Cables Wynd House, Edinburgh – Concrete Brutalism, Brutalist Architecture Model: Mini 013

Model 013_Cables Wynd House – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.

Some buildings sit quietly until you really see them and then you never forget.
Cable Wynd House, also known as the Banana Flats, curves through Leith like a concrete backbone. Its sweeping C-shape, external walkways, and strong horizontal lines mark it as a bold piece of social housing design from the 1960s. It’s been lived in, filmed, protested, loved.

I’ve been wanting to make this for a while. The challenge was all in the curve. Balancing the building’s long, repeating rhythms with the subtle bend of its form in miniature took time and care. It’s not a loud model, but it holds its presence through clever detailing.

A small cast of a building that still carries real weight in its community.

Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• 3.5cm high, 10cm wide, 3.5cm 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 grew up here, know it from Trainspotting, or simply admire the way it holds its place in Leith.

This model is a quiet tribute to working-class architecture. Unpretentious, built with purpose, and full of character. A small reminder of the spaces that shape everyday life.

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Building Information

Location: Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Architect: Alison & Hutchison & Partners
Completed: 1965
Status: Still in use, Category B listed
Brief Overview:
Cable Wynd House, often called the Banana Flats, is a curved Brutalist housing block in Leith. Designed as part of Edinburgh’s post-war redevelopment, it’s known for its distinctive shape, elevated walkways, and strong sense of community. Listed for its architectural significance, it remains one of Scotland’s most iconic social housing structures.



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.