Richard Turner was a true innovator of the 18th century. The Dublin born iron-founder and manufacturer of glasshouses was the first to introduce curved structures into the construction of glass houses and conservatories.

The Turner Conservatory (part of the Longueville House estate in Mallow, Ireland) is one of the few examples of the best of his work still in original condition complete with its wrought and cast iron framework and both curved and flat glass panels. The roof of the conservatory has been covered in an awning material to protect the irreplaceable curved glass panels and to soften the lighting inside.

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 526, The Turner Conservatory’ 1/400s f/8.0 ISO100 15mm