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Build It Live Show 2026 at Westpoint Area, 12th-13th of September

This weekend Julian has been invited to speak at Build It Live South West, which will be the last Build…

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Permission granted for restoration works following fire damage to listed building

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition works required to start the restoration of The Sessions House, a Grade…

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Restoration work progressing on site at The Cossall Almshouses

With the restoration, extension and alterations well underway at the Willoughby Almshouses in Cossall, you can now see how the…

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Build it Articles in July

With two articles written for and published by Build it magazine this month, Julian has been busy. This joins his…

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South east corner of Strelley Hall

Permission granted for extension to Listed Building in Nottingham

Too often valuable heritage buildings fall into disuse and disrepair when they are no longer suited to modern standards. In…

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Permission granted for Barn Conversion to Holiday Lets

Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of an existing barn into custom holiday lets, near Belper in Derbyshire….

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Build It Articles: January – June 2026

So far in 2026 Julian has written four new articles which have been published online and in print by Build…

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Build It Live Show 2026 at Malvern on 30th-31st of May

This Weekend Julian has been invited to speak at Build It Live West, hosted for the first time at the…

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sketches and architectural designs

What Is Sketch Design in the Architectural Process?

Before detailed drawings or technical plans are produced, there is a critical early stage known as sketch design. At this…

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Kimberley Mayor Visits New Community Hub Designed by Julian Owen Associates

Following the Construction of the Steel Frame structure, the developing Kimberley Community Hub Building was visited by the Mayor of…

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Build It Article: Futureproofing your interior design scheme

In Julian’s October article for Build it magazine he discusses how to design your new interiors for longevity, giving tips…

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Build It Article: Designing a Contemporary Extension

Published in August, Julian gives advice on how to start your extension project and which popular trends are more than…

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