Business Details
16 Years
experience
Experienced Chartered Architects in London & Lincolnshire
Established in 2010, Bowen Architects is a chartered architectural practice operating from London and Lincolnshire. Our team specialises in complex projects including listed buildings, heritage-led regeneration schemes and developments with previously refused planning permissions. With a combined wealth of experience in heritage conservation and high-end residential design, we have successfully obtained planning consent for extremely challenging sites across the UK. Our approach combines innovative design thinking with pragmatic problem-solving, delivering solutions that meet technical requirements while maintaining architectural integrity. We have direct experience working on projects valued between 50,000 and 6 million, including community projects, one-off houses, extensions and stately home conversions.As registered members of the Architects Registration Board, we adhere to strict professional standards and maintain a strong commitment to sustainability and quality. Our principals hold academic credentials from Nottingham University and Lincoln University School of Architecture, with teaching experience at postgraduate level. We have been recognised as finalists in the East Midlands and East Anglia LABC awards, demonstrating our technical expertise in delivering complex architectural solutions across diverse building types.
Services
Listed Building Projects
Planning Consent Applications
Heritage Conservation
Eco Home Design
Stately Home Conversions
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Specialists in complex listed building and planning appeal projects
- Chartered architects with academic teaching experience
- Recognised LABC award finalists for architectural excellence
- Proven track record with projects from 50k to 6m
- Integrated approach to sustainability and architectural integrity
Associations and certifications
- Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Services
Listed Building Projects
We specialise in working with grade II listed properties and heritage buildings. Our expertise includes securing planning permission for complex conservation schemes, as demonstrated through multiple successfully completed listed building projects. The practice has particular experience in revitalising historic structures while maintaining architectural integrity.
Planning Consent Appeals
Our specialists focus on obtaining planning consents for challenging sites, including previously refused applications. We combine architectural expertise with strategic planning knowledge to navigate complex regulatory requirements and achieve successful outcomes for clients seeking development permissions.
Eco Home Design
We integrate sustainability principles into residential design projects, delivering energy-efficient solutions that align with environmental standards. Our approach balances ecological considerations with functional requirements to create modern, environmentally conscious living spaces that maintain architectural quality.
Stately Home Conversions
We transform historic mansions and country estates through sensitive design interventions. Our projects demonstrate expertise in preserving architectural character while adapting historic buildings for modern residential and commercial uses, including holiday accommodation conversions.
Community Projects
We deliver design solutions for community-focused developments including church conversions and public spaces. Our approach considers contextual sensitivity and functional requirements to create spaces that serve local communities while maintaining architectural coherence.
People
Chris Bowen
Chartered Architect
Founder with 14 years architectural experience, specialising in heritage projects. Holds MArch from Nottingham University, teaches at Lincoln University, and has secured planning for challenging sites.
Joel Glazer
Architect
Qualified architect with BA and MArch degrees, contributing technical expertise to residential and commercial projects within the practice's diverse portfolio.
Joe Mulholland
Senior Architectural Assistant
BArch and MArch qualified professional providing advanced support across complex architectural projects, bringing both academic knowledge and practical experience to project delivery.
Lucas Talbot
Junior Architectural Assistant
BA(Hons) graduate supporting practice operations with foundational architectural skills, working under senior staff supervision to develop professional capabilities.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in complex projects including listed buildings, planning appeals and heritage conservation, alongside eco home design and stately home conversions across London and Lincolnshire.
Can you handle projects with refused planning permission?
Yes, our expertise includes successfully obtaining planning consent for challenging sites, including developments with previously refused applications.
Are you registered architects?
Yes, we are chartered architects registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and maintain full professional standards.
What areas do you cover?
We operate from London and Lincolnshire, serving clients across the UK with particular experience in East Midlands and East Anglia regions.
Do you work on heritage buildings?
Yes, we have specialist expertise in heritage-led regeneration schemes and have successfully completed multiple listed building projects.
Can you help with conservation area developments?
Our practice includes significant experience working on conservation schemes, including buildings on the Heritage at Risk Register.
