Welcome to Galower's building blog
Here, you'll find articles about the world of high quality building - the projects, the planning and the people.
Hi-tech homes: plan the space for all the hardware
The enthusiasm for hi-tech smart homes means we have to be equally smart and plan the space for all the hardware. Today’s luxury properties are more than just places to live; they are sophisticated hubs of advanced technology, catering for every comfort and convenience. We build properties equipped with a myriad of services to enhance the living experience – from...
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Choose your high-end builder early on in the project
Builders – good builders – do more than build from a set of drawings. We make sure those drawings will work: that the building will function as required, be structurally sound, look good, and fall within budget and timescale. It’s called ‘buildability’ – taking an architect’s vision and planning the build. It makes sense, therefore, to choose your high-end builder...
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The collaboration between architect and building contractor
In high-end residential construction in the UK, the collaboration between architect and building contractor is the cornerstone for turning luxurious visions into tangible dwellings. Galower Build is privileged to work with a number of respected architects based in London and the south east of England. The ease with which we collaborate is due to the mutual respect we have for...
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Renovating school spaces for students and event hire
Schools are exploring ways of developing and enhancing their learning facilities to benefit both their students and organisations seeking to hire premises for their events. Working with innovative architects and high-end building partners is helping many schools and educational establishments renovate their existing spaces. The results are transforming for school students and staff alike. For external organisations and clubs, it’s...
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Create more living space underground
There are many excellent reasons for excavating beneath a property to create more living space underground. First, the opportunities for extending residential properties outwards and upwards are limited. This is especially true in urban areas where finding the space and getting planning permission to extend aren’t easy tasks. Second, you may not want to encroach on your outdoor space. So,...
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Working with luxury house materials
One of the great things about our job as high-end builders, is working with luxury house materials. The choice of materials is a major part of building luxury houses. It all starts with the meticulous and deliberate selection by the architect wanting to create visually striking and enduring properties. Our first task, on every new project, is to confirm buildability....
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The art of storage in the modern luxury house
Storage in the modern luxury house really is an art form. In fact, the word ‘storage’ doesn’t do justice to the boutiques, vaults, chambers and emporiums we create as part of our luxury home build projects. We build and renovate houses to meet the exact and meticulous vision of the architect and their client. The storage element plays a major...
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9 luxury house design ideas
The 9 luxury house design ideas we share in this blog are based on the beautiful properties that we build all the time. One of the most exciting aspects of building and renovating high-end properties is the point at which the true nature of the project is revealed to us. How the client and their architect are planning to use...
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