ABSTRACT

Agora Bañamos Community Civic and Commercial Center is a place that can

be a focal point in community governance, which exposed both people and

government to a culture of learning, exchange and creativity. It is a development

which purpose is to influence how people think, which in the process enhance

individual lives of people, and advantageous contribution to the community.

Similarly, the proposed community civic and commercial center is a step

towards nurturing smart, educated and high-value persons in a place. It aimed to

explore into different design possibilities in order to develop a government space in

which people can exercise their freedom through a barrier free design. This design

is one which enables people to move safely and freely and use the facilities within

the built environment. It is a space or a set of services that can be accessed by all,

without obstacles, with dignity and with as much independence as possible. The

goal of barrier free design is to provide an environment that supports the

independent functioning of differently able individuals so that they can get to, and

participate without assistance, in everyday activities such as procurement of goods

and services, employment, leisure and community living.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher elicits to extend his unfathomable gratitude to all people who

contributed to finish this study.

To the provincial capitol of Laguna and its official who helped him for this

research to become possible;

To Ar. April Irog and to all personnel of the Provincial Planning and

Development Office of Laguna province, who assisted the researcher to conduct his

research endeavor;

To the City government of Los Baños and its officials from City Planning and

Development Office who participated and supported to the data-gathering of this

research;

To his thesis adviser, Ar. Alvin Myron Matanguihan for guiding him

throughout the research process.

To the faculty members of ARIDFA especially to those architects who

extended their help, time and professionalism in order to accomplish this paper with

love and enthusiasm.

And above all, to the Divine Providence, the Almighty God who bestowed him

boundless love, support, strength and knowledge to accomplish this humble work

of art.

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 DEDICATION

In the fulfilment of this paper, the researcher would like to dedicate this

study to the following persons:

To his family;

To his beloved parents, Sebastian and Dolores Carandang;

To his Brothers and Sisters, Francis Louie, Paul, Angelo, Hazel and Kristine

Carandang;

To his niece and nephews, Isabel, Franco and Cedric Carandang;

To his classmates, ARC-5101 AY: 2017-2018;

To his dearest friends and housemates, KOSA;

To the Department Professors and Architects;

To all Architecture, Interior Design and Fine Arts students;

To all his fellow students of Batangas State University

And most specially, To Almighty God for the strength He has granted and for every

person He had sent to guide him.

To God be the glory.

~ Karl Vincent Magpantay Carandang

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE i

ABSTRACT ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

DEDICATION iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES ix

LIST OF FIGURES xi

LIST OF APPENDICES xv

Chapter I – The Problem and Its Background

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Background of the Study 3

1.3 Theoretical Framework 5

1.4 Conceptual Framework 6

1.5 Statement of the Problem 6

1.6 Significance of the Study 7

1.7 Objectives of the Study 8

1.4.1 Project Objectives 9

1.4.2 Design Objectives 9

1.8 Scope and limitation 10

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 1.9 Definition of Terms 11

1.10 Acronym 13

Chapter II – Review of Related Literature

2.1 Foreign Researches 14

2.2 Local Researches 21

2.3 Foreign Studies 27

2.4 Local Studies 32

2.5 Synthesis 38

Chapter III – Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design 41

3.2 Data Analysis and Presentation 47

3.2.1 Site Data 48

3. 2.1.1 Macro Site 48

3. 2.1.2 Micro Site 93

3. 2.2 Site Analysis 101

3. 2.2.1 SWOT Analysis 101

3. 2.2.2 Summary of Site Analysis 104

3. 2.3 User’s Analysis 105

3. 2.3.1 User’s Demography 105

3. 2.3.2 Organizational Structure 108

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 3. 2.3.3 Behavioral Pattern/Analysis 108

Chapter IV – Architectural Programming

4.1 Spatial Organization
4.1.1 Spatial Identification 112
4.1.1.1 Staffing Requirements 112
4.1.1.2 Space Identification 115
4.1.2 Definition of Spatial Elements 123
4.1.2.1 Qualitative & Quantitative Elements 123
4.2 Graphical and Spatial Programming 152
4.2.1 General Spatial Elements 152
4.2.1.1 General Matrix Diagram 152
4.2.1.2 General Bubble Diagram 152
4.2.2 Specific Spatial Elements 163
4.2.2.1 Specific Matrix Diagram 163
4.2.2.2 Specific Bubble Diagram 157

Chapter V – Building and Site Concept 164

5.1 Structural System 164
5.2 Electrical System 167
5.3 Plumbing System 170
5.4 Sanitary System 171
5.5 Mechanical System 173
5.6 Fire Protection System 174
5.7 Security System 176
5.8 Communication and Electronic System 178
5.9 Environmental System 178
5.10 Waste Management System 179
5.11 Landscaping 180

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Chapter VI – Design Framework 184
6.1 Design Philosophy 184
6.2 Design Concept 184
6.3 Design Considerations 186
6.4 Architectural Style Guide 189

Chapter VII – Funding and Manner of Financing 196

7.1 Source of Funding 196
7.2 Probable Construction Cost 196
7.3 Return of Investment 202
7.4 Maintenance and Sustainability 206

Chapter VIII – Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations 208

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

CURRICULUM VITAE

LIST OF TABLES

No. Title Page

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Table 1.0 Specific Data Resources 44

Table 2.0 Summary of average rainfall and temperature 73

of Los Baños from year 2009 to 2013.

Table 3.0 Number of Informal Settlers 75

Table 4.0 Number of Houses by Barangay (Consolidated 76

BMIS, 2015)

Table 5.0 Type of Housing (Consolidated BMIS, 2015) 76

Table 6.0 Existing Subdivisions in Los Baños 78

Table 7.0 Employment Status in Los Baños* 79

Consolidated BMIS, 2015

Table 8.0 Monthly Income (Consolidated BMIS, 2015) 79

Table 9.0 Out-of-School Youth in Los Baños 81

(Consolidated BMIS, 2015)

Table 10.0 Sources of Electricity/Energy 82

(Consolidated BMIS, 2015)

Table 11.0 Number of Connections per Barangay (as of CY 84

2013)

Table 12.0 Attractions in Los Baños 85

Table 13.0 Area of Crops Planted in Los Baños 86

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Table 14.0 Livestock and Poultry Population by Selected Years 86

Table 15.0 Summary of Road Inventory (as of 2013) 87

Table 16.0 National road Inventory (as of 2010) 87

Table 17.0 Barangay Road Inventory 89

Table 18.0 List of Vehicles 91

Table 19.0 Inventory of SWM Disposal Facility 92

Table 20.0 Lot Bearings 100

LIST OF FIGURES

No. Title Page

Figure 1.0 Conceptual Paradigm 6

Figure 2.0 FilCom Center, Mokuola Street, Waipahu Hawai’i 14

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Figure 3.0 Vaughan Civic Centre, Canada 17

Figure 4.0 Singapore Civic and Cultural Center, Singapore 19

Figure 5.0 Pasig Panorama Park, Pasig City Metro Manila 21

Figure 6.0 Poblacion, Makati City 24

Figure 7.0 the Bunker, Bataan Philippines 25

Figure 8.0 Global Civic Center & Capital - the road to a 27

sustainable planet

Figure 9.0 Elk Grove Civic Centre design study, California 29

Figure 10 Long Beach City Civic Center Redevelopment 31

Project

Figure 11 Community Civic Center, Pasig City Metro Manila 32

Figure 12 Research Paradigm 41

Figure 13 Map of the Philippines 46

Figure 14 Map of Region IV-A CALABARZON 50

Figure 15 Map of Province of Laguna 53

Figure 16 Map of Los Baños, Laguna 57

Figure 17 Location Map 59

Figure 18 Project Site Location Picture 60

Figure 19 Base Map 60

Figure 20 Existing urban Land Map 61

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Figure 21 Slope Map 61

Figure 22 Elevation Map 62

Figure 23 Geological Map 62

Figure 24 Hydrology Map 63

Figure 25 Vegetation Map 63

Figure 26 Erosion Map 64

Figure 27 Soil Suitability Map 64

Figure 28 Land Classification Map 65

Figure 29 Flood Prone Areas Map 65

Figure 30 Land Limitation Map 66

Figure 31 SAFDZ Map 66

Figure 32 National And Provincial Road Map 67

Figure 33 Municipal Road Map 67

Figure 34 Barangay Map 68

Figure 35 Existing General Land Use Map 68

Figure 36 Existing Urban Land Use Map 69

Figure 37 Satellite Image Map 69

Figure 38 Development Constraints Map 70

Figure 39 General Land Use Map 70

Figure 40 Urban Land Use Map 71

Figure 41 Soil Map 74

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Figure 42 Intra-Municipality Interconnectivity Network Map 90

Figure 43 Panoramic View of the Site 93

Figure 44 Site Pictures – Portion A 94

Figure 45 Site Pictures – Portion B 95

Figure 46 Site Pictures – Portion C 96

Figure 47 Site Pictures – Portion D 97

Figure 48 Road and Landmarks Map 98

Figure 49 Sun and Wind Orientation 101

Figure 50 Organizational Structure of Bureau of Plant Industry 109

Figure 51 Behavioral Pattern of Employees 109

Figure 52 Behavioral Pattern of Head of Security 110

Figure 53 Behavioral Pattern of Security 110

Figure 54 Behavioral Pattern of Maintenance 111

Figure 55 Vermicomposting 183

Figure 56 Leandro Locsin 189

Figure 57 Francisco 'Bobby' Mañosa 191

Figure 58 Renzo Piano 192

Figure 59 Frank Lloyd Wright 194

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