Julian Owen Associates have a long track record working with prospective self builders and others who wish to create their dream home.
Building a new home from scratch can be daunting but with our wealth of experience as architects in Nottingham, we can make the journey a lot easier and greatly reduce the risks. We can guide you through every stage of the process from finding and appraising a site through to managing the construction and checking the quality before you move in. We work with many local builders of all sizes and can manage the construction contract on your behalf, or issue certificates that are required by lenders to approve the release of finance for a project.
New Builds
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Contemporary New Build home in Risley, Derbyshire
New Self build home in Risley Derbyshire by Julian Owen Associates architects
External view in Risley Derbyshire by Julian Owen Associates architects
internal view in Risley Derbyshire by Julian Owen Associates architects
internal view in Risley Derbyshire by Julian Owen Associates architects
internal view in Risley Derbyshire by Julian Owen Associates architects
internal view in Risley Derbyshire by Julian Owen Associates architects
External view in Risley Derbyshire by Julian Owen Associates architects
New House in Conservation Area in Matlock, Derbyshire
New Natural Stone Self Build in Conservation Area Matlock Derbyshire
New Natural Stone Self Build in Conservation Area Matlock Derbyshire
New Natural Stone Self Build in Conservation Area Matlock Derbyshire
New Natural Stone Self Build in Conservation Area Matlock Derbyshire
New Natural Stone Self Build in Conservation Area Matlock Derbyshire
New Contemporary House in Nottingham Conservation Area
New House in a Conservation Area Nottingham
New House in a Conservation Area Nottingham
New House in Nottingham Conservation Area
New Oak Frame House in Nottinghamshire
Living Room, Traditional Oak Frame Self Build House in Long Whatton Leicestershire
Living Room, Traditional Oak Frame Self Build House in Long Whatton Leicestershire
Porch New Oak Frame House in Nottinghamshire
Living Room New Oak Frame House in Nottinghamshire
Hallway New Oak Frame House in Nottinghamshire
Staircase New Oak Frame House in Nottinghamshire
Rear Elevation New Oak Frame House in Nottinghamshire
Front of New Oak Frame House in Nottinghamshire
Contemporary Style Self Build House in Kinoulton, Nottinghamshire
Kitchen Diner, Contemporary Style Self Build House at Kinoulton Nottinghamshire
Kitchen Contemporary Style Self Build house in Nottingham
BEFORE Front Elevation, Contemporary Style Self Build House at Kinoulton Nottinghamshire
AFTER Front Elevation, Contemporary Style Self Build House at Kinoulton Nottinghamshire
Rear Elevation, Contemporary Style Self Build House at Kinoulton Nottinghamshire
Bedroom with Gallery, Contemporary Style Self Build House at Kinoulton Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Self Build House with bespoke timber stair in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire
Contemporary Style Self Build House in Ravenshead Nottinghamshire
Gallery and Landing, Contemporary Style Self Build House in Ravenshead Nottinghamshire
Family Room and Garden Contemporary Style Self Build House in Ravenshead Nottinghamshire
Front Elevation, Contemporary Style Self Build House in Ravenshead Nottinghamshire
New build traditional house in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
Front view of New build traditional house in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
Floor plan of New build traditional house in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
Proposed elevation of New build traditional house in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
New build traditional house in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
Rear view of New build traditional house in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
Rear view of New build traditional house in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Self Build Eco House West Bridgford Nottingham
Rear Garden, Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Self Build Eco House West Bridgford Nottingham
Rear Yard Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Self Build Eco House West Bridgford Nottingham
Sun Room Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Self Build Eco House West Bridgford Nottingham
Hallway Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Self Build Eco House West Bridgford Nottingham
Frontage Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Self Build Eco House West Bridgford Nottingham
Contemporary Style Timber Frame Kit Self Build House at Redhill Marina Nottingham
Entrance, Contemporary Style Timber Frame Kit Self Build House at Redhill Marina Nottingham
Kitchen with Balcony, Contemporary Style Timber Frame Kit Self Build House at Redhill Marina Nottingham
Front Balcony Overlooking the River Contemporary Style Timber Frame Kit Self Build House at Redhill Marina Nottingham
New 1500sqm House in Beeston, Nottingham
New 15,000 sq ft/1,500 sqm house in Beeston Nottingham
New Family Home In Nottinghamshire
View from Road New Family Home In Nottinghamshire
Stairwell New Family Home In Nottinghamshire
Master Bedroom New Family Home In Nottinghamshire
Kitchen New Family Home In Nottinghamshire
Stairwell New Family Home In Nottinghamshire
Balcony New Family Home In Nottinghamshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
A Georgian Style Self Build House in Oasby Lincolnshire
House on a Hill Crowborough East Sussex
Living Area Contemporary Style Self Build House nr Ashdown Forest, Crowborough East Sussex
Kitchen House on a Hill Crowborough East Sussex
Gallery & Landing Contemporary Style Self Build House nr Ashdown Forest, Crowborough East Sussex
Gallery House on a Hill Crowborough East Sussex
View from Balcony House on a Hill Crowborough East Sussex
New House at Cropwell Butler Nottinghamshire
New Traditional Style Self Build House at Cropwell Butler, Nottinghamshire
Rear New House at Cropwell Butler Nottinghamshire
Porch New House at Cropwell Butler Nottinghamshire
Sun Room New House at Cropwell Butler Nottinghamshire
New House in Attenborough, Nottingham
New House Attenborough Nottingham
New House Attenborough Nottingham
New House That Had to Look Old Fiskerton Nottinghamshire
Tradtional Style Self Build House nr Fiskerton Nottinghamshire
Tradtional Style Self Build House nr Fiskerton
Farmhouse Kitchen, Tradtional Style Self Build House nr Fiskerton Nottinghamshire
Living Room Tradtional Style Self Build House nr Fiskerton
Roof Structure Tradtional Style Self Build House nr Fiskerton
Landing Tradtional Style Self Build House nr Fiskerton
New House in Nottingham
New House in Nottingham
New Self Build House in Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire
Tradtional Victorian Style Self Build House nr Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire
New Self Build House in Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire
Frontage New Self Build House in Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire
Kitchen New Self Build House in Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire
Main Entrance New Self Build House in Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire
Rear Elevation New Self Build House in Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire
SIP Modular Housing for Kingspan
Contemporary Style 6 Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) kit house range designed for Kingspan TEK
Contemporary Style Structural Insulated Pane (SIP) kit house range designed for Kingspan TEK
Contemporary Style 4 Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) kit house range designed for Kingspan TEK
Contemporary Style 2 Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) kit house range designed for Kingspan TEK
Contemporary Style 3 Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) kit house range designed for Kingspan TEK
Contemporary Style 1 Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) kit house range designed for Kingspan TEK
New House with Room in the Roof Stanley Derbyshire
Kitchen Diner, Contemporary Style House at Stanley Derbyshire
Contemporary Style House at Stanley Derbyshire
Kitchen Contemporary Style House at Stanley Derbyshire
Living area with Bifold Doors Contemporary Style Self Build House at Berry Hill Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Bathroom Contemporary Style House at Stanley Derbyshire
New Entrance Porch Contemporary Style House at Stanley Derbyshire
Rear Elevation Contemporary Style House at Stanley Derbyshire
Master Bedroom Contemporary Style House at Stanley Derbyshire
Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Hallway, Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Self Build Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Kitchen Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Bathroom Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Entrance Hall Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Picture Window Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Landing Contemporary Style Energy Efficient Eco House Belper Derbyshire
Contemporary Style Self Build House at Berry Hill Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Kitchen, Contemporary Style Self Build House at Berry Hill Mansfield Nottinghamshire Kitchen area with bifold doors
Living area with Bifold Doors Contemporary Style Self Build House at Berry Hill Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Gallery and Landing, Contemporary Style Self Build House at Berry Hill Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Contemporary Style SIP kit Self Build house in Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham
Contemporary Style SIP kit Self Build house in Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham
Contemporary Style SIP kit Self Build house in Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham
Contemporary Style SIP kit Self Build house in Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham
Contemporary Style SIP kit Self Build house in Chilwell Beeston Nottingham
New house proposed in Chilwell, Nottingham
New House Chilwell Nottingham
Traditional Style Self Build House at Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
As first built Traditional Style Self Build House at Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
Revisited Traditional Style Self Build House at Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
New House in the Greenbelt in Colston, Nottingham
New House in the Greenbelt in Colston Nottingham
New House in the Greenbelt in Colston Nottingham
New House in the Greenbelt in Colston Nottingham
New House in the Greenbelt in Colston Nottingham
Here's what our clients have to say about us...
Very happy clients! I am thrilled to have them drawing our house extension and renovation. Can very heartily recommend to anyone looking for a firm to take on a large project.
S Lumby
We had a very positive experience working with Julian Owen associates. Communication was clear throughout the process. Although our project was of a relatively small scale we still felt we were an important client. We particularly welcomed the support we received in linking with a builder and establishing a JCT homeowners contract.
P. Walder
We recently worked with Julian Owen Associates Architects on an extension and loft conversion for our home, and the entire experience was outstanding. From the initial consultation to the completion of the project, their team demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. They listened to our ideas and needs, incorporating them into the design while offering expert advice and suggestions we hadn’t considered. Thank you to Julian and the team for their dedication and exceptional work.
A. Kumar
We worked with Julian Owen recently on an extension and refurbishment project for a school in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and throughout the whole process they were excellent. They responded to any queries we had straight away and were prompt in response to any addendums to the specification or drawings.
ARG
We have worked with Julian Owen Associates Architects for over ten years. They are very competent in the whole construction process from initial planning advice to practical completion of a project on site. Their drawings and specifications are full of detail and accurate.
R Barnes
Great service from Julian and his team. The design was really great for both our internal and external works. We also used Julian for the tendering and builder selection process, which took a whole weight off our minds. The builders were excellent too.









