NICOLE DULONG
Landscape Designer, Visual Artist, 2022 LACF Frederick Gage Todd National Scholar
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Intern - Part Time/Remote Sky Spirit Studio + Consulting | Vancouver
I work closely with lead designer Sierra Tasi Baker to prepare reports, renders, and design proposals for landscape and urban design projects across Vancouver that centre Indigenous design protocol and traditional land management techniques, including the West End Waterfront project. I utilize my full skillset of the Adobe Suite to create emotive, authentic stories and graphics to accompany our research.
tel. 416-209-8741 email. dulongnico@gmail.com
PROFILE
I am a landscape designer, recent graduate of the UBC Master of Landscape Architecture program, and freelance visual artist with over ten years prior experience in geographic analytics, sustainable building, woodworking, and instruction. Professionally, my approach often mirrors that of systems thinking in an attempt to balance the complexity and interwoven natures of spatial equity, climate adaptation, decarbonization, regeneration, and placemaking. I am deeply committed to research and learning, and I seek to unearth latent, natural systems and histories bringing about a more authentic narrative of, and thus connection to, place. Likewise, I remain hopeful about the role landscape architecture can play in fortifying our relationships with the land and each other and am dedicated to becoming a leading, unifying voice in contemporary practice. I bring pragmatism, precision, innovation, and empathy to my work, and I hold no greater honour than in creating safe spaces of resilience and reverie for others.
FIND ME ON THE WEB
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-dulong/
Web: ndlacreative.ca
Issuu: issuu.com/dulongnico
Instagram: @ndlacreative
2022 -
2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Digital Media 1 & Digital Media 3
School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia Held weekly office hours and delivered mini-lectures or workflow tutorials on a variety of design topics and drawing techniques. Responsible for administrative tasks, student support, informal assessment, and marking.
Freelance Designer - Construction Drawing + Visualizations
Natural Impressions, Outdoor Play LTD, Future Landscapes/DIALOG | Remote
I utilize my full skillset as a landscape designer and digital illustrator to fulfill various client requests, from high-level concept sketches for community engagement sessions or client meetings to construction drawings complete with digital or analog visualizations to accompany the drawing sets.
Graduate Administrative Assistant
School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia
In applying for promotion from Associate Professor to Full Professor, I worked with Professor Daniel Roehr to complete his complete application package, editing multiple text documents and formatting and preparing his extensive research and teaching dossiers throughout the 2021/2022 school year.
Project Coordinator - ReVive Centre
Habitat for Humanity | Halton-Mississauga
Key creator in the furniture design/build process using second life materials to generate funding for new housing. Responsible for corporate build days, health and safety, equipment repair/maintenance, volunteer/tool training, and mentorship.
Bookkeeping + Administration
The Architectural Glass Group (TAGG) | Mississauga
Carpentry Student + Apprentice
Endeavour Centre: The Sustainable Building School | Peterborough
Responsible for all A/P, A/R, administrative and payroll related tasks. Participated in the project coordination of several building envelope and podium projects. Sustainable, residential renovation project, completed to the highest standards of energy efficiency, occupant health, waste reduction, and carbon neutrality. Personally led/tracked the rigorous on-site waste diversion program and developed a vast knowledge of high performance tools, materials, and systems.
SKILLS
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Rhino 3D
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Lumion
Twin Motion
Microsoft Office Suite
ArcGIS
Video Editing + Animation
Site Grading + Drainage
Analog + Digital Illustration
Woodworking + Furniture Design
Construction Drawing + Detailing
Presentation Creation + Delivery
Academic Writing/Communication
Planting Design
INTERESTS
I speak decent Spanish after years of backpacking, volunteering, and living in Central America. I love watercolour, Simon & Garfunkel, Sam Cooke, and backcountry camping. I am an avid woodworker, furniture maker, and novice photographer. I always peek at the crossword answers, and in my downtime, you can find me at the beach, weaving fibre-art projects, planning my next trek, or (most likely) lying on the floor petting the dog.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Master of Landscape Architecture
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Bachelor of Arts, Geographic Analysis
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Science, Env. Science
Manchester Metropolitan University Exchange
Manchester, UK
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Architectural Drafting Certificate
George Brown College
LEED Green Building Strategies
George Brown College
AWARDS & OTHER
UBC Student Representative at the CSLA Intersections Summit, Saskatoon | 2023
LACF Frederick Gage Todd National Scholar | 2022
UBC Landscape Architecture Student Association (LASA) Health & Wellness Coordinator
LACF University of British Columbia Scholarship Regional Scholarship in LA | 2021
UBC SALA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Member
DMG Landscape Architects Scholarship in Landscape Architecture | 2021
Master of Landscape Architecture Entrance Scholarship #6494 | 2020
Canadian Contractor Magazine Cover Feature | December 2018 Issue
WHMIS, Working at Heights, PADI, CPR certified
Hatha Yoga 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training | 2017, Vinyasa Yoga 200 hr YTT | 2019
Ecolodge and Property Manager, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua | 2017 - 2018
GIS Intern, Environment Canada, Air Quality Research Division | 2015
Environmental Management Award, Michael Power High School | 2010
REFERENCES
Stephanie Braconnier
Adjunct Professor, UBC Future Landscapes Principal
m: hello@futurelandscapes.ca
Daniel Roehr Professor, UBC Greenskins Lab
m: droehr@sala.ubc.ca