Traditional Conservatories That Honour British Heritage
Glass House Architecture designs and builds exquisite traditional conservatories for period properties across the UK. Our timber-framed, glazed extensions are made to match the original style of your home - whether it’s Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian or earlier. With over three decades of experience in luxury conservatory design, we specialise in bespoke hardwood structures that feel as though they’ve always belonged.
Every period conservatory we create reflects careful attention to historic detailing, craft traditions, and proportion. These are not off-the-shelf kits. They are elegant architectural additions made with the same level of care as the original building.
Traditional Conservatories That Honour British Heritage
Glass House Architecture designs and builds exquisite traditional conservatories for period properties across the UK. Our timber-framed, glazed extensions are made to match the original style of your home - whether it’s Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian or earlier. With over three decades of experience in luxury conservatory design, we specialise in bespoke hardwood structures that feel as though they’ve always belonged.
Every period conservatory we create reflects careful attention to historic detailing, craft traditions, and proportion. These are not off-the-shelf kits. They are elegant architectural additions made with the same level of care as the original building.
Designed to Match the Character of Your Home
A traditional conservatory must sit in harmony with your existing home. That means considering roof pitch, window bar pattern, joinery style, and brickwork detail. Our experienced team works closely with each client to make sure your new extension feels like a natural continuation of the house, not an afterthought.
We’ll guide you through a range of period-appropriate conservatory styles and design options. These include tall gable-fronted frames, deep cornices, decorative glazing bars, and slimline roof lanterns. We can also advise on finishes, paint colours, ironmongery, and other touches that elevate the final result.
Bespoke Georgian Conservatories
A Georgian style conservatory is known for its clean lines and balanced proportions. It often features a square or rectangular footprint, tall glazing, and refined symmetry. At Glass House Architecture, we draw on these design principles to create timeless hardwood structures that look at home on Georgian and Regency properties across Britain.
Our Georgian conservatories are made from durable timber and high-performance glazing. Every detail is tailored to your home, from the window frame profiles to the roof pitch. These elegant additions provide extra living space while preserving the formal beauty of your period architecture.
Elegant Victorian Conservatories
For homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s, a Victorian style conservatory is the ideal match. These designs are known for their ornate detailing, pitched roofs, and angled bay fronts. We can create a traditional conservatory with authentic Victorian charm, including arched glazing patterns, crestings and finials.
Every Victorian conservatory is handmade to suit your home’s proportions and layout. Whether you live in a town villa, a detached country house, or a listed terrace, we’ll create something that enhances both your home and your lifestyle.
Hardwood Conservatories Built to Last
All of our wooden conservatories are built using premium-grade timber from sustainable sources. Hardwood is the traditional choice for heritage projects due to its natural strength, fine grain, and ability to hold paint beautifully.
Each frame is crafted with mortice and tenon joints for strength and longevity. We use modern sealing and glazing systems discreetly within the traditional joinery. This allows us to meet today’s standards of insulation and durability without compromising on appearance.
The result is a wood conservatory that’s warm in winter, cool in summer, and beautiful for decades to come.
A Truly Bespoke Service
At Glass House Architecture, we never use templates. Every conservatory is individually designed, drawn, and built for the home in question. This gives you full control over size, layout, door placement, glazed roof style, window height, roof style, and more.
We begin with a consultation to understand your goals and your home’s character. From there, our design team produces scaled drawings and 3D visuals so you can see exactly how your new conservatory will look.
We’ll handle planning permission and building regulations if needed. Our team will also advise on the best way to preserve sightlines, maximise light, and add usable space without compromising your home’s heritage.
Craftsmanship You Can Trust
We have been building traditional conservatories since the 1990s. Many of our projects are for listed buildings or homes in conservation areas. Our work is known for its level of detail, respect for historic style, and sensitivity to existing architecture.
Our craftsmen are experts in traditional joinery, glazing, and site installation. Each timber conservatory we build is crafted by skilled joiners with a deep respect for traditional methods. From carefully mitred joints to hand-applied finishes, every part of the process is carried out to the highest standard.
Period Design Meets Modern Performance
Although we take inspiration from the past, our period conservatories are built to modern standards. All glazing is thermally efficient. The glass roof is sealed and insulated. Doors and windows are draught-proofed, and ventilation is carefully planned.
We can also integrate underfloor heating, lighting, and climate control for year-round comfort. You’ll enjoy the classic look of a Georgian or Victorian extension, combined with the benefits of 21st-century living.
Conservatories for Every Use
Whether you need a sunlit reading room, an elegant dining space, or a peaceful home office, we can design a period conservatory to suit. These spaces add not just square footage, but value and lifestyle benefits too.
Common uses for our traditional conservatories include:
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Garden rooms
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Formal dining areas
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Home libraries or music rooms
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Playrooms or hobby spaces
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Link spaces between the house and garden
Whatever the use, we’ll make sure it enhances your home, not just extends it.
Why Choose Glass House Architecture?
1. Period Design Expertise
We specialise in listed buildings, conservation areas, and historic styles.
2. Timber Frame Specialists
Our hardwood conservatories are crafted to match traditional joinery and built to last.
3. Fully Managed Service
We handle everything from design to installation — including planning and regulations.
4. Bespoke Detailing
No two projects are the same. We tailor everything to suit your home and preferences.
5. National Coverage
We serve clients across the UK with premium traditional conservatory design and build.
Get Started Today
If you’re looking to add a beautifully crafted, traditional conservatory to your home, we’d love to help. Our team will listen to your needs, assess your property, and create a bespoke design that respects your home’s heritage while giving you the comfort and space you need.
Click below to arrange a consultation or get a quote. We look forward to bringing your period conservatory project to life.
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