Julian O'Sullivan

Julian started his work career in Ashburton in 1995 and went on to establish his own practice, O’Sullivan Design, in 1997. In the year 2000 Julian rebranded the business and co-founded Blueprint Architectural Services Ltd where he worked between the years of 2000 – 2009. In 2010 Julian was recruited by WSP Architects (formerly Opus Architecture) to develop their architecture offering in Dunedin where he served for 3 years prior to being relocated to Christchurch and promoted to the role as the Southern Regions Studio Director until the end of 2021. Julian worked with Matt Sloper between 2010 – 2021 and now joins him, David Chilton and Garry Mayne as a Director of Studio 4 Architects Ltd.

Julian’s work history displays a myriad of differing commissions, and his diverse project background enables him to easily transition from one sector to another and to apply a wider scope of thought to the design and delivery process. Julian has a wealth of experience within the residential, industrial, commercial, government and private sectors, and his holistic architectural approach allows him to think freely to add value to the clients’ experience.

Julian is a multi-award winning highly experienced and qualified Architectural Designer with strong organisational skills and a proven history of project delivery based on almost 30 years of industry experience. Julian holds a National Diploma in Architecture Technology, is a Licensed Building Practitioner – Design 3, a Professional Member of the Architectural Designers of New Zealand as well an Affiliate Member of New Zealand Institute of Architects.

Key Achievements include: NZIA Southern Architecture Awards, 2021 – Te Puka o Te Waka, 2018 – Crawford St Car Park. ADNZ Regional Winner, 2016 – Chinese Methodist Church, 2015 – Ravensdown Dunedin. ADNZ National Winner, 2015 – Dunedin Town Hall. Best Awards 2016 – Silver Pin – Distinction Hotel, Dunedin. National Finalist Civic Buildings – Interiors Magazine 2014

Outside of the office Julian is a dedicated family man with a keen interest in outdoor pursuits and a passion for hunting.

• Residential
• Commercial
• Renovation
• Multi-Unit
• Interiors

• National Winner - Commercial Interior Architecture Architectural Design Award – 2015
• National Finalist - Resene Colour in Design Award – 2015
• DCC Dunedin Heritage Re-use Award 2015/2016 Winner (Dunedin Distinction Hotel) ADNZ Commercial/Industrial 2016 - Regional Winner, National Finalist (Chinese Methodist Church) Best Awards - Silver Pin (Dunedin Distinction Hotel) – 2015
• ADNZ Commercial Interior 2015 - National Winner, Regional Winner (Dunedin Town Hall) ADNZ Colour in Design Award 2015 - Regional Winner, National Finalist (Ravensdown New Office) – 2015
• Interior Magazine Interior Awards Finalist 2014 (Dunedin Town Hall) – 2014