Wood Map: decorative map of New York

The project

New York is the subject of this piece from the Wood Map campaign. At Archicercle, we made the map and applied a coat of anthracite grey lacquer, creating a decorative object defined by its network of lines and open spaces.

The piece represents the urban layout as a network of connected lines. The openings between them allow the background to remain visible, while the outline defines the map. The dark finish makes the grid stand out against a light surface.

The campaign presents this New York version as a follow-up to an earlier map of Madrid and offers the option of making other cities to order. Archicercle’s documented contribution to this piece covers making the map and applying the lacquer.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.