A Greenhouse in Boston’s Beacon Hill
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Sunspace Design has designed, engineered, constructed, and installed numerous high quality residential and commercial glass spaces throughout Massachusetts and the greater New England area. You can explore a large number of these spaces via the completed project entries we keep in our online portfolio.
Beyond featuring our completed projects, we also think it’s important to provide a window into our process. Every project is unique. This post kicks off a brand new construction showcase series: a collection of articles detailing the construction process from beginning to end. Each article will include behind-the-scenes photos taken by our talented crew while at work in the field.
A Custom Glass Greenhouse Construction Project in the Heart of Boston
Today’s entry features a stunning greenhouse design we constructed in Boston, Massachusetts. This private garden oasis is tucked in the heart of Beacon Hill across from the Hatch Memorial Shell and near the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge. Home to blackgum trees, azaleas, and lush roses, this custom Victorian greenhouse includes top of the line technology including motorized, thermostatically controlled ridge vents, remote controlled shades, and a heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) split system. Other notable elements include smoked privacy glass to the rear, and a mirage window wall with accordion doors to the front.
The nearby Boston Public Garden and Boston Common have been providing Bostonians with easy access to lush scenery for years, and with its grand view of the Charles River and prime location, this city greenhouse project mirrors that tradition perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with the result.
The Greenhouse Construction Process Visualized: Start to Finish
The custom greenhouse’s architectural drawings and specifications called for roof vents on both sides of the structure, and an accordion door supported at the bottom.
The brick greenhouse foundation and granite cap are finished before our team begins the installation phase. It may not look like much right now, but the magic is about to happen.
The greenhouse’s rafters have been positioned in place.
The rafters and posts have been assembled by our expert greenhouse installation team.
An automatic ridge vent has been installed.
The gorgeous ridge cresting will give the greenhouse a stunning silhouette.
Glass installation can begin now that the black, powder-coated aluminum frame is in place.
The folding glass front wall is nearly complete.
Here’s a wider view of the area. The garden and greenhouse space is starting to come together.
A view from across the street. The completed greenhouse enjoys a view of the Charles River across the esplanade.
The seating area is being finalized, and the greenhouse’s finishing touches are nearly in place.
A shot of the finished product. This Sunspace Design glass structure is a gem located in one of Boston’s most vibrant areas.
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As glass space design and installation professionals, we’ve been immersed in this field for years (completing projects in every condition and location). As we hope this case study indicates, our custom greenhouses are constructed using the finest materials and are built to last. And because we’ve installed custom glass spaces in virtually every location including both rural and metropolitan areas, we have the experience to ensure that you receive the design and build quality you deserve.
Are you a gardener longing for a green space to house your plants, a professional looking for an experienced firm to collaborate with, or a homeowner seeking a custom glass space for a home transformation project? We encourage you to consider Sunspace Design. Thanks for reading.