{"product_id":"space-house-london-miniature-concrete-model","title":"Space House, London","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eSpace House, London - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eMiniature Concrete Model 035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eHand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eSome buildings look like they’ve landed from another world. Space House, designed by Richard Seifert and completed in 1968, is one of London’s most distinctive modernist office towers. Its cylindrical form, ringed with diamond-patterned concrete panels, rises above Holborn with a sculptural presence that feels futuristic even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eThis model captures the tower’s unique geometry. The repeating diamond façade, the smooth curve of the structure, and the balance of rhythm and form all had to work together at a small scale. I wanted the miniature to carry the same sense of boldness that makes the real building unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eA small cast of a tower that still feels ahead of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured\u003cbr\u003e• 7\u003cspan\u003ecm high, 5.5cm wide, 5cm deep (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e• Laser-etched cork base with building name\u003cbr data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003e• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift\u003cbr data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eMade for those who pass it daily, worked within its walls, or simply admire Seifert’s vision for London’s skyline. This model is a keepsake of a building that proves even office towers can be works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e15% off when you order two or more models\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eEU customers: please order via my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Space House - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1240342885\/space-house-miniature-concrete\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtsy shop\u003c\/a\u003e due to customs regulations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eBuilding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2160\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holborn, London, UK\u003cbr data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Seifert \u0026amp; Partners\u003cbr data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eCompleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003cbr data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade II listed, office use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eBrief Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eSpace House, part of the larger development including 1 Kemble Street, is a cylindrical 17-storey office building designed by Richard Seifert. Its distinctive diamond-patterned concrete façade has made it a standout piece of London’s post-war architecture and a listed example of Seifert’s bold commercial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU ORDERS \u003c\/strong\u003eprocessed through our Etsy Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Space House - miniature concrete model\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/1240342885\/space-house-miniature-concrete\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpress shipping options at checkout for additional costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spaceplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40090145783917,"sku":"MINI_035","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/2867\/4157\/files\/01-35-Spacehouse.webp?v=1780948166","url":"https:\/\/space-play.co.uk\/products\/space-house-london-miniature-concrete-model","provider":"Spaceplay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}