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A Gardener's Custom Greenhouse Slideshow

New Hampshire

The curved glass roof of this classic old-world custom greenhouse is constructed using a century-old technique of overlapping small panes of glass. The elegant effect could not have otherwise been accomplished.

 
 

A GARDNER'S DREAM CUSTOM GREENHOUSE

Greenhouse Conservatory

A superb rendition of the iconic Victorian-era conservatory, the design of this fully functional, yet completely custom greenhouse is based upon the renowned Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The owners became enamored of the historic structure and wanted to recreate a greenhouse conservatory that would be true to its historic heritage.

When the owners first met with Tanglewood, they presented books with images of the type of timeless old-world-style greenhouse they sought to bring to life. Discussions ensued about the feasibility of the undertaking. Questions about the relative merits of building

 

Tanglewood's story begins with a commitment to the history and tradition of the nineteenth-century conservatory. As students of this tradition, we seek to capture its intricacy and elegance in all our designs.

in steel versus wood, about the use of single glazing versus insulated glass, about what types of mechanical systems should be used, were all thoroughly explored.

The owners were very clear. The authenticity of the Victorian conservatory was to be paramount - in every detail - and the structure would need to function as a complete working greenhouse as well. The owner, devoted to her love of gardening, would be spending many, many hours inside the room.

 

The challenging questions seemed to be: 1) could a modern-made building be designed and built so that it truly captured the essence of the old-world style they sought? 2) Could the requirements of a fully functional greenhouse environment be incorporated into the old-world Victorian conservatory structure they envisioned?A Dome Interior Detail

For Tanglewood's creative designers, no more captivating or challenging opportunity could have been presented. After much work, the questions were answered and the design evolved until the entire team was satisfied.

As production progressed, owners, architects and contractor visited Tanglewood's facility and gained a firsthand sense of the experience, capabilities and character of the Tanglewood team.

We think the result speaks for itself.

Project architect Vanecko Ltd. has been specializing in historically informed and individually crafted residential design projects since 1982. Their projects range from individual room additions and new construction to complete renovations of existing homes. They provide a wide variety of architectural services with unwavering commitment to quality and an exacting attention to the details.

Vanecko Ltd. 80 Trowbridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 | Tel: 617-441-0900,
Fax: 617-441-0901
www.vaneckoltd.com

 
 
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