Greenhouse replacement at Fulham Palace

Case Study

Glasshouse replacement at Fulham Palace Gardens

4 October 2022 | Daisy Faughnan

Alitex were asked to design a replacement aluminium greenhouse as the wooden one which had stood previously at Fulham Palace Gardens had fallen apart.

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Project Overview

Style

Monopitch Traditional Greenhouse

Dimensions

31m x 4.7m

Colour

RAL 9002 Satin

We do not undertake projects where original timber components of the greenhouse are to be retained, as this would compromise the structural integrity of our greenhouses. Therefore, the project was to be a complete replicate of the existing Victorian greenhouse.The walled garden was to be made available to the visiting public and the intention was to have a productive reuse of the vinery and bothy.

Consequently, the design needed to consider walkways and thoroughfare while creating an event space in the central lobby. When we created a design for Fulham Palace’s walled garden, the enormous challenge for Alitex was the curve in the wall; the shape of it swings in an arc around a large grassed area. Dealing with such a sensitive site meant that many professionals were involved including Alitex engineers who ran significant testing prior to manufacture. The finished greenhouse was a beautiful modern technological feat, with a glass roof sitting snugly up to the wall by layering the glass to follow the curve and create a seamless join.For more information on Fulham Palace Walled Gardens in London visit: www.fulhampalace.org The video below shows the restoration of the glasshouse and the obstacles we had to overcome.

Alitex were asked to design a replacement aluminium greenhouse as the wooden one which had stood previously at Fulham Palace Gardens had fallen apart.

Having owned an Alitex greenhouse, or two, for many years Alan Titchmarsh MBE accompanied Mary Berry CBE into our National Trust Ickworth greenhouse at Chatsworth Flower Show. Sharing his passion for the structures, Alan declared “Mary, if you’re going to buy a greenhouse it has to be an Alitex”.

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