Architect Led Tour - Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC)

Architect Led Tour: Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC)

Led by Eugene Mulcaire, Gavin Veeran, and William O’Connor– urbanARQ

About

At No. 7 Claddagh Quay, the new Galway Rape Crisis Centre building embodies both purpose and place. Designed to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment, the architecture reflects the Centre’s ethos of dignity and care. The building balances sensitivity to its historic setting with the creation of modern, functional spaces that allow the Centre to continue and expand its vital work.

For more than four decades, the Galway Rape Crisis Centre has been a lifeline for survivors of sexual violence across Galway City and County, Roscommon, and North Clare. This new facility not only strengthens that commitment but also stands as a physical symbol of resilience, community, and hope.

Meeting point at Claddagh Church (5min in advance of the Tour)

Project credits

Main Contractor: OCC Construction

Quantity Surveyor: Emprec Services

FSC/DAC/Assigned Certifier: Ryan and Associates

Civil & Structural Engineers: DM Flaherty & Associates

M&E Consultant Engineers: Patrick McCaul Environmental Consulting Engineers Limited

SFS Off-site fabrication: Greenstone Structures

Facade system cladding: Cosentino

Glazing system: Nordan

M&E Installation Engineers: Kirby

Event supported by OCC Construction.

Host or Publisher Architecture at the Edge