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October 2011 Denton, Maryland - Tanglewood Conservatories
has begun development for its first structure to be installed on the African continent. The
company was selected from competing manufacturers worldwide to design and build a
one-of-a-kind conservatory for the client's estate.
Because the necessary expertise couldn't be found within Africa's existing
manufacturing industry, the client and their architect spent eighteen months visiting various
manufacturers' facilities around the globe to meet with design/construction teams during the
selection process. Tanglewood Conservatories was ultimately chosen because of the high quality
of its craftsmanship, and because of its ability to bring basic conservatory development plans
to a higher level of architectural detail with proportion, design, and artistic quality.
Tanglewood has previously completed projects destined for other parts of the world including
Shanghai, China.
This distinctive 'French Country' style Orangery will be constructed of
beautiful African hardwood—imported to America for shaping and construction, and then
returned to its native land in the form of a light- and warmth-filled space for gathering
family and friends. The large, freestanding Orangery will feature a non-typical solid roof.
Set into the mahogany frame will be encapsulated leaded stained glass panels with tempered
outboard and inboard lights. The client was drawn to Tanglewood's quality of design,
craftsmanship, ability to listen and collaborate, and flexibility in meeting their needs.
After initial development in the company's Maryland facility, the Orangery
will be disassembled for shipment and Tanglewood's installation team will travel to Africa
to re-construct it at the home site in Summer 2012.
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