Chris Nangle Furniture's Biodiversity Tower series is a collection of striking 2.4m-high bee hotels designed to transform public parks, corporate campuses and flower beds into thriving pollinator sanctuaries.

Crafted with a dual-purpose philosophy, these towers serve as both functional wayfinding signage and critical habitat for solitary bees and nesting insects.

Artistry meets ecology

Each tower is precision-engineered using CNC technology to carve deep, elegant lettering and intricate floral motifs directly into the timber. Standing nearly eight feet tall, the towers provide a vertical habitat that mimics the natural deadwood structures increasingly scarce in manicured urban environments.

The towers feature a scientific approach to insect conservation:

  • Targeted nesting: thousands of precision-drilled 6mm and 8mm holes cater specifically to solitary bees, such as Mason and Leafcutter bees, which are essential for pollination but do not live in hives.

  • Structural integrity: the massive 2400mm height ensures the towers remain visible above mature flower beds while providing varied thermal micro-climates for insects at different elevations.

Versatile design options

The collection offers two distinct aesthetic finishes to suit any architectural style:

  1. Timber Classic: natural wood CNC-carved with custom branding or site names (eg 'Hotel Buzz'), offering a warm, organic feel that patinas beautifully over time.

  2. Steel-wrapped Sentinel: for a modern, industrial edge, towers can be wrapped in laser-cut steel. This steel shroud can be customised with laser-cut lettering or geometric patterns, creating a high-contrast visual while protecting the interior timber core.

These towers are ideal for local councils, landscape architects and developers aiming to meet Biodiversity Net Gain requirements while adding a unique, sculptural element to their green spaces.