Portsmouth School of Architecture (ARCH)

I joined the University of Portsmouth in 1997 and am Course Leader of the postgraduate Diploma in Architecture programme. I coordinate the Emergent Studio in Diploma 2 www.emergentstudio.co.uk and also teach in a second year studio in the undergraduate school. In addition, I deliver a taught Unit in Diploma 1 and contribute to units in Years 1 and 2 of the undergraduate programme.

My research and teaching are both focused on the study of architecture from a phenomenological and tectonic perspective, with particular reference to the philosophical, social and cultural dimensions of the subject. Recently much of my research activity has been focussed upon Nordic and Islamic Architecture.

I am particularly interested in the relationship between architecture and contemporary culture and the Emergent Studio continues to interrogate architecture in the trans-cultural realm and having developed projects in Denmark and Morocco in collaboration with colleagues from UoP and local Universities.

These interests have led to engagement with the architectural paradigm of Jørn Utzon, working with the Utzon Research Center in Aalborg, Denmark. In developing this research I instigated the Jørn Utzon Research Network (JURN) www.utzonresearchnetwork.org of which I am co-director. JURN is a collaborative academic programme designed to interrogate the Utzon paradigm and experiment through application in contemporary contexts. The network has partner institutions in Australia, Morocco and Denmark and is aligned closely with the Utzon Research Center.

This research activity is leading to a book publication, international workshops, exhibitions and an International Symposium planned for Sydney Australia in 2014.

Current Research

Books^{[Back to top]}

Carter, A. and Tyrrell, R. (In preparation). JØRN UTZON – paradigm, resonance and projection.

Tyrrell, R., Crowson, N., Carter, A., Botin, L., Steino, N., Bunt, R,. (In preparation). Bridges and bridging.

Publications

Book Chapters^{[Back to top]}

Tyrrell, R. G. & Astridge, S. (2008). Architecture of reconciliation. In A. Moustafa, J. Al-Qawasmi & K. Mitchell (Eds.), Instant cities: emergent trends in architecture in the Arab world (pp 195-202). Sharaj,  UAE: CSAAR Press.

Tyrrell, R. G. (2007). Sustainable design: a counterpoint to globalisation? In J. Al-Qawasmi, A. Mahmoud & A. Djerbi (Eds.), Regional architecture and identity in the age of globalisation, vol. 3(pp. 1261–1274). Tunis: CSAAR Press.

Tyrrell, R., Chapman, K., (2003) ‘Assessing Access to and the Utilisation of Buildings by Disable People. Best Practice in Building Education.

Tyrrell, R., (2002).  Culture, climate place – A cultural perspective of sustainable architecture. In proceedings of IAPS Conference 2002. Ed. Mira, Cameselle and Martinez.

Knowledge Transfer Activities^{[Back to top]}

(2001) Full cost UoP Consultancy Contract with NRG Housing Ltd., in the development of prototypes for low cost housing in developing nations.

(2000) Full cost UoP Consultancy Contract with NRG Housing Ltd., in the development of polyoil based concrete.

Pro-bono Consultant to Hampshire Enviropark project.

Various architectural consultancies in the UK and Europe.

Professional Memberships^{[Back to top]}

Member, Architects Registration Board.

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Professional Standing^{[Back to top]}

Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Aalborg. Denmark.

May 2005  Tyrrell, R,. Aygen, Z.,– Short Course ‘Historic Building Conservation and Sustainable Tourism. University of Bahrain. Bahrain.

January 2005 Tyrrell, R,. Aygen, Z., Invited Lecture; ‘The search for the particular in a homogenised world.’ Bahrain Institute of Engineers.

December 2004. External Examiner to the School of Engineering and Architecture, the University of Bahrain. Bahrain.

July 2002. Tyrrell, R., Lecture; ‘Sustainability, the community and student experience.’ CEBE/RIBA Symposium in Architectural Education. Royal Institute of British Architects. London. UK.