CALAMITY REFUGE PLAZA:A PROPOSED MULTI-PURPOSE VERTICAL PARK

I. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

A. TECHNICAL DEFINITION

Vertical Park - an area for the enjoyment of the public,having facilities for rest and
recreation in multi-storey building.

The proposed project will be a multi-purpose park which cannot only be used as
a place for leisure and daily activities but can also be use as an evacuation building
during calamity and can be a venue for school and work activities with multiple
storey.

B. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

One of the effects of climate change is the formation of the extreme weather
conditions which the Philippines had been vulnerable of ,due to its geography and
development.The Philippines which sets in the western Pacific Ocean surrounded with
natural warm waters and added more heat by the sun leading to a stronger and more
frequent storm.Just, last year 2013 the Super Typhoon Yolanda had devastated the
Philippines especially in Tacloban Leyte .

Yolanda had said to had caused strong winds,heavy rainfall and storm surge and
killed more than 6,300 lives, over four million displaced citizens, and $2 billion in
damages in 2013,as per the Climate Realty Project 2016.

As the Philippines being a vulnerable place to climate change it is better to be

prepared with the possibilities of more catastrophic events to be brought again by
extreme weather conditions.

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 Considering with the past situations that may also hit in Las Pinas City as being
part of the Philippines a Vertical Park could be a help to serve as an Evacuation Center
during calamities and a place for recreation before and after calamities.As Public Park
and Recreation is as well a need in the City with the present limited land to provide.

The city of Las Piñas had increased of about 40 hectare of land for parks and
recreation in 1985 to 1995, had decrease to 29 hectare in 2011 as per the City Physical
Framework of Parks and Recreation of Las Piñas.And, lands could had contributed to
other land use.The situation leads to having pocket or small lands allotted for parks and
recreation and mostly sets within subdivisions.

C. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

How can the proposed project adapt with different use and be functional in a
long run?

D. TARGET USERS

Population of Pamplona Uno :

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Projected Population in 2020: 2000=17,415

- 2010=17,862

(P/Y)10=17.862

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Population /Year=44.7

Projected Population in 2029= 17,415+44.7(10)= 18,264

E. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDIES

1. To provide a passive design of Vertical Park

2. To make an adaptable building to cater different uses

3. To make a sustainable building that will cater evacuees during

calamities.

F. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SCOPE

Scope of the Study is with in the City of Las Piñas,especially in Pamplona

Uno.

PROJECT COMPONENTS

1. Edible Landscape Area(Roof Deck)

-is the use of food as design feature in a landscape.
2. Command Center
-is any place used to provide a centralized command for some purposes.
3. Water Storage
-is a term referring to storage of both potable water for consumption, and non potable
water for use in agriculture.

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4. Power Generator Facility
-is a facility used to generate electric power with the help of one or more generators .
5. Toilets(each Floor)
- a room with plumbing fixtures for defecation and urination.
6. Basement Parking
-a space type refers to a parking located below grade within an occupied building.
7. Playground Area
-an area with dedicated play equipment,usually for children.
8. Walking and Running Area
-a pedestrian access area.
9. Landscape areas with Trees
-is an area set aside and use for planting of grass, shurbs, trees, or similar living plants.
10.Picnic and Food Stall Areas
-a special area with tables where people can eat foods.
11.Waterfall Area
-an area where flowing water drop abruptly and and nearly vertically.
12.Biking Area
-an area where people can rent and use bikes around.
13.Badminton and Basketball area
-an area allotted for sport activity.
14.Activity Area
-an area for programs, school and work activities can be cater.

LAND COMPUTATIONS

Base on NBC Rule 7 and 8 and Land Zoning

Las Piñas City

 Land Zoning: COMMERCIAL 3

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 TLA= 30,992 SQM.

 AMBF=29,038.7552 SQM.

G. FLOOR TO LOT AREA RATIO

FLAR=TLA(MULTIPLIER)/AMBF

=30,992(34)

FLAR =1,053,728 SQM.

 BHL=180M

H. ESTIMATED PROBABLE COST OF THE PROJECT

Base on Langdon and Shea Construction Cost Handbook PHILIPPINES 2016 and Tax
Declaration

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Project Cost=51,700(30,992)= Php1,602,286,400

Land Cost = Php 232,440,000

Total=Php 1,834,726,400

ESTIMATED PROJECT REVENUE

 Entrance Fee=30 x 18309
=Php549270x30x12
=Php197,737,200/Year
 Bike Rent=30x18302
=Php549,060x30x12
=Php197,661,600/Year
Retail Space Rent=Php1000/sqm. (based on A Guide to Retail Space in the Philippines)
 Food Stall Space Rent=Php1000x6sqm.=Php6000/Month
=Php6000x10Stallsx12Months
=Php720,000/Year
Total=Php396,118,800/Year

I. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Lack of electricity supply Provision of generators and Energy saver and fully
application of a passive naturally lighted building
light and ventilation design

Lack of security Provision of monitoring Safe stay in the building

facilities

Problem on building Application of green -Aesthetically pleasing at

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Sustainability technology and provision of same time a vertical
edible landscaping park with food sources .

- Energy efficient building.

J. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT

The proposed preliminary concept is modern, green architecture

and an open design approach that can help users appreciate the building
and connects to the physical environment.

II. SITE JUSTIFICATION

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND TOPOGRAPHY

The City of Las Piñas lies in the southern portion of Metropolitan Manila. It is bounded
on the north by the Manila Bay, Northeast by the City of Parañaque, on the west by the
City of Bacoor, Cavite, on the southeast by the City of Muntinlupa and on the south by
Imus, Cavite. It is highly accessible to and from Southern Luzon and other Metropolitan
Manila Cities.

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 LONGITUDINAL SECTION CROSS- SECTION

CLIMATE

The climate in Las Piñas is Type 1 according to the Modified Coronas Classification being
used by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA). There are two pronounced seasons: DRY from November to
April and WET from May to October.

C. ACCESIBILITY

TRANSPORTATION:
-Jeepney

Route:Las Piñas
-South Luzon Expy
-Alabang- Zapote Road

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 TRANSPORTATIONS:

BUS

JEEPNEY

TRICYCLE

SITE - PUREGOLD
ROUTE: JR.-STAR MALL
ANNEX=1MIN.
ALABANG-ZAPOTE RD.
SITE - STARMALL LAS PIÑAS
=3MIN.
SITE - LAS PIÑAS CITY
HALL=5MIN.

SITE - CHRIST THE KING GENERAL

HOSPITAL=1MIN
SITE - SAN ISIDRO PAMPLONA
UNO SUBD.=3MIN.
SITE - F. SANTOS STATION=5MIN.

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D. FLOOD HAZARD MAP

SITE

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E. EXISTING LANDUSE MAP

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SITE

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F. ZONNING MAP

SITE

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G. TAX DECLARATION

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H. ZONING CERTIFICATION

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I.ALLOWED USES

As per the National Building Code of the Philippines,under

accessory use Parks and Recreation and entertainment class buildings/
structures can be built under C-3 zone which is characterized as a
medium-rise to high-rise building/structure.

And base on the given certification, the said land is as well under
C-3 Z(High Density Commercial Zone).Thus, the Calamity Refuge Plaza:A
Multi-Purpose Vertical Park can be allowed in the chosen land.

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I. AVAILABLE UTILITY SYSTEMS

POWER SUPPLY

-Meralco

WATER SUPPLY

-Maynilad Water Services Inc.

-Deep well

-Water Refilling Stations

WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY

- Rodriguez Sanitary Landfill

-Tributary Creeks

Drainage Channels:

-RC Culvert Pipes

-Lined Canal

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

-PLDT

-Smart

-Sun Cellular

-Globe

J. SITE DOCUMENTATION

NORTH VIEW SOUTH VIEW

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WEST VIEW EAST VIEW

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