MAJOR PLATE NO.1
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
A Proposed City Hall with Filipino Modern-Vernacular Architectural Design
B. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT:
In local government, City Hall is the chief administrative building of a city. It houses the city
council, associated departments and serves as the base of the city mayor. It is also one of
the city’s most symbolically important building, which expresses the transparency of the
democratic process.
As a symbol of local government, city hall has a very distinct architecture as they leave a
visual legacy for the city they represent.
C. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In view of stimulating a real scenario in architectural design practice, prepare a Design
Proposal for the Relocation of an existing City Hall of a selected city/area. The pursuit of the
activity is in line with course objective of under-taking architectural exercises in space
planning with special focus on Filipino Modern-Vernacular Architecture.
The design proposal shall entail first a general assessment (virtual assessment) of the
existing city hall building considering the following major parameters:
Space Planning:
Adequacy of existing office spaces against number of users and clients;
Contiguity and preferred proximity of related offices and sections;
Over-all convenience of end-users and clients alike; flexibility for expansion;
Others.
Building Character:
Appropriateness of the existing building design and envelope to a government
institution;
Projected public image of the structure in relation to its service to the community.
Filipino Culture:
Proper consideration of Filipino culture, customs and the like in the planning of the
spaces (like multi-purpose hall for various programs and social activities of
employees, pantry rooms for “baon”-eating staff, sports facilities both for staff and
public, sufficient waiting areas for extended family members of clients’ etc.)
Site Planning:
Proper and strategic location of the municipal hall;
Adequacy of parking spaces;
Accessibility of clients;
Others
As a group of upcoming groups of innovative architects, prepare the necessary
relocation/redevelopment of your chosen city hall based on your research.
D. REQUIREMENTS
PART 1. RESEARCH WORK 01
I. INTRODUCTION
a. Background of the Study (Write a Little background of a City Hall)
b. Statement of the Problem
c. Objective
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
a. Example of Local and Foreign Project (Analysis, Advantages and Disadvantages of each
example)
b. Law, Regulations, Ordinances, Standards and Codes in Planning a City Hall
c. Design Considerations
PART 2: Site Analysis and Architectural Programming
III. SITE ANALYSIS
a. Macro Site Analysis
a1. PHYSICAL FEATURES
- Geographical Location
- Land Area
- Geology and Ground Water
a2 UTILITY SOURCES
- Power and Electrification Source/Providers (e.g. Meralco, Sempelco)
- Water Supply Sources (e.g. MWSS, Manila Water)
- Telecommunications Providers (e.g. PLDT, Converge, USATV, Globe)
A3. MACRO MAPS RELATED TO THE SITE (Note: provide a summarized note regarding the
maps)
- Regional and Provincial Maps
- Road Line Networks
- Location map
- Land Use Map (Describe what’s the zoning of chosen location of the site)
- Fault Line Map,
- Flood Susceptibility
- Landslide Susceptibility
- Climate Map
- Views and Vistas
- Topographical Map
- Vegetation and Wildlife
b. Micro Site Analysis (All related to the Main Site)
- Sun Path, Wind Path,
- Drainage Orientation/Location,
- Noise Analysis,
Possible Main Entry/Exit, Buffer and Vegerations, Gates, Fencing Location
- Nearest Electrical Utility Post
- Nearest Water Facility Tap
- Nearest Drainage Pits and Kerbs
IV. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
a. Site Selection (Please be noted that the 3 Site, will be considered to your choices will be
assumed thru google earth/Google Maps, make sure that the Property Lines and Site
Description is near to realistic values and Site requirement in planning a City Hall)
b. Identification of the Users
c. Activity Analysis
d. Behavioral Pattern
e. Noise Analysis
f. Space Zoning
g. Bubble Diagram
h. Proximity Diagram
i. Schematic Diagram
j. Pedestrian and Vehicular Flow Diagram
k. Area Computation
PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS PRODUCTION
V. DRAWING REQUIREMENTS (ALL RENDERED)
a. (Concept Board) Design Concepts/Design Considerations/Design Philosophy
b. Floor Plans (Inlcude Landscape Plan)
c. Four (4) Elevations
d. Two (2) Section
e. Site Development Plan
f. Site Section
g. Exterior Perspective (Front View-in-Two Point Perspective and Aerial View)
h. Interior Perspective (3 Interior Perspective – Choose all focal points. One view should be at the Lobby)
i. Material Board
j. Video Presentation
VI. SPACE REQUIREMENTS: (CLUSTERED OR INTEGRATED)
MAIN BUILDING
a. Treasurer’s Office
b. Land Tax Office
c. Registry of Deeds
d. City Planning and Development Office (CPDO)
e. Engineering Office (Office of Building Official, Storage,)
f. Assessor’s Office
g. Archive and Records Office (+ Secured File Rooms)
h. Information Technology Office
i. Traffic Management Office (MTMO)
j. Parks and Playground Management Office (PPMO)
k. Human Resources Management Department (HRDM)
l. Public Information Office (PIO)
m. Commission on Audit (COA)
n. Sanguniaan ng Bayan
o. Mayor’s Office
p. Operation Management Office
q. Budget Office
r. City Trial Court
ANNEX BUILDING
a. Chief Administrative Office (CAO)
b. PWD, DSWD OFFICE
c. Local Civil Registry Office
d. Philhealth Office
e. Public Employment Service Office (PESO)
f. Community and Barangay Affairs Office (CBAO)
g. Nutrition Population Office (NPO)
h. Scholarship and Education Office (SEO) (For Universities, Colleges, and High School)
i. Senior Police Liaison Officer Office (SPLO)
j. General Service Office (GSO)
k. Administration Staff Offce
l. Tourism Office
m. City Economic Enterprise Management Office (CEEM)
n. Accounting Office (Cashier and Payment Areas)
o. Secured Vault Room
p. Business Permit and Licensing Office
q. Conference Room
r. DILG Office
s. Legal Office
t. Public Market Office (PMO)
OTHER BUILDING/ SPACES
a. Rural Health Unit
b. Dental Clinic
c. Urban Poor Affairs Office (UPAO)
d. Senior Citizen
e. 4 P’s (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Office)
f. Solo Parent Office
g. General Service Office Logistic
h. PNP Building
i. Public Attorney Office
j. Lying In Clinic
k. Post Office
l. City Emergency Force Office (CEFO)
m. Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (DRRMO)
n. Motorpool
o. Storage
p. ATM Booth/Machines
q. Sports Development Office
r. Agriculture Office
s. City Environment & Natural Resources Office (CENRO)
t. Canteen and Dining Space
UTILITY/SUPPORT SPACES
a. Electrical Room
b. Genset Room
c. Storages
d. Water Tanks/ Water Reserve Room
e. Fire Exits (Consider location of Fire exits and distances)
f. Fire Pump and Fire Control room
g. Fire Hose Locations
h. CCTV Room + Security Room
i. CATV and Internet Control Room
j. Janitorial and Maintenance Room
k. Possible location of Cistern and Septic Tank
l. Toilets (Male+PWD’s), Female+PWD’s
m. Parking Spaces (Consider PWD and Motrocycle Parking)
n. Sanitation Areas
OTHER SPACES
a. Parks
b. Flagpole
c. Play Areas
d. PWD Ramps
e. Other Necessary spaces