{"product_id":"apollo-pavilion-peterlee-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eApollo Pavilion, Peterlee - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"234\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eSome buildings are closer to sculpture than structure. The Apollo Pavilion in Peterlee is one of the most distinctive pieces of public art and architecture in post-war Britain. Designed by Victor Pasmore in 1969, its interlocking planes of raw concrete form bridges, platforms, and voids are a composition that was meant to be walked through as much as looked at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eThis model distills that sculptural quality. The overlapping blocks, the shifts in level, the crisp edges that all needed to be in harmony for it to work at a smaller scale. I wanted the cast to carry the same sense of balance and curiosity as the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"951\"\u003eA small piece of an artwork you can hold in your hand.\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• 4.5\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 8cm wide, 3cm 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-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003eMade for those who’ve walked across it, studied its form, or defended its place in the town’s identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003eThis model celebrates a rare moment when art and architecture were allowed to merge, producing something timeless, challenging, and quietly beautiful.\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=\"Apollo Pavillion - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1047695092\/mini-026-apollo-pavilion\" 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-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peterlee, County Durham, UK\u003cbr data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eArchitect\/Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor Pasmore\u003cbr data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969\u003cbr data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restored, still in use as public art\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1802\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003eThe Apollo Pavilion was created as a central feature of Peterlee’s Sunny Blunts estate, combining abstract modernist sculpture with practical walkways. Built from reinforced concrete, it became both a playground and a landmark, surviving decades of controversy before being restored in 2009. Today, it is recognised as an important work of British public art.\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=\"Apollo Pavillion - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1047695092\/mini-026-apollo-pavilion\" 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":39433678487661,"sku":"MINI_026","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-26-Apollo_Pavillion.webp?v=1780948260","url":"https:\/\/space-play.co.uk\/products\/apollo-pavilion-peterlee-miniature-concrete-model","provider":"Spaceplay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}