Inset Architectural Relief

Forms that emerge
from within the wall.

Liminal Vault Studio creates inset architectural reliefs. Sculptural forms are fabricated off-site and installed directly into existing walls, designed to feel discovered rather than applied.

Private commissions are accepted on a limited basis and scheduled according to studio availability.

Inset architectural relief of a bear and cub emerging from a wall

What We Make

Inset architectural reliefs are sculptural wall works designed to integrate seamlessly into existing architecture. Each piece is custom measured, fabricated in the studio, and installed in a single controlled operation.

  • Inset Relief: Pre-fabricated relief seated into a measured wall opening and finished to integrate with the surrounding surface.
  • Sculptural Installations: Larger works designed for interiors where scale and spatial presence are central. Built in sections when needed.
  • Relief Panels: Smaller works for clients seeking the language of inset relief without a full custom build.

How It Works

  • 1. Site Visit: Measure, photograph, and understand the space, light, and wall conditions.
  • 2. Studio Fabrication: All sculptural work is fabricated off-site under controlled conditions for precision and consistency.
  • 3. Installation: A measured drywall section is removed, the completed relief is seated, secured, sealed, and finished for seamless integration.

No on-site sculpting, carving, or heavy material work is performed inside the home.