The Conservatory Olympics
In honor of the 2012 Olympics, we would like to take the time to notice our very favorite British Conservatories!
In honor of the 2012 Olympics, we would like to take the time to notice our very favorite British Conservatories!
Phipps Conservatory was built by Henry Phipps as a gift to the City of Pittsburgh. Phipps stated he wanted to “erect something that will prove a source of instruction as well as pleasure to the people.” The Conservatory was designed by the New York firm Lord & Burnham and cost $100,000.
The history of conservatories begins in the early 17th century. The concept of an all glass orangery came about by
I have been building conservatories for almost 25 years, and still most of my friends have no idea what I
If you have ever dreamed of having a Conservatory space on your home or if you are a current conservatory