Frank Lo

About Frank Lo

I am a results-driven project leader, architect and business strategist with a passion…

Experience

1. Principal

   Mza Architecture

   Jun 2015 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   As Principal at MZA Architecture, I have played a key role in strategic leadership, business development, and project execution, driving the firm’s growth and impact over the past decade. I have led complex, large-scale projects across commercial, residential, transit-oriented, and public sector developments while cultivating strong partnerships with public and private entities.Strategic Leadership & Firm Growth - Developed and executed yearly and quarterly business strategies, aligning MZA’s growth with market trends and emerging opportunities- Spearheaded strategic partnerships with developers, public agencies, and corporate clients, expanding MZA’s presence in the Pacific Northwest and beyond- Led firm-wide operations, overseeing financial planning, resource allocation, and performance metrics to ensure long-term success.Business Development- Promoted MZA through targeted business development strategies and strong relationship-building with key stakeholders- Led the development of competitive proposals and RFP responses, driving MZA’s success in winning public and private sector contracts.Project & Program Management - Directed large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to completion- Oversaw budgeting, risk management, and scheduling, delivering projects on time and within scope while maintaining high design and operational standards.Team Leadership & Mentorship- Built and led cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance work culture- Mentored and developed emerging leaders within the firm, strengthening MZA’s internal expertise and industry presence.Urban Transformation & Sustainability- Championed sustainable urban development, integrating green building practices and forward-thinking urban planning strategies- Advocated for human-centered design and placemaking, enhancing community engagement and long-term livability in urban environments.

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Skills

• Concept Design
• Hospitality Design
• Architecture
• Comprehensive Planning
• Space Planning
• Architectural Design
• Aia
• Space-Planning
• Leed Ap
• Submittals
• Bim
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Architectural Drawings
• Sustainable Design
• Mixed-Use
• Design Research
• Retail Design
• Leed
• Interior Architecture
• Retail Centers Planning
• Urban Design
• Rendering
• Interior Design
• Sketchup
• Adaptive Reuse
• Urban Planning
• Site Planning
• Residential Design
• Construction Drawings
• Green Building
• Revit