Galway City Historic Medieval Site

Design a commercial outlet within the restored building, obtain planning permission and procure the works.

In March 2016 ACP were commissioned by the new owner of the derelict building (part medieval and part 19th century) to design a commercial outlet within the restored building, obtain planning permission and procure the works. The ruinous building had been derelict for over 10 years and was an eyesore at this important part of Galway City Centre, beside the Spanish Arch.

The ACP project team undertook detailed research on the building, and working closely with the owner and Galway City Council, National Monuments Service and the Department of Culture Heritage and Gaeltacht prepared a design that was sympathetic to the historic fabric and archaeology of the site and lodged a planning application which was approved and granted in May 2017.

The project team prepared tender documents and went out to tender for the works. Works commenced onsite in August 2017 and Aran Sweater Market opened its doors to the public on the 6th of July 2018.

Design Challenges:-

ACP would like to wish Aran Sweater Market the very best on their new venture and thank the entire design team, contractors, staff of Galway City Council and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, on their hard work and dedication in bringing this wonderful complex of buildings back into a new economic use.

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