HAND-CAST IN SOLID CONCRETE WITH CARE BY SPACEPLAY
The Barbican Centre - miniature concrete model
The Barbican Centre - miniature concrete model
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Model 006: The Barbican Centre – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.
Some buildings feel like whole worlds. The Barbican Centre is one of them. Tucked deep within the Barbican Estate, this vast, multi-level complex is all walkways, shadow lines, terraces and towers, a sculptural maze that hosts some of London’s most vital cultural life. Concerts, films, exhibitions, stillness. Brutalist concrete with a pulse.
It’s one I’ve revisited again and again. From the horizontal striations to the bold cantilevers and raw texture, the Barbican Centre resists simplification. Capturing its layered mass in miniature meant choosing what to keep and what to hint at—what detail to honour, and what feeling to preserve. The final model holds that balance.
A weighty fragment of a complex whole—ready to keep close.
Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 8.5cm long, 4.5cm wide, 3.5cm high
• 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’ve wandered its raised walkways, lost time in its concert halls, or found joy in the quiet echo of its foyers.
This model speaks to that memory. A small presence with big weight—ideal for anyone who knows how architecture can hold atmosphere, and how the Barbican still does it better than anywhere else.
15% off when you order two or more models
EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations
Building Information
Location: City of London, UK
Architect: Chamberlin, Powell and Bon
Completed: 1982
Status: Still in use, Grade II listed
Brief Overview:
The Barbican Centre is the cultural heart of the Barbican Estate—home to concert halls, theatres, cinemas, galleries, and libraries. Built over two decades and opened in 1982, it remains one of Europe’s largest multi-arts venues. A triumph of Brutalist design, its textured concrete, layered volumes and complex internal landscape make it one of the most distinctive and immersive buildings in London.
Please note:
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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.
