LAUNCH YOUR DESIGN CAREER IN
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & ARCHITECTURE !
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS
ABOUT PROGRAM:
This program equips high school students and mature students with the skills, knowledge, and guidance needed to create a competitive portfolio and excel in university programs in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, where portfolio strength is a critical factor for admission.
Students work in a real studio environment, engaging in short, intensive projects modeled on post-secondary design studios. The program combines 1-on-1 mentorship, design reviews, lectures, and hands-on workshops to teach the full design process—from concept development to professional presentation.
Led by Divine Ndemeye, an award-winning landscape designer and Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia, consistently ranked among Canada’s top architecture schools, students benefit from university-level instruction, professional insight, and guidance from day one, building the foundation for long-term success in design education.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Gain a foundational understanding of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, including core design thinking principles
Develop practical skills in physical model-making as a tool for spatial exploration
Learn to produce architectural drawings that clearly communicate design intent
Build the ability to conduct site analysis and translate observations into design decisions
Strengthen skills in visual, verbal, and professional presentation
Produce original, portfolio-ready design work
Assemble a cohesive and competitive portfolio aligned with university admissions expectations
Learn Adobe Indesign; industry leading software for portfolio design
WHY TAKE THIS PROGRAM:
Learn from a practicing design professional with real-world consulting experience
Receive university-level instruction informed by teaching at UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Canada’s top-ranked program
Benefit from 4+ years of experience teaching design studios and seminars at undergraduate and graduate level, and youth design programs
Get personalized guidance to develop strong, competitive, portfolio-ready work, regardless of prior experience
LIMITED SPOTS, APPLY TODAY!
WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
With over 10 years of experience in community-based advocacy, Divine brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences in supporting your audience with understanding topics to support efforts towards decolonization, system change and individual empowerment in Landscape Architecture.
Divine specializes in the following topic areas:
Decolonizing Landscape Architecture
Afrofuturism in Landscape Architecture
Social justice in Landscape Architecture
