Lincoln Rejuvenate’s Sanctuary Pod Turns the High Line Into a Brief Haven of Calm

Lincoln has placed a compact portable structure on Manhattan’s High Line at the 14th Street section. Anyone walking the elevated park between June 12 and 14 can step inside for a five or ten minute session built around coordinated sound, scent, lighting, and touch.

The exterior of the finished Sunrise Copper and White Platinum variation is visually appealing due to its flowing lines and delicate contours. The vertical windows, Satin Elysian trim, and big Lincoln emblem stand out alongside them. At first glance, you’d think this was a mobile house on wheels rather than a static construction, which pretty much sums up its purpose as a traveling show.

Step inside and you’ll be met by a well-thought-out environment centered on one feature: a 30 way adjustable seat lifted directly from a Navigator. It’s coated in Warm Horizon leather and comes with everything you need, including an active motion massage feature and some fantastic positioning options. You get the idea. Add some wood trim to make the cabin appear neat and confined, as well as a wide panoramic screen that dominates the forward view.

A Revel audio system, designed specifically for this compact space, provides the sound. The scents are released via a diffuser using Lincoln’s Digital Scent technology, just like in their current line of automobiles, and you may choose between Cloud Balsam, Mystic Forest, Ozonic Azure, Serene Seashore, Sunlight Retreat, Twilight Embers, and the stunning Violet Cashmere.

Lighting adapts to meet the mood, and a sophisticated motion sensor allows each visitor to simply choose their preferred Rejuvenate mode. These modes mix aroma, sound, lighting, and massage in a unique way inspired by the Nautilus and Navigator systems, but they are more than just a set of pre-programmed settings.

Christine Park Cheng, Lincoln’s global design director, noted that the goal was to transform the Rejuvenate atmosphere into a physical area so guests could experience it for themselves. Every feature strives to generate a sense of tranquility and relaxation akin to that found in their vehicle interiors, but with Lincoln’s distinct sanctuary feel. The show will take place from June 11th to June 13th, coinciding with Global Wellness Day, and all attendees will get complementary refreshments. After that, it will pack up and go to other cities for additional dates later this year.