Kwong Von Glinow

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Situated in the open fields of the Morris estate, the greenhouse is expressed as a transparent volume with a triangular profile.

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Project

Morris Greenhouse

What

Accessory building in the countryside

Where

Morris, Illinois

Size

1,000 square feet

Client

Undisclosed

Status

Schematic design

Team

Kwong Von Glinow: Lap Chi Kwong, Alison Von Glinow, Nathan Geller, Andri Putri, Tianjiao Wang, Benjamin Luebkemann, Jonah LaDuca, Oana Giuglea, Jiachen Wang, Nicholas Papas, Hai Truong, Bridgette Anne Galve, Thao Vo; Goodfriend Magdruder Structure

Set within the open fields of the Morris estate, the greenhouse is expressed as a transparent volume with a triangular profile that minimizes its presence in the landscape. Slightly sunken into the terrain, its glass enclosure dissolves the boundary between building and nature. The open interior supports a range of horticultural activities while framing uninterrupted views across the landscape.

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The triangular section creates an open, uninterrupted interior while naturally drawing warm air upward and out through the top of the greenhouse.

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The glazed mullion structure offers covered seating while maintaining full visual immersion within the natural terrain.

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The sunken interior places occupants at plant level, creating additional height for growth while transforming the greenhouse into a room set within the landscape.

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