michael leclezio | portfolio
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A few projects I worked on during my internships. some larger projects were not developped enough for display. Includes a Resume of my CV.TRANSCRIPT
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO MICHAEL LECLEZIO
“Architecture is about people”
“Architects set the stage for life”
Personal Details:
Full name Michael Antony Sebastien Leclezio D.o.b. 26.07.86 - Durban, South Africa Nationalities South African, Mauritian and French Languages French (first language), English (fluent) and Spanish (basic)
Professional Experience:
03.2011 - Current Marketing Liaison Agent - eLAN Property Group Ref: Terri Baxter (marketing co-ordinator) | +27 83 274 6622 | [email protected]
04.2010 - 11.2010 Rethink Studio, Mauritius Internship Ref: Yannick Goldsmith (principal) | +230 731 2437 | [email protected] - involved in various scales and stages of projects ranging from residential renovation & extension to conceptual images for multi-storey mixed-use buildings - photo editing programs, 3D CAD modeling, physical presentation model making.
09.2009 - 03.2010 Taktik Architects, Mauritius Internship Ref: Nicolas Paturau (principal) | +230 483 6572 | [email protected]
- projects ranging from commercial, private residences and multi-residential estates - concept designs and presentation drawings, as well as some participation in the preparation of production information
Professional skills: - ArchiCAD (2D + 3D), AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketch-up, MS Office. - model making and presentation drawings - construction/documentation drawings (although training needed) Other Skills: - good communication and inter-personal skills - can work under pressure and independently - quick and keen learner
Other work: Waitering, French tutor
Education:
2006 - 2009 University of Queensland, Australia. Bachelor of Architectural Design (3 years)
CURRICULUM VITAE
Contact details: +27 (0)79 965 5893 | +27 (0)31 562 9179 | [email protected]
CLIENT PROJECT DRAWN BY DATEDRAWING NAME LAYOUT ID SCALE REVISION PHONE +230 263 1077 FAX +230 263 1177E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE WWW.RETHINKSTUDIO.MULOCATION COASTAL ROAD, GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS GPS 20°S 57°35’E
RETHINKSTUDIO
Rethink StudioSection A 050912MG HouseM & S Goupille 1:150
A Building Section 1:150
01.11.10 C
CLIENT PROJECT DRAWN BY DATEDRAWING NAME LAYOUT ID SCALE REVISION PHONE +230 263 1077 FAX +230 263 1177E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE WWW.RETHINKSTUDIO.MULOCATION COASTAL ROAD, GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS GPS 20°S 57°35’E
RETHINKSTUDIO
Rethink StudioConcept Study A100912MG HouseM.Goupille 28.07.10 001:100
TWO VOLUMES
Defining public/privateTension in plan
FOUR VOLUMES
Breaking formalityFraming a positive spaceDistinct zones
PERMEABLE SOLID
Informal momentsMeandering Plan
CLASSICAL SQUARE
Formal positive spaceStatic
CLIENT PROJECT DRAWN BY DATEDRAWING NAME LAYOUT ID SCALE REVISION PHONE +230 263 1077 FAX +230 263 1177E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE WWW.RETHINKSTUDIO.MULOCATION COASTAL ROAD, GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS GPS 20°S 57°35’E
RETHINKSTUDIO
Rethink StudioConcept Development A1070912MG HouseM.Goupille 1:100
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WALL ENCLOSURE
ARTIFICIAL SURFACE
CONCEPTUAL OUTCOME
Dominating feature on site Programatic wall Manipulating the wall Three dimensional manipulated wall
Existing ground condition Artificial surface extrusion Conceptual integration
Combined manipulated wall with artificial surface extrusion
Natural elements on the site have been manipulated to create horizontalarchitectural elements that subdivide and restructure the ground layer into individualplots. These plots are large mostly flat with no immediate views but distant mountainand undulating sugar cane fields on a large scale.
The reinterpretation of this new condition as a programatic wall being manipulatedonto itself to obtain a vertical architectural form that allows for private enclosure andprovides great visual connections to these distant geographical elements.
The existing landscape consists of mostly lightly undulating hills of sugar cane fieldson a large scale.
The architectural reinterpretation of this existing condition is a surface which isartificially extruded into a faceted three dimensional-scape. This further creates acombination of high and low points allowing for opportunities of programme whichwould then inform a functional hierarchy.
The combination of of the two concepts creates a dynamic sculptural form whichvisually integrates itself into the landscape and can be further manipulated and fine-tuned to take maximum advantage of the geographical surroundings as well asadapt to the natural climatic conditions.
A vegetal roof has the advantages of providing a sustainable response to climate bycompletely insulating the roof slab and keeping a cool constant temperaturethroughout the seasons while in turn providing a pleasant visual integration with thenatural adjacent fields.
SITE: MT CHOISY, MAURITIUS
CONCEPT: inspired by the continuous rock walls defining the new residential subdivision, the house wraps on itself to create a private courtyard within. The spaces are thus organised around the courtyard, with all of its sides glazed but one which provides a backdrop as well as intimacy to the bedrooms. The result is a feeling of spatiousness, outdoors and spatial connectivity.
The fractal roof form was drawn from the character of the natural ground, with its uneven hills and drops. Intended as an artificial landscape to be accessed from an upper floor, it has been amended due to the clients desire to discard an upper floor
Below: Courtyard experiment with plaster models.
GOUPILLE HOUSE - by Rethink Studio
CLIENT PROJECT DRAWN BY DATEDRAWING NAME LAYOUT ID SCALE REVISION PHONE +230 263 1077 FAX +230 263 1177E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE WWW.RETHINKSTUDIO.MULOCATION COASTAL ROAD, GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS GPS 20°S 57°35’E
RETHINKSTUDIO
Rethink StudioSection A 050912MG HouseM & S Goupille 1:150
A Building Section 1:150
01.11.10 C
Personal involment: from start to finished sketch design.
Experience and knowledge gained in client interaction, conceptual development, architectural language, spatial organisation, dimensions, scale and more.
Above: renders made by myself, using Archicad and Photoshop (early design stage).Right: working models - me.Below: latest section.
CLIENT PROJECT DRAWN BY DATEDRAWING NAME LAYOUT ID SCALE REVISION PHONE +230 263 1077 FAX +230 263 1177E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE WWW.RETHINKSTUDIO.MULOCATION COASTAL ROAD, GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS GPS 20°S 57°35’E
RETHINKSTUDIO
Rethink StdLocation A031014FS FeasibilitySauzier Family 1:1000 23.06.10
LOCATION
REGION
CONTEXT
CLIENT PROJECT DRAWN BY DATEDRAWING NAME LAYOUT ID SCALE REVISION PHONE +230 263 1077 FAX +230 263 1177E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE WWW.RETHINKSTUDIO.MULOCATION COASTAL ROAD, GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS GPS 20°S 57°35’E
RETHINKSTUDIO
Rethink StdSite Section Layout A111014FS FeasibilitySauzier Family 1:500, 1:250 23.06.10
171 m2
171 m2
1,950
2,350
2,800
3,750
8,900
900
1,800
900
3,550
SE
TB
AC
K 4
.5m
ROAD
171 m2
171 m2
1,950
2,350
2,800
3,750
8,900
900
1,800
900
3,550
SE
TB
AC
K 4
.5m
ROAD
Site Section Scale1:500
Site Section Scale1:250
SITE: Beach front, GRAND BAY, MAURITIUS
Renderings and models by me.
BEACH UNITS - RETHINK STUDIO
CLIENT OBJECTIVE: to develop their residen al property with rentable dwelling units for op mal financial return.
FEASIBILITY STUDY : proposal of master layout and density op ons. - PHASE 1: 8 to 10 duplex units in the “backyard” area. - PHASE 2: demoli on of old house for the accomoda on of 3 detached units on the beach front.
CONCEPT: Inspira on came from examples of townhouses as well as a referen al idea based on the site’s lush vegeta on and big trees: the legendary “Hanging Gardens of Babylon”!
Although an out of scale reference, the idea is to provide each units with their own garden terraces raised for privacy and the use of a basement.
PG HOUSES (above) + CONCRETE HOUSE (below)
RETHINK STUDIO
Rethink Studio is a small and very creative firm led by Yannick Goldsmith and Verity Nesbitt. Some big projects have been pending, such has a multi-storey office/appartment/commercial block, which I haven’t worked on long enough to claim participation or display valuable images. The work experience gave me a new perspective on the profession and the drive to pursue artistic creativity.
These 2 projects were near ready for construction when I started at Rethink Studio.
My small contribution were 1:50 physical models of the PG Houses (pictured above), which facilitated the choice of the facade screen elements (recycled demolition timber) as well as communication with the builders. Frequent site visits gave me a better understanding of construction technology and the importance of an architect’s supervision.
Renders made by third party
Above: 1 of 5 types of villasLeft: Optional pavillonBelow: master plan of estate
Site: Black River, Mauritius
60 luxurious villas ; 5 types + varying sizes2 buildable areas: a river edge and a higher plateau.
The “River villas” are raised on concrete pilotis due to ground instability and flood risks, while the “Plateau villas” maintain low roof lines in an effort to better integrate with the landscape.
STRONG ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES - masonry walls made of volcanic rocks found on site; - generous verandahs for outdoor living in the local hot climate; - gentle roof slopes and horizontal lines to blend with the landscape and panoramic views on offer.
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION: - minor adjustments in master plan - sketch design of individual service centre units. - location and selection of villas according to site condition - participation in resolution of villa designs - in charge of optional pavillon sketch design
Website : akashavillas.com.
AKASHA VILLAS - TAKTIK ARCHITECTS
RIVER LODGES - TAKTIK ARCHITECTS
Site: Black River, MAURITIUS
Right across the river from the Akasha IRS site, the same client (Medine Properties) commissioned us for a smaller scale residential development.
Brief: to propose a layout of independant dwelling units and common facilities with maximum use of the site’s buildable area.
The masterplan layout respects the contours and provides as much connection to the river as possible.
ACADEMIC WORK - UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
Year 2 Project: Library and Residential
SITE: former industrial area in New Farm, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
PHASE 1: Public LibraryTransparent facade with overhanging upper floor to attract people inside. Creation of a courtyard open space to bring in light, ventilation, and a place to rest and read outside.
PHASE 2: Attached Residential + Commercial
Vertical stacking to maximise land use while provoding open spaces.
Lower floor allocated to communal, commercial and parking space.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
ART + DESIGNPhotography (pictures above by me), Graphic design, Interior design, Industrial design, painting, music, cinema.
SPORTSSurf, rugby, soccer, tennis, squash, martial arts.
FAVORITE DESIGN WEBSITES + MAGAZINESarchdaily.com / thecoolhunter.com.au / yatzer.com / thecontemporist.com / Wallpaper(.com) / Mark magasine
FAVORITE ARCHITECTS3LHD / Bjark Ingels Group / Rethink Studio / Louis Kahn / Glenn Murcutt / Peter Zumthor
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURE QUOTES“Architecture is the thoughful making of space” - Louis Kahn“Architecture is about people”“Architects set the stage for life”
UNIVERSITY vs. WORKMy internships have proven to be great learning experiences, thus compensating for the high amount of theory taught at university.I can thank my previous employers for having given me the motivation to go further in my architectural journey. I’ve been inspired by them in many ways, and have opened my mind to other fields of design and art.I will further my qualifications and knowledge by completing a masters degree in due time, but for now I am looking forward to working with other creative minds and am hoping to participate in the creation of interesting projects to come.
Thank you for reading,Michael Leclezio