LIAM LEBLOND

about me

I’m a Bachelors graduate from the University of Queensland. I’m currently seeking a full-time position as I continue my year out, looking to gain experience in the industry. I believe that Architecture creates an innate social value that we as designers can use to help those who can benefit most. This culminates in my passion for social housing and it’s potential to positively impact people’s lives. I’m proficient in Revit, Rhino, ArchiCAD, Enscape, Lumion and the Adobe Suite. I’m keen to work in an environment that values positive social impact, diversity, and creativity in the workplace.

Experience

Student of Architecture | Archipelago Architects September 2024- Present

Working closely with the team on schematic design, design development, detail design, and general design aspects across a wide range of scales and typologies

SONA National VP for Advocacy 2020 - present

Work as part of the National SONA Executive team to champion the interests and concerns of the student body through advocacy efforts, researching, formulating, and promoting initiatives for students

Founder & Partner of IGNIS Design Group 2020 - present

Student led design practice focused on community engagement and forward thinking design while also empowering students through growth and support

Founder & Coordinator of SONA CONNECT 2023- present

SONA initiative to give an online platform connecting both firms and students together through engaging experiences, bridging the gap and allowing for students to more informatively learn about a firm while still building strong soft skills during the experiences all while the firm gets first hand experience with keen students

UQ SONA Representative 2023

Primary Event Organizer, Membership Engagement, Public Speaking

Main Organizer for QLD Super Studio 2023

UQ BRUCE Architecture Society Vice President 2023

Primary Event Organizer, Membership Engagement, Marketing Lead, Graphics, Public Speaking

de-PIC(t) Editorial Committee 2023

Editor for the student led digital zine hosted by the SONA. de-PICT seeks to represent, promote, support, and grow student work

Cannon Editorial & Graphical Committee 2023

Editor and Graphics committee for UQ’s student led printed zine showcasing the latest and greatest from UQ’s staff and student body

UQ Grad Exhibition Bachelor Book Coordinator 2023

Formatting, editing and coordinating the Bachelors Book for the UQ Grad Exhibition 2023 as well as other executive duties and event organization

Software