Proposed Seaport Terminal and Hotel

A Thesis Presented to the

Faculty of Architecture Department
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas

Architect Alvin Eber Arlanza

Adviser

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Architectural Design 9 and

Architectural Design 10 – Architectural Thesis for the degree
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Presented by

Campos, Rolando L., Jr.

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Abstract

The primary goal of this study is to suggest improvements in the quality of port infrastructure rank for the Philippines which
placed the country the lowest among the ASEAN-6 in the World Economic Forum Global Competitive Report. As an archipelago with
a very large number of ports, the Philippines faces a challenge, only shared with Indonesia in Southeast Asia, to undertake reforms and
large investments to modernize as many ports as possible.

As for the investment opportunity the Philippine government encourages the private sector to participate in port development
and operations and construction of seaports as gateways to different tourist destinations.

Development and modernization of several sea ports nationwide to improve the flow of goods going in to, out of, and around
the country are also proposed. However, the study is only limited to the integrated terminal for passengers and its hotel facilities, such
as the extension of piers and berth lengths, continuous expansion of pier back-up areas such as container yards and truck holding
areas. Rehabilitation of port facilities is not part of the study. This is for future research and study.
The architectural space provisions for the tower were based on substantial data progressing from the site selection and leading
to the production of the final output which is the architectural design translation.

In conclusion, the project may be considered as a possible solution to address water scarcity and to showcase proper water
management by providing appropriate facilities and technologies.

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Table of Contents

Certificate of Originality i
Approval Sheet ii
Certification iii
Abstract iv
Dedication v
Acknowledgment vi
Table of Contents vii

Chapter 1. The Problem and its Setting

Chapter 1.1 Introduction 1
Rationale of the Project 1
Background of the Project 2
Project Goals and Objectives 7
Significance and Expected Output 8
Scope and Delimitations 9

Chapter 2. Theoretical Framework

Chapter 2.1 Review of Related Literature
Stages in Project Development 10
Project Stage 11
Implementation Stage 12
Operation Stage 12
Passenger Terminal Building 14
Parking Area 16
Other Building and Facilities 16

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Requirement for Standard Hotel 17

Related Projects
Port of Batangas 21
Tagbilaran City Seaport 23
Seaport Boston Hotel 24
Raddison Seaport Hotel 26
Chapter 2.2 Conceptual Framework 28
Chapter 2.3 Methodology 29
Site Criteria 29
Area Studies 29
Evaluation of Problem 30
Monitoring of Operations 30
Research Strategy 31
Methods of Getting Data 33
Key Resource Persons 34
Mechanics and Triangulation 34
Chapter 3. Site Justification
Chapter 3.1 Site Selection 36
Identification of Possible Projects 37
Sources of Possible Projects 38
Assessment of Sources 39
Site Criteria 41
Chapter 3.2 Macro and Micro Analysis 42
Regional 42
Geographical 43
Adherence to CLUP and ZONING 44
Comparative SWOT Analysis 52
Site Analysis 62

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Chapter 4. Architectural Design Development and Architectural Engineering

Chapter 4.1 Site Planning and Site Programming 65
Chapter 4.2 Building Space Program 65
Chapter 4.3 Design Conceptualization 67
Chapter 4.4 Project Technical Requirements 74

References 81

List of Tables
Table 1.1 Port Statistics
Table 3.1 Site Criteria Descriptions
Table 3.2 Comparative SWOT Analysis
Table 3.3 Comparative Site Selection
Table 4.1 Space Allocation and Sizing Analysis

List of Figures
Figure 1.1 WEF Global Competitiveness Reports
Figure 1.2 Philippines Star, July 16, 2010
Figure 2.1 Philippines Port Authorities
Figure 2.2 Passenger Terminal
Figure 2.3 Port of Batangas
Figure 2.4 Tagbilaran Seaport
Figure 2.5 Seaport Boston Hotel
Figure 2.6 Radisson Seaside Hotel
Figure 2.7 Conceptual Framework
Figure 2.8 Research Strategy
Figure 3.1 Map of Palawan
Figure 3.2 Site 1, Site Analysis
Figure 3.3 Site 2, Site Analysis

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Figure 3.4 Site 3, Site Analysis

Figure 4.1 Concept Image A
Figure 4.2 Concept Image B
Figure 4.3 Concept Image C
Figure 4.4 Concept Image D

List of Appendices
Appendix A Related Documents
Appendix B Consultation Sheets
Appendix E Interview Questions
Appendix C Photo Documentation
Appendix D Site Documents
Appendix G Curriculum Vitae