Bierpinsel, Berlin - Concrete Brutalism, Brutalist Architecture Model: Mini 051

Model 051_The Bierpinsel – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.

Some buildings are so bold they become part of a city’s folklore. The Bierpinsel in Berlin, completed in 1976, was designed by Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte as a futuristic tower for restaurants and nightlife. Its name, meaning “beer brush,” came from Berliners who saw its concrete stem and bulbous top as resembling a shaving brush. Rising above Steglitz, its playful form and futuristic detailing make it one of Germany’s most distinctive post-war landmarks.

This model captures its eccentric silhouette. The slender stem, the projecting crown, and the textured panels were carefully adjusted at a smaller scale to keep the character of the real building. I wanted the cast to reflect both its Brutalist strength and its imaginative form.

A small cast of Berlin’s most playful concrete tower.

Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 8cm high, 6.5cm 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 who know it from the Steglitz skyline, studied it as an example of German post-war design, or admired its playful presence from afar. This model is a keepsake of a building that shows Brutalism could be both serious and fun.

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Building Information

Location: Steglitz, Berlin, Germany
Architects: Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte
Completed: 1976
Status: Still standing, awaiting future use
Brief Overview:
The Bierpinsel was built as part of a larger traffic and shopping complex in West Berlin. Its concrete structure with cantilevered upper floors made it both practical and sculptural, while its unusual form quickly earned it a nickname that stuck. Despite changing functions and periods of closure, it remains a landmark of experimental 1970s architecture in Germany.



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.

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.