Portfolio.
Bethany Lo
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Mansfield Library
I aim to use architecture as a tool to serve people and communties. Libraries strengthen communities and provide access to information, education, and resources. The Mansfield Library aims to provide a space that encourages literacy and lifelong learning, fosters social connections, and supports local culture. I believe that architecture should respond to its context that’s why has designed a space that responds to the site.
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Frame of Mind Gallery
In addition to architecture I have a deep interest in photography. The Frame of Mind Gallery is a photography gallery that aims to provide a reprieve from the hustle of the city. I believe all design should be sustainable and benefit the environment, therefore the Gallery illustrates passive design principles and sustainable technologies.
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Echo Estate
As an indivisual who has lived in Australia my whole life and witnessed the devastation of bushfires, I realise how how architecture, as a key medium in shaping public and private spaces, effectively respond, adapt, and perform to mitigate the challenges faced by bushfire-prone communities.
About Me.
I’m a fourth year Interior Architecture Bachelor student who is passionate about sustainable design. I believe architecture is a tool to improve lives. Architecture should be humancentred and transcendent to evolove over time according to the needs of society.
Ultimately, my work is driven by a commitment to human-centered design, creating environments that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Mansfield Library
Mansfield library is a public library, study space and social hangout located in Mansfield, Victoria. The uniquely shaped roof is inspired by a blankey being pulled up. The interior
prioritises funcitonality whilst also presenting minimal interiors featuring concrete and wood and neutral tones to create a calm atmosphere.
Frame of Mind Gallery
Frame of Mind Gallery is a photography gallery located in Carlton. The gallery features a passive design and includes a rainwater green roof and a greywater system. The north and west facade of the
gallery boasts a ceramic shading facade which rotates according to the direction of the sun. The interior includes stone thermal masses to absorb and emit heat.
Echo Estate
Echo Estate comprises of a community centre and a bushfire relief housing model. This project is located in Katoomba, NSW. The aim of the project was to create a housing
model that responds to the needs of bushfire victims. Additionally, create a community centre for the local community and where victims can seek help and resources.
