Architectural Digest Magazine Mention
Tanglewood's Steel & Glass Pool Pavilion Featured in Article
 June 2010 -
The recent issue of Architectural Digest features a multi-page write up on a renovation project by
Louisiana-based architect Ken Tate. The large project includes a unique conservatory which Tate
commissioned from Tanglewood Conservatories of Denton Maryland.
Tate approached Tanglewood with his request for a conservatory
pool house which he wanted constructed using steel and glass
instead of the traditional wood. Alan Stein, president and Director
of Architecture for Tanglewood Conservatories, says that Ken
approached Tanglewood for help with the project and recalled
Tate's reaction upon seeing Tanglewood's
initial design schemes. "Ken was completely
enthralled by our design capability and our unconventional approach
to his project". "He had never imagined
that anyone could design, much less build, the steel-and-glass
conservatory as we did".
After Tate turned the design of the project over to Tanglewood the two worked together to
connect the unique structure to the rest of Tate's design. Tanglewood conceived the "old-world" steel
conservatory building for the pool enclosure relying on years of expertise designing and building custom
conservatories.
Otherwise known as "Wintergartens" in Germany, conservatory design flourishes in Germany and
Austria with a more contemporary flair and special attention to state-of-the-art engineering. Tanglewood is
honored by the association for paying tribute to these ingenious glass creations and the remarkable legacy
that serves as inspiration to both American and European designers.
Tanglewood's Work
 Stein
remarked, "Ken's project was really no different from so many of the
other commissions Tanglewood undertakes". We are hired by some of the
world's best architects because they see our understanding
and dedication to great design and our experience in the highly
specialized field of traditional conservatories - whether wood, steel,
bronze or any other material they might want to use."
"Our commitment to them is to produce the most innovative, exceptional quality
of design and construction in a cost efficient and time sensitive
way." "Our
job is to make the project architect look great!"
The full page interior shot of the pool house on page 89 of Architectural Digest magazine,
shows the steel truss construction which Tanglewood Conservatories specially designed for the project.
Other steel, cast iron and aluminum decorative elements add the stylish details that complement the rest
of Tate's work.
Tate's remarks upon seeing the finished structure for the
first time: "Extraordinary,
I want to tell you how fabulous it is, and how great I think
your quality is." "I think it's absolutely
extraordinary - I hope you like it too!"
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