Owen Bond Partnership are one of the oldest architectural practices in Norwich. The practice was founded by John Owen Bond around 1900. John Owen Bond was the grandson of Robert Herne Bond the founder of Bonds Department store which is synonymous with Norwich. The status of the practice grew in the period before the Second World War and it designed cinemas around the country for the Gaumont organisation.

Robert Owen Bond, John Owen Bond’s son, graduated from the Architectural Association in 1933 and continued the Bond architectural dynasty along with his brother Derek. Robert and Derek were joined by Robert Sutton and the practice’s portfolio of clients expanded to include Norwich Union and NatWest bank.
J Owen Bond and Son also designed the new shop for Bonds Department store following the bombing of the original store in the Second World War.

J Owen Bond and Son was taken over by Gus Ives and Michael Blake in 1987 when Robert Sutton retired and the practice became Owen Bond Partnership. Michael and Gus had worked for the practice since leaving college and had accumulated over 55 years experience between them when they took over the practice. The practice has continued to evolve and has maintained a varied range of projects throughout the country. Gary Pearce joined as a partner in 2005 as the practice prepares itself for the next century.