Public Conservatories

OCCASIONALLY IN HISTORY, there is a fortuitous confluence that brings together the potent and energetic streams of capability, creativity, opportunity, fashion, and desire. Fueled by the fluid forces of ambition and aspiration, the projects in our new book represent exactly such a confluence. The world’s great glasshouses are the emblematic products of periods of great creativity and innovation.

In addition to being stunning architectural creations that allow us to experience the floras and environments of places far different from our own, they provide us with insights into the cultural development of our societies and communities.

Continue below to explore the great glasshouses still standing today.