{"title":"Simon Phipps","description":"\u003cp\u003etwentytwentyone celebrate Brutalist architecture through the work of Simon Phipps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term Brutalism was derived from the French ‘béton brut’, or raw concrete and the expression became associated with a movement emerging in postwar British architectural offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photography by Simon Phipps provides a unique perspective and portrays Brutalist architecture in a sensitive, realistic and distinctive manner. The imagery is screen-printed directly onto brushed aluminium panels that when hung float from the wall, the whole concept reflecting a careful deliberation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prints are each an edition of 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo raise awareness and draw attention to the potential plight faced by Brutalist architecture Simon Phipps and twentytwentyone will donate 5% from the sale of each print to the Twentieth Century Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Simon’s images capture the excitement and dynamism of some of the most daring buildings of the post-war period. Part elegy, part celebration these prints record some of my favourite buildings and ones which have been key campaigning cases for the C20 Society. The very deliberate decision to print onto brushed aluminium reflects the architects’ own intense interest in materials and the detailed quality of surface textures.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Catherine Croft, C20 Society Director\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wrong-shop-simon-phipps-poster-fairwater-shopping-precinct","title":"Simon Phipps Poster | Fairwater Shopping Precinct","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster | Fairwater Shopping Precinct\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Phipps\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/manufacturers-the-wrong-shop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wrong Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairwater Shopping Precinct, Cwmbran, captured here through the lens of Simon Phipps, was originally designed by Gordon Redfern and built in 1967 as part of the Cwmbran Development Corporation’s postwar vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work forms part of a new series that explores the staircase as a sculptural object, where structure, light, and material converge. Surfaces carry the passage of time, while the geometry of the space retains a quiet sense of purpose and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhipps, who has spent over two decades documenting Britain’s postwar modernist architecture, approaches each subject with a sculptor’s eye and a filmmaker’s sensitivity to light and sequence. The result is an image that reveals atmosphere and form in often-overlooked places, inviting a slower and more attentive way of seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wrong Shop","offers":[{"title":"Without frame","offer_id":56656737272188,"sku":"WSE-SP-POSTER-F","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Frame","offer_id":56656737304956,"sku":"WSE-SP-2026-FSP-O","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/the-wrong-shop-simon-phipps-poster-fairwater-shopping-precinct-4.jpg?v=1776874279"},{"product_id":"the-wrong-shop-simon-phipps-poster-queen-margaret-union","title":"Simon Phipps Poster | Queen Margaret Union","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster | Queen Margaret Union\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Phipps\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/manufacturers-the-wrong-shop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wrong Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Margaret Union at the University of Glasgow, designed by Walter Underwood \u0026amp; Partners and completed in 1968, is photographed here by Simon Phipps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image focuses on the building’s concrete structure as it rises against the open sky, highlighting the contrast between its weight and its vertical form. Clean lines and strong geometry emphasise the architectural intent, revealing the building’s sculptural qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Phipps’ series exploring the staircase as a sculptural element, the work reflects his long-standing interest in Britain’s postwar modernist architecture. With a background in sculpture and film, his photography brings careful attention to light, material and composition, drawing out the character of often overlooked spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wrong Shop","offers":[{"title":"Without frame","offer_id":56656748675452,"sku":"WSE-SP-POSTER-QM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Frame","offer_id":56656748708220,"sku":"WSE-SP-POSTER-QM-FRAME","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/the-wrong-shop-simon-phipps-poster-queen-margaret-union.jpg?v=1776873457"},{"product_id":"the-wrong-shop-simon-phipps-poster-university-of-east-anglia","title":"Simon Phipps Poster | University of East Anglia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster | University of East Anglia\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Phipps\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/manufacturers-the-wrong-shop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wrong Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe University of East Anglia in Norwich, designed by Denys Lasdun \u0026amp; Partners and built between 1968 and ‘72, is photographed here by Simon Phipps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA freestanding staircase is set against its surroundings, its form drawn out by shifting light and shadow. What might normally be a transitional element becomes the focus, clear, structured, and unexpectedly expressive in its isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of Phipps’ ongoing series on the staircase as a sculptural object, the work reflects his long engagement with Britain’s post-war modernist architecture. With a background in sculpture and film, he approaches each image with a sensitivity to composition, material and atmosphere, revealing the quiet presence of spaces often passed without notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Wrong Shop","offers":[{"title":"Without frame","offer_id":56656755097980,"sku":"WSE-SP-POSTER-EA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Frame","offer_id":56656755130748,"sku":"WSE-SP-POSTER-EA-FRAME","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/the-wrong-shop-simon-phipps-poster-university-of-east-anglia.jpg?v=1776874140"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/collections\/simon_phipps_01_0_ecf7bdbd-6074-4ba0-8169-87bb5bd8c522.jpg?v=1548413840","url":"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/designers-simon-phipps\/filter-posters.oembed","provider":"twentytwentyone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}