Capabilities

Custom topographic installations and furniture in wood and metal at any scale.

Terra Ligna creates bespoke topographic works in wood and metal for residential and commercial design projects.

We sustainably source reclaimed hardwood logs and mill them to spec for each project, as well as upcycling ski resort chairlift haul rope cable for our functional furniture pieces.

Functional Map Furniture

Glass-topped map tables
Dining and conference tables
Boardroom centerpieces
Custom bases in hardwood, steel, or reclaimed industrial materials

We engineer each piece for structural integrity, using wood and steel to fabricate map supports that showcase our maps and the high-fidelity surface of the terrain.

Custom Paneliized Map Installations

Large-format carved topographic panels
Multi-panel architectural installations
Minimalist gallery-style presentations
Framed or frameless floating systems
Integrated lighting-ready designs

Scale ranges from intimate 24” works to expansive multi-panel installations exceeding 10+ feet

Materials

We work in:

Custom-milled hardwood slabs and select softwoods
- Maple, ash, American elm, oak, walnut, redwood and sequoia
Laminated Baltic Birch
Reclaimed architectural materials
Glass, steel, and braided cable integrations

Material direction is determined in consultation with the design team to complement flooring, cabinetry, stonework, and lighting.

Precision Terrain Modeling & Custom Geographic Scope

We produce highly detailed three-dimensional terrain models from the highest-resolution elevation datasets available. Scale, relief exaggeration, shoreline treatment, and labeling density are customized per project. This allows for:

Accurate site-specific representation

Artistic reinterpretation of meaningful landscapes
Minimalist or information-rich cartographic approaches

We create terrain models of mountain ranges, coastal regions, islands & lakes, ski resorts and alpine basins, as well as national parks and private properties