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Mini 020: Tricorn Centre
Mini 020: Tricorn Centre
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UK ORDERS:
-15% OFF (when you BUY ANY 2 OR MORE Concrete MINIs or Concrete Elevations)
NON UK ORDERS:
-Please use our Etsy Store HERE
MINI 020: Tricorn Centre
Hand cast concrete miniature 3D artwork
Comes Gift Boxed
Hand Cast concrete
4.5cm high, 6.6 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep (approx)
Tricorn Centre
Location: Portsmouth, England
Architect: Owen Luder & Rodney Gordon
Completed: 1966
Status: Demolished 2004
Brief Overview: The Tricorn Centre was designed by Owen Luder & Rodney Gordon. It was constructed at a cost of £2million and opened in 1966. Despite housing one of the first Virgin Megastores and the largest Laser Quest in Europe, the centre didn't gain the traction anticipated- with many of the premium tenants they hoped would move in not doing so. In the 1980's is was voted the third ugliest building in Europe, in 2001 it was voted the most hated building in the UK with Prince Charles describing it as 'a mildewed lump of elephant droppings'. Despite this, it had a loyal following who appreciated it as an iconic piece of Brutalist architecture, and attempts were made throughout the 1990's to get the Tricorn Centre listed. Each attempt however failed as the Centre continued to fall into disrepair and shops continued to vacate. In 2002 the last shop closed it's doors, and in 2004 the Centre was demolished. The site now serves as a ground level open air car park. Brutalism is Dead; Long Live Tricorn Centre.
Please note:
ALL NON UK ORDERS processed through our Etsy Store HERE
Our 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:
We aim to make and ship your artwork within 28 days. If you require your order by a specific date before this please let us know.
Materials
Materials
Our 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 and our models are delicate and can break with impact.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free standard shipping on all UK orders.
We aim to ship within 28 days but priority shipping can be purchased if you require faster delivery.
You can cancel or return you order at any time. Once we recieve the product back undamaged you will recieve a full refund (excluding postage).
We do not refund damaged parcels.If your order arrives damaged please contact us immediatley to arrange for a replacement.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Concrete is a brittle material and so our models are delicate objects. They can be chipped or cracked easily and so need to be protected from knocks or falls.
Our concrete mix is also not waterproof and so should be protected from damp and moisture
