HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
College of Art (George Wallis Building) – Miniature Concrete Model
College of Art (George Wallis Building) – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 40_College of Art (George Wallis Building) – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings carry the optimism of their time in every line. The College of Art in Wolverhampton, now know as the Wolverhampton School of Art, was designed by Diamond, Redfern & Partners and completed in 1970. Its bold concrete frame, deeply recessed windows, and sculptural massing made it a striking landmark in the city’s post-war campus expansion. For generations of students, it became a backdrop to creativity and ambition.
This model captures its rhythm and solidity. The repeating bays, sharp edges, and balance of vertical and horizontal lines had to be carefully adjusted at a smaller scale. I wanted the cast to reflect the same weight and clarity that make the real building so distinctive.
A small cast of Wolverhampton’s Brutalist monument to learning.
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 studied within its walls, passed it daily, or admired its confident form.
This model is a keepsake of a building that embodies the creative spirit of post-war education and modernist design in the Midlands.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK
Architect: Diamond, Redfern & Partners
Completed: 1970
Status: Still in use as part of the University of Wolverhampton
Brief Overview:
The College of Art building, later named the George Wallis Building, was part of Wolverhampton’s ambitious redevelopment of higher education facilities. Its exposed concrete frame and geometric form made it a clear example of Brutalist design. Serving generations of art and design students, it remains a vital part of the city’s cultural and architectural identity.
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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.
