HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
Shakespeare Tower, Barbican Estate - Miniature Concrete Model
Shakespeare Tower, Barbican Estate - Miniature Concrete Model
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Model 067_Shakespeare Tower, Barbican Estate - Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some towers feel like landmarks the moment you see them. Shakespeare Tower, completed in 1976, is one of the three residential towers that define the Barbican Estate. Designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, it rises 43 storeys above the City with its sharp verticals and deeply set balconies. Along with Cromwell and Lauderdale, it helped make the Barbican one of the most ambitious housing projects in Europe.
This model captures its striking silhouette. The repeating rhythm of bays, the bold vertical lines, and the sense of scale were carefully adjusted to keep the clarity of its outline. I wanted the cast to hold the presence that makes the tower so distinctive in the London skyline.
A small cast of one of the Barbican’s great concrete towers.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 10cm high, 4cm 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 lived there, studied its architecture, or admired its place in the City.
This model is a keepsake of a tower that embodies both the ambition and the character of the Barbican Estate.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: Barbican Estate, City of London, UK
Architect: Chamberlin, Powell and Bon
Completed: 1976
Status: Grade II listed, residential tower
Brief Overview:
Shakespeare Tower is one of three 43-storey residential towers in the Barbican Estate, designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon as part of the City of London’s post-war renewal. With its concrete structure and distinctive balcony rhythm, it remains one of the most recognisable examples of Brutalist high-rise living in Britain.
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.
