2010-07467-MN-0

Architecture and Fine Arts Library and Museum Complex of the

Philippines: Integrating Sustainable Traditional Modern Design Building
Solutions for Dynamic Adequate Space

I. Introduction
A. Background of the Study:
Architecture is the reflection of ones country. Its culture, tradition and also its heritage.
Everything started from our ninuno or ancestral, they are the one who introduced us to
cave (architecture) and petroglyphs (fine arts). Until now Architecture and Fine Arts are
nourishing the culture and tradition of the Philippines. One of most known Architect said Ive
been designing Filipino because interpreting Filipino design is beautiful and can stand at par
with other world-class designs. Maosa, this is what Philippine Architecture, not just able
to stand up but to stand out among world class designs. Filipinos are world renowned for
making great artworks thats why many Filipino students want to take up Architecture and
Fine Arts for them to show their talent and also to recognize Philippine Architecture around
the world. But there are certain problems to that, most of reference for architecture and fine
arts are lacking like books and other reading materials that makes it harder to study. Also
there are insufficient guide and learning for the Philippine Architecture, how did it really
started, scale models of structures through periods, materials that were used within the
structure, and the evolution of technologies. Giving them a glance about the past,
experiencing it, and giving them more reliable sources will make them to know what
Philippine Architecture and Fine Arts is.
B. Statement of the Problem:
Filipinos are known for their naturally born artistry. They are born with talents and
intelligence that can compete and keep pace to other races. But can they still able do it if
they are adopting other races designs? There are different library in every city and one of
the largest is the National Library in Manila, there are architectural and fine arts references
but itll be much easier for students or artists to find references where they can both relax,
experience, study and move freely according to their interest. While having own museum for
Philippine architecture can let the artists and other people to experience and appreciate it
live. The combination of library and museum in the Philippines are can be counted by the
fingers in your hand, as Ive researched it was only the Presidential Library & Museum and
Lopez Library & Museum. In both matters the problems were lack of references,
experiencing it live, good place to study, knowledge, and preserving the Philippine
Architecture and Fine Arts. Combining it one place will make it easier for artists and other
users to gather more information.
The slogan for this proposed project is BE PART of everything that you READ
C. Justification of the Study:
Maybe having the National Library for architectural references and National
Museum for history are enough for minimal knowledge and maybe having library in
universities are enough for those students but how about those who are not studying,
those who are searching for more reference, or those who want to have their own
relax and private spaces. As I stated earlier universities have their own libraries for
references but state universities sometimes have lack of it and they cant enter inside
private universities. This Architecture Library and Museum Complex will be for public
use. It will have commercial spaces like bookstore, souvenir shops, and food stalls.
There will be an open space where they can freely study, read or relax. This
proposed project will prioritize the needs of the users; itll accommodate large
number of books and also technologies that will certainly help the students,
professionals and visitors.
Itll also have studios where the students and the professionals can practice their
talents and do their work freely, peaceful, and harmonious. There will be a connector
that will lead to the museum. The museum will present and preserve all the evolution
and kinds of architecture that happen in every period, itll be personally for
architecture and fine arts history only. The spaces of the museum will be the one to
do story-telling of the periods. The site will be at Quezon City along Diliman since it
was near and accessible to architecture and fine arts firms and also to the leading
architecture and fine arts universities. Many said that traditional and modern are
contrast with each other, but times of that many said that the hybrid of those two
designs will make sustainable and can last for a long time because of the flow of
structure through abstraction, distillation and geometries. This project will preserve
the traditional design of Philippine architecture with the mix of modern to keep pace
to the present time. With the accountability of this two kind of architecture will able to
design population which is projected over 20 years.
II. Significance of the Study:
The purpose of this study is to have a personal library and museum of
architecture and fine arts where the design projection will allow serving the future
needs of its population of users.
Objectives:
To establish a sustainable structure for efficient use of spaces for a
lifetime usage.
To serve as the main place for Architecture and Fine Arts references,
study and relaxation area and preservation of Philippine Architecture and
Fine Arts
To give more knowledge, enhance skills and experience of Philippine
Architecture and Fine Arts


III. Bibliography
Lifestyle.inquirer.net - Francisco Maosas lonely crusade for a truly Filipino
architecture by Constantino C. Tojero
Filipinomatters.org Filipino Pride
Finduniversity.ph BS in Architecture in the Philippines
Ibe.unesco.org World Data Education in the Philippines 7
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edition
Nlp.gov.ph
Lopez-museum.com
Malacanang.gov.ph- Presidential Museum and Library
Designingliraries.org
Wbdg.org- Public Library
Quezoncity.gov.ph
Blog.buildllc.com- Traditional + Modern Architecture
























2010-07467-MN-0
Water Transportation Hub with Commercial strip in Honda Bay,
Palawan: Application of Tropical Sustainable Climate Change Resilient Design
Building Solutions

I. Introduction
A. Background of the Study:
Palawan is an archipelago of 1,780 islands. It was located at the western part of
the Philippines. It is acknowledge as the Last Ecological Frontier and Biospheric
Reserve because of its rich natural resources, vast forests and deep blue sea with the
healthiest coral reefs that make tourists to always come back. From refined beaches to
marvelously pristine natural wonders to historical sites will able to give a once a lifetime
experience that makes the Philippines as a leading tourism destination in Asia. One of
the most known bays in Palawan is the Honda Bay. The bay is used for both commercial
and subsistence fisheries and recreation area. Honda bay is known for its island hopping
tour that causes for messy place of boats. Eventually because of the increasing
population there are possibilities that itll be a cruise ship destination. This study will
cover up how will it sustain the design population of water transports and users and what
are the systems and design solutions that can make the structure a climate change
resilient. Itll be a tropically inclined design to commemorate the scenic of Palawan as
vacation refuge destination.
B. Statement of the Problem:
Palawan is an island province that is located in Region 4. Palawan is composed
of the long and narrow Palawan Island that is surrounded by smaller islands. It has rocky
coves, islets and clearly white sandy beaches. It has exotic wildlife, fishing villages and
UNESCO world heritages. Honda bay is comprised of several islets that makes it as the
destination for island hopping where all water transport can be seen everywhere which it
makes a messy parking place for boats. As time goes by many tourist are coming in the
Philippines which makes the economy of tourism to be higher than usual. It is said that
there are lack of commercialism and also least developed destination among other
islands of the Philippines. Tourists come here to experience the true adventure in nature,
to see and feel the marvelous wonders of Philippines. Palawans slogan is to make
human and nature to co-exist and have a balance and harmonious relationship. Having
this kind of environment and aim to develop and promote tourism, more tourists and
investments will prosper in Palawan. Palawan environmental has been surveying the
coastline of Palawan which has the potential of Cruise Ship destination. This Water
Transportation Hub will able to accommodate the fast rising population of tourists and
the design population of water transports. Itll able to withstand and keep pace to
upcoming changes, not just environmentally but also climate changes.
The building will reflect to its environment that will give the sense of place thus
the design will be tropically and strategically inclined by nature, sustainable and passive
and climate change resilience design solutions. It will showcase the world class
experience, uttermost quality service, and warm hospitable above personality.
The slogan for this project is The adventure of your own last frontier
C. Justification of the Study:
As stated earlier the main problem in Honda Bay, Palawan is that there are no
specific or certain place for the accommodation of water transports, the owners of the
water transports park anywhere they wanted to. This Water Transportation Hub will
accommodate and organize the parking of the boats and other water transportation. Itll
be not just for accommodation of boats but also for the drivers, tourists, staffs, and for
commercialism. Itll have shops and amenities that will be enjoyed by the patrons.
According to Palawan environmental they will have to designate a site development plan
for its future use to International Cruise Line Mandates. This project will able to
accommodate the future destination of cruise ship. Itll also have observation decks and
exhibition hall. The structure will be using systems like sea-cooling systems which is
integrated to ensure the sustainability of the project. There will be also cabins for guests
and visitors. Itll be not just for accommodation and commercial use but also itll the
symbolic centerpiece of Palawan. Itll prioritize the marvelous beauty of coastlines and
its nautical heritage. . Itll be environmentally, socially & economically sustainable.
Preserving the landscapes and seascapes will be one of the considerations. The
structures in the development will have design strategies and solutions that will able to
withstand through changes of the climate. Strategically the design solutions will be for
climate change for the comfort of the users.
II. Significance of the Study
The purpose of this study is to have a permanent place for the accommodation of
the users and to apply the design solutions and technology for a tropical sustainable and
climate change resilient structure.
Objectives:
To promote conservation of nature
To have a permanent and organize place or accommodation for water
transports and its users
To establish a tropical pioneer world-class design that will promote the
dazzling beauty of Palawan and Philippines
III. Bibliography
Lonelyplanet.com Introducing Palawan
Palawan.gov.ph
Elnidoresorts.com
Travelandcount.com - Puerto Princesa, Palawan: Honda Bay - Island
Hopping Tour
Philippinecountry.com Honda Bay Island, Palawan The Last Frontier
Tripadvisor.com.ph Palawan Island Tourism
Pnni.wordpress.com - The Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) for Palawan




































2010-07467-MN-0
Seaport Development and Recreational Complex in Catanauan,
Quezon: Integrating TREE (Tropical, Resilient, Environmental & Efficient) Design
Strategies & Solutions

I. Introduction
A. Background of the Study:
Catanauan, Quezon is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon.
According to its geography, its hilly, rolling and mountainous with isolated flat lands.
Also according to census 2010, it has a population of 65,705. Catanauan are rich for its
deep marvelous sea and green vast of rice fields. Most of the businesses and work of
the people there are about fishing. The bodies of water are their source of food and
money. One of the missions of the municipality is to implement projects and services
that will able to progress the livelihood of the community. But because of illegal dynamite
fishing, the seaport of Catanauan was destroyed. Seaport is a location on coast where
ships and other water transports docks. Its also the place where the landing and
distributing of fish. Ports are more to commercial usage but it can be also a recreational
area. But since it was destroyed, as of now the sea wall is the one that they have been
using for water transports docking area and place for trading fishes. The water along the
sea wall has a strong current that as of now, the current of the water is keep on
destroying the sea walls structure. This study will able to help the community of
Catanauan, Quezon through developing a seaport that will able to accommodate their
needs and demands. Itll draw to future progression of the municipality and itll be the
one to bespeak the rich character of Catanauan, Quezon.

B. Statement of the Problem
As stated earlier Catanauan Quezon had a seaport before but because of illegal
dynamite fishing it was destroyed and now only columns were can be seen. It was just a
fishing area and the home of talaba which are as big as platito. Thats the reason why
the people of Catanauan are using the seawall as the main place for transaction of
fishes and also the dock of the water transports. It might not be the best place for that
because of the strong current of the water and also the structure is not stable or
withstand for a lifetime. They dont have recreational facilities or other amenities for
relaxation. And according to geography, Catanauan is adjacent to Marinduque which
leads to some water transportation from Catanauan to Marinduque or Marinduque to
Catanauan. These problems will be the cutting edge for developing a new seaport that
will able to help and accommodate the needs of the community. Itll bring back the life
that they have used to be and will increase and improve their economy for the
betterment of the future.

Its sense of place will be the one that will reflect to the design of the
development. The Catanauans distinctive character will be the main design that will not
just attract local tourists but also international. Itll be tropically inclined and will be
accountable to sustainable design by considering other factors like climate, population
density and accessibility.

The slogan for this development is The economic gateway of Catanauan,
Quezon.
C. Justification of the Study
As stated earlier the main problem is they dont have permanent and table
seaport so this project will develop a new seaport where itll accommodate both water
transports and fishing industry of the community. Itll have safety and security features
where therell be a space for coastal guards and communication facilities for them. Itll
have enough accommodation for the users where theyll have comfortable and relaxing
ambiance. The commercial area will be segregated for itll not have conflict to the
activities and noises. Itll have sustainable spaces for a lifetime usage and can shifts in
global shipping patterns, climate changes, changes in design and size of water
transports, and the projected users over the years. The seaport will have a civic center
where the users can use it as a recreational area and also for relaxation and waiting
area. The recreational complex will also commemorate and preserve the nature, history
and heritage of Catanauan, Quezon. The port will be balancing the environmental and
community benefits to ensure financial sustainability. The structure will allow the users to
engage the dynamic experiences like the weather of the day, the time, and season. Its
design will be tropically inclined, resilient, environmental and efficient for its lifetime
usage.

II. Significance of the Study:
The purpose of this study is to have a permanent sustainable seaport for the
accommodation of the users, water transportation and fishing industry of Catanauan.
Objectives:
To establish a TREE design that will withstand and a lifetime usage for the
community of Catanauan
To preserve and promote the culture, heritage, nature of Catanauan for future
demands to International tourists.
To have a permanent seaport for accommodation of fishing industry and
water transportation.

III. Bibliography
Census.gov.ph Catanauan, Quezon
Catanauan-Quezon.com
Ugnayan.com Catanauan, Quezon
Philippine-islands.ph
olsonkundigarchitects.com Waterway Seaport
pupclass.blogspot.com Design guidelines: Terminals
wowquezon.com
arcadis-us.com Seaport Planning