Henry J Lyons, the award-winning Irish architect firm has announced the ambitious evolution of the practice with a series of new Board and Director appointments. The creation of these roles will enhance design leadership, project delivery, new business, as well as innovation and technology across the practice.
In a significant expansion of their leadership team, Claire Pierce, Eoin Flanagan and Neal Patterson have joined the board of directors. The practice has also appointed numerous senior leadership roles, including four Studio Directors, a Technical Director, eight Design Directors, a Head of AI and Design Innovation, and a Sector Lead for Data Centres. These appointments will significantly strengthen the practice’s commitment to design excellence, technical innovation and delivery expertise. Paul O’Brien, Martin Donnelly and Derek Byrne will step down from the board but will continue to spearhead projects and provide strategic design leadership to the practice and to their clients into the future.
With studios in Dublin and Cork, the work of Henry J Lyons is central to the design of our cities, delivering high-impact, high-quality buildings that enhance our communities. Known for several Irish landmark buildings including the Criminal Courts of Justice, the restoration of Clery’s Department Store and headquarter buildings for the Central Bank, LinkedIn, Salesforce, KPMG and Amazon, as well as projects internationally. The practice plays a pivotal role in the design of the places where we live, work and play and is currently leading the design and delivery of 16,000 homes in Ireland, alongside workspace for over 15,000 employees in Dublin City alone.
Commenting on the future direction of the practice, Managing Director of Henry J Lyons, Conor MacCabe states; “Henry J Lyons is an industry-leading architectural practice with a strong vision for the future that will enhance our cities, our communities and our lives for decades to come. As a practice we are committed to continually improving and evolving. Our ambitious vision sees Henry J Lyons adapt and grow further, diversifying our skills, bolstering our expertise and delivering award-winning design both at home and internationally.
“I welcome our new Board Members and Directors who will advance Henry J Lyons, expanding our reach while maintaining innovation and quality at the centre of our culture and our work.”
