REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TAMAG, VIGAN CITY HERITAGE CITY OF VIGAN

PROJECT TITLE: SAN ESTEBAN PORT WITH CONDOTEL AND COMMERCIAL

COMPLEX
PROJECT LOCATION: SAN ESTEBAN, ILOCOS SUR

A THESIS TITLE PROPOSAL PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

BY:

VINZON TOLENTINO UNCIANO

(B.S. ARCHITECTURE 4)

PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION:

SAN ESTEBAN PORT WITH CONDOTEL AND COMERCIAL COMPLEX

A wharf or port commonly comprises a fixed platform, often on pilings. Commercial ports may have warehouses that serve as interim storage areas, since the typical objective is to unload and reload vessels as quickly as possible. Where capacity is sufficient a single wharf with a single berth constructed along the land adjacent to the water is normally used; where there is a need for more capacity multiple wharves, or perhaps a single large wharf with multiple berths, will instead be constructed, sometimes projecting into the water. A pier, raised over the water rather than within it, is commonly used for cases where the weight or volume of cargos will be low. Smaller and more modern wharves are sometimes built on flotation devices (pontoons) to keep them at the same level as the ship, even during changing tides. A condominium project that is operated as a hotel with a registration desk, cleaning service and more. The units are individually owned. Unit owners also have the option to place their unit in the hotels rental program where it is rented out like any other hotel room. There are pros and cons to condotel ownership. Pros include rental income to offset ownership expenses, a great vacation home, a cared-for home and potential price appreciation. On the down side, you might have to make a reservation for your own unit several days or weeks in advance. There are risks associated with all hotel ownership as well, such as occupancy rates that might be based on general economic conditions and potential destruction of the property. Generally, condotels are sold as a second or third home.

PROJECT LOCATION:

SAN ESTEBAN, ILOCOS SUR

PROJECT PROPONENT:

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT (CONG. ERIC SINGSON)