Hardwood
Orangeries
The History of Orangery Designs through the Centuries
How did Orangeries acquire their name,
Hardwood Orangeries came
about in the same way that
Conservatories
with glass roof lanterns,
Green houses and
Glass Houses, they all stem from the common aim to Propagate plants
for the reason of, developing medicines from certain plant species, the
need for and enjoyment of fruits, also the
 commercial
value of being able to grow vegetables all year round. But the actual
name came from its use, which was to house Orange Trees through the cold
winters, which would have killed them if no protective structures were available.
This need created the development of a construction that would help
protect the plants from the harsh winters of northern European
countries. Possible the earliest recorded use of protective structures
was around 30 A.D. The Roman Emperor Tiberius. This was achieved by
using tiny translucent sheets of mica to form a ‘Specularium’ (Glass had
not been Discovered at this time). This could possibly have been the
first
Greenhouse, this incredible effort was for the cultivation of
Cucumbers, as the
Emperor Tiberius either had been
instructed by his physicians to eat a cucumber each day to aid his
digestion, or it was merely because he
enjoyed the fruit its not clear.
16TH Century The Earliest
  From the early
attempts for protecting plants, there have been many influences that
have shaped the construction we now appreciate as
Hardwood
Orangery Designs, the
earliest example of an Orangery Design documented is the
Padua Orangery in Italy in the year 1545, although this is possibly
the first orangery design that can be found, it was still very basic compared
with the
Orangeries to come. Heating was one of the main problems for these Orangeries,
most had to be covered with wooden shutters and sheets then surrounded
with straw and needed the added heat from small open fires that had to
be tended to regularly to keep the severe northern winters at bay.
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17TH
Century Constructions
One of
the main reasons that
Hardwood Conservatories and
Hardwood Orangeries could be constructed
was the advance in glass manufacturing, the use of glass was found to
have started around 3500 B.C. in the form of glazes for pots and the
fashioning of glass beads, then around 1500 B.C. the first glass vases
were developed, this then went on to the many sorts of glass techniques
we now Know.
When the
window tax
came into force in 1696 the status of windows was increased, this in
turn fuelled the construction of glass structures for the aristocracy.
This helped elevate the Hardwood Conservatories And
Hardwood Orangeries Designs into a sign of
Position, which carried it through to the abolition of the tax in 1861.
Although in England
Orangeries were at times the prefered Follie of the Aristocracy, they
were not that well designed or constructed, Heating was still the main
concern. But the French Aristocacy had their
own ideas, the Orangery at the
Palace of
the Louvre, 1617 started the Architectural designs aspect that
produced many beautiful examples that struggle to find their equals
today.
18TH
Century Designs
Around
the mid 18TH Century the
Industrial
Revolution that swept across Europe and England, brought about
fundamental changes in the manufacturing bases in all countries, this
obviously had a great influence on the Glass manufacturers of the time,
making glass more acceptable as a building product and with the dawn of
mass production, which brought the cost of the material down, so it
could be used more liberally. Beautiful gardens of the wealthy and well
positioned were the real driving force of the Orangery, which acquired
its name from early aristocrats, where architecturally designed gardens
had many potted and tubbed shrubs and trees, these needed to be housed
over winter, to protect there delicate natures, the most prolific of
these became the Orange trees and secondly the Lime trees, mainly for
there sent and fruit.
19th Century greatest
The window tax that earlier came into being was
abolished in 1861. This was the Century that sore some of the most
impressive examples of Hardwood Conservatories and Hardwood Orangeries
designs Constructed by the
most prestigious of Architects and Designers, one of the most well known
was
Joseph Paxton one of his greatest was the
Crystal palace
which was built to house the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park 1851 this was
and still is one of the greatest Constructions ever seen. These included
the
Conservatory of flowers 1878, another great examples of Orangeries
was the
National Botanical Gardens of Belgium 1860. The
"great conservatory" at
Chatsworth House was an
orangery and glasshouse of monumental proportions.
20TH Century Interest
This was the Century that sore the upsurge of
Interest in Hardwood Conservatories, and
Orangeries that were now available, with
all the advances within the construction and glass industries. One of
the most sort after Conservatories were Hardwood Conservatories even
though plastic had without doubt found it’s own hold upon the market,
but the later part of this Century has most definitely seen an upturn in
the interest in more modern designed Orangeries
21ST
Century has only just begun
Orangeries of today have been developed
considerably since their beginnings, they are one of the most Beautiful
and Exciting Additions that can be added to any home, they add such a
unique style of construction, that adds such luxury and beauty that once
you’ve seen and sat in one you will marvel at its beauty and only think
of where and how you can fit one on your own home.
The latest addition to the History of
Conservatories and Orangeries is the
Phipps Conservatory the most energy efficient of Constructions; it
is so large it has 1800 feet of eco tube buried below for its own bio
heat source.From the Roman Emperor Tiberius growing Cucumbers to the
Modern day Hardwood Conservatories and Orangeries, now being more for
the homeowners pleasure as much as cultivating plant species, there have
been some amazing constructions, for example
Kew Gardens,
The Orangery in Kuskovo
Moscow, and the
Crystal Palace.
Now the more discerning, who wish to enjoy the shear elegance and
beauty, that
Orangeries and
Hardwood Conservatories can add to their homes.
With the Advances in modern glass design and
manufacturing processes, for that extra living space that links home to
garden with a truly all year round living space. This addition, will
add, not only value, to your homes, but will install a touch of
elegance that all will Envy and Enjoy.
To enjoy the beauty of your garden from the comforts of your
home, you’ll need a timbered extension that can harmonise the
natural aspects of your flora and fauna, with the man-made features
of your bricks and mortar. Adding extra living space to your home
will not only free up another room in the house, it will also add
value to your property. If you install a contemporary hardwood
conservatory then not only will you give yourself that valuable
extra living space, you’ll be adding a design feature to your abode.
Of course you’ll want to employ conservatory or Orangery design
experts who can work with the space available and create the most
charming of conservatories that compliments your habitat. For
experienced professionals who have a growing list of satisfied
clients that can give testimony to their superior craftsmanship,
it’s certainly worth looking at Heartwood Conservatories. Their
specialised team of qualified consultants can create a conservatory
design that adds sympathetic space to your home. What’s more,
they’ll take all your requirements into consideration and give you a
classy conservatory that comes right within your budget.
Your conservatory will be made from the finest of hardwoods that
has been carefully selected from environmentally responsible
merchants. It’ll incorporate the latest glass technology, which
means your conservatory will be warm for Christmas dinner and cool
for summer evenings. Installed by time served craftsmen, this
beautiful addition to your home will enhance and enchant, improve
and impress and with a conservatory design from Heartwood, you’ll
enjoy many happy hours sat in your hardwood haven.
This article is to help people make an informed
decision on the Design Manufacture and Installation of
there Conservatories they wish to build on there homes
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glass. Many Clients have the latest Celsius Self cleaning glass that has
the highest heat reflective properties we have found. Many materials can
be used From Oak to get that old English feel through many Hardwoods
also softwoods can be used but we would recommend Hradwood for its
stability, we have built many designs including greenhouses, sun rooms
and garden rooms, many of the most luxurious designs were used on
palaces and great Hotels like the Hotel Lussac also the great Orangery
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