HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Centre City Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
Centre City Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 045_Centre City Tower – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some towers anchor a city by the sheer weight of their presence. Centre City Tower in Birmingham, completed in 1975, is one of Richard Seifert’s major contributions to the city skyline. Rising 76 metres, its dark concrete façade and gridded windows gave it a stark authority among the surrounding post-war developments. It remains a familiar marker in the city centre, part of Birmingham’s modernist story.
This model captures its clear vertical rhythm. The repeating grid, the deep window recesses, and the balanced proportions had to be carefully scaled down. I worked to ensure the cast carried the same clarity and strength that define the real tower.
A small cast of one of Birmingham’s Seifert landmarks.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 8cm high, 6cm 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 those who know Birmingham’s skyline, worked in its offices, or admire Seifert’s bold commercial designs. This model is a keepsake of a tower that still commands attention in the heart of the city.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Architect: Richard Seifert & Partners
Completed: 1975
Status: Still in use, office tower
Brief Overview:
Centre City Tower is a 21-storey office block designed by Richard Seifert during Birmingham’s post-war redevelopment. Its striking vertical lines and dark concrete cladding made it a strong and uncompromising addition to the skyline. Standing close to New Street Station, it remains a key piece of the city’s modernist fabric.
Please note:
ALL EU ORDERS processed through our Etsy Store HERE
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.
