Hotel Park Ave hosts a large-scale timber installation designed by Jan Hendzel Studio within the hotel’s ground-floor lobby in New York City. The sculptural work consists of five vertically stacked, rounded timber forms that rise approximately 3.8 meters in height. Each element is constructed from laminated segments of wood that are turned and assembled to create pebble-like volumes. The installation is positioned behind the reception desk and forms a central visual element within the lobby space. The sculpture is accompanied by a timber bench produced using the same fabrication approach and materials.
The installation is fabricated primarily from British-grown timbers, including Douglas fir and ash, with sections made from reclaimed cross-laminated timber. The project was commissioned as part of the hotel’s interior refresh and assembled on site in collaboration with local teams. It represents Jan Hendzel Studio’s first permanent sculptural installation in the United States.
Image Credit: James McDonald
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Timber Art
- Sculptural installations using eco-friendly and locally sourced timber are gaining popularity in modern interior design.
- Incorporation of Reclaimed Materials
- The use of reclaimed cross-laminated timber in artistic projects highlights a shift toward environmentally conscious construction methods.
- Interactive Lobby Experiences
- Hotels are integrating large-scale art installations to transform lobbies into engaging, experiential spaces for guests.
Sectors Adopting This
- Hospitality Design
- The hospitality industry is increasingly investing in unique art pieces and architecture to enhance guest experiences and brand identity.
- Sustainable Wood Manufacturing
- Producing art and construction pieces from locally-sourced and reclaimed timber is revitalizing the sustainable wood manufacturing sector.
- Art and Sculpture Fabrication
- New methods in fabricating large-scale sculptures are expanding opportunities in the art sector for custom, site-specific commissions.
