William Hanna studied architecture at Queen's University, Belfast, graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Architecture and also a MSc. He is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Royal Society of Ulster Architects. Hanna is a partner in the Belfast architectural practice of Kennedy, Fitzgerald and Associates. This is an award- winning practice which is gaining recognition by the Royal Institute of British Architects. His work is published locally and also in the architectural press in the UK and Europe.