A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O L U C Y W A L M S L E Y S A M P L E O F WO R K S 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 5 Minster Yard, York, Graphite pencil, 2020 I am a UK-trained architecture graduate from the University of Bath, with a strong academic grounding and valuable practical experience in high-specification residential building and interior projects. My time as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant gave me responsibilities and leadership roles on projects from feasibility through to construction, where I contributed creative design solutions while independently producing comprehensive drawing packages. Beyond design, I coordinated consultant communications and actively supported practice management. I bring an iterative and reflective approach to my work, and I am comfortable leading or contributing within collaborative settings. I pride myself on a strong eye for detail in graphical communication and precise CAD work, working in a combination of hand-drawn and digital media. 902/455 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 L U C Y W A L M S L E Y E D U C AT I O N U N I V E R S I T Y O F B AT H , 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 5 BSc Architecture First-Class Honours I developed design proposals through both collaborative and independent studio work, with a strong focus on sustainable construction, materiality, and structural integration. Cross-disciplinary group projects with civil engineering students encouraged a holistic approach to design, fostering collaboration across disciplines. I gained proficiency in CAD, physical model-making, and visual communication through drawing and digital media. Modules in architectural history, theory, and environmental design enriched my contextual understanding, while studies in practice management and law contributed to a well-rounded, practice-ready foundation. W I L M S L O W H I G H S C H O O L , 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 2 1 A Level - Physics, Mathematics and Art (2021) A*, A*, A* Extended Practical Qualification (2021) A* - on Sustainable Architecture 9 GCSEs including Mathematics, Physics and Art (2019) All grade 9 (A**) E X P E R I E N C E A N N A B E L L E & C O . A R C H I T E C T S Part 1 Architectural Assistant May - Sept. 2023 ; Feb. - Sept. 2024 Over the course of two consecutive placement periods at Annabelle & Co. Architects, I developed significantly within a small practice setting. I was afforded a high level of autonomy early on and contributed to over ten projects varying in budget, scale, and stage, within the high-end residential sector. Architectural responsibilities included producing and updating CAD drawings at planning and construction level; and presenting and submitting these to clients, consultants and authorities. Where projects encompassed interior design, I created layout plans, internal elevations and visualisations; and complied fixtures and finishes schedules. With project overlap, I managed my responsibilities independently while actively seeking collaboration with others when their input would enhance the quality or clarity of the work. In addition to drawing responsibilities, I undertook various roles relating to practice management. I monitored the practice email; wrote invoices, carried out office management tasks, and took enquiries by phone, ensuring a warm and professional first impression to potential clients I integrated well into the team, bringing a personable and approachable manner that made it easy to build strong working relationships with both clients and consultants. C H E S H I R E C H I L D C A R E A L L I A N C E LT D . Childcare Worker and Nursery Assistant Jul. 2021 – Sept. 2022 During school holidays, I worked at a childcare club supporting children aged 6 months to 11 years, independently leading activities and ensuring a safe, engaging environment, adapting my approach to meet each child’s individual needs. I communicated with parents and carers in a personable yet professional manner, helping to build strong, trusting relationships. F O U R O A K S T R A D E S H O W Catering Assistant Sept. 2022 I worked as part of the hospitality team at the largest international horticultural trade show, serving food and drink to over 1,000 exhibitors and interacting with attendees from a range of backgrounds. I demonstrated initiative by organising and leading the food preparation production line, ensuring that all items were delivered efficiently and on time. Skills Analogue methods of working: Model making, hand drawing, and sketching Software: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign & Premiere), Full clean UK driving license Interests As a competitive person, sport has always been a large part of my life. Currently, I play tennis and golf regularly, aiming to improve again after broken wrist (snowboarding accident!) I am a lover of sunny weather; meeting new people; and trying new things - hence the move from rainy England. (+44) 7443 616 884 lucywalmsley@ymail.com www.linkedin.com/in/lucywalmsley C O N T E N T S [ S A M P L E ] T H E M E E T I N G O F T H E WAT E R S University of Bath 2025 - final year individual project F O R U M University of Bath 2024 - final year group project M O AT H A L L Annabelle and Co. 2024 W E R E D O W N Annabelle and Co. 2024 ReGen (Third year individual project - 2023) : A net-zero carbon youth theatre; Handmade model using card and vinyl Women’s pain, particularly menstrual pain, is often trivialised and dismissed. This, along with other systemic issues, contributes to the under-diagnosis and under treatment of patients with endometriosis. The average time to receive a diagnosis is eight and a half years; during this time, individuals are unable to access proper care and treatment, which can have a profound impact on their wellbeing. The Brooks Centre is a welcoming drop-in facility for individuals with suspected symptoms or a diagnosis of endometriosis, acting as a hub of support, information, and community. Nestled against the mature trees of Mina Road Park and framed by the historic dye-works chimney, the proposal reawakens the site’s culverted brook. By opening the watercourse to form a vibrant wetland landscape of swales and native planting, the proposal establishes a setting of both ecological and therapeutic value. T H E M E E T I N G O F T H E WAT E R S The Brooks Centre for Endometriosis: Wellbeing and Wetland: A Regeneration Project Final year individual project, University of Bath In section: a first floor hidden within the roof form, with an exposed scissor truss In plan: set amongst the wetland reeds, the plan is a collection of solid brick rooms and glazed intervals The collection of buildings is designed as a “home away from home,” with warm, human- centred details, offering a place of refuge to help individuals cope with the challenges of living with endometriosis. Solid brick enclosures hold spaces of calm retreat, while glazed openings frame moments of outward connection to the wetland beyond. Raised above the floodplain, the building treads carefully among the swales of the restored wetland, allowing it to move and grow beneath its brick arches. The scheme focuses on core communal spaces. Chimneys puncture these key locations of gathering: warmth radiates from the stoves in their circular hearths, embracing the domestic and the familiar. Within this space of comfort, people can share their experiences, feel heard, and understood. M O M E N T S O F I N W A R D R E T R E AT M O M E N T S O F O U T W A R D C O N N E C T I O N M O M E N T S O F G AT H E R I N G A N D C O M M U N I T Y The elevation is a composition of solid brick enclosures, inter spaced by full-height glazed apertures. The building has a light touch on the ground, articulated by arches, allowing the landscape to move freely below so that the architecture exists in dialogue with its context The first floor is nestled within the pitched roof to preserve a domestic profile, which feels grounded within the wetland. Roof lights bring in natural light from above, illuminating the exposed glulam scissor trusses, which bring rhythm and scale to the tall first-floor spaces 13. bespoke steel support bracket 14. brick outer-leaf cladding 15. timber frame glazing 16. insulated beam and block floor 17. 300 x 380 mm concrete ring beam 18. 300 mm diameter concrete piles 1. structural glass roof light 2. principal rafters 3. scissor tie and ridge beam 4. 300 x 95 mm purlins 5. 38 x 95 mm rafters at 400 centres 6. 265 x 165 mm keymar clay tiles 7. CLT floor and internal stud walls 8. triple glulam ring beam 9. chord beams 10. 200 x 200 mm glulam stub columns 11. CLT sheer panel 12. load bearing masonry structure 1. 4. 5. 6. 3. 2. 7. 8. 10. 11. 9. 12. 13. 14. 15. 18. 16. 17. E X P L O D E D S T R U C T U R A L I S O M E T R I C Perspective from the axial board walk that connects the third buildings. The brook flows gentle alongside, and marginal plants and grasses sway gently in the wind. Perspective from the beneath the trees of the adjacent public park. The scheme’s chimneys form a stepped composition with the 19th century factory chimney, each denoting the key place of gathering within each building. 1 . R O O F B U I L D U P, E X T E R N A L T O I N T E R N A L : - 265 x 165 mm Keymar handmade tiles - 25 x 38 mm battens at 120 mm centres - 38 x 95 mm rafters at 400 centres ventilated between - VCL - 60 mm Warmshell woodfibre insulation sheathing boards - 300 x 95 mm purlins at 1200 centres - 300 mm woodfibre insulation - Breather membrane - 25 x 38 mm vertical battens at 600mm centres - 12 mm oak panelling - 360mm principal truss 2 . F I R S T F L O O R B U I L D U P : - Engineered timber floor - Rubber barrier underlay - 140 mm CLT panel - 140 x 496 mm glulam beam at 4000 m centres - Suspended ceiling ties - Ceiling panel 3 . S O F F I T: - Ventilated hit-and-miss timber battens - 25 x 38 mm cross battens at 400 mm centres 4 . W I N D O W S I L L : - Clay creasing tiles bedded in with cement - Damp proof course - Cavity closer - Triple glazed mechanical sliding timber glazing system - 200 x 200 glulam columns at 800 mm centres - Concrete ring beam with brick slip cladding 5 . G R O U N D F L O O R B U I L D U P - 32 mm brick slip tiling - 75 mm screed with underfloor heating pipework - DPC lapped to external wall - 100 mm EPS top sheet - 225 mm precast beams at 508 mm alternate centres - EPS load bearing infill panel 6 . E X T E R N A L W A L L B U I L D U P, E X T E R N A L T O I N T E R N A L - Reclaimed red brick laid in English bond with lime mortar - Ancon Teplo-BF composite wall tie, 575 mm for a 450 mm cavity, at 400 centres - 300 mm woodfibre insulation - Concrete block - Reclaimed red brick laid in English bond with lime mortar - Foamglas Perinsul HL course to base of structural wall 7. B A S E J U N C T I O N , E X T E R N A L T O I N T E R N A L - Ancon steel masonry support angle - to support brick voussoir arch and cladding, bolted to concrete ring beam - 380 x 300 mm precast concrete ring beam with preformed sockets secured to piles with reinforcement steel and grout. - 300mm Ø precast concrete piles 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 D E TA I L E D S E C T I O N & B U I L D U P S Perspective from the yoga studio – the exposed truss soars above, whilst light washes down the timber-clad walls, creating an introspective and serene environment. Westminster Palace is a paradox: it stands as a monument to a system that, beneath its democratic facade, reinforces a culture of confrontation and conflict. Factions operate in isolation and cross- communication is limited, leading to combative efforts. Within the patchwork city of Bristol, a new House of Commons looks to bring together people, to enhance relationships across cultural, religious and ideological divides. Proposal champions dialogue. Through increased informal interactions, it will work to cultivate a cohesive and empathetic society, and a government that reflects this. Rising from the inherited piles of the former Royal Mail Sorting Office, the Forum is an extension of the public realm, creating a new heart of Bristol. In a space zoned by function rather than occupancy; interwoven circulation creates opportunity for informal collisions to occur between the public and MPs. Polycarbonate pods float above the open pavilion; they speak to the space below through the suggestion of shadow and movement, connecting formal dialogue with the informal. Whist the Forum is for Bristol, the Chamber is for the nation. The grids of the two forms intersect at 45 degrees, visually embodying the theme of dialogue. The vision provides a seat for all: public alongside MPs. It is an inclusive parliament where every voice is heard. The building talks to the environment through its lightweight glulam frame grounded on 98% reused existing substructure. Structural consistency allows spaces to be loose fit, long life and this, paired with its low embodied carbon, sets a statement for the future of the nation. F O R U M “Another Place” A temporary Houses of Parliament Ted Happold Award: 2nd Place Final year group project, University of Bath spill-out seating library debating space cafe Hand drawn axonometric of the site, sitting below Bristol Temple Meads. The structural honesty of the forum read throughout, with translucent pods floating above an open ground floor. Accommodating 700 people, the chamber seats every member of parliament with additional space for the public to sit alongside. Inner rings of seating are designed to retain an intimate atmosphere during smaller sessions, while the outer raked seating ensures visibility for all, when at capacity. Above, a glulam tension ring sits directly above the Table of the House, casting a dynamic light above the focal point of the chamber. It is held up by a wheel of individual members – 92 glulam spokes are sourced from each of the 92 counties of the UK, each physically contributing to upholding parliament. Exploded chamber structure: to span the large space, a glulam oracle is held in tension by 92 structural members. The outer compression ring is supported by a double ring of column, with viewing galleries that encircle the chamber. F O R U M : T H E C H A M B E R M O AT H A L L Private residential RIBA stages 0 to 3 Moat Hall was a private residential project, which involved the reconfiguration and extension of an early 19th-century home and gardens. Joining the design team from the outset, I attended the initial briefing and site meetings, contributing to early discussions with the client and consultant team. I was responsible for compiling the architectural feasibility study, which included site analysis and precedent research. I engaged with the planning consultant to understand the implications of green belt policy and presented to the client in meetings. A N N A B E L L E & C O . A R C H I T E C T S Part 1 Architectural Assistant 2022 - 2024 I completed two consecutive placement periods at Annabelle & Co. Architects for a total of 13 months, during which I progressed rapidly within the small practice environment. The studio’s scale allowed me to take on a high level of responsibility early on, and I contributed to over ten projects spanning a range of budgets, scales, and design stages. I was entrusted with leading design aspects of various schemes, and in the case of smaller projects, I was responsible for producing complete drawing packages independently, often under tight deadlines, before returning them for review. Included in this portfolio are two projects where I dedicated much of my time; each offered valuable insight into different aspects of an architects responsibility. I also contributed creatively to early design workshops, helping to develop and present concept options. As the project advanced to Stage 3, I worked closely with the principal architect to refine the preferred scheme: producing CAD drawings, developing floor plans, and coordinating updates to the drawing set in response to client feedback. Alongside this, I was given the responsibility of designing the proposed annex: I presented sketch floor plans and elevations to the client and iterated the design to fit with their requirements and architectural vision whilst meeting green belt policy. This increased my confidence in presenting to clients and designing to real-world constraints such as policy, regulations and budget. Moat Hall: The existing home was re-designed to open up the plan, with a large kitchen extension added, taking advantage of views out across the Cheshire hills Moat Hall: Clad in thin bricks with a soldier course along the parapet, the extension is contemporary whilst referencing the brick detailing of the existing house Moat Hall: The annex was required to function as a work-from-home office, and also as accommodation for visiting guests W E R E D O W N Private residential RIBA stages 3 to 4 I worked on this project in a team with the practise director and my supervisor. The scheme involved the transformation and extension of a 19th-century stone cottage and its gardens into a generous private family home. During Stage 3, I regularly attended client meetings to discuss design amendments and was responsible for updating drawings accordingly. I also liaised with technical consultants, including the ecological consultant and structural engineer, to gather and integrate their feedback into the drawing set. As the project progressed into Stage 4, I contributed to the building regulations and construction drawing package, taking responsibility for the detailed drawing and annotation of the proposed two-storey garage and games room. This gave me valuable insight into the technical design process and detail required for construction-stage documentation. Alongside the director, I assisted in developing the interior architecture of the scheme. We produced a comprehensive interiors-led room overview to define the spatial character, material palette, and lighting layout of each room, which were fed back into the construction drawings. I particularly valued the responsibility and creative input I had in shaping these interior spaces. Were Down: The elevation is updated with tall in-line dormer windows and a timber-pergola-like extension, bringing light in and views out Were Down:: Building regulations sheets for the two storey timber-clad garage and games room A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O L U C Y W A L M S L E Y S A M P L E O F WO R K S 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 5 (+44) 7443 616 884 | www.linkedin.com/in/lucywalmsley | lucywalmsley@ymail.com