Henry J Lyons

Railyard Apartments | Core Tops Out at 85.07m The concrete core for the Railyard Apartments in Cork topped out last week at 85.07m - 25 storeys and close to its final height. PJ Hegarty & Sons and Slipform Engineering worked continuously for 11 days to take the core from ground level to top, averaging 8 metres per day using slipform construction methodology. 244 concrete deliveries, 1,632m³ of concrete placed, climbing 2.5m every 7 hours. When completed, this will be the tallest residential building in Ireland. A major achievement for Cork and everyone involved in delivering this project. Watch the timelapse below of what it's like for 60 workers on alternating shifts to work for 11 days straight, day and night. #Cork #Construction #ModernMethodsOfConstruction

Portlaoise GAA Club | Redevelopment We are proud to support @portlaoisegaa Club on the redevelopment of their club facilities, generously supported by Maryse and Travis Knight in commemoration of Maryse's beloved brother and nephew, Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick, who tragically lost their lives in a road traffic accident in Turkey in July 2023. This redevelopment is about community, legacy and creating a space where future generations can come together, grow and thrive. Our work includes local architecture, interiors and assigned certifier services, and involves working in close collaboration with the @olsonkundig team in realising their vision for this special project. We are grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to a project that celebrates the lives of Eoin and Dylan and supports the continued strength and spirit of Portlaoise GAA Club. Portlaoise GAA Club | Henry J Lyons Architects | Olson Kundig | Cumming Group | PUNCH Consulting Engineers | O'Connor Sutton Cronin | Elliott Group | Brady Shipman Martin | bda - Billings Design Associates Ltd. | Michael Slattery Associates | Michael Barrett Partnership | Brock McClure Planning & Development Consultants

Official Opening | RCSI, 118 St Stephen's Green 118 St Stephen’s Green officially opened yesterday, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister James Lawless in attendance. Project Connect is a landmark academic building redefining the civic presence of the @rcsi_irl on St. Stephen’s Green. It has been a privilege to work on this significant development, building on our previous collaboration at 26 York Street. The building establishes a contemporary front door to the RCSI campus, seamlessly connected to the existing award-winning facility via a bridge link. It brings together state-of-the-art teaching spaces, advanced research laboratories, and Ireland’s first free public health and wellbeing exhibition space - supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. A truly collaborative effort with an exceptional team: RCSI, Henry J Lyons Architects, Linesight, O'Connor Sutton Cronin, Axiseng, and Bennett (Construction) Ltd. Opening Images: RCSI, captured by Julien Behal Exterior Image: Donal Murphy

Claremont | Howth A derelict industrial site at Howth's coastal gateway now provides 512 homes, a 325-metre elevated promenade and riparian parkland that opens the waterfront back to the community. Six residential blocks step down towards the village, capturing sea views and natural light. The deculverted Bloody Stream now forms a planted corridor - reconnecting people to spaces that had been inaccessible for generations. Hand-laid brickwork and marine-grade materials respond to the coastal environment. Client: @marletgroup | Main Contractor: @walls_construction | C&S Engineer: Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers | M&E Engineer: JV Tierney & Co. | Landscape Architects: @thepaulhogarthcompany | QS: KSN | Facade Consultant: bda | Planning Consultant: John Spain Associates | Video: @jamiehackettphoto | Photography: @donalmphoto

International Women's Day | Orlaith Swords Finally, we hear from Orlaith Swords, Associate Architect, on pushing planning boundaries in Ireland through her work on the Waterfront project, and her involvement in practice groups driving innovation across the studio. This is the final part of our International Women's Day series, where we shared insights from female voices across our practice throughout the week. Scroll back through our feed to read the full series. #InternationalWomensDay #Architecture #Innovation

International Women's Day | Laura Whelan We hear from Laura Whelan, Head of HR, who shares some of the initiatives we have introduced into the practice to support women in the workplace and encourage a more inclusive culture. This is part of our International Women's Day series, where we're sharing insights from female voices across our practice throughout the week. #InternationalWomensDay #HR #WomenintheWorkplace #InclusiveCulture

International Women's Day | Amy Murphy We hear from Amy Murphy, Design Director, who is currently leading the delivery of Harcourt Square, a 37,500m² headquarters building in Dublin. This is part of our International Women's Day series, where we're sharing insights from female voices across our practice throughout the week. #InternationalWomensDay #Architecture #Design

International Women's Day | Alex McGuinness Today we hear from Alex McGuinness, Graduate Architect, who joined us straight from college. Alex reflects on her first year and how the transition from education to professional practice has been. This is part of our International Women's Day series, where we're sharing insights from five women across our practice throughout the week. #InternationalWomensDay #Architecture #GraduateArchitect

International Women's Day | Voices from Henry J Lyons Over the next week, in celebration of International Women's Day, we'll be sharing insights from five women across our practice - architects, an interior designer, and a member of our HR team - whose perspectives shape the way we work. Each brings a unique story: how they entered a career in architecture and design, what projects they're working on, the challenges they've navigated, and the advice they'd offer to others considering a similar path. We're grateful to them for sharing their experience throughout the week. First, we hear from Anna Cullen, Design Director, who has spent over a decade shaping workspaces for global clients across Dublin and Europe. #InternationalWomensDay #Architecture #Design #WomeninArchitecture

Ropemaker Place | RIAI Silver Medal Shortlist Ropemaker Place has been shortlisted for the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing, the Institute’s highest award for housing design. An honour to be recognised alongside such strong work. The biennial award recognises excellence in housing, with projects assessed several years after completion to reflect how they stand the test of time. Congratulations to McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects, SJK Architects Galway, Metropolitan Workshop LLP, and DTA Architects on their shortlisted projects - some really impressive work across the board. The winner will be announced at the RIAI / Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Housing Conference in Sligo on 23 February. @riaionline

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Henry J Lyons. See you in 2026!

Christmas Evening | Royal Hospital Kilmainham  Our Christmas event is a night we always look forward to, and this year brought over 200 colleagues from both studios together at The Royal Hospital Kilmainham. We always try to host our Christmas events in spaces of architectural significance we can truly appreciate, and the Great Hall and Chapel at RHK was no doubt the perfect setting for dinner, drinks, and dancing late into the night. Merry Christmas to all!