Spacious Greenhouse

47–70 m²

Generous open interior

Ample growing space

Beds, containers, propagation and climbing crops

Room to relax

Dining table, lounge seating or studio beside growing areas

Personalized features

Doors, ventilation, colour and an optional chimney opening

Versatile growing areas

The space gives you scope to group several crops by habit, care needs and harvest time. Site tall climbers where they cast as little shade as possible and do not obstruct roof vents or doors. Low beds and propagation areas are easier to inspect, water and harvest when located beside regularly used working routes.

Garden living

A dedicated area can be set up for dining, relaxing or work without taking away from the orangery’s role as a greenhouse. Choose a location that is not crossed by watering hoses or routes carrying damp soil. Easy-care surfaces suited to greenhouse conditions simplify cleaning. Furniture and textiles should withstand temperature swings, high humidity and strong sunlight, or be stored somewhere dry when needed.

Generous interior for plants and relaxation

Room for tall crops; allow for door height when moving in large plants and furniture

Designed for the large glazed structure

Clear safety glazing for high light levels and open views

Choose a single or double version to suit the planned main route and larger containers or furniture

Integrated elements for ventilation and rainwater drainage; the optional chimney opening can form part of a separately planned heating solution

Summer ventilation

On long sunny days, the large glazed area heats up quickly. For effective air exchange, warm air must be able to rise freely to the roof vents while cooler air enters through the doors. Arrange tall shelving and closely trained climbers so they do not block this continuous airflow. Avoid creating a dense canopy directly under the ridge.

Roof vents and sliding doors work together as the natural ventilation system. Their operating routes must remain accessible even after summer growth has filled out. Ventilation is about more than temperature: after watering or among dense planting, moving air helps remove excess moisture. At the same time, avoid a needlessly cold draught over young plants. Use the openings according to weather, time of day and the crop.

Seasonal shading can reduce leaf scorch and make the seating area more comfortable on exceptionally bright days. Use it where it is genuinely needed rather than darkening the whole orangery permanently. Temporary or movable solutions can follow the sun and the crops in use. Fixings must not damage glass or frames, and roof vents must still open freely.

Winter use

Before overwintering citrus or delicate collector plants, establish each plant’s minimum temperature. This determines whether frost protection alone is enough or a higher temperature is required. The large glazed area can demand considerable energy, so group plants with similar warmth needs rather than heavily heating the entire orangery without a clear reason. Remove dead leaves and standing water in saucers regularly.

Choose a heating approach around the plants that genuinely need protection rather than the sitting area alone. Dense foliage and tall furniture must not interfere with heat distribution or access to controls. Have electrical circuits and equipment for the humid greenhouse setting designed and installed by qualified local professionals, with destination-specific product approvals and requirements checked before use.

Even with heating planned, the orangery remains a glazed greenhouse rather than a fully insulated living space. Temperatures can vary substantially between day and night and from floor level to the ridge. A coffee break therefore calls for different expectations than frost-free overwintering of valuable plants. Separating these goals helps you plan heating periods and plant locations according to need instead of expecting year-round indoor-room conditions.

Flooring and wide routes

A large glazed room needs a durable, level floor build-up that supports both gardening and relaxation. Decide before construction which areas will be open planting, hard surfaced or used with movable containers. Work zones should tolerate soil and watering; the seating area needs a level, load-bearing surface for table and chairs. Materials and construction must suit the foundation plan and intended water drainage.

Wide main routes make it easier to move soil, pots, equipment and furniture. Set their position before installing beds or services. In addition to path width, allow for the side-opening area of sliding doors, bends and manoeuvring space. Hand trucks and mobile planting tables need more room at changes of direction than one person does. A direct working route also keeps soil and watering out of the sitting area.

The finished surface should be slip-resistant and easy to clean; water must not collect around furniture or the base frame. Make transitions between hard paths and open planting areas without trip edges. Tools, hoses and cables need dedicated storage or orderly routing. This keeps paths and sliding doors clear during intensive gardening.

Rainwater and garden watering

The large roof collects substantial volumes of rainwater. Simply placing a container beside the greenhouse is not enough. Plan the route from integrated gutters to storage, a controlled overflow and drainage for when the storage is full. Water must not undermine the foundation or run across main paths. Removable or accessible connections make cleaning easier if leaves and debris obstruct the inlet.

After commissioning, check during heavy rain that all joints are watertight, the overflow drains freely and no water remains around the foundation or paths.

Collected rainwater can cover part of your watering needs. The draw-off point should be easy to reach with a watering can or hose without blocking access. Suitable covered storage keeps coarse debris out. Check water level, inlet and overflow regularly. Before freezing conditions, inspect and, where appropriate, empty lines, fittings and containers according to their design.

Foundation for a large footprint

With long wall lines, even small variations in level, angle or diagonal measurement affect the entire structure. An inaccurate foundation can prevent frame components fitting without stress or sliding doors running smoothly. Complete and check the base before assembly begins. Trying to compensate during glass installation is not a substitute for a precise foundation.

Prepare the complete installation area so it is stable, level and matched to the selected dimensions. Foundation construction, anchoring and frost protection must respond to the ground, structure and site. Because those conditions differ between properties and regions, start with the product documentation and have a qualified local designer assess the foundation and anchoring against the code adopted in the province or territory. Route drains and conduits so they do not weaken load-bearing areas or planned anchor points.

A continuous reference line and check measurements of side lengths, angles and diagonals help identify deviations early. Measure not only after setting out, but again once the foundation is complete and before frame assembly starts. Check level at several points as well. Only lay out the kit in its intended assembly order when both footprint and level are correct.

Plan furniture to scale

A large table needs room beyond its footprint for chairs to be pulled out and every seat to be reached. Your drawing should show not only the tabletop but the real use area, including seated sides. If the dining area is close to plants, allow additional space for plant care. Leaves can then be checked, containers turned and fallen soil removed without rearranging the entire area.

Lounge furniture should not obstruct main routes, doors, roof vents or workspaces. Low furniture can look open yet occupy more floor space than expected. Modular or easily moved pieces are useful when propagation space is needed in spring or container storage in fall. Cushions and textiles must suit changing conditions or be capable of dry storage outside the orangery.

On the scale drawing, mark every area that must remain clear even when furniture changes, such as sliding-door zones and space in front of technical controls. These no-go areas prevent an arrangement that works on paper from blocking essential functions later.

Delivery and assembly-area preparation

A large kit needs sufficient room for components to be unloaded safely, checked and sorted by assembly stage. Store glass panes securely and protect them from toppling, impacts and hard edges. Remove packaging only when parts are needed and can be clearly identified. Children, pets and other uninvolved people must be kept out of the work area during unloading and assembly.

Check the driveway, gates, bends, steps and route from unloading point to foundation before delivery. Clear width is not the only consideration: low branches, tight turns and vulnerable garden surfaces can also complicate transport. If direct vehicle access is unavailable, establish how long or heavy components can be carried safely onward. Dry temporary storage protects sorted parts until each assembly stage.

A tidy, clearly defined assembly area improves workflow and reduces the risk of mix-ups or damage. Do not leave tools, fixings and profiles on walking routes. Assemble in the prescribed sequence and according to the supplied instructions; unauthorized alterations to profiles, glazing channels or anchoring can impair performance. Work at height requires stable, suitable equipment and safe weather conditions.

Citrus plants, container trees and plant collections

The interior height and open floor area can accommodate larger specimen plants and substantial container collections. Do not plan only for current plant height: crowns continue growing toward the glass and can eventually interfere with roof vents, neighbouring plants or care routes. Generous spacing makes pruning, pest checks and glass cleaning easier. Statement plants can structure the room, but should not create a permanent bottleneck.

Heavy containers need a level, load-bearing position accessible from the direct main route. They become much harder to move after planting and watering. Saucers must be easy to inspect and empty so water does not stand for long periods and affect the surface. Leave enough room between large containers to care for and inspect plants from every side.

Smaller plants on suitable mobile bases can move between sunnier and more sheltered zones as the season changes. Casters must suit the floor and weight, and lock securely. Movable groups also simplify thorough cleaning and create temporary open space. Group plants with similar watering requirements to keep more water off paths and furniture.

Dining and small gatherings

For meals and small gatherings, provide a separate, easy-to-reach surface for dishes and drinks so the worktable does not double as a serving station. Seating can face the planting but should stay clear of watering points, exposed substrate and areas prone to condensation. Have lighting and electrical connections for this damp environment designed and installed by qualified local professionals.

Move delicate plants, low propagation trays and watering equipment away from immediate circulation areas before a gathering. Extra chairs and decorations belong only on stable surfaces; do not lean or attach anything to glass, frames or vents.

Clean up spilled liquids and food promptly after use to keep work surfaces hygienic and prevent slippery areas on paths.

Long-term interior planning

Permanent beds, water connections and large trees shape the layout for many years, so plan them first. Account for future maintenance routes: glazing, frame joints, gutters and vents must remain accessible. A bed extending right up to hard-to-reach components can make care unnecessarily difficult. A little reserve space at strategic points is more practical than planting every centimetre.

Mobile growing tables and furniture complement fixed elements. Worktables should be easy to reach and provide sufficient repotting space so soil and plant debris are not carried through the sitting area. Do not attach shelving to the structure without authorization; freestanding solutions must be stable and must not project into glazing. Before moving mobile elements, make sure plants, containers and equipment are secure.

Once a layout has proven successful in daily use, document positions and clear circulation areas on the plan. Seasonal changeovers become easier because tables, shelving and seating can return to positions that already work.

Define the use

First decide which plants need the greatest permanent share of the floor area and when the sitting area will be used. This creates a clear use profile against which later decisions can be tested.

Draw the routes

Draw connections between doors, beds, worktables and seating. Check that transport, plant care and relaxation can happen at the same time without routes blocking one another.

Coordinate services

Coordinate water draw-off, rainwater overflow, electricity, lighting, drainage and possible heating before foundation and floor work. Greenhouse installations must be professionally executed.

Keep flexibility

Reserve accessible maintenance areas and avoid fixed furniture or permanently installed shelving there. Seasonal items need a defined place for use or storage so planting zones remain intact whenever the layout changes.

Large Orangery

The Large Orangery offers a largely open area that can be divided flexibly. It is especially suited to combining long bed rows, a large table and mobile work areas, or to layouts where the balance may change later. Furniture and planting, rather than the building shape, do most of the zoning.

T-model

With the T-model, the T-shaped footprint already divides the interior structurally into different zones. It is better suited where growing and relaxing should be clearly separated from the outset. Along with overall area, the preferred walking routes and room arrangement are therefore central to the choice.