LIAM LEBLOND
LIAM LEBLOND
about me
Liam is a Bachelors graduate from the University of Queenslandw with two years of experience across Architecture in Queensland spanning from large scale Master Plans to health interior fitouts. He believes that architecture is an innately empathetic practice which creates an innate social value that designers can use to help those who need it most. This culminates in his passion for social and affordable housing and it’s potential to positively impact people’s lives. He thrives most in an environment that values positive social impact, diversity, and creativity in the workplace.
Liam’s previous roles involved his responsibility for providing team support for the design and documentation of architectural and urban design projects. This includes design documentation, design proposals and tender submissions, design development and reviews, design research, and design communication and production of graphics collateral.
Experience
Student of Architecture | Archipelago Architects September 2024 - 2026
Working closely with the team on schematic design, design development, detail design, and general design aspects across a wide range of scales and typologies
Co Coordinator for The Vine: Brisbane 2024 - present
Coordinate and run the Brisbane Chapter of Parlour’s The Vine: Speed Mentoring Series
CAA: Pacific Emerging Architects Founding Forum Steering Committee Leader 2025 - present
Founding Committee Member for the Commonwealth Association of Architects Pacific Emerging Architects Network Steering Committee culminating in presenting the group's findings to the New Zealand Institute of Architects Conference as a part of the CAA General Assembly. This role's advocacy and lineage will lay the groundwork for similar groups to form around the Commonwealth
SONA National Vice President (Advocacy) 2024 - 2025
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 SONA. de-PICT represents, promotes, supports, and grows student work nationally across Australia
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
Design Software: Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Rhino (Grasshopper), SketchUp, QGIS, Blender, TouchDesigner
Visualisation: Enscape, Lumion, D5 Render, Twinmotion, 3Ds Max, Nano Banana
Editing: Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite
Education
Bachelor of Architectural Design, University of Queensland 2023
Graduate Certificate in Urban Development and Design, University of Queensland 2026
work
Video Work
Photography
Archipelago Gold Coast CYMHS
Archipelago Stockwell’s Milk Factory Precinct, Kurilpa (Concept Design)
Archipelago National Aquatics Centre (Concept Design)
75 Longland St
Warkurr
Monogatari
Building Family and the Role of the Architect (Narrow House by Vokes and Peters & FIVE MILE RADIUS) - The Architectural Practice Culture of Vokes and Peters
