The Flying Bat Observatory
A unique design taking its cue from the little-known Crayford Observatory that combines roll-off walls with a full-height warm room.
Author: Neil Phillipson
The Wedge Observatory
A departure from our standard roll-off roof designs, this observatory incorporates a 3-section sliding roof from Observatorio Astronomico Creinfi
The Hunstanton Observatory
A publicly accessible roll-off roof observatory designed and built for the EU-funded EXPERIENCE project in Norfolk.
The White Observatory
A roll-off roof observatory with rolling side to the East and a flap-down wall on the South side, resplendent in white HardiePlank cladding.
The South Side Observatory
A compact and sturdy roll-off roof observatory designed to optimise sight lines to the South with a rolling side wall.
The Portland Observatory
The first of our observatories to feature James Hardie’s HardiePlank cladding, the Portland Observatory was designed to melt into the corner of our customer’s garden, despite the choice of Boothbay Blue cladding.
The Summer Observatory
The first of our modular observatories to feature a full-size warm room, the Summer Observatory doubles as a bright, comfortable art studio.
Do I need planning permission for my observatory?
Introduction This article comes with a health warning – I’m only going to give you general information here, and it’s always worth checking with your local authority if you are at all unsure of whether you need permission. It’s always best to find out first, rather than be forced to apply retrospectively, and potentially face an…
Dome vs. Roll-Off Roof Observatory – Which is Best?
The question of dome vs. roll-off roof observatory – which is best – has long been an argument with fierce advocates on both sides. For some, a gleaming white fibreglass dome is the very epitome of amateur astronomy – a glistening beacon that makes a clear statement to all who see her. For others, the subtlety of a roll-off observatory is what is required