Vincent Hannon. Architecture + Urbanism

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Established in 1986 Vincent Hannon Architects have been providing architectural services across a range of sectors for the past 30 years. With offices located in both Sligo & Galway, VHA Architects specialise in delivering a full suite of architectural services from project inception to completion. Our portfolio of work is both extensive and varied with projects such as An Pucan and the Connacht H

otel in Galway just a small example of our wealth of design and planning experience. Vincent Hannon Architects strive for excellence and continued professionalism and have committed to the continuous development and upskilling of staff to the internationally recognised ISO Certified standard. Vincent Hannon Architects, Galway pride ourselves on our innovative design and work ethic. Contact Us
Sligo Office
Abbey Street
Sligo
Ireland
F91 X260
P: 071-9150022
E: [email protected]

Galway Office
Suite 4, Cloch Mhíle,
Dublin Road,
Galway
H91 V97E
P: (0)91 483934
E: [email protected]

Both our Galway and Sligo Office are online Monday to Friday from 09:00am to 17:00pm

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.🤖 As AI tools become more accessible, s...
01/09/2026

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.
🤖 As AI tools become more accessible, simply having access to them is unlikely to be what sets professionals apart.
🧠 The real difference may be in how they are used: knowing what to ask, recognising where they can add value, questioning the output and understanding when professional expertise needs to take the lead.
🔍 That makes learning part of the equation. Experimenting with new tools, understanding their limitations and finding where they genuinely improve the way we work can turn AI from something interesting into something useful.

📈 This week’s Vincent Hannon | Architecture + Urbanism Insight, featuring Stuart Bell MCIAT, considers a simple shift in perspective: the professionals who learn how to work effectively with AI may be the ones best placed to benefit from it.

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🖼️ 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.Generative AI...
25/08/2026

🖼️ 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Generative AI is making architectural visualisation faster and more accessible, allowing ideas, atmospheres and material directions to be explored at remarkable speed. ✨🏗️ Yet an AI-generated image does not inherently understand whether a wall is in the right place, a dimension is correct or a detail can actually be built.

That is where the distinction between visualisation and project information matters. A verified BIM/Revit model is structured around geometry, data and coordinated design intent; an AI image may be highly convincing while still containing information that has never been technically validated. 📐🔍

Peter Hannon's insight is a useful reminder: AI can be an excellent communication layer, but it should never blur the line between an illustrative idea and coordinated architectural information. 💻🤝

At Vincent Hannon | Architecture + Urbanism, visual tools support the design conversation, while accuracy, coordination and professional review remain fundamental to project delivery.

🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.As AI becomes increasingly embedded in a...
19/08/2026

🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in architectural workflows, one of its clearest benefits is its ability to accelerate tasks that traditionally require significant time, from processing information and exploring options to supporting documentation and coordination. ⚡📐
But speed introduces another challenge: the faster we can produce information, the more important it becomes to know what deserves to be trusted. 🧠🔍

AI-generated outputs can appear convincing even when they are incomplete, inaccurate or disconnected from the realities of a project. In architecture, where decisions are shaped by regulations, technical requirements, context, buildability and ultimately the people who will use a space, professional judgement remains essential. 🏗️👥

That is what makes Eimear Hanly’s insight particularly relevant:
“𝗔𝗜 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.”

At Vincent Hannon | Architecture + Urbanism, we believe the opportunity is not to choose between technology and expertise. It is to use technology to create more space for the expertise that matters: questioning, validating, interpreting and making informed design decisions. 💡✨
Because as our tools become faster, our judgement becomes even more valuable.

🚒 Designing for those who are there when communities need them most.A significant milestone has been reached for the new...
17/08/2026

🚒 Designing for those who are there when communities need them most.

A significant milestone has been reached for the new Loughrea Fire Station, with the signing of the €𝟯.𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 marking the next step towards delivery. 🏗️📐

The new facility will replace a fire station that has served the Loughrea community for more than 50 years, providing a modern environment designed around the operational, training and welfare needs of today’s emergency services. 👨‍🚒🏢

The station will include a two-bay appliance hall, training and lecture rooms, a workshop, specialist equipment storage, welfare facilities, a drill yard and dedicated training tower.

Sustainability is also embedded in the design. 🌱⚡ An air source heat pump, enhanced insulation and other energy-efficient measures will contribute towards an A energy rating, combining operational performance with long-term efficiency.

Brian Fahy , Senior Architect at Vincent Hannon | Architecture + Urbanism, joined Galway County Council, Burns Construction & Civil Engineering Ltd. and project stakeholders at Áras an Chontae for the contract signing. 🤝

For us, projects like 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 are about more than creating buildings. They are about understanding how people work, anticipating what they need and designing infrastructure that can support essential public services for decades to come. 🏘️✨

We are proud to be part of the team bringing this important project forward and look forward to seeing the design take shape through construction.

12/08/2026

📚 Good design decisions start with good material knowledge.

Our Galway team recently welcomed Amtico for a CPD session exploring the specification of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) in commercial environments. 🏗️

From sustainability and manufacturing to installation, maintenance and performance in high-traffic spaces, the session provided an opportunity to look beyond aesthetics and consider how material choices respond to the practical demands of commercial projects. 🔍🌱

Continuous professional development is an important part of practice at Vincent Hannon Architecture and Urbanism. Staying informed about evolving materials, technologies and technical standards helps our teams make better-informed decisions throughout the design process. 🧠📐

Thank you to the team for joining us in Galway and sharing their expertise. 🤝

🤖 Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of everyday architectural practice. But the real opportunity isn't simply usi...
06/08/2026

🤖 Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of everyday architectural practice. But the real opportunity isn't simply using AI, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲.

📊 Studies across the architecture and construction sector show that many professionals still spend a significant portion of their time on repetitive tasks such as documentation, coordination and information management. Used responsibly, AI has the potential to reduce that burden, allowing architects to dedicate more time to design thinking, collaboration and solving complex challenges.

💬 This insight from Cal Henderson reminds us that technology should never be adopted for its own sake. Its value lies in helping people make better decisions and deliver better outcomes.

🏛️ At Vincent Hannon | Architecture + Urbanism, we see AI as a tool that strengthens professional expertise rather than replacing it.

💡 The future of architecture will belong to practices that combine innovation with experience, creativity and human judgement.

🚀 That's where the real opportunity lies.

05/08/2026

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸.

It's about celebrating the people who have been part of the journey and the relationships that continue to shape our future.
🎊 As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we were delighted to welcome clients, colleagues and friends for a memorable afternoon at the Galway Races.

Over the past four decades, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗻 | 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 + 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 has had the privilege of working alongside remarkable people to help shape places and communities across Ireland and beyond. Events like these are an opportunity to reconnect, strengthen relationships and celebrate the partnerships that have been at the heart of our practice since 1985.

𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿.
🎥 Highlights from our Galway Races Anniversary Celebration.

24/07/2026

🚣 𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Recently, our Galway team swapped the office for the River Corrib, enjoying a kayaking experience through one of Galway’s most scenic waterways. 🌊
Moments like these create space to reconnect, strengthen relationships and enjoy time together beyond the workplace. 🤝
Strong teams are shaped not only by the projects they deliver, but also by the experiences they share. 🌿
A big thank you to everyone who took part and helped make it such a memorable day. ☀️😊

23/07/2026

🥾 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀.

We were delighted to support Pieter Groenewald on his Sligo Camino journey and to share a glimpse of the landscapes, heritage and communities that make this route so special.

At Vincent Hannon | Architecture + Urbanism, we value the connection between people and place. Experiences like these remind us why Ireland's natural and built environments are worth exploring, protecting and celebrating.
Thank you, Pieter, for taking us along on the journey.

📷 Photos & video: Pieter Groenewald

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