Conservatory Architects’ third project
Here’s a story. Tanglewood has just received its third commission from a single customer. I think this is the first time this has happened. Over the course of the last 5 years, Molly and Michael have become so enamored of Tanglewood, that they keep ordering more of our work for their lovely home.
When they first came to know of us, they dreamed of having a beautiful mahogany conservatory off in their garden. Molly had originally wanted “just a greenhouse” but when she began to research what was available, she came upon Tanglewood and instantly fell in love with the design and great craftsmanship. Mike was another story however – since he pays the bills!
After a trip to Tanglewood though, Mike was a new found convert. As they began to plan for their conservatory, another issue arose. The roof of the home that they had built several years earlier had sprung a leak. It was in a difficult spot, a skylight at the intersection of several roof slopes and they had had trouble with it from the very beginning.
Since the skylight lit the main entry foyer of their home, they decided to do something about it once and for all. They engaged Tanglewood to design a beautiful roof lantern for the spot and to remove the old existing skylight.
The new roof lantern was made from the same rich mahogany as their future conservatory and had stained glass panels on the sides as well. It was to be a mini version of the great conservatory to come.
Because it was quite high above the floor level, they decided to have us use our premier two part poly finish which is virtually maintenance free. The outside was clad with copper. The completion of the beautiful roof lantern only whet their appetite for the main course to come.
To be continued…
