HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
The Bierpinsel – Miniature Concrete Model
The Bierpinsel – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 051_The Bierpinsel – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings are so bold they become part of a city’s folklore. The Bierpinsel in Berlin, completed in 1976, was designed by Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte as a futuristic tower for restaurants and nightlife. Its name, meaning “beer brush,” came from Berliners who saw its concrete stem and bulbous top as resembling a shaving brush. Rising above Steglitz, its playful form and futuristic detailing make it one of Germany’s most distinctive post-war landmarks.
This model captures its eccentric silhouette. The slender stem, the projecting crown, and the textured panels were carefully adjusted at a smaller scale to keep the character of the real building. I wanted the cast to reflect both its Brutalist strength and its imaginative form.
A small cast of Berlin’s most playful concrete tower.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 8cm high, 6.5cm 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 know it from the Steglitz skyline, studied it as an example of German post-war design, or admired its playful presence from afar. This model is a keepsake of a building that shows Brutalism could be both serious and fun.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Steglitz, Berlin, Germany
Architects: Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte
Completed: 1976
Status: Still standing, awaiting future use
Brief Overview:
The Bierpinsel was built as part of a larger traffic and shopping complex in West Berlin. Its concrete structure with cantilevered upper floors made it both practical and sculptural, while its unusual form quickly earned it a nickname that stuck. Despite changing functions and periods of closure, it remains a landmark of experimental 1970s architecture in Germany.
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.
