TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES - Quezon City

Architecture Department

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 07

Prelim Major Plate: Open Market Housing

Overview:

A leading developer known for its luxury and mid-priced residential developments is looking to entice first-time homebuyers with its
new brand of housing development. A premium brand within the mid-end to high-end housing category that celebrates the very
important milestone of first-time home ownership. More importantly, it espouses pride of ownership. It is the company’s new venture
into the housing market.

The developer is planning to launch a series of housing communities in a first-class municipality with key commercial
establishments. The housing brand will raise the bar of what housing is and should be in the Philippines. Pushing the envelope to
make beautiful, well-designed homes attainable to a wider market—legacy homes that the next generation will enjoy.

The new housing brand will offer homes with a starting price of Php 10 million to Php 15.0 million. In order to promote a
balanced living environment, the project also intends to include amenities including parks, recreation spaces, and community
centers. To reduce environmental impact and enhance overall quality of life, green spaces and sustainable construction methods
will be incorporated. The development process will be directed by adherence to local building requirements, zoning laws, and
environmental regulations. The project's staged development is intended to provide housing alternatives that improve community
cohesion and offer a desirable living environment in Quezon City's vibrant residential market.

Design Objective:

The developer set the housing brand to compete with the current housing market and with the current situation of housing
in the country. The housing brand will cater to a broad midmarket segment that includes established small business owners,
professionals, and families of Filipinos working abroad.

The brand will focus on the following objectives:

• Envisioned and planned as a functioning community.

• Near major growth areas.
• Accessible within 3-5km from transportation hubs.
• Unique community concept.
• Sense of spaciousness.
• Innovative house designs.
• Elegant and Serene.
• Safe and Secure
• Provisions for growth
• Variety of House Layout and Designs

Design Problem/Instructions:

The designer/students shall be made responsible in providing the necessary spaces to make the project functional and
architecturally sound. The research component, which is an integral aspect of design, should enhance the student’s capacity to
learn through direct dissemination of information. The housing project should focus on the trend of housing market in the proposed
project site. The student should study and provide concept on sizes of housing lot and floor areas that will cater to the needs of the
area. Also, should comply with considerations and objectives the housing brand.

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 Design an open market housing development within your proposed site. The proposed site must be feasible and supported
with a substantial analysis on a macro-meso-micro scale. The site should adhere to the implementing rules and regulations of
Presidential Decree 957. Ensure to provide the precise mandatory division of saleable and non-saleable areas and any and all
minimum design standards, in line with the prescribed parameters specified by the client. Consider all related pertinent laws and
regulations for subdivision design. The intent of the developer is to divide or ratio the saleable lots and provide a variety of residential
houses each with a demand analysis and study of spaces. Specify all components of the development provided or required based
on the minimum requirements from PD 957, such as minimum lot areas and frontages for residential units, parks and open spaces,
community facilities, and infrastructure. Follow the prescribed hierarchy of roads within the subdivision to optimize traffic flow and
accessibility.

• Propose a site for an open market housing

• Consider aesthetic, natural, and cultural factors.
• Research and justify feasibility of the project at the location.
• Consider the existing site conditions and profile.
• Refer to the minimum design requirements stated in PD 957.
• Provide sufficient land allocation for saleable and non-saleable areas.
• Provide at least the minimum lot area for parks or playgrounds, and open spaces.
• Provide the required minimum community facilities in relation to the number of saleable lots.
• Provide an adequate and efficient road network in relation to the hierarchy of roads.
• Develop residential units in consideration of the prescribed minimum lot area and lot frontages.

Project Site/Location:

The designer/students shall study and find a feasible site to make the project functional and architecturally sound. The client
developer requires the proposed project to be located in either of the following municipalities/cities: San Mateo, Rizal, Las Pinas,
Malolos, Bulacan, Muntinlupa City, and/or Pampanga. The site should have at least 20 hectares. Justify the proposed site by
providing an in-depth macro-meso-micro analysis, developing a site criteria for all three proposed project locations, and
conducting market research or demand analysis.

Research Study, Concept Sheet/Site analysis, and Schematic Drawing Requirements:

Research Paper Requirements: (Digital/printed presentation)

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Project

This section provides a comprehensive discussion that guides the reader from a broad understanding to a
specific focus on the study. The contents should highlight existing conditions within the area of study to establish
and to support the needs and problems stipulated in the problem statement.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

This section serves as a pivotal aspect of the project, encapsulating fundamental issues in a community that
demands attention. It should be clearly itemized that would justify the need for the project being proposed.

This can be further detailed using descriptive explanations, employing a range of justificatory approaches, which
encompass, though are not restricted to:

o Sub-Problems Exploration: Identification of specific sub-problems within the defined area of study,
substantiated with relevant data to validate the need for a capstone design proposal.
o Comprehensive Rationale: It explains how these issues contribute to the proposal’s rationale, using data (i.e.
Demand Analysis, Reports, etc.) to underscore the need to address the problem.

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 o Emphasis and Importance: This strongly underscores the significance of the identified issues and the
imperative to find solutions.

1.3 Project Goals and Objectives

Must be 3-5 statements, in bullet form, of intended ideal conditions or outcomes that will be achieved once the
project has been completed. Objectives need to be SMART.
Specific: clearly stated with specific outcomes.
Measurable: so the end of each objective can be identified and measured against success criteria.
Achievable: attainable given the available resources, time, and technology in accordance with required quality.
Realistic: sensible, pragmatic, and prioritized activities for achieving set goals.
Timely: planned and attained tasks according to base line and prioritization of hierarchy of needs.

1.4 Project Scope and Limitations

Brief discussion on the exact coverage of the study, emphasizing what is included and not included, to avoid any
ambiguities. This may include, but is not limited to, the detailed project classification (e.g. tertiary-level hospital,
socialized housing, BPO building for graphics/animation and CSR, TechVoc educational facilities for Industrial
Arts, etc.); and the target market classification (e.g. mobility-impaired users, informal settlers living along the
City’s waterways, public high school students, foreign/local tourists, etc.)

2.0 Site Selection and Justification

2.1 Site Selection Criteria/Site Suitability analysis

Listing of the general and specific characteristics of a site needed by the proposed project, with its corresponding
weights. General characteristics are those that are common to all architectural projects (e.g. presence of utilities,
distance from natural hazards, accessibility, etc.), while specific characteristics are those that are applicable only
to the particular project (e.g. proximity to tourism sites for hotels intended to accommodate tourists, compatibility
of soil type for agriculture-related projects, etc.).

The rubrics shall indicate clearly when a particular characteristic is met or not. Proposed measures to address the
characteristics that are not met shall be indicated and discussed.

2.2 Site Selection and Description

This refers to the process of identifying potential sites that meet the established criteria, and then providing a
detailed description of each site, including its location, size, topography, and other relevant features. This
information can be used to compare and evaluate different sites, and to make an informed decision about which
site to select.

2.3 Site Evaluation

This involves assessing the suitability of each potential site based on the established criteria and the site
description. This evaluation may include analyzing the site's physical characteristics, reviewing relevant
regulations and permits, and conducting market research to assess demand for the proposed development.

Explain the process of assessing the suitability of each potential site based on the established criteria and the site
description. Describe the methods that will be used to analyze the site's physical characteristics, review
regulations and permits, and conduct market research. Discuss the importance of evaluating the demand for the
proposed development in the market research.

2.4 Site Justification

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 This is the final step in the site selection process, where the chosen site is justified based on its ability to meet the
established criteria, its potential for success, and its compatibility with the surrounding area. This justification may
include a detailed analysis of the economic, social, and environmental benefits and drawbacks of the chosen site.

Explain that this section is the final step in the site selection process, where the chosen site is justified. Describe
how the chosen site will be justified based on its ability to meet the established criteria, its potential for success,
and its compatibility with the surrounding area. Specify that a detailed analysis of the economic, social, and
environmental benefits and drawbacks of the chosen site will be included.

2.5 Macro-Meso Site Analysis: Region / Province / City / Town

Discussion of the characteristics of the chosen location at the regional, provincial, city, and town level. The
discussion should be aimed towards (1) familiarizing the reader with the location, and (2) justifying the score
given based on the rubrics set in the previous section. All discussions should be aligned with the proposed
project, and should be supported by maps and photo-documentations.

2.6 Micro Site Analysis: The Site and its Immediate Environs

Discussion of the characteristics of the actual lot in relation to its immediate environs. Same with the previous
section, discussion should be aimed towards (1) familiarizing the reader with the actual site, and (2) justifying the
score given based on the rubrics set in the criteria. All discussions should be aligned with the proposed project,
and should be supported by maps and photo-documentations.

3.0 General Recommendations and Findings

Provide a summary of the findings, ideas, and recommendations based on the site analysis. With consideration for the
comprehensive evaluation of the project site's macro, meso, and micro analysis, the statement should offer a general
recommendation and conclusions that are applicable to the project as a result.

Concept Sheet Requirements: (Digital presentation/medium)

Provide a graphic representation of your research study, site analysis, and potential translation of your general
recommendations and findings.
Schematic Drawing Requirements: (Manual presentation/medium)
Space Requirements:

• Saleable lots (refer to the instructions regarding the division of saleable lots).
o Provide a recommendation of the lot areas, residential types, and their ratio of distribution/division based on
your research study and any and all pertinent laws or regulations.
• Non-saleable lots
o Provide a recommendation of the community facilities and/or infrastructures, lot areas, to be provided based
on your research study and any and all pertinent laws or regulations.

Note:
• There is no need to provide a floor plan for the residential units and community facilities; provide only the site
development plan and building footprint of the following structures.
• Students may add rooms, spaces, structures not listed above but are not allowed to replace or remove any of the
minimum space requirements.

Drawing Requirements:

• Master site development plan (use any convenient scale and should be manually drawn and rendered)
• Table of design inputs – cite references from PD 957 and provide a tabulation based on the minimum requirements of
PD 957 and actual usage/translation such as:
o Saleable and non-saleable areas - as per PD 957 and as planned.
o Parks/playgrounds allocation - as per PD 957 and as planned.

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 o Minimum community facilities to be provided - as per PD 957.
o Hierarchy of roads/road righ-of-way provided - as per PD 957 and as planned.
o Minimum lot areas and lot frontages - as per PD 957 and as planned.
o Sidewalk and planting strips - as per PD 957 and as planned.
• 1 aerial exterior perspective (showing the entire development and exterior of structures and should be manually drawn
and rendered).

Submission Requirements/Notes:

• A4-sized white paper for the research paper. Provide a cover page containing the following:
o Plate title/no.
o Course code
o Section
o List of Members (Surname, first name, middle initial)
Note: digital presentation or printed.
• 15” x 20” size white paper for the concept sheet/research study/site analysis (digital presentation or printed).
• 15” x 20” size white paper for the schematic drawing (manual presentation/medium). Students may use pencils, pens,
markers, watercolor, and/or color pencils for drafting and rendering.
• Provide a title block at the bottom right of the first page of your 15”x20” paper (offset at least 1.00 cm from the
edge of the paper), and write your complete name(s), course code, section, and plate title.
• Ensure that your research paper and drawings are securely fastened.
• Prepare a PowerPoint presentation for your group oral presentation. Refer to the published canvas page regarding the
scheduled dates for the group oral presentation of this assessment task.

NAME/S:
COURSE CODE SECTION
PLATE NUMBER AND TITLE

Due date:
Refer to the published canvas page regarding the deadline for the submission of this assessment task.

Note: Plate progress will be signed at the end of the class session; this will also serve as your attendance.

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