Henry Mole - Joseph Banks’ Conservatory

Sir Joseph Banks' Conservatory

Lincoln, UK

BRIEF: To design a building which will sit in close proximity to the existing structures at The Lawns, Lincoln. The building had an almost derelict conservatory that was to be removed and redesigned as a library space and botanical garden. The use of glu-lam beams reflected the main use of the building while allowing large spans across the greenhouse area. The increased heat generated from the large south facing windows meant the greenhouse benefited from large solar gain, resulting the temperature to one more comfortable for the plants.