastructure designed with architectural intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU ORDERS \u003c\/strong\u003eprocessed through our Etsy Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/694695605\/new-street-signal-box-miniature-concrete?ref=shop_home_active_31\u0026amp;pro=1\u0026amp;frs=1\u0026amp;logging_key=1e988bdf45c77351cda72f1ae84dd9293681dace%3A694695605\" title=\"New Street Signalbox - miniature concrete model\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. This is a natural part of the material and will mean that no two pieces are ever exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI aim to make and ship your artwork within 30 days. If you require your order by a specific date before this please let me know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpress shipping options at checkout for additional costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32994239578221,"sku":"MINI_001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-signalbox-brutalist-architectural-model.webp?v=1781218626"},{"product_id":"birmingham-central-library-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Birmingham Central Library, Birmingham","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eBirmingham Central Library, Birmingham - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 003\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"173\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eSome buildings define a city—and a generation’s sense of place.\u003cbr data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"348\"\u003eBirmingham Central Library did exactly that. Opened in 1974, it stood at the heart of the city for decades, a massive inverted ziggurat of concrete that sparked fierce debate and deep affection in equal measure. Designed by John Madin, it became a touchstone for Brutalist architecture in Britain—loved, loathed, and never ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eI knew I had to make this model while there was still time.\u003cbr data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eBefore demolition began, I visited, photographed, and measured everything I could. Getting the weight and tiered form right in miniature meant working through layer after layer of prototypes. It deserved that care. It deserved to last, even in a small way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003eThis is what remains—concrete cast from memory, carrying a piece of Birmingham’s lost Brutalism and icon architecture into the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured\u003cbr\u003e• 3.5cm high, 8.5 cm wide, 5cm deep (approx)\u003cbr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e• Laser-etched cork base with building name\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e• Comes gift-boxed\u003cspan\u003e for the perfect concrete gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eMade for anyone who remembers standing beneath its overhangs, climbing its steps, or defending its right to exist.\u003cbr data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003eThis model keeps the Birmingham Central Library’s story alive on a shelf or desk—a small reminder that architecture can shape identity and that even demolished buildings deserve to be held onto in some form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e15% off when you order two or more models\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eEU customers: please order via my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Etsy Miniature Model of Birmingham Central Library\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/718396577\/birmingham-central-library-miniature?ls=s\u0026amp;ga_order=most_relevant\u0026amp;ga_search_type=all\u0026amp;ga_view_type=gallery\u0026amp;ga_search_query=birmingham+central+library\u0026amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-1\u0026amp;sr_prefetch=1\u0026amp;frs=1\u0026amp;etp=1\u0026amp;local_signal_search=1\u0026amp;content_source=32222951bbcd2179743e52b2424758a3b468a376%253A718396577\u0026amp;organic_search_click=1\u0026amp;logging_key=32222951bbcd2179743e52b2424758a3b468a376%3A718396577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtsy shop\u003c\/a\u003e due to customs regulations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003eBuilding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2345\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham, UK\u003cbr data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Madin\u003cbr data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003cbr data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demolished 2016\u003cbr data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003eBirmingham Central Library was once the largest municipal library in Europe and an icon of British Brutalism. Designed as an inverted ziggurat, its bold form and concrete massing became a symbol of post-war modernity in Birmingham. Despite strong campaigns to preserve it, the library was demolished in 2016—its legacy lives on through memories, photographs, and small concrete tributes like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU ORDERS \u003c\/strong\u003eprocessed through our Etsy Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Etsy Miniature Concrete Model of Birmingham Central Library\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/718396577\/birmingham-central-library-miniature?ls=s\u0026amp;ga_order=most_relevant\u0026amp;ga_search_type=all\u0026amp;ga_view_type=gallery\u0026amp;ga_search_query=birmingham+central+library\u0026amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-1\u0026amp;sr_prefetch=1\u0026amp;frs=1\u0026amp;etp=1\u0026amp;local_signal_search=1\u0026amp;content_source=32222951bbcd2179743e52b2424758a3b468a376%253A718396577\u0026amp;organic_search_click=1\u0026amp;logging_key=32222951bbcd2179743e52b2424758a3b468a376%3A718396577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. This is a natural part of the material and will mean that no two pieces are ever exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI aim to make and ship your artwork within 30 days.  If you require your order by a specific date before this please let me know. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpress shipping options at checkout for additional costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29407241961581,"sku":"MINI_003","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/Birmingham-centrallibrary-brutalist-architectural-model.webp?v=1781218901"},{"product_id":"birmingham-brutal-easter-egg-2019","title":"2019 New Street Signalbox Brutal Egg","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCast concrete Easter Egg inspired by Bicknell and Hamilton Architects Birmingham Signal Box . 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Gable Street View. Unframed, posted in a tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA black-and-white study of the ziggurat from directly beneath, before it went. 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Whether you're a fan of architecture, design, or simply love the bold and striking aesthetic of Brutalism, these prints are the perfect addition to your collection. 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Affordable, sustainable wall art for anyone who still thinks knocking it down was a mistake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3 Risograph Print with border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Size: 30cm x 42cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Style: Black and White Risograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper Style: Printed on 170gsm Munken Pure Rough paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold unframed and posted in a tube\u003cbr\u003eBased on my original photograph of Birmingham Central Library, Birmingham.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR EU ORDERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Please use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eour Etsy Store\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Central Library Ziggurat Riso Print\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/828928066\/print-birmingham-central-library?click_key=484b3492f8e25e2ff8f28579e36d79e333d4ca70%3A828928066\u0026amp;click_sum=d48ba6f8\u0026amp;ref=shop_home_active_5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior photograph showing a corner of the ziggurat reference building for Birmingham Central Library\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRisograph Printing is a special form of digital screen printing which creates a vivid contrast and rich texture to the printed artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Black \u0026amp; White Risograph Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 42cm x 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Printed on 170gsm Munken Pure Rough paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham Central Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBirmingham, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitect:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Madin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDemolished 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrief Overview:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe iconic Birmingham Central Library, with its inverted ziggurat form, was well established and celebrated as a great example of British Brutalism.  It was not however without its critics- most famously Prince Charles described it as resembling 'a place where books are incinerated, not kept'.  Birmingham City Council had planned to move library services away from Central Library, and lobbied for Immunity from Listing- which sadly was granted.  Despite efforts from English Heritage, Twentieth Century Society, World Monuments Fund and Friends of Central Library-  demolition began in late 2015- two years after closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy unique and captivating prints showcase the raw, unadorned beauty of Brutalist architecture in all its glory. Whether you're a fan of architecture, design, or simply love the bold and striking aesthetic of Brutalism, these prints are the perfect addition to your collection. It's a great way to add a touch of sophistication and style to your home or office and is sure to be a conversation starter among friends and visitors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40251472740461,"sku":"RISO_003L","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/riso-003b-central-library-corner-01-concrete.jpg?v=1791298870"},{"product_id":"the-birmingham-rotunda-miniature-conrete-model","title":"The Birmingham Rotunda, Birmingham","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eThe Birmingham Rotunda, Birmingham - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 009\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eSome buildings feel like they’ve always been part of a City's skyline.  The Birmingham Rotunda is one of them. Tall, cylindrical, and unmistakably modern, it rises from the heart of the city like a calm and steady watchtower.  Since its completion in the 1960s, it has stood through decades of change, surviving near-demolition and emerging as one of Birmingham’s most enduring icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"632\"\u003eI’ve looked up at this building all my life.  Its curve is simple, but getting that shape to feel right in miniature was anything but. Every detail, from the proportion of the bands to the softness of the profile needed to sit together. I worked and reworked it until it held the same stillness the real building has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"951\"\u003eNow it’s here. A small tribute to the structure that has watched over Birmingham for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured\u003cbr\u003e• 8\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 5.5 cm wide, 5cm deep (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e• Laser-etched cork base with building name\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eMade for those who grew up beneath it, passed it every day, or saw it from the train and knew they were home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eThis model captures the calm presence of the Rotunda as a reminder of a city that’s always changing, and the buildings that quietly remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e15% off when you order two or more models\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eEU customers: please order via my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/728552777\/mini-009-birmingham-rotunda-concrete\" title=\"The Birmingham Rotunda - miniature concrete model\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtsy shop\u003c\/a\u003e due to customs regulations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eBuilding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham, UK\u003cbr data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1730\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e James A. 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Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"218\"\u003eSome buildings carry a kind of quiet elegance, they are sharp, simple, and unshakably confident.  Alpha Tower is like that. Rising cleanly within the centre of Birmingham, UK, its crisp white concrete and vertical window bands give it a rhythm that feels both modern and timeless. Completed in the early 1970s, it remains one of the city’s most refined post-war high-rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eThis one meant a lot to get right.  I grew up seeing it and knowing it before I even knew what it was. The subtle angles, the tapering shape, the way the light moves across its surface… none of that was loud, but all of it mattered. In miniature, those small things became everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"872\"\u003eThis model holds that memory. 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Designed by George Marsh of Seifert \u0026amp; Partners, it features a sculpted concrete form with subtle tapering and crisp verticality. Originally built for ATV television studios, it is now a protected landmark and an example of restrained, confident modernism in the city’s evolving skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU ORDERS \u003c\/strong\u003eprocessed through our Etsy Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/764069718\/alpha-tower-miniature-concrete\" title=\"Alpha Tower - miniature concrete model\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. 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Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eSome buildings don’t need to shout, they speak through structure. Muirhead Tower rises over the University of Birmingham campus with a kind of calm authority. Its gridded concrete frame, deep window recesses, and asymmetrical profile give it clarity and weight and an enduring presence on the outskirts of the City. Originally completed in the 1970s, it has stood through decades of change and continues to define the skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eThis one came together slowly. The clean geometry seems simple at first, but it’s in the rhythm where the feeling lives. Getting that into a model meant balancing proportion, repetition, texture and shadow. I worked on it until it felt like the tower itself, still and self-contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eNow it’s here. 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This is a natural part of the material and will mean that no two pieces are ever exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eAs a micro business we hold very little stock and our products are usually made to order. We aim to make and ship your artwork within 3-5 weeks of purchase. 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And Spaceplay is launching their mini concrete model number 641, which features a future rendition of the Brutalist Bull Ring Centre in Birmingham. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding Information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Birmingham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitect: AI Replika John Madin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletion: 2066\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatus: Unlisted, set for demolition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of the 21st Century, the epoch of Post-Postmodernist society bore witness to its own rhetorical polemics and aggressive tribalism, collapsing inwards. This collapse birthed a new era defined by ideals of Beauty and Truth. Urban areas were transformed into communal spaces under public ownership. New Local Community Councils commissioned bold civic buildings for the people of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnologies developed for the Mars colony as well as new minerals from the Luna Base allowed for the use of Moon Concrete in these new super structures. An Artificial Intelligence program imbued with the essence of historic architect John Madin was used to develop the designs for a new iconic Brutalist Bull Ring Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction began in 2063 and was completed in 2066, inaugurated by Ozzy Osbourne, and gaining 10 million livestream views on its opening day. However, progress gave way to privatization, eroding public infrastructure by 2100. The Bull Ring, once splendid, decayed due to mismanagement. Persistent neglect turned it into an eyesore and a potential hazard and it was eventually sold in 2114. The Bull Ring, once splendid, decayed due to mismanagement. 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Amid this, Spaceplay fashioned a concrete model embodying the Bull Ring's essence; an emblem of the struggle to safeguard a city's spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40951764680813,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/PRODUCT-SQUARE-BULLRING-MODEL-2066.jpg?v=1703778314"},{"product_id":"centre-city-tower-birmingham-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Centre City Tower, Birmingham","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eCentre City Tower, Birmingham - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"748\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eSome towers anchor a city by the sheer weight of their presence. Centre City Tower in Birmingham, completed in 1975, is one of Richard Seifert’s major contributions to the city skyline. Rising 76 metres, its dark concrete façade and gridded windows gave it a stark authority among the surrounding post-war developments. It remains a familiar marker in the city centre, part of Birmingham’s modernist story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"750\"\u003eThis model captures its clear vertical rhythm. The repeating grid, the deep window recesses, and the balanced proportions had to be carefully scaled down. I worked to ensure the cast carried the same clarity and strength that define the real tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003eA small cast of one of Birmingham’s Seifert landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured\u003cbr\u003e• 8\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 6cm wide, 4.5cm deep (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e• Laser-etched cork base with building name\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eMade for those who know Birmingham’s skyline, worked in its offices, or admire Seifert’s bold commercial designs. This model is a keepsake of a tower that still commands attention in the heart of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e15% off when you order two or more models\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eEU customers: please order via my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Centre City - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1673508418\/centre-city-tower-miniature-concrete\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtsy shop\u003c\/a\u003e due to customs regulations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eBuilding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham, West Midlands, UK\u003cbr data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1703\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Seifert \u0026amp; Partners\u003cbr data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\u003cbr data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1780\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still in use, office tower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003eCentre City Tower is a 21-storey office block designed by Richard Seifert during Birmingham’s post-war redevelopment. Its striking vertical lines and dark concrete cladding made it a strong and uncompromising addition to the skyline. Standing close to New Street Station, it remains a key piece of the city’s modernist fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU ORDERS \u003c\/strong\u003eprocessed through our Etsy Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Centre City - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1673508418\/centre-city-tower-miniature-concrete\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. This is a natural part of the material and will mean that no two pieces are ever exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI aim to make and ship your artwork within 30 days. If you require your order by a specific date before this please let me know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpress shipping options at checkout for additional costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41062819332205,"sku":"MINI_045","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-45-Centre_City_Tower.webp?v=1780947663"},{"product_id":"smallbrook-ringway-centre-birmingham-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Smallbrook Queensway – Ringway Centre (Triptych Set)","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eSmallbrook Queensway, Ringway Centre, Birmingham – Miniature Concrete Model 058\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eSome buildings define a city’s movement. The Ringway Centre on Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham, designed by James A. Roberts and completed in 1962, is one of the most distinctive post-war buildings in Britain. Stretching almost 200 metres along the city’s inner ring road, its rhythmic concrete façade and continuous curve represent a bold vision of a modern, connected Birmingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eThis model captures the full sweep of that form. Each section of the Ringway Centre has been modelled and cast separately, allowing the three pieces to be displayed individually or joined together to complete the full 200-metre span in miniature. The curve, the recessed glazing, and the repeating concrete bays were refined to preserve the flow and precision of Roberts’ original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eA complete three-part cast of one of Birmingham’s most iconic modernist landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured\u003cbr\u003e• 3.5 high x 4.5cm wide x 9cm long (approx)\u003cbr\u003e• 28cm in length when all three models are combined\u003cbr data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e• Laser-etched cork base with building name\u003cbr data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003e• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift\u003cbr data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eMade for those who walked beneath its curve, fought for its preservation, or simply recognise it as part of Birmingham’s post-war identity. This model is a keepsake of a building that once defined the rhythm of the city and the optimism of a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e15% off when you order two or more models\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eEU customers: please order via my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ringway Centre - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1894607867\/smallbrook-ringway-centre-miniature\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtsy shop\u003c\/a\u003e due to customs regulations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eBuilding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2160\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2041\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, UK\u003cbr data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e James A. Roberts\u003cbr data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962\u003cbr data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facing redevelopment proposals\/demolition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2201\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2201\"\u003eThe Ringway Centre, often called the “snaking building,” was designed by James A. Roberts as part of Birmingham’s first inner ring road. Its curving concrete façade and continuous run of ribbon windows made it one of the most distinctive expressions of the city’s 1960s modernisation. Though threatened by demolition, it remains a symbol of post-war ambition and a touchstone for the movement to protect Birmingham’s modern heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU ORDERS \u003c\/strong\u003eprocessed through our Etsy Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ringway Centre - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1894607867\/smallbrook-ringway-centre-miniature\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. 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