b'EXECUTIVE MODERNTHEOWNERSOFTHISCONSERVATORYarecollectorsof modern art but didnt want a modern style room, since their house itself is classical. Great conservatory design begins with the ownerstheir ideas, feelings, and needs. So when we began the design for this project, the homeowners were deeply involved. Discussions on the merits of a modern approach versus a classical approach ensued. Could the two be melded together? Where was the right balance to be found? Too much detail and the room would be heavy, too little and it would not blend with the rest of the house.The homeowners, with the keen eyes of artists themselves, researched examples, made suggestions and even presented their own sketches throughout the process. We have found that a col-laborative effort yields the best resultswe are happy that the owners of this conservatory agree!Design: Tanglewood Design TeamCONSERVATORIES AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE ARE NOT USUALLY THOUGHT OF TOGETHER ALTHOUGH, IN FACT, THEY SHARE THE SAME ROOTS. AN ELEGANTLY EXPRESSED STRUCTURE SHEATHED WITH GLASS WAS PIONEERED BY THE CONSERVATORY BUILDERS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.47'