HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Tricorn Centre – Miniature Concrete Model
Tricorn Centre – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 020_Tricorn Centre – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings are hard to explain and fully understand. The Tricorn Centre in Portsmouth was like that. Built in the late 1960s, it was part shopping centre, part car park, part fortress-like sculpture. Designed with overlapping forms, spiral ramps, and stark concrete detail, it was one of the UK’s most complex, and most divisive, Brutalist landmarks. Demolished in 2004, its legacy still sparks debate.
This model is a small piece of what once stood boldly in the centre of the city.
I focused on a central section of the multi-layered form, capturing the iconic sharp angles, horizontal bands, and layered walkways that gave the Tricorn its unique rhythm. It's a tribute in miniature, shaped from memory and reference.
A sculptural fragment of a lost monument held in concrete.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 5cm high, 7.5cm 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 those who explored it, photographed it, defended it, or wish they could’ve seen it before it was gone.
This model is for those who know the Tricorn was never forgettable. A small reminder that even demolished buildings leave deep impressions.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Architect: Owen Luder Partnership (Rodney Gordon)
Completed: 1966
Status: Demolished in 2004
Brief Overview:
The Tricorn Centre was a Brutalist megastructure in Portsmouth, combining retail, parking, residential and leisure spaces into one sculptural concrete complex. Hailed by some as visionary and derided by others as oppressive, it became one of the UK’s most controversial buildings. Demolished in 2004, it remains a powerful symbol of post-war ambition and architectural risk.
Please note:
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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.
