HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Muirhead Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
Muirhead Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 016_Muirhead Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some 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.
This 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.
Now it’s here. A sculptural cast of a Brutalist anchor in Birmingham’s University landscape.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 6cm high, 5.5 cm wide, 3.5cm deep (approx)
• Laser-etched cork base with building name
• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift
• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK
Made for anyone who studied nearby, looked out at it from a lecture hall, or simply sees the quiet beauty in its form.
This model is a piece of the University’s architectural identity. Steady, sharp, and unmistakably of its time. A small reminder of Brutalism’s elegance when done with care.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Architect: Philip Dowson (Arup Associates)
Completed: 1971
Status: Still in use, Grade II listed
Brief Overview:
Muirhead Tower is a 16-storey Brutalist high-rise designed by Arup Associates as part of the University of Birmingham’s 1960s expansion. Its exposed concrete frame and distinctive window grid reflect the structural clarity and restraint of the era. Now Grade II listed, the tower remains a defining feature of the campus and a landmark in British university architecture.
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My 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.
Shipping:
I 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.
Express shipping options at checkout for additional costs
Materials
Materials
My concete models are all made using a fine grain quickset cement with a polymer additive. This gives a good balance between strength and detail casting. However concrete is a brittle material so the models are delicate and can break with impact.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free standard shipping on all UK orders.
We aim to ship within 30 days but priority shipping can be purchased if you require faster delivery.
You can cancel or return you order at any time. Once I receive the product back undamaged you will receive a full refund (excluding postage).
I do not refund damaged parcels. If your order arrives damaged please contact me immediately to arrange for a replacement.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Concrete is a brittle material so these models are delicate objects. They can be chipped or cracked easily and need to be protected from knocks or falls.
My concrete mix is also not waterproof so you should protected your model from damp and moisture.
Extreme changes in temperature will cause expansion and contraction inside the concrete model potentially leading to cracks forming. Keep your model out of direct sunlight and away from heating systems.
