HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Apollo Pavilion – Miniature Concrete Model
Apollo Pavilion – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 026_Apollo Pavilion – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some 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.
This 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.
A small piece of an artwork you can hold in your hand.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 4.5cm high, 8cm wide, 3cm 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’ve walked across it, studied its form, or defended its place in the town’s identity.
This model celebrates a rare moment when art and architecture were allowed to merge, producing something timeless, challenging, and quietly beautiful.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Peterlee, County Durham, UK
Architect/Artist: Victor Pasmore
Completed: 1969
Status: Restored, still in use as public art
Brief Overview:
The 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.
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.
