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Housing Typologies in The Philippines - VARGAS

The document discusses different housing typologies in the Philippines: R-1 refers to low-density single detached homes like executive subdivisions. R-2 is medium-density single attached homes or low-rise multifamily buildings. R-3 is high-density low or medium-rise multifamily. R-4 is medium to high-density townhomes. R-5 is very high-density medium or high-rise condominium buildings. Examples provided include the Sky Pod luxury home in Cebu, Kapit-Balay student apartments in Manila, BLOQ affordable condos in Cebu, The House townhomes in Manila inspired by bandaritas, and the Rainbow Tree towering

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Housing Typologies in The Philippines - VARGAS

The document discusses different housing typologies in the Philippines: R-1 refers to low-density single detached homes like executive subdivisions. R-2 is medium-density single attached homes or low-rise multifamily buildings. R-3 is high-density low or medium-rise multifamily. R-4 is medium to high-density townhomes. R-5 is very high-density medium or high-rise condominium buildings. Examples provided include the Sky Pod luxury home in Cebu, Kapit-Balay student apartments in Manila, BLOQ affordable condos in Cebu, The House townhomes in Manila inspired by bandaritas, and the Rainbow Tree towering

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VARGAS, EUNICE S.

Housing Typologies in the Philippines

1. R-1 Residential

Residential R-1 - a low-density residential zone, characterized mainly by single-family, single detached
dwellings with the usual community ancillary uses on a neighborhood scale, such as executive subdivisions
and relatively exclusive residential communities that are not subdivisions.

Name: Sky Pod


Location: Cebu, Philippines
Developer: LLG Architects

Description:
The Sky Pod is a residential home owned by Engineer Slater Young and Kryz Uy. It is a
2. R-2 Residential

Residential R-2 - a medium-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise single
attached, duplex, or multi-level building/ structure for exclusive use as multiple-family dwellings. This
includes R-2 structures within semi-exclusive subdivisions and semi-exclusive residential communities
which are not subdivisions.

Name: Kapit-Balay/ Bahay Adlaw


Location: UP Diliman, Metro Manila
Developer: Mary Ann Espina

Description:
The Kapit-Balay, a fully-furnished apartment complex beside Balay Kalinaw (also known as Ikeda Hall) is primarily a
“home away from home” for foreign visiting professors, researchers, students, and guests.
3. R-3 Residential

A high-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low rise or medium-rise building/
structure for exclusive use as multiple-family dwellings with mixed housing types.

Name: BLOQ Residences


Location: Pasabungan, Cebu
Developer: LLG Architects

Description:
BLOQ Residences are affordable modern residential developments in strategic locations in Cebu,
Philippines, like Talamban, Plaridel, Sikatuna, and Banawa. It is a series of affordable urban condominiums
that offer two unit types, the Studio and Loft.
4. R-4 Residential

A medium to high-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise townhouse


building/structure for exclusive use as multiple-family dwellings.

Name: The House


Location: Manila, Philippines
Developer: Buensalido Architects

Description:
A townhouse inspired by the bandaritas of the Philippines, giving homage to the Filipino spirit.
5. R-5 Residential
Residential R-5 - a very high-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a medium-rise or
high-rise condominium building/structure for exclusive use as a multiple-family dwelling.

Name: Rainbow Tree


Location: To rise at Cebu, Philippines
Developer: Vincent Callebaut Architectures

Description:
The rainbow tree is a staggering geometric stack of 1,200 prefabricated timber modules. The tower’s
basement contains 120 parking spaces, while the first (ground) floor accommodates a catering restaurant, a
co-working space, a lobby, and space for parked bicycles. the second story includes further co-working
spaces with floors three to six that offer 160 spaces for electric vehicles. the seventh and eighth stories
accommodate a pool, spa, and fitness center.

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