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MO MABALA

DESIGNER

PROFILE

Hi, my name is I’m Mo Mabala, a Master of Architecture student at Curtin University. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s words, “All fine architectural values are human values, else not valuable.”

I’m drawn to community-based and contextually sensitive design — architecture that contributes positively and responds thoughtfully to the needs of its environment. I’m looking to gain experience working on projects that prioritise community impact and site-specific solutions.

Perth, Western Australia

momabala@gmail.com

0413790485

EDUCATION

Present-2026

Masters of Architecture

2018-2021

Curtin University BArch

2011-2016

Wanneroo Secondary College

2015 - 2016

South Metropolitan TAFE

Cert II Fashion Design & Technology

AWARDS AFFILIATIONS

THE BIG IDEA Shortlisted Urban Farming 2019

Diploma of Built Environment 2017

Highest Achiever Fashion Design & Tech Cert II 2016

CASA Member Curtin Architecture Student Association

PASSION

Editing and Film

Photography

Community projects

Japanese and Viet contemporary

Residential Architecture

PLACES TO TRAVEL

JAPAN

CLIENT

2025 April - July

Producing technical drawings in Revit based on client-provided designs in compliance with the codes.

2024 June - August

Designing interiors for client residential renovation and fit out. Conceptual design, 3D Modelling, presentation and documentation work using Layout, Sketchup and Revit

INTERN

2024 Feb - May

TROPPO Architects

GRAPHIC DESIGN & VIDEO EDITOR

2020 - Present

CRC Wangara

STUDENT DESIGNER

2020

The International Society for Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Rome. Ozyegin University

Working with Architects and Historians to sustainably design a temporary antiquarium for a heritage site.

2018

ASSESSOR

Fashion Design and Technology Cert I and II

VETis Consulting Services

SKILLS

AutoCAD

Revit

Sketchup Pro

Photoshop + Indesign

Premiere Pro

Twinmotion

Lumion

OF CONTENTS

Subi Park Architecture of Delight

Ethos Community Hub No site

The Ark Mount Kosciuzsko

Esperance Apartment

Troppo Architects

Hocking Residence

Granny Flat

Troppo Architects

Client Photography

SUBI PARK 01

SUBIACO 2021|BAS300/305

Delight the concept was inspired by the context of Subiaco. Delight is birthed from the fusion of subiaco’s culture and the growing trajectory of Perth. The aim is to create spaces of authenticity which offer long term residents the opportunity to partner with the old and new culture of Subiaco and assimilate easier into Subiaco and Perth.

SITE CONTEXT AND CONCEPT

LEVEL TWO ROOF PLAN

NORTH BUILDING/STUDENT

PRIVATE SPACE 1-4

PUBLIC SPACE 1-2

SOUTH BUILDING/FAMILIES

1 BASKETBALL COURT/ FITNESS AREA 2 POOL 3 SKYLIGHTS 4 POOL SEATING DECK 5 PERGOLA SHADE

& LIFT

ETHOS COMMUNITY HUB 02

Subiaco 2021|BAS300/305

Community hubs offer the local neighbourhood a place of comfort and growth. They provide groups of people and individuals a range of shared experiences through a variety of high-quality services. Functional designs enable people to form connections, utilize the spaces optimally and leave the hub feeling recharged and further connected to the people around them. The name Ethos, meaning: ‘the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations’ is what this hub embodies, it represent the people. Ethos Community Hub embraces the lost and neglected and serves as a second home, a safe space for all users and the broader community. We seek to grow and thrive as a community and as an individual.

GROUND FLOOR

KEY

1.ENTRANCE

2.HUB AUDITORIUM

3.HUB WORKSHOP SPACE

4.BATHROOMS

5.LIFESKILLS LEARNING CENTRE

6.LIFESKILLS AUDITORIUM

7.GRAFFITI ART WALLS

8.COLLABORATION & TECH

LEVEL ONE

9.CAFE

10.CANTEEN

11.OUTDOOR SEATING

12.CHILDCARE & CLASSROOM

13.PLAY AREA

14.RECREATIONAL OVAL

15.RECHARGE SPACE

16.STAIRS & LIFT

No Site 2021|BAS300/305

The Ark, a self- sustaining bunker is situated under the rocky terrain of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia, on ‘Main Ridge Walk North.’ The concept of the Ark is to construct and store a substantial range of seeds from a global corporation, SynbioTech, during a vast post peak oil crisis. The Ark relies on the natural temperature of the site as the seed vault and laboratories are in the deepest part of the bunker. The garden is a central part of the design as it is the only living component in the bunker thus it is contained in a glass tube which provides visual connection to all Ark residents. The ark is divided into three levels, the first level is a public space with various activity rooms for inhabitants. The second level is designated as “sleeping pockets” for residents, whilst the third level is the deepest level designated for the preservation of seeds and research laboratories with special entry into the garden. All these key elements are vital to the preservation of seeds for an unknown length of time.

LEVEL ONE AREA 300m2

1. LIFT

2. STAIRS

3. SECRET STAIRS TO BLACK LAB

4. AIDENS NICHE

5. GABRIELLA NICHE

6. MEDIA HUB

7. ENTRY

8. VITALITY COMPACT

9. KITCHEN

10. BATHROOMS

11. HUB

LEVEL TWO AREA 300m2

LIFT

STAIRS

BLACK LAB 4. SLEEPING POCKET 1

5. SLEEPING POCKET 2

6. SLEEPING POCKET 3

7. SLEEPING POCKET 4

8. SLEEPING POCKET 5

9. SLEEPING POCKET 6

10. SLEEPING POCKET 7

11. SLEEPING POCKET 8

12. PRIVACY ROOM

13. SUPPLIES ROOM 14. GARDEN

LEVEL THREE AREA 300m2 1. LIFT 2. STAIRS 3. LAB 1

4. VAULT AIRLOCK DOOR

5. SEED VAULT

6. LAB 2

7. G.A.R.D.E.N ENTRY

8. G.A.R.D.E.N

ESPERANCE APARTMENT BLOCK

ESPERANCE 2024|TROPPO ARCHITECTS |80sqm

The Esperance block is a series of apartments situated on a 200sqm lot, conjoined by a party wall. The apartment is suited for a young couple or small family to live a comfortable and coastal lifestyle.

05 RENOVATION

HOCKING 2024|CLIENT

BRIEF

The couple's aspiration was to renovate their home so they could host friends and family throughout the year. This inspired them to rethink the spatial arrangement within their home. This led them to redesign the kitchen to optimize the servery window, as it was the central theme of the renovation.

Adjacent to the new kitchen, they planned to transform the laundry into a butler's pantry. The proposed kitchen is adjacent to an alfresco area where the couple wanted to add a new external wall and create an inbuilt BBQ and mini bar, joined to the existing wall of the main house, allowing for seamless transfer of items between the indoor and outdoor spaces. On the opposite wall, they wanted a fireplace and a storage area for firewood, ensuring the space would be functional and enjoyable in both winter and summer months

Originally, the alfresco area was vacant, with only outdoor chairs and no inbuilt features for entertaining. The client wanted to host both summer and winter gatherings, so I designed a custom storage area for firewood and an outdoor grilling space.

The BBQ area was positioned close to the servery window, which was formerly a sliding door adjacent to the proposed kitchen, providing easy access for transferring food and items for outdoor dining and grilling

In the initial floor plan, this area was designated as the water closet, and the adjacent space was a laundry room. The window shown in Section B-B was small (610x610) so I decided to extend it downward to provide more light for the pantry. The entire space was designed into a butler’s pantry as the client requested, complete with a workspace, cabinetry, and a washer/dryer tucked away behind seamless cabinetry.

SECTION B-B

SECTION D-D

06 GRANNY FLAT

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The granny flat is located adjacent to the owner's existing house. The owner envisions a sophisticated Airbnb accommodation for travelers seeking short stays in the Margaret River region. Designed for two people, it is ideal for a couple and includes all necessary amenities and extra storage space for a comfortable stay.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Extensive and exposed structural frame intergrated as design feature, enabling various, thin structural elements to exude a sense of elegance.

The contrast of a bright imposing building seeping through the dim laneways of Perth business district.