Curvilinear Range, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin

By Damian Murphy The Curvilinear Range, considered the finest glasshouse in Ireland, was constructed by the notable Dublin ironmaster Richard Turner (c. 1798–1881) and the Hammersmith Iron Works. But while Turner was a constant presence on the project, several architects and builders had a hand in its creation. The origins of the glasshouse date back … Read more