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Fostering a Forefront Metropolis in the South through a
Proposed BPO Building, Dormitel and Retail Complex
Brgy. Mamplasan, Biñan City, Laguna
Submitted by:
Marie Pauline C. Umahon
March 2016
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ABSTRACT
sprout rapidly in the Metro, the traffic builds up, malls are overcrowded and the green,
open areas are inadequate. As these problems are arising, people in the Metro are
looking for a place where they can shop and enjoy wherein the place is free from traffic
and air pollution. The south is no longer hard to travel to because of the easy access
from South Luzon Expressway and the National Highway. Urbanites can enjoy their fun
The study gives emphasis on the progress of Binan City proving its potential to
making the township of choice in Biñan Laguna, complete with all the necessities for an
active, well-rounded, and privileged lifestyle. The city of Biñan is one of the fastest
This study will improve the given potential of the city in attracting local and
foreign investors. The study will also take advantage of the exceptional location and
good governance of the city that will definitely enhance and nourish any business to be
One of the challenges that the study will encounter is the West Marikina Fault
line wherein the proposed mixed-use development may be affected in case the fault
becomes active. The planning phase of the development will be carefully considered to
make the project resilient to any calamity. The proposed hub will be systematically
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher would like to express her deepest gratitude to everyone who
helped her in making this research study possible. Above everything, the researcher
acknowledges the Almighty God for the strength He has blessed her and for not leaving
her alone all throughout this phase of her life. The researcher believes that nothing
The researcher is very grateful for all the support, whether financially, morally,
physically or spiritually, that came from her family. She recognizes the great effort of her
family on how they provide financial assistance for it is the struggle they face at the very
beginning of this study. She is very thankful for all the prayers they had given when
To the greatest people she had met in college, ARKD, the researcher is blessed
to have these people around her all throughout the completion of this project. Through
thick and thin, everything can be endured as long as these people are around the
researcher. She is grateful for all the memories they had shared and will share in the
future.
To her classmates, ARC 4203, the researcher is blessed to have people like
them in her life. As the saying goes, quality over quantity. They may have been not more
in number, but the researcher guarantees that extreme happiness happens when they
have all the time to be together. This class may have faced all problems, but they stand
To the instructors and faculty members of Architecture, Interior Design, and Fine
Arts Department, who played a big part in nourishing and enhancing the researcher’s
knowledge for the past years until the day that she is ready to face this bigger challenge
in her student life, thank you. They are the reason behind every challenge that the
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researcher tries to surpass, and the fulfilment of this thesis proposal is the greatest gift
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DEDICATION
In the fulfilment of this thesis proposal, the researcher would like to dedicate this
To ARKD;
To the citizens of Batangas City whose taxes became an instrument for the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
ABSTRACT ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
DEDICATION v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF FIGURES vii
LIST OF TABLES viii
LIST OF APPENDICES ix
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Chapter III – Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design 35
3.2 Data Analysis and Presentation 38
3. 2.1 Site Selection 39
3. 2.1.1 Site Criteria 40
3. 2.1.2 System of Evaluation and Rating 41
3. 2.1.3 Site Justification 42
3.2.2 Site Data 46
3. 2.2.1 Macro Site 46
3. 2.2.2 Micro Site 81
3. 2.3 Site Analysis 87
3. 2.3.1 SWOT Analysis 87
3. 2.3.2 Summary of Site Analysis 92
3. 2.4 User’s Analysis
3. 2.4.1 User’s Demography 93
3. 2.4.2 Organizational Structure 97
3. 2.4.3 Behavioral Pattern/Analysis 101
Chapter IV –
4.1
Chapter V –
5.1
Chapter VI –
6.1
Chapter VII –
7.1
Chapter VIII –
8.1
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
CURRICULUM VITAE
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LIST OF TABLES
No. Title Page
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LIST OF FIGURES
No. Title Page
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Figure 47 Site Pictures Portion B 82
Figure 48 Site Pictures Portion C 82
Figure 49 Panoramic 82
Figure 50 Road and Landmarks Map 83
Figure 51 Lot Distribution 85
Figure 52 Sun and Wind Orientation 86
Figure 53 Organizational Structure of the Owner 97
Figure 54 Organizational Structure of the Owner to Board of 98
Trustees
Figure 55 Organizational Structure of the General Manager 99
Figure 56 Organizational Structure of the Resident Manager 100
Figure 57 Organizational Structure of the Head Officer 101
Figure 58 Behavioral Pattern of Executive Officers 101
Figure 59 Behavioral Pattern of Employees 102
Figure 60 Behavioral Pattern of Front Office Attendants 102
Figure 61 Behavioral Pattern of Head of Security 103
Figure 62 Behavioral Pattern of Security Guards 103
Figure 63 Matrix Diagram – General Building 160
Figure 64 Matrix Diagram – Administration Building 160
Figure 65 Matrix Diagram – BPO Tower 161
Figure 66 Matrix Diagram – Hotel 162
Figure 67 Bubble Diagram – General Building 163
Figure 68 Bubble Diagram – Administration Building 163
Figure 69 Bubble Diagram – BPO Tower 164
Figure 70 Bubble Diagram – Hotel 164
Figure 71 Bubble Diagram – Retail Complex 165
Figure 72 Hotel Specific 166
Figure 73 Administration Building Specific Matrix 167
Figure 74 BPO Tower – Specific Matrix 168
Figure 75 Hotel – Specific Matrix 169
Figure 76 Retail Complex – Specific Matrix 170
Figure 77 Specialized Utilities – Specific Matrix 171
Figure 78 Administration Building Specific Bubble 172
Figure 79 BPO Tower – Specific Bubble 173
Figure 80 Hotel – Specific Bubble 174
Figure 81 Retail Complex – Specific Bubble 175
Figure 82 Specialized Utilities – Specific Bubble 175
Figure 83 Underground Distribution System 177
Figure 84 Mechanical smoke exhaust control system components 183
Figure 85 Fire Suppression System 184
Figure 86 Fire Sprinkler System 185
Figure 87 Sewage Treatment Process 190
Figure 88 Wastewater Treatment Process 215
Figure 89 Rain Gardens 192
Figure 90 Bioswale 193
Figure 91 Permeable Pavements 194
Figure 92 Urban Tree Canopy 195
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LIST OF APPENDICES
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