{"product_id":"cables-wynd-house-edinburgh-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Cables Wynd House, Edinburgh","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eCables Wynd House, Edinburgh - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 013\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eSome buildings sit quietly until you really see them and then you never forget.\u003cbr data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eCable Wynd House, also known as the Banana Flats, curves through Leith like a concrete backbone. Its sweeping C-shape, external walkways, and strong horizontal lines mark it as a bold piece of social housing design from the 1960s. It’s been lived in, filmed, protested, loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eI’ve been wanting to make this for a while. The challenge was all in the curve. Balancing the building’s long, repeating rhythms with the subtle bend of its form in miniature took time and care. It’s not a loud model, but it holds its presence through clever detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eA small cast of a building that still carries real weight in its community.\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\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 10cm wide, 3.5cm 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 grew up here, know it from \u003cem data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eTrainspotting\u003c\/em\u003e, or simply admire the way it holds its place in Leith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThis model is a quiet tribute to working-class architecture. Unpretentious, built with purpose, and full of character. A small reminder of the spaces that shape everyday life.\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\/727281606\/mini-013-cables-wynd-house\" title=\"Cable Wynd - 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=\"2367\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alison \u0026amp; Hutchison \u0026amp; Partners\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still in use, Category B listed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eCable Wynd House, often called the Banana Flats, is a curved Brutalist housing block in Leith. Designed as part of Edinburgh’s post-war redevelopment, it’s known for its distinctive shape, elevated walkways, and strong sense of community. Listed for its architectural significance, it remains one of Scotland’s most iconic social housing structures.\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\/727281606\/mini-013-cables-wynd-house\" title=\"Cables Wynd - 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":30328264196205,"sku":"MINI_013","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-13-Cables_Wynd.webp?v=1780948261","url":"https:\/\/space-play.co.uk\/products\/cables-wynd-house-edinburgh-miniature-concrete-model","provider":"Spaceplay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}