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“It’s hard to imagine that in 2022, I am the first female in Florida to receive this medal,” Ms. Owens says. “I was honored. The whole event was overwhelming.” As to how receiving the Gold Medal will change things, “I’m hoping this award will help me reach a broader audience,” she says. “Hopefully there will be more people I get to address and advocate for my profession.”

What does it mean to build a sustainable home? In this case, it started with the walls: They’re made from insulated concrete blocks. They are an unusual material when it comes to Naples residential construction, but architect Joyce Owens took on the challenge. It was up to her to build upon those blocks to create a home that exceeded expectations. READ MORE….

“Owens has long felt a deep connection to architecture. She stresses that when a home’s design and stylistic elements are done correctly, with careful planning and forethought… READ MORE

See how Joyce Owens and her team remodel this historic structure, but not without some challenges. “The idea was to be very careful to maintain scale but make bold decisions…” READ MORE

See how Studio AJO, led by architect Joyce Owens, transformed a 1958 Captiva Island beach house into a modern Cape Cod-style cottage. READ MORE

“Joyce Owens, FAIA, RIBA, has fearlessly pursued openness and clarity in her design concepts, inspiring those around her. She has been a leader in design, favoring contemporary design …” READ MORE

Architecture Joyce Owens’ design remained faithful to the home’s original layout and minimally altered by expanding the existing footprint. READ MORE

The dual priorities of sustainability and adaptability to varying coastal weather conditions drive the design of this luxury Gulf Coast residence. READ MORE

“If you want your buildings to last in Florida, you have to build really well,” says Joyce Owens, FAIA, RIBA, principal architect at Architecture Joyce Owens. Interviewed by the National Concrete Masonry Association, she explains why she loves building with CMU. “…Masonry is going to be the answer moving forward if we want to build strong in coastal areas.” READ MORE

“We make it fun and colorful. Nothing’s ever static.” Architecture Joyce Owens’ downtown Fort Myers studio location of is one of the creative workspaces featured in the April 2019 issue of Gulfshore Life. READ MORE

What made this 4,000 sq ft “Tropical Modern Retreat” such an interesting project for Architecture Joyce Owens? “We not only designed the building, we were also the interior architects, designing the kitchen, the baths, the lighting, and the stairway.” READ MORE

What is it about a city skyline that inspires a watch design? Joyce Owens, FAIA, of Architecture Joyce Owens, took her inspiration from the rhythms of the urban landscape to create her unique charette for a watch face. READ MORE

Joyce Owens disrupts architecture on both sides of the pond. Joyce has been a trendsetter in London and in Southwest Florida. Her modern approach to building design is reflected in her business model. READ MORE

Architecture Joyce Owens won multiple awards at the AIA Florida Southwest 2018 Annual Design and Honor Awards—including Firm of the Year. READ MORE

“Joyce Owens creates striking, energy-efficient homes that capitalize on Florida’s lush foliage and climate.” Luxe Interiors and Design magazine highlights our “tropical modern” architectural style. READ MORE