Conservation

Our experience covers historic buildings of a range of ages including protected structures

As RIAI Grade III Conservation Accreditation, we excel in delivery of conservation projects and the care and attention to detail that these projects demand.

We excel in the delivery of conservation projects:

We have valued expertise in liaising with local authorities, satisfying statutory requirements and working in close partnership with clients, skilled contractors to produce the highest standards of conservation design informed by the principles of sustainability.

Our experience covers historic buildings of a range of ages including protected structures.

Research & Historical Context

We believe that detailed historical research is key to any conservation project prior to any works being carried out or recommendations being made for the building and site. Our approach typically involves extensive investigation and analysis to properly inform our clients.

Proficiency & Practice

We have in-depth knowledge to bring to complex conservation projects, supported by many years of experience in the field. In addition, our RIAI Grade III accreditation, regular participation in Continued Professional Development(CPD) training, upskilling, and through our regular communication with a network of skilled craftsperson’s and trades enhance this expertise.

Attention to Detail

Our architectural heritage provides a unique source of information about our past. We believe this requires a high level of attention to detail when dealing with historic buildings to properly research and reveal the layers which give clues to the historic nature, use, and behaviours of its inhabitants.

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“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

Dun Mhuire Refurb & Conservation

Category: Community
Client: Conradh na Gaeilge & Department of Gaeltacht & Rural affairs
Services: Project Architects, PSDP, and full RIAI Architects services
Location: BNenagh, Co. Tipperary Ireland
Area: 320 sq.m
Status: Completed

A complete restoration and refurbishment was carried out for this project to an existing building and protected structure on Pearse Street, Nenagh to provide community accommodation for Conradh na Gaeilge Nenagh. The project also provided for a Naoinra to the rear of the project accessed from the side laneway.

Coláiste Éinde Roof Refurb Works

Category: Conservation
Client: Board of Management of Coláiste Éinde
Services: Project Architects and full RIAI Architects services
Location: Threadneedle road, Salthill, Co. Galway, Ireland
Area: 8,165 sq.m
Status: Completed

Cronin Architects were awarded the tender to oversee the extensive repair and renewal works to the existing roof structures and finishes at Coláiste Éinde, Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway for the Board of Management of Coláiste Éinde which is on the list of protected structures.

The works involved the review and preparation of detailed conservation report and the stripping, repair and upgrade of the majority of existing roof structures and finishes to the existing school buildings to renew and upgrade. Originally constructed from 1928 to 1937

Coláiste Éinde was initially founded in Salthill as a preparatory all- irish language school and opened in 1928 on its original site in Furbo, Connemara before moving to its present location on 1937. The building has some fascinating history, including where following the sinking of the Athenia in Galway Bay, the school was used for survivors of the sinking and where the east wing of the school was used as a military hospital.