Work Portfolio by maiwenn-le-berre

Architecture Portfolio

Maiwenn Le Berre

Maiwenn Le Berre

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

lbmaiwenn@gmail.com

+44 7547 761436

LinkedIn - maiwenn-le-berre

I’m a recent MArch graduate with distinction from the Manchester School of Architecture, looking for a full-time Part 2 Architectural Assistant role. I have a particular interest in retrofit, leisure, cultural, and sustainable projects, but I’m equally excited to broaden my focus and discover new fields within architecture. My skills span hand drawing, modelmaking, and digital workflows in Rhino and Adobe Suite. I enjoy working collaboratively, learning from others, and contributing to projects at every stage.

Education

Master of Architecture

Manchester School of Architecture Studio atelier: Infrastructure space

MArch 2 design thesis project: How do we manage degrowth of declining postindustrial urban spaces ? Designed an observation tower offshore from a nature reserve. Nominated for the Howells Clean Award .

MArch1 project: Cinema/Theatre in Cleator Moor , Cumbria, UK. Adaptive reuse project centred around community need

BA(Hons) in Architecture

Experience

Architectural Assistant

Soissons Architect, in Dunkerque (France)

Worked on residential project with Linkcity (bouygues construction), individual houses, industrial project with Arcelor mittal and extensions project

RIBA Mentoring Scheme

Chapman Taylor mentor

Richard Morton - Tutor (MSA) r.morton@mmu.ac.uk

+44(0)7725039985

Jerome Soissons - Employer soissonsarchitecte@gmail.com

+33 (0)3 28 66 66 00

French - Mother Tongue

English - Fluent

Japanese - Beginner

German - Beginner

Manchester School of Architecture Studio atelier: Computation Planning and Urbanism (Architectural Intelligence). Humanities elective: Anthropology of Home by Dr Raymond Lucas)

Photoshop Illustrator InDesign AfterEffect Procreate AutoCAD Sketchup Rhino 3D Enscape D5 render VRay Cura

Hand Sketching Digital Sketching 3D Printing Painting

Clifton High School, Bristol A Levels - Fine Art(A*), Maths(A), Physics(B) AS Levels - German (B)

Partaking in meeting with a mentor architect: gaining insight on the project timeline and implications, obtaining feedback on personal projects

Regeneration Brainery

Bristol, Workshop (October)

Initial approach to the professional side of the practice of architects by meeting architects, contractors, building surveyors, and visiting construction sites.

Shape My City

Bristol, Workshops (weekly)

Exploring different sector of architecture: meetings with civil engineers and architects in retail, education, entertainment...

Degrowth 01

Year 6, Design Thesis

How do we manage the degrowth of declining post-industrial urban space?

This design thesis explores degrowth as a structured retreat from human habitation, allowing nature to reclaim post-industrial landscapes. Using Whitehaven, Cumbria as a case study, it envisions a phased withdrawal where buildings are decommissioned, roads fade into forests, and selected structures become relics, reoccupied by wildlife. Guided by local communities, this transition ensures a thoughtful departure rather than abandonment. Whitehaven does not decay but transforms into a thriving natural reserve, where the human footprint fades, and the land is fully returned to nature.

Masterplan

of the Project

Existing Natural Environment

Brownfield

Heritage landmark to keep left untouched - Heritage brownfield

SSSI

Arable habitat - can be used for sustainable food production during meanwhile use

SSSI

Saltmarsh and Coastline

Woodland Existing

Saltmarsh and Coastline

Woodland

Grassland

SSSI

Brownfield

Brown eld

Coastline

Brown eld

Saltmarsh and Coastline

Brown eld Grassland

Woodland

Initial Corridors

Proposed Merge

Brown eld Grassland

Proposed Merge

Large-scale Mosaic

Initial Corridors

Proposed Merge

Large-scale Mosaic

Timescale

Whitehaven’s key habitat after Degrowth

BIODIVERSITY GROWTH

Visual

Inter-Scalar Diagram

This diagram demonstrates the degrowth process and the axes around which it happens

Detail

This detail display how existing structure can be adapted to catered other species and fastword the process of nature taking over the town

Principle Diagram

Diagram depicting the whole scheme with the degrowth through time and the nature reserve.

BMC- Biodiversity Monitoring Centres

Perspective Section 1:200 @ A0

1. 13mm OSB Board, VCL, 2x150mm Steico® Solid Wood fibre insulation in between 300x300mm CLT joists, DPM, 40mm ventilation gap between 40x40mm wood battens, 13mm OSB Board, Zinc standing seam cladding

2. Sliding glass door

3. Suspended metal lattice ceiling, concealed services (ventilation, lighting) within 300m gap of unistrut system, 75mm Steico® Solid Wood fibre insulation, 300mm hollow concrete deck, 1º concrete incline, VCL, 140mm Insulation, DPM, adjustable pedestals, 50mm concrete tiles.

4. 13mm perforated OSB Board, VCL, 300mm Sheep Wool insulation, 13mm Sheathing Board, DPM, Z shape vertical profile 50x60mm, Horizontal fixing system profile 30x60mm, Reclaimed slate, 300mm gap, 200mm Ø aluminium hexagonal Structure.

5. Transparent glass protective railing

6. 500x500mm CLT Beam, projected connection to aluminium hexagonal Structure

Access to Observatory and Degrowth Museum

CLEATOR THEATRE 02

Year 5, Studio

This project proposes a masterplan to revitalise Cleator Moor, Cumbria, by attracting a younger population through new housing, food and beverage spaces, and community amenities. Addressing the area’s lack of cultural and leisure facilities, the adaptive reuse of Cleator Theatre transforms it into a multi-functional hub with a cinema, theatre, and community hall. As the masterplan introduces more families to the area, this space fosters social connection and cultural engagement, filling a vital gap in local infrastructure while supporting long-term community growth.

Photography Survey

This is the building on which adaptive reuse is design

Masterplan

The adaptive reuse scheme was designed in correlation with a phased masterplan scheme providing food and beverages and different housing typologies.

Section 1:2500 @A3

Visual

A View of the auditorium and its acoustic panels

Technical Detail 1:20 @ A1

1. 150mm soil substract, drainage channel, DPM, 13mm OSB board, 250 mm rigid wood fibre insulation, 13mm sheathing board , VCL, 12.5mm TR80+ metal deck, cellular steel beam with services running through, unistrut system, suspended acoustic panels

2. Climbing plants, 15mm Corten Steel, 50mm air cavity, DPM, 12.5 mm OSB board, 200mm sheep wool insulation in between primary structure, VCL, 50mm rock wool insulation between C strut, V brace 90 degree fixation to 13mm OSB sheathing board, double plaster board, acoustic panels.

3. Acoustic panel, Double plaster board, 50mm rock wool insulation panel between C strut, V brace 90 degree fixation to 13mm OSB sheathing board, VCL, 200mm Sheep wool insulation in between Steel primary structure, existing building structure.

4. 13mm OSB sheathing board, 50mm rockwool insulation, 13mm sheathing board, RAL 8017 Anodised aluminium, in between Mullins

RESEARCH BY DESIGN 03

Year 5, Elective 1

Exploring the role of textiles tectonics in term of flexibility through digital design

This project explores the intersection of digital architecture, parametric design, and textileinspired tectonics to create an adaptive architectural installation. Using Grasshopper for modelling and 3D printing for prototyping, it explores flexibility, modularity, and sustainability. Drawing from textile principles, the design incorporates interlocking components 3D printed in as one element. It aims to respond dynamically to site constraints and environmental conditions as a temporary pavilion structure that can be reused in multiple location

3D Printed Prototype

MALOUINE 04

Professional Work

Brief: Extension work on an existing house

Location: Malo-les-bains,France

Client: Private Client

The project transformed the ground floor into a self-contained flat, incorporated an elevator for improved accessibility, and added a second-floor extension to enhance living space. Through careful coordination and regulatory adjustments, the proposal successfully balanced design intentions with practical feasibility.

VAUBAN 05

Professional Work

Brief: Residential building with shops on the ground floor and 15 flats above.

Location: Dunkirk, France

Client: Private Client

This professional project involved preparing the planning application for a five-storey mixed-use building with 18 flats, a commercial space on the ground floor, and parking at the rear. While I did not design the scheme, I contributed by refining minor details to ensure compliance with space constraints and regulations and put together the graphic document of the planning application.

HOMEFARM

Year 3, Studio

“HomeFarm” is a combination of a three main space: a vertical farm, research laboratories and housing for the homeless as part of the reinsertion scheme where we provide food and a living space while they obtain qualifications in various field (animation of workshop, horticulture, manager, etc...). Homefarm would be part of the Manchester Metropolitan University’s Health and Education faculty, by helping with research in method of growing plants, food packaging, food waste and our daily diet. Our aim: produce healthy, local vegetable, fruit and mushroom and reach out to Manchester’s community in order to limit our food importation consequently our carbon emissions footprint.

Concept Visuals

Detail Section 1:20 @ A3 Portrait

SKETCHES 07

Ongoing hobby

This collection showcases a series of urban sketches and paintings I have created over the past three years. Using a mix of mediums, these sketches are a personal record of my experiences. Drawing these scenes is something I truly enjoy, finding happiness in capturing the small details that make each place unique.