Gianluca Gianfiglio's Architecture CV & Portfolio

CV & Portfolio

Contact Information : Full Name : Gianluca Gianfiglio Email : GianlucaGianfiglio@gmail.com

Location : London, UK | Leiden, NL UK : +44 7907 741280 NL : +31 6 51 14 57 77

UK EU Settlement Status : Settled UK Right to work : Yes

Language Proficiency

Design Tools

English Professional Italian Native Speaker

Dutch B (IBDP)

French B (MYP)

Profile

Recent Master's graduate in Architecture (Part 2), specialized in Residential Retrofit and Architectural Regeneration, with a strong nterest in Heritage Buildings and a passion for preserving historical elements whilst reintegrating them into contemporary use. Positive character with an international perspective, global mindset, strong communication skills and driven to expand professional network.

Education

2020 - 2023 - Graduated - MArchD Applied Design in Architecture (ARB and RIBA part 2)

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom

Classification: Merit

Year 1: International, Architectural, Regeneration & Development (I.A.R.D.) Al Sadu Weaving Heritage Artist Retreat Year 2: Design Studio 9 Millennium Mills Residential Retrofit

2017 - 2020 - Graduated - BA (Hons) Architecture

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom

Classification: Lower Second Class Honours

Dissertation: “Waterfront Redevelopment, Looking at Amsterdam and Rotterdam using Bruttomeso’s Classification of redevelopment”

2015 - 2017 - Graduated - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

International School Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest, Oegstgeest, The Netherlands

Overall Mark: 31 Points

Extended Essay: “How does Lars Spuybroek create an impact on the visitor using CAD Design and light, focusing on the Son-O-House and the Water pavilion?”

Workshops

2022 - Reuse Italy, Reuse The Ruin, Summer Architecture Workshop

- Heritage Lecture Series Presented By : Fala Atelier, Carles Enrich, Edoardo Milesi, etc.

- Team Work of 5

- Montemassi Castle, Heritage Site Surveying & Analysis

- Conceptual Design, Design Development and Proposal

Extracurricular Experiences

2022 - 2023 - Oxford Brookes University LGBTQ+ Society - President

- Managing a Team of 7 full-time students

- Leading Intersectional Diverse Social Events

- Advocating for and Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

2019 - 2022 - Oxford Brookes University LGBTQ+ Society - Social Secretary

- Organising Intersectional Diverse Social Events

- Graphic Designs for Advertising Posters

- Collaborating with Local Businesses for Social Events

Millennium Mills Residential Retrofit, London, U.K.

Academic Project - Oxford Brookes University

Individual

2nd Year Master 2nd Semester

30/01/2023 - 07/05/2023

Following the Closure of the many Industrial Sites in the Royal Docks in the 1980s. The Local Character and Industrial Heritage has become fragmented, also due to various damaging events such as the BLITS of WWII.

In more recent years its futher being broken apart as new large residential developments are invading the area with insensitive materials like Concrete Brick Slips and large Density Blocks of Flats that erase local character.

Millennium Mills is currently one of the only remaining buildings, although derilic, that has an monumental and iconinc presence around the Royal Docks that node to its significant past.

This Project Aims to retain the architectural heritage of Millennium Mills and retrofitting it, whilst promoting self build commuities and sustainable multi-generational residential units.

Tutors:

Charlotte Khatso - ckhatso@brookes.ac.uk

Satvinder Sohal - ssohal@brookes.ac.uk

Fran Balaam - fran@balaammurphy.com

Pace of Moving Vechicles and Transportation

Green Spaces

Land & Water

Program & Users

Existing Structure Analysis

Concrete Sill

Brick Infill Wall

Concrete Beam

Concrete Lintel

Unsuitable Floor Plan for New Use

- Full Floor Plan Inaccessible - Too Many Voids

Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure

Load Path Diagram

Point Load

Internal Forces

Reaction Force

Suitable Floor Plan for New Use

- Full Floor Plan Accessible - Practical voids

Concrete Column

Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure

Tertiary Beam

Secondary Beam

Tertiary Beam

Secondary Beam

Primary Beam

Secondary Column

Primary Column

Pile Cap Foundations

Concrete Beam

Concrete Column

Concrete Beam

Concrete Floor Slab

Concrete Column

Concrete Beam

Single Glazed Window

Steel Grilles

Primary Beam

Primary Column

Secondary Beam

Primary Column

Secondary Beam

Tertiary Beam

Secondary Column

Existing Spatial Qualities

Sense of place | Local Character | Industrial Heritage

Exposed Reinforced Concrete Grid | Aesthetic Void

Art Deco Facade | Sense of place | Local Character | Industrial Heritage

Bright South Facing | High Ceiling | Open Plan

Design Process

4th - 8th Floor

the flexibility this space provides as all existing floorplates have been demolished and only the primary collumns being present, providing a further flexibility for the design of the residential homes in the exposed grid.

The Residential Homes are also allocated on the southern side of the building this is to make use of the access to direct sunlight this side provides and thepossibility to allocated private south facing winter gardens for the residents.

1st - 3rd Floor

the flexible spaces these floor provide, are not suitable for residential use because of the presence of secondary collumns, however they are effective for office use. Especcialy on the 3rd floor where there are two elevated platforms which can be allocated as the meeting room and the conference room

ROOFTOPTERRACE

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

CO - OFFICE SPACE

COMMUNIAL SPACE

WILDFLOWER GARDEN

Roof Top 4th - 8th Floor

Providing the best 360 views from the Millennium Mills co-existing with the residential homes. The angle at which the two areas divided is the same as the angle of the summer solstice sun to the horizon at noon at this location (61 degrees). This way during the summer the wildflower gardens have direct sunlight and the residential homes will cast less shadows on this area.

Ground Floor

North

Will become a public square that is easily accessible and welcoming to walk through to reach the dock side.

Roof Top Terrace

Residential Homes

Emergency Stairs

Lifts

Lifts

Emergency Stairs

Wildflower Garden

Co - Office Space

Communial Space

Existing Concrete Column

Double Glazed Sliding Windows

Existing Brick Infill

Existing Concrete Beam

Existing Brick Wall

Wildflowers

Timber Planters

Cross Laminated Timber Floor Panel

Cross Laminated Timber Wall Panel

Existing Concrete Beam

Cross Laminated Timber Beam

Double Glazed Sliding Doors

Timber Decking

Existing Concrete Floor Slab

Reclaimed Brick Perforated Elevator Shaft

Existing Concrete Column

Double Glazed Sliding Windows

Concrete Stairs

Existing Brick Infill

Exploded Axonometric - Residential Module -Structure & Materiality

Materials:

1.Cross Laminated Timber Floor Beam

2.Cross Laminated Timber Wall Column

3. Steel Plate : CLT Hold Down Connector

4. Plywood

5. Timber Wall Battens

7. Floor Insulation

8. Double Glazed Sliding Windows

9. Double Glazed Sliding Doors

10. Existing Concrete Beam

Exploded Axonometric - Residential Module - Proposed Structure Connection to Existing Structure

Exploded Axonometric - Floor Structure

- Cross Laminated Timber Assembly

Exploded Axonometric - Floor Structure

- Cross Laminated Timber Joinery

Al Sadu Weaving Artist Retreat, Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E.

Academic Project - Oxford Brookes University

Individual

1st Year Master 2nd Semester

23/02/2022 - 4/05/2022

The Project bases itself on Heritage Tourism

The building’s program is focused on safeguarding the intangible heritage of Al-Sadu Weaving and Economic diversification of the region whilst preserving the local architectural heritage and attracting different types of users for economic and cultural exchange.

These include, International/Local Artists, International Tourist, Local Residents and Local Al-sadu Weaving bearers. Creating Spaces for the intangible heritage to be brought back to life through master and apprentice relations,in the yarn making process and weaving process of the fabric and Al-Sadu weaving workshops.

Where Artists have the opportunity to master a new medium to produce and express their art, whilst retreating in local architectural heritage.

Tutors:

Sarah Robinson -sarah.robinson@princes-foundation.org

Caroline Richardt Beck - c.beck@brookes.ac.uk

Natalie Webster - natalie@studiowebsterdale.com

Locating the Site

Materials & Properties

Protected Structure Sign

Coral Blocks

Mangrove Lintels

Sand-Lime Blocks

Lime Plaster Cement Plaster

-Traditional name “Tabuk”

- Traditional name “Nurah”

- Modern Material

- Sign that protects the structure

- Traditional name “Fesht”

- light and easy to shape

- perforrated

- good for insultation

- protected material - banned for current use

- Traditional name “Chandals”

- Strong and Durable

- Mix of Unsieved sand, small stones, shells, lime and sweet water

- Blocks were pressed

- Cheaper than coral blocks

- High salt content

- Vulnerable to rain and damp

Protected Structure Sign

Cement Plaster

Mangrove Wood Lintels

Lime Plaster

Coral Blocks

- Lime was mined in Ras Al Khaimah mountains

- Mix of one part crushed powdered lime, three parts Gypsum

- Naturally water resistant.

- Reducing Thermal Conductivity

- Mix of Sand, Cement and Water

- Cracks to heat

Crumbled Coral

Crumbled Sand-Lime

Sand-Lime Blocks

Design Process

Roof Structure is pushed down to meet neighbouring buildings

To form Central Courtyard Cutting through the anchored structure to allow visibility and unifying the shaded space

Offsetting

Radiating pattern using central courtyard as origin

Pattern are beams to support Shading Device

Test Pattern

Shading Device abstract pattern of Stars & Astrological references

Al Sadu Woven Traditional Bedouin Tent

from building outline Shading Device To form Central Courtyards

L’Anello Rosso di Montemassi, Tuscany, Italy.

Workshop Project -ReUse Italy Group Work

Summer Workshop 2022

22/07/2022 - 31/07/2022

Montemassi Castle, a historic structure perched on a cliff in Montenassi, Italy, dating back a millennium, faces challenges due to limited access for selected viewing points. To revitalize the castle for tourists and the local community while preserving its essence, a proposal called ‘L’Anello Rosso’ has been put forth. This plan aims to enhance accessibility and protect the castle’s integrity. Key elements of the proposal include:

Historical Preservation: The castle’s ancient ruins will be preserved rather than reconstructed, respecting its historical significance.

Accessibility Enhancement: The introduction of an ‘anello’ or platform around the castle will offer visitors dynamic panoramic views. Accessibility will be improved via a new lift tower, providing easier access from the village.

Community Utilization: Interior interventions will create level flooring, making castle spaces usable for outdoor events like exhibitions, lectures, performances, and weddings. Specific areas, such as the south tower, will be repurposed for permanent and indoor exhibitions.

Cultural Spaces: The north palace will serve as an auditorium, while the octagonal tower will be transformed into a performance stage. The hidden room beneath the Renaissance cistern will become a book and gift store with its own entrance.

Contemporary Design: The proposal will blend contemporary metallic materials with the castle’s existing materiality, ensuring that the interventions are distinct yet respectful of the historical context.

Guest Tutors:

Meritxell Inaraja

Fala Atelier

Carles Enrich

Montemassi - 14th century Fresco

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Sail Honeymoon Resort, The Needles, Isle of Wight, U.K.

Academic Project - Oxford Brookes University

Individual

3rd Year Bachelor 2nd Semester

21/01/2020 - 10/05/2020

This resort is destined for the British Sailing Team, which will be present all year round training for the next international competitions and championships. Athletes part of the team are never assured a spot in a championship/Regatta. They have to “Make the Team”, thus the resort provides spaces for other form of competition between the Athletes themselves. It is also accesible for Yaght club members around Isle of Wight to sail to and access via water for short term stays during their sailing trips.

Once a year an annual regata is held which from the needles has an iconic view which is enhanced and even more accesible with the addition of viewing platform at close proximity.

The design was inspired by the water flow on the beach present at the needles, generated by the tides and wind present on site.

Tutors:

Delfina Bocca - delfina.bocca@mother-studio.com

Amelia Vila Plana - ameliavilaplana@gmail.com

Design Process

Proposal

1. Chairlift

2. Harbour

3. Accommodation

4. Conference Hall, Storage

5. Restaurant

6. Training Centre

7. Wavebreaker Promenade

8. Central Promenade

9. Viewing Platforms

Natural Form Canopy, Concept

Using the Poconos Honeymoon resorts postcards as starting point for the design process. I had to pick an object that appeared in the poconos postcards.

The Umbrella or Parasol was the object chosen. Within the Poconos Honeymoon resorts the Parasol was either function for sun protection or for ornamentation and domestication of an internal space, to make believe that it was outside.

Eg Indoor pool with Parasol Inside.

Many of the parasols were also decorated with an internal fabric with floral patterns, a fabricated nature. For this Design Brief I was inspired to rather Transform the original object (the Umbrella / Parasol) into fabricated nature. A canopy that takes a natural form, such as petals or leaves.

Academic Project - Oxford Brookes University

Individual

3rd Year Bachelor 1st Semester

19/09/2019 - 21/10/2019

Tutors:

Delfina Bocca - delfina.bocca@mother-studio.com

Amelia Vila Plana - ameliavilaplana@gmail.com

Outdoor Functions

Environmental Uses

Concept

Angle adjustments according to

Indoor Functions

Making shade

Making shade

wind directrion

Shelter from rain

Final Form

Exploded Axo - Materials

Fibre Glass Panels

Fibre Glass

Timber Secondary Structure

Timber Secondary Structure

Steel Primary Structure

Final Design

Proposal

Contact Information :

Full Name : Gianluca Gianfiglio Email : GianlucaGianfiglio@gmail.com

Location : London, UK | Leiden, NL UK : +44 7907 741280 NL : +31 6 51 14 57 77

UK EU Settlement Status : Settled UK Right to work : Yes