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29/10/26
The project that changed everything for East.
Author: Adam Guilmartin, Director
Every builder has a project that changes the way they build.
For EAST, that project was Relowe.
Completed in 2023 in collaboration with Studio Abode, the dual-occupancy residence challenged our team well beyond what was visible in the finished product. Behind its restrained appearance sits a highly technical build comprising a split-level basement, extensive reinforced concrete, a three-storey lift core and a precisely executed façade of Alucobond and timber.
From excavation through to completion, the project demanded meticulous planning, sequencing and coordination. Every trade, every programme and every detail relied on the work before it being executed with precision.
“Relowe was the project that raised our standard. It reinforced that complex architecture can only be delivered through disciplined planning, quality trades and relentless attention to detail. We’ve carried that approach into every project since.” — Adam Guilmartin
One of the defining construction challenges was the split-level basement. Tight site conditions, significant retaining structures and complex concrete works required careful staging from day one. The structure offered little tolerance for error, making accuracy at every stage critical to the success of the build.
The façade presented a different challenge. Although the finished Alucobond cladding appears simple, achieving crisp lines, consistent joints and concealed fixings required exceptional workmanship and close coordination between the builder, architect, fabricators and installers. The quality of the outcome was determined long before the first panel was installed.
“People see the finished building. They don’t see the months spent planning, coordinating and solving problems before construction reaches that point. That’s what good building looks like.”
— Paul Guilmartin
Looking back, Relowe marked a defining moment for EAST. It strengthened our capability to deliver highly detailed architectural homes and reinforced the importance of planning, sequencing and craftsmanship throughout construction.
