Henry Moore Foundation
Modern House Exterior, Hertfordshire
The Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green
in Hertfordshire hosts work of Henry Moore
(1898 – 1986), one of the most important
English artists, known mostly for his semiabstract
bronze sculptures.
Hugh Broughton Architects’ task included the
repurposing of the Elmwood House, situated
close to the artist’s home and where he lived
the last years of his life, as well as an extension
of the Dane Tree House, to provide the
foundation with new space to accommodate the
over 35.000 visitors that come here every year.
Elmwood House has been requalified to allow
a controlled ambient to host the archives
and to provide office space as well as a
reading room, while Dane Tree House with its
extension hosts the exhibition and includes a
reception area, meeting rooms and a café for
visitors.
Capoferri supplied bespoke windows and
large pivoting window-doors made from
quarter sawn red oak that was stained to
match the external façade cladding of the
building.