Henry J Lyons Architects acquire speciality hospitality practice NODA
The Directors of Henry J Lyons are delighted to announce the acquisition of NODA, expanding our hospitality and leisure expertise. NODA, a four-person architecture and interior design practice led by Architect Nikki O'Donnell has a wealth of experience in hotel and fit out design as well as recent experience in the design of tenant amenities in large scale residential projects. Nikki and her team have delivered many prestigious hotel projects including the Westin Hotel, Morgan Hotel, Inchydoney Hotel & Spa, Carton House, Morrison Hotel and many others. The variety and scale of projects within the NODA portfolio align with the high-quality work delivered by HJL, and the practice is keen to consolidate and enhance its existing hospitality expertise by creating a dedicated and specialised hospitality team.
From the beginning of October, the NODA team will merge with Henry J Lyons’ team to form a dedicated Hospitality Group led by Nikki O’Donnell and Conor MacCabe, Henry J Lyons’ current Managing Director and Head of Interiors. This group will also bring its experience to all our current hospitality projects. The practice looks forward to providing new and improved services to our clients in Ireland and overseas.
Primarily known for our award-winning large-scale residential, commercial, educational and workplace projects, Henry J Lyons has designed and delivered many hospitality projects in the past. We anticipate that a dedicated Hospitality Group will enhance our existing offering and give current and prospective clients deep sectoral expertise, insight and experience along with the benefits that come with working with Ireland’s largest practice.
Pictured left: The Morrison Hotel, Ormond Quay, Dublin 2
“Henry J Lyons is ambitious about the potential opportunities that this acquisition will bring us and our clients. NODA is a dynamic practice with a wonderful hospitality portfolio. We’re really looking forward to welcoming Nikki and team over the coming weeks and months and combining our skills and experience. This acquisition has been a great opportunity to increase our skills and we hope our clients will be the beneficiaries of this new collaboration.
Conor MacCabe, Managing Director
“This is an exciting time for me, my team and our clients. Our expertise is in the detail of Hospitality design, an area of work that is both exciting and evolving. Having spent the past few months working closely with the Henry J Lyons Management Team it’s evident that we align strongly on our commitment to clients, and to delivering really high-quality design through collaboration. I believe that our work will compliment that of HJL, and I look forward to sharing our experience and collaborating across the board on projects. There are already personal and professional relationships in place between NODA and HJL and we’re looking forward to getting embedded, and working together to develop the hospitality offering.”
Nikki O’Donnell, Head of Hospitality (previously NODA)
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