{"title":"Brutalism in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrutalism in America: Boston City Hall, Rudolph Hall, the Breuer Building, the Pirelli Building and the Long Lines Building, in concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breuer-building-new-york-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Breuer Building, New York","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eBreuer Building, New York - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 033\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-start=\"338\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eSome buildings redefine what a museum can be. The Breuer Building on Madison Avenue, designed by Marcel Breuer and completed in 1966, did exactly that. Built for the Whitney Museum of American Art, its inverted ziggurat form, textured concrete façade, and distinctive slit windows made it an instant landmark of modernist architecture in New York. Today it continues its life as a home for art under new stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThis model focuses on its sculptural massing. The stepped form, the gravity of its concrete, and the balance between heaviness and delicacy needed to be preserved. Scaling it down meant working carefully to keep the strength of its silhouette intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eA small cast of one of America’s great modernist museums.\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• 5\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 5.5cm 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=\"1291\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eMade for those who’ve walked past it on Madison Avenue, climbed its staircases, or admired Breuer’s vision for art and space. This model is a keepsake of a building that is as much sculpture as it is structure.\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\/1171310624\/mini-033-breuer-building\" title=\"Breuer Building - 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=\"1637\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madison Avenue, New York City, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcel Breuer with Hamilton P. Smith\u003cbr data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966\u003cbr data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still in use as a museum space\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eKnown originally as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Breuer Building is one of Marcel Breuer’s most celebrated works. Its distinctive inverted ziggurat form and raw concrete construction embodied the Brutalist aesthetic in an institutional context. It remains a cultural and architectural landmark of New York City.\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\/1171310624\/mini-033-breuer-building\" title=\"Breuer Building - 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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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":39874507571309,"sku":"MINI_033","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-33-Breur_Building.webp?v=1780948260"},{"product_id":"pirelli-building-new-haven-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Pirelli Building, New Haven","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003ePirelli Building, New Haven - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 038\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\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-end=\"750\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eSome buildings look impossible until you stand beneath them. The Pirelli Building in New Haven, designed by Marcel Breuer and completed in 1970, is one of the most daring office blocks in America. Its dramatic raised base, created by removing two floors from the midsection, gives it a gravity-defying presence. Standing by Interstate 95, it’s a Brutalist landmark that feels at once monumental and sculptural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eThis model celebrates its bold profile. The balance of solid and void, the slender shaft floating above the open base. These were the details that needed to translate in miniature. 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Its striking form, with two missing floors creating a dramatic gap, made it a defining piece of American Brutalism. Vacant for years, it has since been beautifully restored and repurposed as Hotel Marcel, preserving its iconic silhouette.\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=\"Pirelli Building - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1240352971\/mini-038-pirelli-building\" 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":40090280493165,"sku":"MINI_038","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-38-PIRELLIBUILDING.webp?v=1780948074"},{"product_id":"rudolph-hall-yale-school-of-architecture-new-haven-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Rudolph Hall, New Haven","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eRudolph Hall, New Haven - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 044\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\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=\"366\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eSome buildings seem to contain the energy of the people who use them. Rudolph Hall, completed in 1963 as the Yale School of Architecture, is one of the most celebrated works of American Brutalism. Designed by Paul Rudolph, its textured concrete surfaces, complex interior levels, and striking silhouette made it both radical and influential. It remains a touchstone for generations of architects trained within its walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eThis model was about getting the mass and detail in balance. The rugged façades, the layered volumes, and the sharp verticals had to be reduced carefully to hold their strength at a smaller scale. I worked to make sure the miniature kept the sculptural gravity that defines the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eA small cast of one of the great American schools of architecture.\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• 4.5\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 7cm wide, 6cm deep (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\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 studied there, visited, or admire Rudolph’s uncompromising vision.\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eThis model is a keepsake of a building that represents both the challenges and the beauty of Brutalist architecture.\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1598910026\/rudolph-hall-yale-school-of-architecture\" title=\"Rudolph Hall - 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-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-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Haven, Connecticut, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Rudolph\u003cbr data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Landmark Plaque, New Haven Preservation Trust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eRudolph Hall was designed by Paul Rudolph as the home of Yale’s School of Art and Architecture. Its deeply ribbed concrete, complex section, and bold sculptural presence made it one of the most admired and debated Brutalist buildings in America. Damaged by fire in 1969 and later restored, it remains a landmark of American modernism and a living classroom for architectural education.\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\/1598910026\/rudolph-hall-yale-school-of-architecture\" title=\"Rudolph Hall - 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":40745961390189,"sku":"MINI_044","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-44-Rudolphhall.webp?v=1780947916"},{"product_id":"the-long-lines-building-new-york-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Long Lines Building, New York","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eLong Lines Building, New York - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 047_\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\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=\"341\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eSome buildings are wrapped in mystery as much as concrete. The Long Lines Building at 33 Thomas Street in New York, completed in 1974, was designed by architect John Carl Warnecke for AT\u0026amp;T. Rising 29 storeys with no windows, its sheer concrete walls and fortress-like profile have made it one of the most enigmatic towers in Manhattan. Built to house telephone switching equipment and designed to survive nuclear attack, it remains a striking example of utilitarian Brutalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eThis model focuses on its monumental simplicity. The vertical slots, the unbroken planes of concrete, and the sense of mass were carefully refined to keep the miniature faithful to its imposing character. I wanted the cast to hold the same gravity that makes the real tower so unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eA small cast of one of the most secretive towers in the world.\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• 9\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 4.5cm wide, 3cm deep (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\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-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eMade for those fascinated by New York’s hidden infrastructure, Brutalist architecture, or the myths that surround this remarkable tower. This model is a keepsake of a building that proves architecture can be as much about intrigue as appearance.\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1730597713\/the-long-lines-building-miniature\" title=\"Long Lines - 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-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-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 Thomas Street, New York City, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Carl Warnecke \u0026amp; Associates\u003cbr data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003cbr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still in use, AT\u0026amp;T telecommunications hub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eThe Long Lines Building was designed as a hardened telephone exchange for AT\u0026amp;T, built with windowless concrete walls up to 2 feet thick and an infrastructure intended to withstand catastrophic events. Its stark presence in Lower Manhattan has inspired both admiration and speculation, earning it a reputation as one of the most mysterious and resilient Brutalist towers in the world.\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\/1730597713\/the-long-lines-building-miniature\" title=\"Longlines - 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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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":41376987480173,"sku":"MINI_047","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-47-Longlines-building.webp?v=1780947484"},{"product_id":"boston-city-hall-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Boston City Hall, Boston","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eBoston City Hall, Boston – Miniature Concrete Model 060\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"233\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"236\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"285\"\u003eSome buildings demand your attention before you even know what they mean.\u003cbr data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eBoston City Hall is one of them. Monumental and uncompromising, its raw concrete and jutting forms rise above the plaza like a civic fortress. Since its opening in 1968, it has divided opinion, earned praise and criticism in equal measure, and stood firm as a symbol of bold public architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eI’ve wanted to capture this one for a long time.\u003cbr data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eFrom a distance, it’s blocky and imposing—but up close, it reveals detail after detail: deep shadow lines, cantilevered council chambers, exposed staircases. Shrinking all that honesty into a model small enough for a shelf or desk was a challenge worth every prototype. 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