Elevating urban nature: new 2.4m-high Hotel Buzz towers merge signage with biodiversity
As urban landscapes look for smarter ways to support local ecosystems, a new architectural solution is emerging from the workshop. In January 2026 Chris Nangle Furniture launched the Biodiversity Tower series, 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:
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.
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.
Why biodiversity towers matter
"Traditional bee hotels are often small and tucked away," says the design team. "By scaling them to 2.4m and integrating signage, we make biodiversity a focal point of the landscape rather than an afterthought. It’s about making a bold statement that nature is welcome here."
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.
Located in a traditional woodworking studio, the company blends modern CNC and laser technology with ecological craftsmanship. It specialises in creating functional outdoor structures that help bridge the gap between human infrastructure and the natural world.
