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MO MABALA
DESIGNER
PROFILE
Hi, my name is Mofenyi Mabala, I'm a Masters student at Curtin University, I'm seeking to apply my abilities to an innovative and adaptive firm all whilst being challenged to advance and grow as a designer within a positive thriving work culture.
EDUCATION
2023 -2025
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
INTERN
2024 Feb - May
TROPPO Architects
CLIENT
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
2020 - Present
Graphic Design
CRC Wangara
2020
Student Designer
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.
PASSION
Edit and Film
Photography
Community projects
Japanese and Viet contemporary Residential Architecture
PLACES TO TRAVEL
Perth, Western Australia
momabala@gmail.com
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2018
Assessor
Fashion Design and Technology Cert I and II
VETis Consulting Services
SKILLS
AutoCAD
Revit
Sketchup Pro
Photoshop + Indesign
Premiere Pro
Twinmotion
Lumion
Physical Modelling
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 03 04 05
Hocking Residential Renovation
Client
Esperance Apartment
Troppo Architects - Work Experience
Granny Flat
Troppo Architects - Work Experience
Subi Park Architecture of Delight Photography
The client's aspiration was to redesign their home to host people often especially during the summer. This inspired them to rethink the spatial arrangement within their home, opting for the complete removal of the existing kitchen into an old sewing room on the other side of the adjacent wall, adding a barbecue and external fireplace and storage, lastly, changing the existing laundry into a butler's pantry for easy access as it would be behind the proposed kitchen.
B-B
SECTION D-D
SECTION
THE ARCHITECTURE OF DELIGHT
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
Movement
Significant pedestrian travel along the roads of many boutique stores such as Rockeby Rd
Small roads and dense boutique stores along Rokeby Rd makes travelling by foot a desired choice.
Vacant Land
Vacant land allows for economic growth opportunities and a populous suburb making high density living an appropiate living solution for the housing demand.
Connectivity
Pop-up events along hidden laneways are slowly reviving connections and potential hot spots among subiaco residents and visitors.
Homes
Various housing styles depicts Subiaco’s historical timeline.
Green Space
Mueller park caters to every person, it is a great place for fitness, fresh air and connecting with locals.
Heat intensifies around noon and glaring when sun is in the west sufficient shading devices should be implemented to reduce glare & exposure.
Northern living spaces to maximise in daylight especially in winter with potential use of louvres
Leafy Suburb
Hidden Laneways
Old Red Bricks
Heritage
Masonic Structure
Concept
Summer Solstice
Air flow through trees. Air filtration and cooling takes.
HOT WINDS
NE WINDS
SW WINDS
COOL BREEZES
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
1 BBQ AREA
2 SEATING
3 VEGETABLE GARDEN
4 SKYLIGHT
5 PLAYGROUND
6 STAIRS & LIFT
Walks through the lively laneway.
Semi private spaces from the student housing units.
The kids of the north building family units share a courtyard and play regularly.
Kate enjoys her peace and quiet in the south building as a final-year university student.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ambient glass etchings radiates with warmth when met with the sun.
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.
Thank you