HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Moore Street Electrical Substation – Miniature Concrete Model
Moore Street Electrical Substation – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 029_Moore Street Electrical Substation – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings turn pure function into unexpected beauty. The Moore Street Electrical Substation in Sheffield is one of the most striking examples of Brutalist civic architecture in the UK. Designed in the late 1960s to house the city’s power infrastructure, its sculpted concrete panels and rhythmic verticals give it a monumental presence far beyond its practical role.
This model is all about those textured façades. Each side carries its own pattern and depth, and capturing that in miniature meant working carefully to keep the shadow lines crisp. I wanted the cast to hold the same weight and sculptural quality as the real building.
A small cast of Sheffield’s most celebrated piece of functional design.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 4cm high, 9cm 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 pass it daily, photograph it in every season, or simply admire the way it transforms infrastructure into art.
This model is a tribute to a building that proves utility can be monumental.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Architect: Jefferson Sheard Architects
Completed: 1968
Status: Grade II listed, still operational
Brief Overview:
The Moore Street Electrical Substation was built as part of Sheffield’s modernisation programme, delivering power to the city through a structure designed with equal attention to form and function. Its board-marked concrete panels and bold massing have made it a landmark of post-war civic design, earning it a Grade II listing.
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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.
