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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 iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

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ABSTRACT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DEDICATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LIST OF TABLES

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LIST OF FIGURES

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LIST OF APPENDICES

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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

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1.4.1 Project Objectives

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1.4.2 Design Objectives

9

Scope and limitation

10

1.8

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1.9

Definition of Terms

11

1.10

Acronym

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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

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3. 2.1.1 Macro Site

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3. 2.1.2 Micro Site

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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

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3. 2.3.1 User’s Demography

105

3. 2.3.2 Organizational Structure

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3. 2.3.3 Behavioral Pattern/Analysis

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Chapter IV – Architectural Programming 4.1

Spatial Organization 4.1.1

4.1.2

4.2

Spatial Identification

112

4.1.1.1 Staffing Requirements

112

4.1.1.2 Space Identification

115

Definition of Spatial Elements

123

4.1.2.1 Qualitative & Quantitative Elements

123

Graphical and Spatial Programming

152

4.2.1

General Spatial Elements

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4.2.1.1 General Matrix Diagram

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4.2.1.2 General Bubble Diagram

152

Specific Spatial Elements

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4.2.2.1 Specific Matrix Diagram

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4.2.2.2 Specific Bubble Diagram

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4.2.2

Chapter V – Building and Site Concept

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5.1

Structural System

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5.2

Electrical System

167

5.3

Plumbing System

170

5.4

Sanitary System

171

5.5

Mechanical System

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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

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Chapter VI – Design Framework

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6.1

Design Philosophy

184

6.2

Design Concept

184

6.3

Design Considerations

186

6.4

Architectural Style Guide

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Chapter VII – Funding and Manner of Financing

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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

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Table 1.0

Specific Data Resources

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Table 2.0

Summary of average rainfall and temperature

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of Los Baños from year 2009 to 2013. Table 3.0

Number of Informal Settlers

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Table 4.0

Number of Houses by Barangay (Consolidated

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BMIS, 2015) Table 5.0

Type of Housing (Consolidated BMIS, 2015)

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Table 6.0

Existing Subdivisions in Los Baños

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Table 7.0

Employment Status in Los Baños*

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Consolidated BMIS, 2015 Table 8.0

Monthly Income (Consolidated BMIS, 2015)

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Table 9.0

Out-of-School Youth in Los Baños

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(Consolidated BMIS,

Table 10.0

2015)

Sources of Electricity/Energy

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(Consolidated BMIS, 2015)

Table 11.0

Number of Connections per Barangay (as of CY

84

2013) Table 12.0

Attractions in Los Baños

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Table 13.0

Area of Crops Planted in Los Baños

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Table 14.0

Livestock and Poultry Population by Selected Years

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Table 15.0

Summary of Road Inventory (as of 2013)

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Table 16.0

National road Inventory (as of 2010)

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Table 17.0

Barangay Road Inventory

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Table 18.0

List of Vehicles

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Table 19.0

Inventory of SWM Disposal Facility

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Table 20.0

Lot Bearings

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LIST OF FIGURES No.

Title

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Figure 1.0

Conceptual Paradigm

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Figure 2.0

FilCom Center, Mokuola Street, Waipahu Hawai’i

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Figure 3.0

Vaughan Civic Centre, Canada

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Figure 4.0

Singapore Civic and Cultural Center, Singapore

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Figure 5.0

Pasig Panorama Park, Pasig City Metro Manila

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Figure 6.0

Poblacion, Makati City

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Figure 7.0

the Bunker, Bataan Philippines

25

Figure 8.0

Global Civic Center & Capital - the road to a

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sustainable planet Figure 9.0

Elk Grove Civic Centre design study, California

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Figure 10

Long Beach City Civic Center Redevelopment

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Project Figure 11

Community Civic Center, Pasig City Metro Manila

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Figure 12

Research Paradigm

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Figure 13

Map of the Philippines

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Figure 14

Map of Region IV-A CALABARZON

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Figure 15

Map of Province of Laguna

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Figure 16

Map of Los Baños, Laguna

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Figure 17

Location Map

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Figure 18

Project Site Location Picture

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Figure 19

Base Map

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Figure 20

Existing urban Land Map

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Figure 21

Slope Map

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Figure 22

Elevation Map

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Figure 23

Geological Map

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Figure 24

Hydrology Map

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Figure 25

Vegetation Map

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Figure 26

Erosion Map

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Figure 27

Soil Suitability Map

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Figure 28

Land Classification Map

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Figure 29

Flood Prone Areas Map

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Figure 30

Land Limitation Map

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Figure 31

SAFDZ Map

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Figure 32

National And Provincial Road Map

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Figure 33

Municipal Road Map

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Figure 34

Barangay Map

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Figure 35

Existing General Land Use Map

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Figure 36

Existing Urban Land Use Map

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Figure 37

Satellite Image Map

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Figure 38

Development Constraints Map

70

Figure 39

General Land Use Map

70

Figure 40

Urban Land Use Map

71

Figure 41

Soil Map

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Figure 42

Intra-Municipality Interconnectivity Network Map

90

Figure 43

Panoramic View of the Site

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Figure 44

Site Pictures – Portion A

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Figure 45

Site Pictures – Portion B

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Figure 46

Site Pictures – Portion C

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Figure 47

Site Pictures – Portion D

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Figure 48

Road and Landmarks Map

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Figure 49

Sun and Wind Orientation

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Figure 50

Organizational Structure of Bureau of Plant Industry

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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

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Figure 56

Leandro Locsin

189

Figure 57

Francisco 'Bobby' Mañosa

191

Figure 58

Renzo Piano

192

Figure 59

Frank Lloyd Wright

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