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Mini 641: The 2066 Brutalist Bull Ring Centre
Mini 641: The 2066 Brutalist Bull Ring Centre
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Spaceplay has travelled into the future to discover the state of Brutalism in 100 years time. What did we find?: Brutalism is Dead Again; Long Live Brutalism. And Spaceplay is launching their mini concrete model number 641, which features a future rendition of the Brutalist Bull Ring Centre in Birmingham.
Building Information:
Location: Birmingham
Architect: AI Replika John Madin
Completion: 2066
Status: Unlisted, set for demolition
In the midst of the 21st Century, the epoch of Post-Postmodernist society bore witness to its own rhetorical polemics and aggressive tribalism, collapsing inwards. This collapse birthed a new era defined by ideals of Beauty and Truth. Urban areas were transformed into communal spaces under public ownership. New Local Community Councils commissioned bold civic buildings for the people of the city.
Technologies developed for the Mars colony as well as new minerals from the Luna Base allowed for the use of Moon Concrete in these new super structures. An Artificial Intelligence program imbued with the essence of historic architect John Madin was used to develop the designs for a new iconic Brutalist Bull Ring Centre.
Construction began in 2063 and was completed in 2066, inaugurated by Ozzy Osbourne, and gaining 10 million livestream views on its opening day. However, progress gave way to privatization, eroding public infrastructure by 2100. The Bull Ring, once splendid, decayed due to mismanagement. Persistent neglect turned it into an eyesore and a potential hazard and it was eventually sold in 2114. The Bull Ring, once splendid, decayed due to mismanagement. Persistent neglect turned it into an eyesore and a potential hazard and it was eventually sold in 2114.
In 2118, a Certificate of Immunity (COI) condemned it, and by 2121, plans for demolition loomed. Protestors fought a silenced battle with demolition set to start in early 2124. Amid this, Spaceplay fashioned a concrete model embodying the Bull Ring's essence; an emblem of the struggle to safeguard a city's spirit.
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.
