Where Glass Meets Master Craftsmanship
Constructive Elegance
The Roof as a Work of Art
Roof Lantern Meets Living Comfort
The Art of the Perfect Floor Plan
Dreamlights in the Roof Rafters
Built with the Future in Mind
Symmetry as a Design Principle
Where Innovation Meets Elegance
From Blueprint to Masterpiece
Crafted with Decades of Experience
Constructed Around Your Wishes
Built for Every Season
Refined Roof Engineering
Construction
Our orangery, similar to our conservatory, is inspired by the classic English style of the Victorian era. While at that time these stylish structures served mainly for overwintering exotic plants, today a Ludwig & Sons orangery is used as an elegant living space extension, to cover a private pool and spa area, or in the restaurant and hotel sector. Thanks to the exceptionally high-quality wood-aluminium system combined with triple glazing, a Ludwig & Sons orangery is highly insulated and can, whether as an exclusive extension or freestanding in the garden, be used year-round as a fully-fledged living space.
Floor Plan
The first step in the planning process is to determine the floor plan. You are completely free in this regard, as every one of our projects is custom-made according to your wishes. A conservatory or orangery by Ludwig & Sons can be either attached to an existing building or realised as a separate, freestanding structure. When designing the floor plan, many considerations usually come into play, from the intended use to the overall aesthetic. For example, many of our conservatories and orangeries are designed with a symmetrical floor plan to achieve the most classic and timeless appearance possible. Your personal specialist advisor is also on hand with recommendations during the floor plan design phase. Feel free to find inspiration in our galleries of realised and planned projects:
Roof Shape
A variety of options are available to you for the roof shape. You can generally choose between a glass roof in the wood-aluminium system and a flat roof of timber construction. The flat roof can also be optionally equipped with a roof lantern or a larger roof overhang. In addition, you have various decorative elements to choose from, such as Victorian-style guttering or so-called dentils, to design your roof shape entirely according to your wishes.
Glass Roof
Our conservatories are crafted with a glass roof in our high-grade wood-aluminium system. This roof construction is distinguished by its large proportion of glazing and its delicate supporting structure. It can be designed in individual shapes, for example as a gabled, lean-to, or hipped roof. For the glazing, double or triple glazed units can be used, optionally with solar-protection or self-cleaning coatings. Furthermore, our so-called “Dreamlights” can be integrated into the roof rafters for particularly atmospheric lighting. At night, the roof structure becomes a starry sky, while the multitude of glazed panels also creates a very special indoor atmosphere during the day.
Flat Roof
While our conservatories use a glass roof, our orangeries feature our highly insulated orangery roof. This flat roof is manufactured at our company site using an ecological and sustainable timber construction method. The design is determined in particular by the structural requirements; as a rule, a timber-beamed ceiling is planned. This allows for a wide variety of floor plan shapes and, with modern insulating materials, guarantees the highest thermal insulation standards. A service void can also be provided within the flat roof structure, which can be used to integrate lighting and shading options. Thus, in addition to its attractive design and sustainable timber construction, the flat roof also impresses with its high degree of functionality. Upon request, the flat roof can also be supplemented with an elegant roof lantern or a larger roof overhang.
Roof Lantern
The flat roof described above can optionally be supplemented with a roof lantern in the wood-aluminium system. The roof lantern can be individually planned and is often realised as a hipped gable roof. This construction impresses with its distinctive design language and creates a unique interior experience through additional light ingress from above. Double or triple glazed units can be used, optionally with a special coating for solar protection or self-cleaning properties. Due to the relatively small proportion of glass, additional roof shading is often not necessary. There is also the possibility of integrating our “Dreamlights” or creating indirect lighting with perimeter light coves. This creates a particularly atmospheric ambiance in the orangery, especially at night
Roof Overhang
By default, the timber construction of our flat roof with its joist structure is designed for a roof overhang of up to 50 cm. On request, larger overhangs can also be realised, for example, to accommodate Victorian decorative columns on the exterior. In this case, the flat roof can be constructed with a double joist structure, making overhangs of up to 100 cm possible. Regardless of the underlying construction, external shading, such as external venetian blinds, can also be integrated into the overhang. Furthermore, a variety of design options like Victorian-style guttering or so-called dentils are available to decorate the roof overhang.
From Concept to Construction – Expert Guidance Throughout
Whether floor plan, roof design, glazing or decorative detail – every component of a Ludwig & Sons orangery integrates seamlessly. Our experienced consultants guide each decision, whilst our craftsmen execute with precision. The result isn’t off-the-shelf – it’s a bespoke creation uniquely yours. Experience this dedication firsthand: visit our showroom to see the quality of our materials and craftsmanship. Alternatively, arrange a personal video consultation with our experts to explore design possibilities from home. Already have a vision in mind? We welcome your enquiry. At Ludwig & Sons, every masterpiece begins with a conversation.
Opening Options
Regarding opening options, Ludwig & Sons offers you, as a client or architect, a wide selection of different windows and doors to choose from. For instance, you can select an elegant hinged door or the highly functional parallel slide-and-tilt door to create large openings in your conservatory or orangery, thus connecting the indoor and outdoor areas. We will present these two door variants as examples below:
Hinged Door
The elegant hinged door in a high-grade wood-aluminium construction is distinguished by its excellent material quality, good thermal insulation, and high levels of sound and burglary protection. Individual design options allow the door to blend harmoniously into conservatories and orangeries. As a double-leaf opening element in a French door configuration, it allows for a wider opening without a central mullion. Its advantages include an elegant appearance, easy locking mechanisms, a comfortable threshold height, and excellent sealing.
Parallel Slide-and-Tilt Door
The parallel slide-and-tilt door is one of the most modern types of sliding doors, combining the advantages of sliding and tilting functions. Thanks to the parallel-moving sash, it is particularly space-saving, as no swinging sash projects into the room. For optimal ventilation, the door can be slightly tilted without having to be fully opened. The sliding function, which can also be implemented as a double-leaf version without a central mullion, allows for a generous opening to the outside. Overall, this door is characterised by maximising living space, effective ventilation thanks to the tilt function, and excellent sealing and thermal insulation values.
„A bespoke creation is the most honest form of respect for a client's individuality.“
Craftsmanship
Each of our orangeries is a bespoke creation, drawing on over 95 years of experience. The Victorian style, in particular, demands intricate detailing requiring exceptional artisanal skill and precise handwork. Our advanced workflow combines 3D laser scanning during survey, innovative CAD planning, and CNC manufacturing technology. Our continuously trained installers utilise dedicated crane technology and an extensive fleet of vehicles. Thanks to our flexibility in responding to client wishes, we deliver visual and functional diversity through a multitude of shapes, decorative elements, and colour options.
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Your Personal Specialist Advisor
Your personal specialist advisor will be happy to assist you with further planning. Drawing on years of experience, they can provide you with valuable recommendations for the floor plan, roof shape, and opening options. The consultation can take place via video call, in person at your location, or in our indoor showroom. Subsequently, the specialist advisor will create a near-photorealistic 3D design of your construction project. There is no better way to prepare for such a project!
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Individual Visualisation
With specialised software, we generate near-photorealistic rendered visualisations of your conservatory or orangery. This means you hardly need to use your imagination; you simply view your desired project in advance. In doing so, we achieve a level of quality that is second to none. This allows for the perfect planning of the floor plan, roof shape, and opening options, and the entire structure can be tailored in 3D to your requirements for utility and comfort.
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Expert Consultation
Our products are highly customisable and therefore require intensive consultation. For this reason, we place great value on individual, expert advice. One of our specialist advisors can visit you on-site and present the various systems and, for example, the Victorian decorative elements in detail using our sample case. With original samples, you can convince yourself of the quality of our wood-aluminium system and best judge the feel and appearance of the material combinations. At this stage, a visit to our large indoor showroom is also worthwhile, where you can view our various orangeries and conservatories in their full size.
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Showroom
Our showroom exhibits a wide variety of styles of conservatories and orangeries. The difference between our two Victorian structures, the orangery and the conservatory, can be best appreciated there, as both construction types are displayed in full size. A visit to our premises can therefore make it much easier for you to decide which style would offer more visual and functional advantages for you personally. Additionally, while on-site, you can convince yourself of the quality of our wood-aluminium system with its loving details and complementary innovative features. Visit us and be inspired by the diverse exhibits across more than 500 m².
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The Individual Quotation
After the project has taken shape during the consultation and the ideal configuration for your conservatory or orangery has been found, the specialist advisor will then be happy to prepare the corresponding quotation. It contains all the important information, including a 3D visualisation of your personal construction project. If you are happy with the quotation and place the order, the project is handed over to the responsible project manager, who will then take care of your project until the installation is complete.
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Reliable Project Management
We accompany you professionally from initial consultation to final installation. It begins with expert advice from our experienced consultants. Following order placement, our survey technicians take precise on-site measurements using 3D laser technology, generating accurate point clouds for CAD planning. Once production drawings are approved, manufacturing commences in our in-house facility, where modern CNC machines and traditional craftsmanship ensure the highest quality. Finally, our trained installers complete the installation using our own crane technology. Our high-tech crane, with an impressive 27m reach, handles even large-format elements effortlessly.
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Find the Perfect Roof Shape with Your Specialist Advisor
The roof shape is a crucial design element of your personal construction project – it defines the character, the incidence of light, and the harmony with your existing property. Whether a delicate glass roof for maximum brightness, a classic orangery construction with a roof lantern, or a complex, custom shape that perfectly adjoins your house: the possibilities are as diverse as they are sophisticated. Together, let’s find the ideal solution for your wishes and the specific architectural conditions. We are happy to advise you: