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The Conservatory: Gardens Under Glass Spiral-Bound | October 27, 2020

Alan Stein, Nancy Virts

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2021 GardenComm Media Awards Gold Medal Winner, Publishing category

Elegant and magnificent, conservatories reveal fascinating social, cultural, botanical, and engineering advances as they have evolved across history. First appearing in the eighteenth century as simple structures designed to protect fruit trees and other delicate plants from harsh European winters, conservatories became grand glass houses that spread across the European continent, to the Americas, and ultimately around the world.

Through evocative archival and contemporary photographs, drawings of landmark structures, and graceful, accessible text, The Conservatory celebrates the patrons and designers who advanced the technology and architectural majesty of these light-filled structures. The importance of conservatories continues to grow with efforts to conserve phenomenal plants and their environments.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Original Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256 pages
ISBN-10: 1616898275
Item Weight: 3.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.3 x 1.0 x 12.3 inches
"The Conservatory presents some of the most notable conservatories around the world, including grand glasshouses in London, Paris, New York City and Kyoto. The book’s stunning photos showcase the architectural might and beauty of the structures alongside information about their history."Waterways Magazine
Alan Stein is President and Director of Architecture at Tanglewood Conservatories, Ltd., founded in 1993 with his wife and business partner, Nancy Virts. The company's mission is to conceive and build the finest classical and modern glass conservatories. Tanglewood's work has been published in Architectural Digest, Garden Design Magazine, The New York Times, Town & County and other periodicals around the world. Alan studied design at the California College of Art and graduated from the University of Maryland with a professional degree in architecture. He lives in Maryland.

Nancy Virts is cofounder of Tanglewood Conservatories, Ltd., with her husband and business partner, Alan Stein. The company conceives and builds the finest classical and modern glass conservatories. Tanglewood's work has been published in Architectural Digest, Garden Design magazine, the New York Times, Town & Country, and other periodicals around the world.