Brouns & Galloway

Principals

Peter Galloway, a Clemson University graduate is a Georgia-based preservationist with more than a decade of experience in the field of historic preservation. Galloway's family ties to the Lowcountry played an integral role into his passion for 18th century architecture and decorative arts that can be seen in his work today.

Galloway has led the restoration efforts of several notable projects completed in the historic districts of Savannah, GA. Most recent projects include the dismantling of an endangered circa 1693 Center Chimney house from East Hartford CT and its reassembly on a vacant lot near the famed Forsyth Park.  Galloway helped oversee every aspect of the project from dismantling to reassembly. Work performed in this project included extensive masonry, plaster, carpentry, timber framing to name a few.  Period details that were lost over time were extensively researched and replicated using 18th century pattern books, examples of these details were the front Portico and the Window Entablatures.

His most recent project was the complete exterior restoration of a circa 1871 Second Empire Row house in the Victorian District.  This included the stripping of all extant woodwork to the bare wood and applying solely Linseed Oil Paint.  Galloway's projects have been featured in Southern Living, Old House Journal, Yankee Magazine, Boston.com and Historic Homes Magazine.

Michiel Brouns – Historic Paint Specialist | Conservation Advocate | Founder, Brouns & Co

Originally trained as a historic building surveyor in the Netherlands, Michiel Brouns has dedicated his career to the preservation of architectural heritage using authentic, sustainable materials. After relocating to the UK in 2006, he founded Histoglass Ltd, offering glazing solutions tailored to historic buildings. Recognising the critical need for durable, breathable, non-toxic finishes, Michiel went on to establish Brouns & Co, reviving the tradition of linseed oil paint for modern and historic applications.

Today, Brouns & Co is a leading manufacturer of plant-based paints and oils, supplying major heritage sites and contemporary projects across the UK, North America, and beyond. Their products are made from flax grown in northern Europe, formulated without plastics or petrochemicals, and tested over centuries of use.

Michiel’s work has contributed to some of the most prominent restoration projects in the world, including Buckingham Palace, Chatsworth House, Windsor Castle, Woburn Abbey, The Old War Office, Mount Vernon, and Poplar Forest. He is a recognised authority on linseed paint — its production, application, and environmental benefits — and a vocal critic of greenwashing in the modern coatings industry.

In 2023, he published “Linseed Paint & Oil – A Practical Guide to Traditional Production and Application”, a definitive resource for professionals and homeowners alike.

A regular speaker at preservation conferences and institutions such as RIBA-USA, APT, and the AIA, Michiel also collaborates with universities and non-profits to educate future generations of architects and conservators on sustainable building practices.

Now operating from both the UK and the US, he continues to advocate for healthy materials, transparency in manufacturing, and a return to craftsmanship rooted in nature and tradition.