HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
UEA Ziggurats – Miniature Concrete Model
UEA Ziggurats – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 041_UEA Ziggurats – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings are as unforgettable as the lives lived within them. The Ziggurat Student Halls at the University of East Anglia, designed by Denys Lasdun and completed in the late 1960s, are among the most iconic pieces of British Brutalism. Stepped terraces cascade down the riverside landscape, each room with its own balcony, combining community and individuality in one of the boldest visions of student housing ever built.
This model celebrates their distinctive rhythm. The stepped profile, the deep shadow lines, and the balance of mass and openness had to be carefully scaled down to preserve their character. It was important to me that the cast felt both geometric and humane, like the original buildings themselves.
A small cast of one of Britain’s most iconic student halls.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 4.5cm high, 10cm wide, 7cm 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 alumni, students, architects, and admirers of Lasdun’s work. This model is a keepsake of a building that holds memories of study, friendship, and independence. Architecture that shaped more than space, it shaped experience.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Architect: Denys Lasdun & Partners
Completed: 1968–1969
Status: Grade II* listed, student accommodation
Brief Overview:
The Ziggurat halls of residence at UEA are a defining work of British Brutalism. Built between 1964 and 1969 as part of Denys Lasdun’s wider campus plan, their stepped terraces maximise light and views while creating a striking sculptural profile along the River Yare. They remain some of the most recognisable university buildings in the UK.
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.
