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The Long Lines Building, New York - Concrete Brutalism, Brutalist Architecture Model: Mini 047

Name: The Long Lines Building, New York - Concrete Brutalism, Brutalist Architecture Model: Mini 047
Brand: spaceplay
SKU: 1730597713
Price: 96.81 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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Highlights

Made by spaceplay
Materials: Medium: Concrete
Width: 4.5 centimeters

Height: 9 centimeters

Depth: 3 centimeters

Model 047_Long Lines Building – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.

Some buildings are wrapped in mystery as much as concrete. The Long Lines Building at 33 Thomas Street in New York, completed in 1974, was designed by architect John Carl Warnecke for AT&T. Rising 29 storeys with no windows, its sheer concrete walls and fortress-like profile have made it one of the most enigmatic towers in Manhattan. Built to house telephone switching equipment and designed to survive nuclear attack, it remains a striking example of utilitarian Brutalism.

This model focuses on its monumental simplicity. The vertical slots, the unbroken planes of concrete, and the sense of mass were carefully refined to keep the miniature faithful to its imposing character. I wanted the cast to hold the same gravity that makes the real tower so unforgettable.

A small cast of one of the most secretive towers in the world.

Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 9cm high, 4.5cm wide, 3cm 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 fascinated by New York’s hidden infrastructure, Brutalist architecture, or the myths that surround this remarkable tower. This model is a keepsake of a building that proves architecture can be as much about intrigue as appearance.

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Building Information

Location: 33 Thomas Street, New York City, USA
Architect: John Carl Warnecke & Associates
Completed: 1974
Status: Still in use, AT&T telecommunications hub
Brief Overview:
The Long Lines Building was designed as a hardened telephone exchange for AT&T, built with windowless concrete walls up to 2 feet thick and an infrastructure intended to withstand catastrophic events. Its stark presence in Lower Manhattan has inspired both admiration and speculation, earning it a reputation as one of the most mysterious and resilient Brutalist towers in the world.

Please note:
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.

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Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days
Cost to ship: $8.30
Ships from: United Kingdom

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