Chantry’s Barn Conservatory
Chantry’s Barn Conservatory
The lean-to
design stands as the most elementary form of conservatory structure, elegantly
showcased in this scenario to create a charming dining or breakfast area
seamlessly linked to the kitchen. A distinctive modern touch is introduced
through the stainless steel crossing tendons, replacing traditional timber
braces and serving as both an effective structural support and a contemporary
aesthetic element.
The design
incorporates bowstring trusses, ingeniously combining them with paired timber
‘truss rafters’ that embrace the steel brackets. This union forms a robust
truss system, capable of bearing the weight of the Cotswold stone roof tiles
without relying on bulky beams. The ingenious placement of frame sills slightly
above floor level ingeniously maximizes the visual impact, allowing sweeping
panoramic views of the surrounding landscape from within the structure.
In essence,
this lean-to conservatory marries minimalist elegance with functional
efficiency. Through the strategic interplay of stainless steel tendons,
bowstring trusses, and meticulous placement of frame sills, this space emerges
as a seamless extension, offering both structural integrity and a picturesque
connection to the outdoors.
Builder: Clarkson & Son