The article discusses the design of a private orangery by Joachim Daniel Jauch, Director of the Royal Building Office in Warsaw, in the context of the “citrus fever” of the reign of Augustus II the Strong. In the first half of the eighteenth century, fascination with exotic nature and the collecting of plants – especially citrus trees – became an important element in the representation of power and prestige. Royal patronage stimulated the development of orangery culture, inspiring high-ranking officials to establish their own collections as well.

Jauch’s design from 1722–1730 presents a rectangular building (approx. 30 × 10 m) with a central heated hall intended for overwintering plants. The interior layout was subordinated to practical functions: it included a kitchen, storage rooms, servants’ quarters, and a residential section that could also serve as accommodation for the owner or guests. The façade was restrained in character, articulated by a nine-axis division and a decorative cartouche bearing the monogram “JDJ.” An analysis of the plans suggests that the building may have been constructed at the residence in Solec. The project testifies to Jauch’s passion for gardening and his architectural expertise.

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The article focuses on the analysis and visualization of a so-called swan-neck greenhouse design dating from the late 18th or early 19th century, preserved in the collections of the Jagiellonian Library in Kraków. The author points out that research on orangery culture in Poland remains fragmentary and is largely based on studies of individual sites, while comprehensive works and in-depth analyses of archival materials are still lacking.

The discussed drawing combines features of a technical plan with an extensive functional description. It presents a building divided into a greenhouse section and a pineapple house, equipped with a channel heating system and ventilation solutions, which demonstrates the high level of technical knowledge of the designer. The author provides a detailed analysis of the spatial layout, structure, and heating system, and then attempts to reconstruct the building’s appearance based on comparisons with other European examples.

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The text presents the profile of Eduard Petzold (1815–1891), one of the most outstanding European landscape architects of the 19th century. He was the designer and steward of more than 170 gardens and parks in many European countries, including Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. A key role in his career was played by Muskau Park, designed by Prince Hermann von Pückler, where Petzold gained experience and which he later managed for many years. This park, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, became one of the most important achievements of his professional life.

Petzold combined design practice with theoretical reflection, drawing inspiration from educational journeys across Europe and from the ideas of English designers, especially Humphry Repton. He published works on landscape architecture and color theory, as well as the first biography of Prince Pückler. His parks can still be admired in many countries today. In 2024, the Eduard Petzold Foundation was established with the aim of preserving his legacy and creating the Eduard Petzold European Centre for Garden Art.

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