Why people love greenhouses is no secret. The atmosphere is an oasis for our mental, physical, and spiritual health. But how do we make the greenhouse grow systems as beautiful as the greenhouse?
A Classical Style Palm House
“In my 24 years designing for Tanglewood, this project is one of my favorites and most enjoyable. Hearing their expectations about the space and complete trust in our design is inspiring and encouraging.”
Tanglewood Senior Designer
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The family envisioned a Classical style Palm House to serve as an entertaining space not only for plants but friends and family. At approximately 1,500 square feet, this large greenhouse will be made of mahogany and steel with decorative accents, cast iron pilasters, curved insulated glass, and complete with greenhouse grow systems!
“For many years I lived and was educated in a Mediterranean country so it did not take long for me to envision the style she was looking for. As we reviewed early conceptual drawings with her we received nothing but positive feedback. Oddly enough, the whole concept was developed around a single window…”
Tanglewood Senior Designer
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One of the challenges we faced during the design process was making the frow systems beautiful. Prior to the Palm House, we had build a living plant wall for a client that hid the systems completely! But for this design we needed a very elegant solution to complement the overall design.
Then developed the idea of a Head House…
Architecturally, head houses have served numerous purposes for greenhouses; they have been used as decorative solutions utility spaces, storage spaces, and even restrooms! For this project, we needed the head house to also function as the entrance way.
Its classical Mediterranean style combines steel and mahogany to maximize the amount of sunlight inside. The light and airy feel is perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Inside, the atmosphere is tropical, with sounds of water from the fountain falling quietly in the background.
Watch as this beautiful palm house is erected on the shores of Lake Michigan!
Are you dreaming about growing year-round?
Contact Us to talk with our team to explore your vision of a custom growing greenhouse or palm house!
Happy Gardening!