🌀Vortex Lounge™

A Social Spiral Built for Orbiting, Spinning, and Settling In

Vortex Lounge™ is a modular, multi-level seating sculpture designed to draw people in and hold them in motion or in conversation. Inspired by whirlpools, vinyl records, and circular plazas, it’s a place to orbit, recline, lean, perch, or post up. Every part of its spiral invites people to move closer without needing a reason.

It’s not just a bench. It’s a gravitational pull.

The Philosophy

Cities need centripetal force—a reason for people to gather in loose formation. Vortex Lounge™ offers soft structure for that pull: social, not scripted. Movement, not mandates.

  • Circular form encourages spontaneous clustering

  • Multi-height levels allow for casual layering

  • The absence of a “front” makes it equally welcoming from all angles

  • Encourages seated storytelling, lounging, resting, and revolving social energy

It’s where extroverts orbit and introverts anchor.

Modular Build Options

Each Vortex Lounge™ is modular and can scale to suit the site. Typically built in 2–3 tiers with an optional inner core feature.

Design variations include:

  • Inner circle planter, fireless flame bowl, or sculptural centerpiece

  • Padded or curved seating backs

  • Solar-powered light rings for nighttime glow

  • Built-in side tables or cup rests

  • Radial sound system for ambient audio (optional)

Material & Build Types

Install Type Material Options Intended Use Price Range

Temporary (Pop-up) CNC-cut plywood or painted OSB Events, mobile activations $7,000–$14,000

Seasonal Pressure-treated pine or composite decking Parks, seasonal streetscapes $15,000-$26,000

Permanent Powder-coated steel frame + hardwood surfaces Public plazas, campus quads $25,000–$48,000

Premium Art Spec Custom cast elements, LED-integrated wood/metal Museums, airports, design hotels $40,000–$70,000

Final pricing depends on diameter, seating capacity, finishes, anchoring, and lighting options.

Fast Facts (Typical Configuration)

  • Footprint: 12’–24’ diameter ring or spiral

  • Height: 18” to 36” tier heights

  • Weight: 1,200–3,500 lbs

  • Assembly Time: 2–4 days with 3–5 crew

  • Transportability: Breaks into pie-slice modules

  • Lighting: Edge-glow or under-seat LED (optional)

  • Finish Options: Painted wood, weather-treated raw, or crowd-painted panels

How People Use It

  • Lounge Pit: Groups use it like a sunken living room

  • Spin Space: Kids run laps while adults lean in

  • Centerpiece: Becomes a natural plaza core

  • Night Vibe Zone: Glows at night with soft lighting

  • Silent Disco Spot: Great for ambient event installations

  • Meet-Cute Magnet: The curve nudges strangers into chat range

    Vortex Lounge™
    Pull them in. Let them stay.