Artist in Architecture | Artist en Architecture. (I.A.I.B.C.)

A little about me...

image Originally from France, Julien Léger arrived in Canada in 1997. He studied Landscape Architecture and received a professional Bachelor in Architecture in 2002 from the Université de Montreal.

Recipient of several prizes, such as the student charette of the Canadian Center of Architecture in 1999, innovation in Architecture from the “Foundation Habitat ‘67’ in 2001, doors opened to Julien to work for internationally renowned firms such as Boutros + Pratte Architects and Cardinal-Hardy and Associates. He had the opportunity to work on a large variety of projects from the “Adonis market blvd des sources”(Prize of excellence in architecture of Quebec 2007), “the 333 Sherbrooke condominiums” and office building for the Society of Alcohols of Quebec.

Enriched by his North American experience, he traveled between 2004 and 2006 to the South West Pacific where he ad the chance to exercise his skills in management of large-scale multi-use projects.

Julien joined Ankenman Marchand Architects in Vancouver, BC, in 2006. He was the project leader for a variety of projects, from heritage rehabilitation (The Paris Block) to multi-family development (Lake Star at Tobiano) and master planning of the Willow Beach development.

His experiences throughout the globe help him to serve the community with a global understanding of the multi-ethnic character of the Canadian Architecture.

Today Julien is Project Architect for Walter Francl Architecture in Vancouver. After completing in 2014 a large scale Recovery/Life skills academy development the 'John Volken Academy' in Surrey, BC, Julien is working on the future Wesbrook Village Community Center at UBC, as well as a mixed use development Bold on Fraser in Vancouver, BC.

Specialties: Project Conception and Philosophy, Re-Zoning, Consultant Coordination, Team Management, Contract Documentation, Construction Administration

Computer Proficiency

Revit ArchitectRevit Architecture 2010
AutoCadAutoCad 2010
VectorWorksVectorWorks
Adobe SuiteAdobe Suite
Office 365Microsoft Office Suite

Skills & Experience

  • Bilingual French/English
  • Rezoning applications
  • Development permits
  • Building permits
  • Heritage restoration

Inter Culture

Professional Activities

2009-10 | Member of the Administrative Council | Chambre de Commerce Franco-Colombienne (CCFC)

ImageFounded in 1983, the Chamber of Commerce Franco-Colombian (CCFC) is a charitable non-profit organization whose mandate is to develop and improve commercial relations between Francophone entrepreneurs in British Columbia.

The Chamber of Commerce Franco-Colombian Its primary objective to promote the economic development of Francophone and Francophile community of British Columbia, equipping its members and creating business opportunities.

Image2002-04 | G.N.D & 4030 St. Ambroise Artist Run Gallery

1998-02 | Director for the Anonymous Painters | University of Montreal

Image1986-10 | IndependentArtist, Abstract Impressionist Painter

Portfolio

Atlantis
Yeosu Expo 2012
International Architectural Competition
Yeosu, Korea

  • Theme: The Living Ocean; Coast: diversity of resources and sustainable activities.
  • Symbolism of the “flower of life” geometry

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Paris Block
Heritage Restoration
Ankenmann Marchand Architects
Vancouver, Bc

  • Salient Group
  • Number of Units: 45
  • Type: Residential Studio Units | Retail

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Willow Beach
Rezone | Urban Design
Ankenmann Marchand Architects
Vancouver, Bc

  • Georgia Lane Developments
  • Number of Units: 1 088
  • Type: Mixed Use, Multi Residential & Commercial

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Marché Adonis
Boutros + Pratt Architects
Montreal, Qc

  • Remodeling and expansion of an existing supermarket
  • 1st Prize of excellence in Commercial Architecture of
    Quebec 2007

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Homogenetic
University of Montreal - 1st Prize
Montreal, Qc

  • University of Montreal Architectural Workshop
  • 1st Prize School of Architecture
    May 2001
  • Concept : Julien Leger
  • Rendering: Etienne Coutu

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