1. NICOLE LEBLANC
341 Indian Pt Rd Halifax, NS Canada B3Z 2S8 +1 917 4O7 2363 neleblan@dal.ca
DESIGN PORTFOLIO

2. IMGS: Image of final sand wall shelter on site.
Detail of roofline. Sketch model of sand wall
shelter. Sketch model of sand and fabric screen [1:1
scale model shown on cover].
PROFESSOR CATHERINE VENART DESIGN-BUILD COURSE TWO WEEKS S2OO7
FABRIC EARTH STRUCTURES
A fabric shelter which used minimal material [thus transportable] and took advantage of material available on site
to complete its structural integrity. The final form consisted of two layers of reclaimed fabric held together by
wooden slats, threaded rods and nuts. The result was a thin structural wall mainly composed of sand. Exploration
into fabric trusses, screens, columns and arches was also completed.

3. IMGS: Site model of Lower Prospect [Card and Fabric]. Plan of community
centre [Graphite on Vellum]. Final model [Wood and Wire Mesh].
ARCHITECT KEVIN REID LOWER PROSPECT,NOVA SCOTIA S2OO7
PROSPECT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Lower Prospect is a small fishing village on the south shore of Nova Scotia. With urbanization,community activity
has become dormant; traditions and stories have been taken to the grave. A community centre placed on site, facing back
towards the community and the fishing sheds it mimics, would encourage traditions to be kept. The large deck space and
great hall offers protection and areas for workshops, concerts, celebrations and other community traditions.

4. private entrances
birthing rooms
death preparation
IMGS: Diagrammatic plans/sections of program.
[Ink and Watercolour on Paper] Model of final
main entrance
building design. [Plaster, Wood and Paper]
community rooms
ARCHITECT ANNE SINCLAIR HALIFAX,NOVA SCOTIA W2OO8
NATURAL BIRTH AND DEATH CENTRE
The main focus for this project was on development of the sensitive program. Existing birthing and death ritu-
als within Halifax were studied. The objective of this project was to create a centre, which could be embraced
by people of every culture, religion and belief, while promoting natural alternative techniques involved in
such ceremonies.

5. IMGS: First and second floor plan. [Oil Pencil and
Pastel on Vellum] Section. [Oil Pencil on Vellum]
Personal representation of common birth and death
rituals. [Photoshop Collage]
ARCHITECT ANNE SINCLAIR HALIFAX,NOVA SCOTIA W2OO8
NATURAL BIRTH AND DEATH CENTRE
Birthing rooms, clinics and preparation rooms, were screened by meeting spaces and services, and further con-
nected to circulation space. Position of the building was crucial on site, allowing the birthing rooms to
receive indirect sunlight from the north and is suspended above ground for air circulation. The death prepara-
tion room to be well lit from the south, sunken, utilizing the thermal qualities of the earth.

6. IMGS: Final balloon and fabric formed
concrete. Hnging fabric form in frame.
Pouring of concrete into form with
water balloons.
ARCHITECT SUSAN MOLESKY DESIGN-BUILD COURSE TWO WEEKS S2OO8
FABRIC FORM
This was a design-build course exploring and inventing textile concrete forms. Textiles were built into wooden
frames to work as a tensile form for the concrete, easily creating interesting surfaces. Textile was also used
with concrete to create impervious shells for floating concrete forms and twisting concrete columns.

7. IMGS: Representation drawing of land sections
and river water tables. [Illustrator Collage]
Representational models of reclaimed earth
composition and structure. [Card and Paper]
Initial tectonic project model. [Card]
PROFESSOR CATHERINE VENART DUISBURG,GERMANY F2OO8
LAGERPLATZ STOCK PILE
Duisburg houses the largest inland port in the world. Located on the Rhein River, land bordering the river becomes
flooded through the year. This project started as a analysis of a piece of land which becomes inhabitable once or
twice a year. Located between two strong residential communities, the land is an ideal place for a community space
as residents have very few moments to interact with the dynamic rise and fall of the river water.

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IMGS: Legend showing proportion of
programmatic components. Master
plan of flood land. [AutoCad 3D]
Model of circulation connection to
bridge and to main circulation
spine. [Card, Cardboard and Wood]
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PROFESSOR CATHERINE VENART DUISBURG,GERMANY F2OO8
LAGERPLATZ STOCK PILE
The land is rebuilt using vertical cargo containers, which have been refurbished to interlock into each other
and form a new floating ground plane. When, the water levels are low, the elevation difference of the contain-
ers is slim, whereas, when the river is flooding, the topography of the land becomes more diverse. Three new
connections are made back to the residents and to the bridge which crosses the tip of the land.

9. IMGS: Site model of Long Island. [Wood Veneer, Card
and Paper] First and second floor plan of winery.
[Graphite on Vellum] Study models of program and form.
[Ink, Card and Wood Veneer]
SUSAN MOLESKY LONG ISLAND,NOVA SCOTIA S2OO8
GRAND PRÉ WINERY
Located in the wine region of Nova Scotia, Grand Pre is a place rich with Acadian history. The shoreline
belongs to the Minas Basin which boosts some of the highest tides in the world. The gradient of the shoreline
causes a one kilometer wide exposure of the sea bottom, greatly expanding the habitable land around the vine-
yard. Transitions and layers referencing the planted vineyard surrounding the winery.

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IMGS: Site plan of vineyard. [Oil Pencil and Trace
Paper on Paper] 3D Model of winery looking to Cape
Blomidon. [3D AutoCAD and Photoshop]
SUSAN MOLESKY LONG ISLAND,NOVA SCOTIA S2OO8
GRAND PRÉ WINERY
Traveling to the site means crossing the Acadian dykelands, which are below sea level, and arriving at an
island boosting rich soil and rolling hills. The winery production area digs into the soil to use the thermal
qualities or the land, while the public community room over looks the Minas Basin. The wine shop is located at
the front of the building, seprated by a space of threshold showcasing the movement through the building.

11. EDUCATION 2OO8-Present Dalhousie University [Halifax, Canada] Masters of Architecture
2OO8 Fachochschule Düsseldorf [Düsseldorf, Germany] International Exchange Program
2OO6-O8 Dalhousie University [Halifax, Canada] Bach. of Environmental Design Studies
2OO3-2OO6 Acadia University [Wolfville, Nova Scotia] Certificate of Applied Science
2OOO-2OO3 Sir John A. Macdonald High School
EMPLOYMENT Oct-Dec 2OO7 REX Architecture PC Intern Architect [New York City, USA]
REX, an international architecture and design firm based in New York City. While employed
at REX I was introduced to a broad scale of architectural design. I had the opportunity
to work with students and architects from across the world with various backgrounds and
experience. My work at the firm was mainly focused on the Museum Plaza project in Louis-
ville, Kentucky. I was involved heavily in model making, both working and presentation,
presentation packages, drafting revisions, marketing material and renderings. I was also
given design assignments, which were presented to the team and principles. I had the
opportunity to attend and participate in meetings of all levels while at the firm.
Dec 2OO6 WHW Architects Intern Architect [Halifax, Canada]
WHW is a medium sized firm in Halifax, NS. I worked on a bid for a facade restoration of
the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. I was involved in documentation and initial
design sketches. While at the firm I also participated in a Revit training workshop. I
was involved in the creation of presentation packages and also worked on marketing mate-
rial for various projects.
2OO5-2OO6 Elections Canada Revising Agent [Halifax, Canada]
Responsible for electoral revision and registration during a provincial election.
2OO4-2OO7 St Margaret Sailing Club Manager [Halifax, Canada]
Responsible for operating the sailing club during the boating season. I was responsible
for clubhouse and property maintenance. I participated in committee and executive meet-
ings. I helped to organize various regattas, weddings, club and private events.
SKILLS Very computer literate; Win 95/98/XP, Mac OS/OS X, Autodesk AutoCAD 2D/3D, Autodesk
Revit, SketchUp, Solid Edge, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Some experience in C++, Html.
Experience in freehand drawing, painting, photography. Experience in small building
construction and carpentry. Currently learning written and spoken French and German.
EXPERIENCE PLANO8 Conference http://www.plan-project.com [Köln, Germany]
Volunteer Draftsman Waterfront Development, St Margaret Sailing Club [Halifax, Canada]
Member of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, St Margaret Sailing Club, Indian Point
Tennis Club, Young Liberals Association of Canada
Graphic design experience; mainly logos, brochures and presentations.
REFERENCES Available Upon Request
NICOLE LEBLANC
341 Indian Pt Rd Halifax, NS Canada B3Z 2S8 +1 917 4O7 2363 neleblan@dal.ca
CURRICULUM VITAE