Joyce Owens on the history of architecture in Southwest Florida
Studio AJO featured in 50th Anniversary Edition of Gulfshore Life
"I want people to know the architectural heritage here, and learn from it to build for the future." Joyce Owens, FAIA, RIBA
Principal Architect, Architecture Joyce Owens
In its 50th anniversary edition (01/2020), Gulfshore Life magazine interviews Joyce Owens, FAIA, principal at Architecture Joyce Owens, for a closer look at the architectural identity of Southwest Florida and how she draws on the lessons of the past to design for a more sustainable future.
The article includes images from two recent coastal homes by Architecture Joyce Owens, Villa Captiva and Captiva Peace, which were selected for 2019 Honor Awards from AIA Florida Southwest.
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Architecture Joyce Owens is well-known for its distinguished modern designs and minimalist interiors adapted to Florida’s lush tropical environment. AIA Florida Southwest recognized Architecture Joyce Owens as the Firm of the Year in 2018.
Owens was president of AIA Florida in 2017 and is known for her leadership in the industry. in 2018, she was elected to the prestigious College of Fellows at the National level of the American Institute of Architects. She currently serves on the American Institute of Architects Strategic Council, which advances the profession by informing the national organization’s board of important professional issues and opportunities. Owens
Prior to forming her architecture firm in Fort Myers in 2007, Owens was a co-founding partner at the London-based firm Azman Owens Architects, where she worked with high-profile private and commercial clients including British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, fashion icon, Alexander McQueen, and luxury retailer, TAGHeuer. Her work has received awards from the United Kingdom’s Royal Institute of British Architects and international competitions. Owens graduated from Notre Dame University with a degree in architecture before winning a Rotary Foundation scholarship to study in London.
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January 27, 2020