Practice ➜
About Cronin Architects ➜
Cronin Architects is an Architects practice originally established in 2004 and has earned a reputation for high-quality design and client satisfaction.
Our priority is helping clients achieve a great architecture that serves their needs and exceeds their expectations.
Our collective achievements include Diarmuid’s role as Senior Architect & Technical Manager for the construction of the QP district, Qatar, a $2 billion mixed-use project in the heart of Doha's business district comprising nine office towers up to 47 stories, a five-star business hotel, Tier III Data Centre, restaurants, a conference center, and other amenities. Other achievements include Senior Architect on the King Abdullah Financial District, Saudi Arabia as well as PM Consultancy to The Digital Hub, a government urban regeneration project to create a hub for digital media companies within Dublin city.
By working together with our clients from the outset of a project, we combine our knowledge and expertise to devise innovative, sustainable design solutions.
Our Strategy ➜
Cronin Architects has a detailed portfolio across a broad spectrum of building types from residential, commercial, hospitality, community to education, healthcare and conservation, and historic buildings, data center & mission-critical facilities, processing and distribution sectors.
Established through positive client involvement and interaction, we empower clients to benefit from the advantages and rewards of low energy buildings and best international practice in design.
People➜
Diarmuid Cronin
Practice principle, Director & Senior Architect, BA Arch, MRIAI, PMP, RIAI Conservation Grade III
Diarmuid is a Registered RIAI Architect with a BA honours in Architecture from London Southbank University, where he studied under Sir David Adjaye OBE. He has an accreditation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) as well as RIAI Grade III Conservation. As a member of the USGBC he also has extensive LEED sustainability experience on some of the world’s largest projects as well as strong knowledge of BREEAM, GSAS, DEAP and more.
Diarmuid Cronin has over 20 years experience working in Ireland, the UK and the Middle East. He has worked on project with designs of Foster & Associates, SOM, Gensler, Zaha Hadid and more.
He has extensive experience in role of project architect for both large complex services intensive projects including Mission Critical buildings as well as a range of sectors from Residential, Commercial & Hospitality to Community, Healthcare & Conservation.
He has been in private practice since 2004 and provides the practice direction and lead. Please do not hesitate to contact him directly should you wish to discuss any projects.
John Duggan
Senior-Technologist & BIM Manager
Chartered Building Engineer, Reg. Building Surveyor, FCABE
John’s previous experience is gained from working for many years with other award winning architectural firms such as Murray O’Laoire, Healy & Partners and includes also his Engineering and Surveying development background. This experience, together with his qualifications, allows him the ability to develop, detail and deliver building solutions for effective project implementation. John manages the implementation of Building Information Modelling for the company having extensive knowledge of Autodesk Revit modelling software. He has delivered in-house part time courses on 3d building modelling and architectural visualisation software at Limerick Institute of Technology. He has a keen interest in sustainable technology and is heavily involved in developing ECO office standards for new and existing building methodology having completed a CESBEM (Competence Enhancement In Sustainable Building Through European Mobility) programme at Kompetenzzentrum Centre, Bieberach, Germany
Vineta Vilsone
Accounts Manager, registered & certified ATI member
Vineta holds a Bachelor of Business & HR Studies Degree and qualified as an Accounting Technician achieving Diploma in 2016. She has 15+ years experience working in Ireland and Latvia as HR manager, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project manager and accounts administrator. Being multicultural and multilingual (English, Latvian, Russian) she has experience looking at opportunities and problems from different perspectives
Michael Gardiner
Junior Architect, BA Arch, MRIAI
Michael is a graduate Architect with a BA honours in Architecture from The University of Limerick in Ireland. He gained experience in all areas of architecture while studying at UL and before completing his degree in 2019, Michael won the AAI (Architectural Association of Ireland) Young Architects of Ireland Competition.
Along with his love of architecture, Michael is a 2-time World Champion Irish dancer and has toured the world with Riverdance. Along with his brother, he has grown a social media following of over 1 million people. Having this outlet and experience allows him to consistently work on his creativity and look at the design process and challenges from different perspectives.
Michael is always eager to learn and develop his skills as an architect and is excited to be a part of the team at Cronin Architects.
What People Are Saying ➜
“Cronin Architects Galway were appointed to provide Architects services on a complex conservation and community project in Tipperary for Conradh na Gaeilge… We were thoroughly satisfied with their approach and attention to detail and they simplified the whole building design and construction process for us supported by their best practice approach. We would have no hesitation in recommending them for similar projects!”
— Eibhlín Uí Mhorónaigh, Conradh na Gaeilge
“Great service! Cronin Architects were appointed to design and supervise the construction of vibrant and exciting new office space within the city center of Galway to support the needs of the Galway City Innovation District in providing coworking and collaborative space for Technology focused Innovation Driven Enterprises. Their experience of best practice in Ireland together with their approach has been a delight and we continue to enjoy working with them!”
— Mary Rodgers, CEO Board of Galway City Innovation District (GCID) & Portershed Galway
“Delighted! We approached Cronin Architects for our restaurant, bar and guesthouse project in Galway. From the outset we found them to be very professional and thorough with excellent attention to detail where they helped us come up with the best approach to our whole site. We would be delighted to work with them again in the future”
— Scott Fitzgerald, the Barracks restaurant
“We were thrilled with our completed project in Galway thanks to Cronin Architects! From the outset, we knew they were the type of architects we wanted to work with where they listened and understood all of our needs with great attention to detail. We would highly recommend them for similar projects!”
— PM, private residential client
“We engaged Cronin Architects in Galway to provide Architects services on a complex conservation and community project in Tipperary for Conradh na Gaeilge… We were delighted with their attention to detail and approach to the whole building design and construction process supported by their best practice approach. We would highly recommend them for similar projects.”
Eibhlín Uí Mhorónaigh, Conradh na Gaeilge
“Cronin Architects provided a fantastic service and were thorough during the entire building process, making life much simpler for us as a client. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to other clients”
NM, private client
“Cronin Architects have been a joy to work with! We engaged them for the detailed design and construction of a large 60 bed Care center on an urban site in Galway. They listened thoroughly to all of our needs and their experience of best practice in Ireland and attention to detail was always evident. We continue our relationship together and would highly recommend them for similar projects…”
Sharon Conlon, Rushmany Nursing homes Ltd
“We have been thrilled with our completed project thanks to Cronin Architects. Despite a difficult year with the pandemic and funding delays, they were focused throughout and have also been very helpful in the additional area’s outside of the original scope to best serve the school. We would highly recommend them for similar projects!”
Board of Management, St Josephs CBS Secondary school
