HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Torres Blancas – Miniature Concrete Model
Torres Blancas – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 057_Torres Blancas – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings feel alive, as if they were grown rather than built. Torres Blancas in Madrid, designed by Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza and completed in 1969, is one of the most remarkable expressions of organic Brutalism. Its cluster of cylindrical forms, curved balconies, and exposed concrete structure broke entirely from the rectangular norms of its time. It was imagined as a vertical garden city, combining living, nature, and structure into one continuous form.
This model celebrates its fluid geometry. The towers’ cylindrical rhythm, deep balcony recesses, and sculptural curves were carefully refined to preserve their sense of movement at a smaller scale. I wanted the cast to capture the vitality and softness that make Torres Blancas so distinctive.
A small cast of one of Spain’s most visionary modernist towers.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 8.5cm high, 5.5cm wide, 4.5cm 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 architects, admirers of organic modernism, and anyone who has been captivated by its shape rising above Madrid’s skyline. This model is a keepsake of a building that showed concrete could be expressive, fluid, and deeply human.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Madrid, Spain
Architect: Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza
Completed: 1969
Status: Residential use, heritage-listed
Brief Overview:
Torres Blancas was conceived as an experiment in organic high-rise living. Its rounded concrete forms and projecting balconies were designed to integrate light, air, and vegetation into each dwelling. Considered a masterpiece of post-war Spanish architecture, it remains a powerful statement of optimism and creativity in concrete.
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.
