Tam dibley application portfolio - 05.04.15pdf

Tam Dibley | Architectural Portfolio
E:tam.dibley@gmail.com | T:07515546300

C o n t e n t s
1. University | Undergraduate Year 3
a. P01 - Material Unprecedent
b. P02 - Topographical Journey
c. P03 - Material Topography
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2. University | Undergraduate Year 2
a. P01 - Briefcase
b. P02 - Almere
c. P03 - Brixton
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3. Work in Practice | RS Architects
a. 17 Camlet Way
b. The Cottage, 238 Walmer Road
c. 7A Vivian Avenue
d. 31 Kenerne Drive
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19931868
St Ethelburga's has a long and
dramatic history. Contextually, it
has gone from being the tallest
building on Bishopsgate, to the
smallest in the space of 150 years.
The building was largely destroyed
in the 1990s IRA bombing of
Bishopsgate, but was restored
despite loud calls for its
demolition. The restoration is
honest, with old and new contrasting
strikingly throughout the building,
giving it a unique presence.
The building is now used as an
inclusive, multi-faith centre with
the goal to promote peace for all.
A modern take on the religious
building.
Being situated in the City of London, where the
use of glass is synonymous with towers and big
business, I felt that to remodel St Ethelburga's
using this material would be an interesting way
to redefine it's meaning in the context.
The artistic use of glass has historically
intertwined with religious architectural
settings. With it's unique religious mission,
I thought that a reconsidered use of glass and
colour would be appropriate.
The use of broken glass was a response to
the dramatic destruction and rebuilding of St
Ethelburga's. I considered artistic precedents
which made use of this medium for inspiration.
Main Structure : Broken Glass
Roof Structure : Laser Cut Greyboard
Roof Cover : Thin Fabric
As the unit considers how materiality
makes up the topography of the city, I
will reconsider the idea of a 'Material
Topography' on a micro scale, looking
at how each material is made up of
its own individual topographies.
Each shard of broken glass takes
its contours from natural, organic
processes. Specific, incalculable
pressures and weaknesses cause it
to take an irrepeatable, individual
form.
The Topography of broken glass creates
unique reflections and refractions
as light passes through.
BriefDevelopment-
ATopographicalMaterial
ConSTRUCTION
Site:StEthelburga'sCentrefor
PeaceandReconciliationEach person in the unit was asked to choose one building within the City of London District, and to reconsider its materiality. The medium of
model making was to be used to create new possibilities, which enabled us to redefine what that building might mean in its context.
The choice of St Ethelburga's was as a contrast to the surrounding buildings, which are mostly modern and heavily structured.
P01 - Material Unprecedent
3 elements inspired my use of glass for the remodelling of St
Ethelburga's:

Sau Pedro Das Aguias
Sau Pedro Das Aguias My chosen site
Tabuaço
The Douro Valley Region
The dramatic landscape of the Douro Valley was a
central focus for Project 03. The historical hermitage
'Sau Pedro Das Aguias', faces east, against the grain
of the topography of the site, and has an entrance
500mm from the cliff face. The building is hidden from
all but those who come with the intent to find it, but
once visible, its forced orientation has a dramatic
effect on the landscape.
Our challenge was to work both with the topography
itself, and with the historical and architectural
connotations of this building.
Site
Porto and the Douro Valley provided the setting for Project 03. The brief was to design a hermitage for 6 people, with 1 communal area, 6 individual
bedrooms, and a secluded space to be used by all individually at separate times.
The historical clash of cultures along the Douro, with Muslims traditionally to the south, and Catholics to the north, created a unique architectural
tradition, with Christian hermitages and churches taking on forms and details associated with Islam, and vice versa.I developed my brief to incorporate
religion, and explored how it manifests itself through architecture, symbolically and practically.
Sau Pedro Das Aguias My chosen site
Disoriented from Site
Reoriented - Clear views
of both church and
communal space on cliff
'A Topographical Journey'
The journey between the small hermitage 'Sau Pedro das Aguias', and my site was an
important consideration. The idea was to create an emotional journey, by focusing
the attention away from the site before taking the participant back into it.
University - Y3 - P03 - Topographical Journey

1. Communal Space
2. Individual Bedrooms
3.Isolated Space
Gives access from bottom
of the cliff to the
top, a milestone in the
journey from Sau Pedro,
into the hermitage.
It's planar roof is
inhabited with a small
garden and communal
space which brings
the separated people
together, with views over
the whole site.
Splayed and separated
in height to remove
each person from social
interactions, and visual
connections with the
others.
The spaces are minimal
and connect with the
nature of the site.
Complete isolation, a
step further than the
individual cells.
One space isolates the
inhabitant acoustically
from the site, whilst
the other removes them
visually.
This allows the users to
come to terms with the
real worth and meaning of
their sensory interactions
with their environment.
SitePlan

View of Communal Space from Cliff Individual Cell Through Trees
Cell PlanCell Elevation Separated Space SectionFinal Model

St Ethelburga's immediate context
is dominated by the looming 100
Bishopsgate, which was under
construction at the time of the
project. This was to be a very
significant factor in determining
certain environmental and symbolic
elements of the design.
I was instinctively protective of the
humble St Ethelburga's, and sought
to retain and enhance it's unique
identity.
P04 - Material Topography
Following on from P01, we were asked to build vertically, expanding on our chosen building. The buildings had to provide space for 4 uses: Public space; A
home for the fictional client, a mathematician called MT; spaces for mathematical research; and an extension of the existing buildings use.
Having chosen the smallest building in the unit, my challenge was to expand quite dramatically, to house the programme, whilst considering the heritage of
the building with sensitivity. The urban context, and 'material topography' of the city, were the critical drivers for this project, and therefore rigorous
site analysis was essential.
The concept for the form of the building was
a response to a number of considerations
which had become important to the project
during the development of the brief:
1. The building needed a large expansion,
due to both the program, and as a response
to 100 Bishopsgate, to preserve an identity.
2. The idea to have a form which 'Wrapped'
the building, was symbolic of the protection
of the identity of St Ethelburga's, and the
preservation of it's peaceful mission.
3. The proposal of inhabited spaces at the
edges of the site, and open spaces in the
middle, was to create a space which invited
people into it, with an atmosphere of
inclusion.
Open/Public
Inhabited
ConceptDevelopment
SiteEnvironmental,Materialand
TechnologicalConsiderations
Light studies were essential given
the local context. Large towers cast
shadows throughout the day, and the open
central space was often in shadow. The
natural daylighting and glazing had to be
maximised in the right areas to balance
this effect.
Given the nature of
the form, a considered
structural strategy
was very important,
to counter heavy wind
pressure on the side of
the building.
It was important to contrast the exterior
and interior surfaces materially, to
enhance the change in environment from
being outside on the street, to being in
the public interior.
I was interested in
how to make the facade
itself a public space,
and produced a concept
which provided seating,
as well as improving the
structural stability of
the form as a whole.

UnfoldedSection
Ground Floor - Original use plus
additional space for performance and
bar.
First to Third Floor -
Gallery Space
Fourth to Fifth Floor -
Workshop and Office Space
Sixth to Eighth Floor -
MT's Home
1F 2F 3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 8F
Private
Public

Views from the Towers
Considering the presence of the building from the perspective of
those within the Towers of the City of London.
View From Tower 42 View from 30 St Mary Axe
Ground Floor Bar Area Open Public Space on St Ethelburga's Roof View From Rear into Open Space
Long Elevation

University - Y2 - P01 - Briefcase
The task was to develop a tool to fit in the space of a briefcase, which would be used to map or analyse Somerleyton
Estate, in Brixton, London.
An interest in the crossover of social and technological aspects of communication led me to a study of wireless
networks in the area, and I considered a number of ways of mapping and displaying them before deciding on my final
concept.
BriefandConceptDevelopment
Briefcase
Somerleyton Estate, Brixton
Site Mapping
Briefcase Sketch

University - Y2 - P02 - Almere
After an eye-opening trip to the architecturally unrestricted region of Poort, Almere, on the outskirts of Amsterdam,
we were asked to design a community space, to serve the growing neighbourhood.
The choice of a radio station followed on from my initial observations of technological means of communication and
community connection.
The site I chose was at a central location between the 3 main neighbourhoods of Homeruskwatier, Columbuskwatier and
Europakwatier, and at the intersection of a park and canal that intersect the three.
The design was based on the idea of a welcoming and open public space, with practical and effective studio spaces, and
a technological focus on sustainability and acoustics.
Homeruskwatier
Europakwatier
Cascadepark
(west)
The radio station will be situated between the
3 major districts of the Poort area: Homerusk-
wartier, Columbuskwatier and Europakwatier.
The proximity to the wider community will mean
a richer experience and more variety in what is
brought to the station.
point between Casdcadepark and the canal
hrough the site providing multiple lines of
Poort from a position which the newly built
rrounds.
direction of the
r a large part of
cieves sunlight
ing in the dis-
a natural meeting
.
Site Plan Section
Elevation (North)
Site Analysis
Site
FinalModelViews
FinalElevationandSection

University - Y2 - P03 - Brixton
The unit was asked to use our findings from Project 01, and observations of the site, to develop a design for a community space.
The natural progression of my projects led me through ideas surrounding the development and fragmentation of communities, the hidden and subversive
aspects of communication and the role of technology in these areas. Within the context of London, these ideas led me to a consideration of Pirate Radio
Stations, and the spaces, communities and culture which has developed around them.
The project aimed to create a space which at once celebrates the culture and achievements of pirate radio stations in London and Brixton, whilst using
its lessons to bring out and physically connect the musical community which resides beneath the surface within the estate.
Passive Ventilation
System
Studio Construction Floor -2 | Club Floor -1 | Club GF - Entrances 1F - Recording
Studios
2F - Radio Studio
Unfolded Section
Final Sketch Model

View from Corry Drive
Interior View of Underground Club
View from Inside the Estate
Studio Connection with Bedroom Musicians

RS Architects - 17 Camlet Way
The brief we were given was for the renovation and front extension to a large house in Hadley Wood. I was given the
role of leading the design process, and went through a number of design iterations with the client, before settling on
an agreed proposal, which was granted planning permission with no objections or extra recommendations.
Due to the success of our initial design and a positive client relationship, we were also asked to take on a number of
interior design elements, including the renovation of the existing kitchen and dining room, with new cupboards, all of
which went from initial design, to completion, within 1 and a half months.
Whilst still at the practice, I took the project through building control and tender processes, and started the work
on site with contractors, before handing over the project.
3D Visual
3D Visual
Final Elevation for Planning
3D Visual Interior 3D Visual Interior 3D Visual

RS Architects - The Cottage, 238 Walmer Road
The client came to the practice with a small distinctive site in Kensington, which was in a very bad state, having
been vacant for a number of years.
Our proposal was to renovate and extend the building, while keeping the essential character of the building in
order to maintain it's role as a definitive nodal point in the neighbourhood.
My role was to take the project through it's initial design phase, and planning. We received positive feedback from
the pre-planning phase, and I subsequently oversaw the appointment of a number of consultants to provide various
reports and analysis.
3D Design iterations Final Elevation for Planning
Final 3D Visuals

RS Architects - 31 Kenerne Drive
I was lucky enough to come to the practice at a time when the building we worked in was being extended, and my first
major task was to take this project through building control and to provide assistance to the contractors during con-
struction. This gave me invaluable on site experience on a daily basis, and allowed me to develop an understanding of
the way that positive and clear communication helps the construction process to run smoothly.
RSArchitects31KenerneDriveBarnetEN52NW
www.rsarchitects.co.uk
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29 - 31 Kenerne Drive, Barnet EN5 2NW
Proposed Second Floor Plan
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contractor on site. This drawing to be read in conjunction with all relevant
Architects, Engineers and specialistsdrawings and specifications. The
drawing is property of RS Architects and is not to be reproduced.
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W1 & 2 : 3 x Velux Vertical Combination, Pine
Finish [Size M34(780 x 954)(vertical) +
M06(780 x 1180)(roof) with 18mm gap between].
W3 - 6 : Velux Top hung, Pine Finish [Size M04]
W7 & 8 : 1560 x 890mm White uPVC Double
window.
W9 & 10 : 580 x 1660 White uPVC Window.
W11 & 12 : 900 x 300mm White uPVC Window.
D1 - 6. New single door. 800mm opening. 1/2
hour fire rated.
All new and existing doors to be half hour fire
rated.
I. Exterior Stud wall Construction:
a. Vertical Tiles
b. Battens
c. DPM
d. 18mm Plyboard
e. 100 x 50mm Studs @ 600mm c/c
f. 100mm Kingspan K12 insulation between
studs, to achieve a u-value of .28
g. 12.5mm Plasterboard
II. Interior wall construction:
a. 12.5mm 'Gyproc Soundbloc' Acoustic
Plasterboard
b. 100 x 50mm Studs @ 600mm c/c
c. 100mm Acoustic Insulation between
studs.
c. 12.5mm 'Gyproc Soundbloc' Acoustic
Plasterboard
III. Party Wall Construction, class B
a. 215mm Solid Brickwork, old English bond.
The purpose of this drawing is to show the new Second Floor extension.
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by the contractor on site. This drawing to be read in conjunction
with all relevant Architects, Engineers and specialistsdrawings
and specifications. The drawing is property of RS Architects and
is not to be reproduced.
The purpose of this drawing is to show the new Second Floor
extension.
I. Position the steel beam above existing
beams, hang the new floor joists from the steel
beam as detailed Structural Engineers.
II. Cut the existing floor joists, position the
steel beam and hang the new and the existing
floor joists from the steel beam as detailed on
the Structural Engineer drawings.
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I. Kingspan Nilvent Breathable Membrane
II. VELUX Trasverse Drainage Gutter
III. 25 x 50mm Support Batten
IV. VELUX Underfelt Collar BFX
V. 25 x 50mm Installation Batten
VI.VELUX Flashing EDW Top Gutter
VII. 25 x 50mm Counter Batten
VIII. Crest G10 Clay Tile
IX. 25 x 50mm Tile Batten
X. VELUX Flashing EDW Pleated Apron
XI. Gasket in Window Rebate
XII. VELUX Insulation Frame BDX
XIII. VELUX Lining LS_
XIV. Double Trimmers
XV. 25 x 50mm Battens
XVI. 12.5mm Plasterboard
XVII. 25mm Service area
XVIII. Vapour Barrier
XIX. 175mm Kingspan K7 Insulation to
achieve a U Value of 0.18
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Please refer to VELUX installation guide, before installation, for
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I. New Dark Red, Sandtoft 20/20, Clay Tiled Roof
(headlap: 75mm)
IIIa - IIIc. New Black PVC Gutter and RWP, to match
existing main water drainage system.
IV. Existing Chimney Stack to be built up to form a new
chimney over new roof.
V. Gap to be blocked by airbricks subject to Party Wall
Agreement.
VI. The roof of number 31 fall to be changed to suit the
new drainage alterations. Subject to Party Wall
Agreement.
VII. The position of the fence to number 31 to be
agreed, subject to Party Wall Agreement.
The purpose of this drawing is to show the new Second Floor extension.
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RS Architects - 7A Vivian Avenue
I was asked to take this new build, code assessed building through the Building Control process, and to tender. Work-
ing closely with our code assessor was an incredibly informative experience for me, and dealing with the multiple reg-
ulations and various consultants which come with this kind of project was a challenge which gave me a deep insight
into the technical design process, and how these elements can contribute towards sustainable design.
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One Way Light Switch
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building regulations part m document (definitions, clause 0.26)
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Heated wholesome water provided to all washbasins and sinks.
Lighting
All lighting circuits to have a minimum of 75% Low energy
lamps.
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Minimum of 4m drying line in bathroom
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100mm Celcon Solar blockwork
12.5mm plasterboard
Solid timber pack (min 25mm thick)
between wall and joist
225 x 50 mm timber joist
Solid timber noggings 150 x 50 mm cross
nailed between rafters on line straps.
Rooflight by Roofglaze
58. Aluminium roof
59. Flashing
60. Cavity tray
61. 100mm Rockwool (up to cavity tray)
91. 140mm Insulation roll

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