Since joining Purcell in 2007, Owen has delivered a wide range of projects at historically significant locations spanning sectors including industrial heritage, transport, public and cultural. Owen has a keen interest in industrial heritage and museum environments, and has a great appreciation of the rich architectural character of Britain’s industrial buildings.
Owen is currently leading the design team for the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project which encompasses the redevelopment of historic assets across Hull, including the Grade II* Listed Maritime Museum with a new architectural and exhibition scheme, the creation of a new collections store at Dock Office Chambers and the creation of an orientation centre at the derelict North End Shipyard. The project explores and celebrates Hull’s remarkable maritime history and heritage and puts that heritage at the heart of a place shaping project that will preserve several significant assets and move Hull forward as a world class visitor destination.
