HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Trinity Square Car Park – Miniature Concrete Model
Trinity Square Car Park – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 012_Trinity Square Car Park – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings become symbols whether they meant to or not. Trinity Square Car Park in Gateshead was one of the most iconic examples of Brutalist architecture in Britain. Known to many through Get Carter, its jagged, layered form rose above the town centre like a concrete crown. Designed with sculptural ambition and unapologetic mass, it was both admired and criticised until its demolition in 2010.
I knew this one had to be made. The interlocking forms, the unfinished rooftop restaurant, the sheer presence of it, even in miniature, it needed to feel heavy with story. Reconstructing it from old photographs and drawings was slow work, but I wanted it to carry the weight of memory as much as shape.
A small monument to a building that became bigger than itself.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 6cm high, 8cm wide, 4cm 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 saw it on screen, stood beneath it, or never forgot the shape it left behind.
This model holds a bit of Gateshead’s modernist past as a reminder of a time when architecture tried to be bold, and when even a car park could become a legend.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK
Architect: Owen Luder Partnership (Rodney Gordon)
Completed: 1967
Status: Demolished in 2010
Brief Overview:
Trinity Square Car Park was a multi-storey parking structure in central Gateshead, best known for its appearance in the 1971 film Get Carter. Its Brutalist form, rooftop restaurant, and aggressive geometry made it one of the most debated examples of post-war British architecture. Demolished in 2010, it remains a potent memory for modernist enthusiasts.
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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.
