Julian Owen Associates Architects

13/02/2026

Next weekend Julian will be returning as an invited expert at the Build It Live show in Kent.
This show is attended by manufacturers, experts, and architects, with the aim of giving a starting point to people thinking about building their own home.
To get some advice on extending your home you can check out Julian's seminar "How to add more space & value" available on Saturday and Sunday at 13:00.
You can also book a one-to-one advice appointment with Julian in the "ask our industry experts anything" sessions.

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02/01/2026

Water can be one of the most destructive forces against modern homes and this project consisted of designing a new house within a local floodplain. You can see the supporting structure below, raising the house up above the flood height on the land, and creating a useful external space for storage and shelter. Above we placed a generous deck, to allow the client to enjoy the space, no matter the weather!

26/12/2025

Located in Matlock Bath the client for this new build wanted to focus on local materials, both to comply with requirements of the local conservation area, but also to get a house which is suited well to the landscape. This building, completed in 2009 has excellent stone craftsmanship, most visible in the covered balcony looking over the valley to Matlock Castle.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Julian Owen Associates!

19/12/2025

Stairs can often be a forgotten area of the home which is a shame when it is usually the first room you enter in a house. In this new build our client wanted a show-stopping entry hall, so we used a bespoke timber spiral staircase to create a real impact.

05/12/2025

This project was a great example of using traditional vernacular to create a home which perfectly suits the surroundings. Located in Papplewick the scale and design of this new build home were designed to suite the local farm houses and stables. The brick detailing and fleur-de-lys ridge tiles finish it off as the perfect nod to the rural location.

28/11/2025

This project completed over 15 years ago was a commercial development consisting of new build flats over in Lower Pilsley. The work included 6 blocks of flats, with special features such as Juliet balconies and loft rooms with dormer windows to take full advantage of the views of the chesterfield countryside. Even now 15 years on they are still an attractive group of buildings.

21/11/2025

In case you missed it, Julian is a regular contributor to Build It Magazine writing on a range of topics based on his wealth of experience. These range from the small topics, such as how to design the best staircase, to the large discussions, such as what you should consider when taking on a new build development.
is the UK’s first self build & renovation advice magazine and releases regularly in print and online, and they also host live events where product manufacturers, trades and experts gather to help you take on your next project is the UK’s first self build & renovation advice magazine and releases regularly in print and online, and they also host live events where product manufacturers, trades and experts gather to help you take on your next project.
To read any of Julian's articles go to build it magazine, or check the article links in our featured stories

14/11/2025

Following the installation of the steel frame for the new council building in Kimberley, Councillor Tony Mason, the mayor of Kimberley visited site to see the progress. Julian was there to meet him on site, along with the staff from TC Williams Contractors, to discuss the future of Kimberley's community services. In an interview with the BBC Cllr Mason said "It's brilliant to see work progressing so quickly on our new hub building. We're sure that the new building will be a great asset to the community at large."

07/11/2025

When a new home is constructed it is often quite obvious from the windows and facing materials that it is newly built. However the clients for this project were focused on creating their dream Georgian country house. Extra time and attention were put in to make sure the scale, symmetry and heritage features suited the brief and when finished it immediately looked like it could have been there for hundreds of years, but with all the desirable modern amenities.