{"title":"Brutalist Arts Venues","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheatres, concert halls and museums in concrete: the National Theatre, the Barbican Centre, the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and the Breuer Building.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-barbican-centre-london-miniature-concrete-model","title":"The Barbican Centre, London","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eThe Barbican Centre, London - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 006\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eSome buildings feel like whole worlds. The Barbican Centre is one of them. Tucked deep within the Barbican Estate, this vast, multi-level complex is all walkways, shadow lines, terraces and towers, a sculptural maze that hosts some of London’s most vital cultural life. Concerts, films, exhibitions, stillness. Brutalist concrete with a pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eIt’s one I’ve revisited again and again. From the horizontal striations to the bold cantilevers and raw texture, the Barbican Centre resists simplification. Capturing its layered mass in miniature meant choosing what to keep and what to hint at—what detail to honour, and what feeling to preserve. The final model holds that balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eA weighty fragment of a complex whole—ready to keep close.\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• 9.5cm long, 5cm wide, 4cm high (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\u003cbr\u003eMade for those who’ve wandered its raised walkways, lost time in its concert halls, or found joy in the quiet echo of its foyers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eThis model speaks to that memory. A small presence with big weight—ideal for anyone who knows how architecture can hold atmosphere, and how the Barbican still does it better than anywhere else.\u003cbr\u003e\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/710506725\/the-barbican-centre-miniature-concrete\" title=\"The Barbican Centre Miniature Concrete Model\" rel=\"noopener\" 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-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eBuilding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e City of London, UK\u003cbr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamberlin, Powell and Bon\u003cbr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003cbr data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still in use, Grade II listed\u003cbr data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eThe Barbican Centre is the cultural heart of the Barbican Estate—home to concert halls, theatres, cinemas, galleries, and libraries. Built over two decades and opened in 1982, it remains one of Europe’s largest multi-arts venues. A triumph of Brutalist design, its textured concrete, layered volumes and complex internal landscape make it one of the most distinctive and immersive buildings in London.\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/710506725\/the-barbican-centre-miniature-concrete\" title=\"The Barbican Centre 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":40694820241517,"sku":"MINI_006","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-6-Barbican_estate.webp?v=1780948259"},{"product_id":"london-barbican","title":"Lasercut: The Barbican Centre","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA layered\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, lasercut, hand assembled\u003c\/span\u003e 3D elevation artwork portraying the Barbican Centre designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon. Birch plywood is used to represent this bold and striking brutalist great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes mounted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon charcoal grey mountboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMaterial: Birch Plywood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSize: 28cm high x 35cm wide unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be framed in a black box frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eEdition size: 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33123858120813,"sku":"LASER_006","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/products\/Barbican_Centre_02.jpg?v=1748460989"},{"product_id":"london-thebarbicancentre-internalviewa","title":"The Barbican Centre Risograph Print — Interior Ceiling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Barbican Centre, London - Risograph Print | A3 Brutalist Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA3 black \u0026amp; white risograph print of The Barbican Centre, London.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on 170gsm Munken Pure. Gable Street View. Unframed, posted in a tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA risograph portrait of the Barbican's coffered ceiling, looking straight up. Affordable, sustainable wall art for anyone who's got happily lost on the way to a concert.\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 The Barbican Centre, London.\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/696657146\/print-the-barbican-centre-interior?click_key=34734722b5ddd2e982f1dfb4618d18d869c23a27%3A696657146\u0026amp;click_sum=dc211fd9\u0026amp;ga_search_query=barbican\u0026amp;ref=shop_items_search_10\" title=\"Barbican Interior Print\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal Ceiling View\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dramatic angled view looking up at the coffered ceiling structure inside the Barbican Centre in London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRisograph Printing is a special form of digital screen printing which creates a vivid contrast and rich texture to the printed artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Black \u0026amp; White Risograph Print \u003cbr\u003e- 42cm x 30cm\u003cbr\u003e- Printed on 170gsm Munken Pure Rough paper\u003cbr\u003e- Unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barbican Centre\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\u003eLondon, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitect:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChamberlin, Powell \u0026amp; Bon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted: \u003c\/strong\u003e1982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGrade II Listed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Overview: \u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre- the largest of it's kind in Europe.  It was built as the City's gift to the nation and formerly opened by Queen Elizabeth II.  It is situated in an area that was badly bombed during World War II, and is surrounded by the Barbican Estate housing complex.  Typically with Brutalism the design divides opinion- and in 2003 it was voted Britain's ugliest building.  As well as hosting a variety of music concerts, theatre productions, film screenings and art exhibitions The Barbican Centre is also home to the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and is the London base of the Royal Shakespeare Company.\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":40256214204525,"sku":"RISO_006P","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/riso-006b-barbican-centre-01-concrete.jpg?v=1791299047"},{"product_id":"concrete-elevation-the-barbican-centre","title":"Concrete Relief: The Barbican Centre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15% OFF \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(when you BUY ANY 2 OR MORE Concrete MINIs or Concrete Elevations)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e (except for Pre-Orders) processed through our Etsy Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/spaceplay?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/spaceplay?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHand-cast, solid concrete sculpture of the iconic Barbican Centre elevation. This piece will stand on a flat surface such as mantlepiece or windowsill. Perfect for art and architecture lovers to celebrate one of the London's brutalist greats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMaterial: Cast concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSize: 7.5cm high x 18cm wide x 3.5cm deep approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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 order by a specific date before this, please let us know- we always aim to ensure it is there on time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32905767157869,"sku":"RELIEF_006","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/products\/BARBICAN-ELEVATION-FRONT-ON-CONCRETE-BRUTALISM-MODEL-GIFT.jpg?v=1667753975"},{"product_id":"print-national-theatre-look-up","title":"National Theatre Risograph Print — Corner Look-Up","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Royal National Theatre, London - Risograph Print | A3 Brutalist Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA3 black \u0026amp; white risograph print of The Royal National Theatre, London.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on 170gsm Munken Pure. Gable Street View. Unframed, posted in a tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn artistic portrayal of Lasdun's stacked terraces from the corner, looking up. 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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. 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":40253263609965,"sku":"RISO_034L","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/riso-034a-national-theatre-look-up-01-concrete.jpg?v=1791298431"},{"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. 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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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Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eSome buildings feel like entire landscapes in themselves. The National Theatre on London’s South Bank, designed by Denys Lasdun and completed in 1976, is a vast composition of terraces, towers, and layered concrete planes. Both monumental and intimate, it has become one of the defining works of British Brutalism, at once a cultural stage and an architectural landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eThis model was about finding the balance in complexity. The interlocking volumes, the bold horizontals, the deep shadow lines which each had to work together at a reduced scale. 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Its layered terraces and bold concrete forms were designed to create a “theatre of public life” as well as a home for performance. Though once controversial, it is now recognised as a masterpiece of modern architecture and a cultural landmark of London.\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=\"National Theatre - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1209001394\/national-theatre-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. 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Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eSome buildings are designed to hold history and look like history themselves. The Okinawa Prefectural Museum in Naha was built in the early 2000s, but its fortress-like form and weathered concrete finish make it feel timeless. Inspired by the island’s ancient gusuku castles, the building combines Brutalist clarity with a strong sense of place, standing as both cultural centre and landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eThis model was all about texture and mass. The sloped walls, deep recesses, and layered geometry needed to feel solid, monumental, and rooted. 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Its Brutalist style, combined with cultural symbolism, makes it one of Japan’s most distinctive contemporary public buildings.\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\/4359855383\/okinawa-prefectural-museum-miniature\" title=\"Okinawa Museum - 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":55246371127672,"sku":"MINI_065","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/Okinawa-brutalist-architectural-model.webp?v=1781217670"}],"url":"https:\/\/space-play.co.uk\/collections\/brutalist-arts-venues.oembed","provider":"Spaceplay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}