GRANDES SERRE
This Wardian case
was inspired by the "Austrailian hothouse", below left, in "Les Jardin des Plantes" in Paris. The customer
wanted the recognisable features but not
overly detailed. Quite a large case, 550mm wide, 350mm deep and constructed of
over 225 pieces of glass.
The height of the case has been raised out of
proportion to aid functionality.
Access is through doors at each end and a roof fanlight controls over-heating.
The doors are kept closed magnetically.
A stained glass feature has been added to replicate the iron work of the hothouse.
PALM HOUSE
Similar footprint to Grandes Serre but higher with open panels each end
and a small fanlight on the roof for temperature control.
