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In celebration of Bob Marley’s 75th birthday, 1 Hotel commissioned a striking sculpture carved from fallen Aleppo Pine from Studio City. Combining CNC programming with traditional woodworking, the piece features the artist's lyrics and appears to float above a lush planter bed.

To celebrate Bob Marley’s 75th birthday during Grammy Week 2020, 1 Hotel commissioned a sculptural landmark carved out of Aleppo Pine complimented by the music legend’s ephemeral lyrics. To create the sculpture, we sourced a fallen Aleppo Pine from Studio City. The project was a combination of intricate CNC programming, old-fashioned woodworking, and innovative structural design to make the letters appear as if they were floating over the lush planter bed.

Aleppo Pine has its roots in the Mediterranean and Northern Africa and is known for its fine lumber, helping to build the first known civilizations. The tree was brought to the US in the late 1600s as an ornamental tree. However, the Ancient Greeks held the tree to higher regard, sacrificing Aleppo to the god Attis. While we may not hold the tree in exactly the same fervor, we see the excellent outdoor applications of this wood. A resinous, hard pine, Aleppo has great resistance to pests and decay. Planter beds, fencing, timber and log benches/stools, and exterior sculptural pieces will stand the test of time. Aleppo’s sweeping resin swirls will capture your eye but are muted enough to prove elegant.