PASCUAL, KHRISTINE LERIE DL.

ARCH’L. DESIGN 09

THESIS PROPOSAL 2: A PROPOSED WELLNESS COMMUNITY FOR SUBSTANCE

ABUSE VICTIMS IN CALABARZON

1.1. TECHNICAL DEFINITION OF THE TITLE

WELLNESS COMMUNITY
REHABILITATION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE VICTIMS

1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. How can architecture aid in the recovery of victims who suffer from substance
abuse?
2. How can architecture provide an environment that will ensure the drug victims’
personal growth development?
3. How can architecture create a therapeutic community where patients can conduct
daily interactions?

1.3. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1. To provide a treatment facility that serves as a suitable place of recovery for drug
victims
2. To provide a facility and a safe learning environment that ensures the personal
growth development of drug victims
3. To create a social environment that incorporates the approach of therapeutic
community

1.4. DEFINITION OF TARGET USERS

DRUG USERS
POLICE OFFICERS
MEDICAL STAFF

Reported Cases of Drug or Substance Abuse Victims From Rehabilitation Centers

(2012-2016)

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 7000
6079
6000 5402

5000 4392

4000 3266
2744
3000

2000

1000

0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Source: Dangerous Drugs Board

Table 1.4.1. Total Number of Arrested Persons by (2011-2015)

Table 1.4.2. Number of Detained and Sentenced Inmates with Drug Cases by Region
(as of December 2015)

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 Table 1.4.3. Statistics of Drug Cases by Region (2015)

Figure 1.4.4. Statistics Showing the Number of Drug Surrenderers in Region IV-A
(July 1, 2016 to Sept 4, 2018)

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 25,220
30,725

14,868

32,346

38,740

Cavite Laguna Batangas Rizal Quezon

Source: PNP 4A Regional Office

1.5. FLOOR TO LOT AREA RATIO

FLAR = (TLA x FLAR DESIGNATION RIGHTS) / AMBF

= (125,190 sq.m. x 2.50)
62,595 sq.m.
= 5 floors

COMPUTATIONS BASED ON NBC

 TLA: 55,390 SQM

 PSO: 75%
 MAX. ALLOWABLE ISA: 20%
 MAX. ALLOWABLE USA: 5%
 TOSL: 25%
 FLAR: 8

TGFA: AMBF + FLAR

= 41,542.5 SQM X 11
= 456,968 SQM
PSO
AMBF: TLA X 75%
= 55, 390 SQM X 75%
= 41,542.5 SQM
ISA: TLA X 20%
= 55, 390 SQM X 20%
= 11.078 SQM
USA: TLA X 30%

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 = 55, 390 SQM X 5%
= 2,769.5 SQM
TOSL: ISA + USA
= 11,078 + 2,769.5
= 13,847.5 SQM
FLAR: TLA(FLAR DESIGNATION)
AMBF
=55,390 SQM (8)
41,542.5
= 11

1.6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.6.1. SCOPE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

FACILITIES
• Administrative Facilities
• Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
• Emergency Clinic
• Living Quarters
• Multipurpose Area
• Recreational Area
• Outdoor Activity Area

1.7. PROBABLE COST OF THE PROJECT

LAND COST
• Market Value
= Php 205,428,000

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST

• Total Gross Floor Area
TGFA = 156,487.50 sq.m.
• Average Cost
Php Php 41,600 – Php 48,600 / sq.m.
(based on Arcadis Construction Cost Handbook Phil. 2016 by Langdon &
Seah Phil. Inc.)
• Building Construction Cost = TGFA x Average Cost per sq.m.
= 156,487.50 sqm x Php 41,600
= Php 6,509,880,000
= 156,487.50 sqm x Php 48,600
= Php 7,605,292,500

LAND DEVELOPMENT COST

• Total Open Space within Lot
TOSL = 62,595 sq.m.

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 • Average Cost
Php 41,600 – Php 48,600 / sq.m.
(based on Arcadis Construction Cost Handbook Phil. 2016 by Langdon &
Seah Phil. Inc.)
• Land Development Cost = TOSL x Average Cost per sq.m.
= 62,595 sqm x Php 41,600
= Php 2,603,952,000
= 62,595 sqm x Php 48,600
= Php 3,042,117,000

1.8. CONCLUSION

PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPT

Healing Architecture
Healing architecture is associated with treating the patient’s health and well-being
through the built environment. Features that adopt the strategies of passive design, bioclimatic
design, and holistic sustainability can improve the patients’ healing process. The goal of healing
environments is to promote self-healing and reduce stress by designing spaces in a nurturing
and therapeutic manner. This may contribute to the speedy recovery of its patients [ CITATION
Loy17 \l 13321 ].

CHAPTER 2
SITE JUSTIFICATION
The city of Tagaytay is a component city in the province of Cavite. It is located 59
kilometers from the city of Manila. Because of its mild climate, beautiful scenery, different tourist
attractions, and relative closeness to Metro Manila, it is became a popular getaway place for the
residents of the metro.

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 Figure 2. Map of Cavite

2.1. LAND USE & ZONING REQUIREMENT

Figure 2.1.1. Zoning and Land Use Map

The site is located along the Primary Urban Core (PUC).

Figure 2.1.2. Zoning Ordinance

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 According to the Municipal Zoning Ordinance of the province, medical centers and other
related facilities are allowed if the site is located along the Primary Urban Core (PUC).

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2.2. ACCESSIBILITY OF TARGET USERS

TRANSPORTATION
Figure 2.2.1. Vicinity Map

The proposed site is located along the National Highway which makes it easily
accessible by both private and public transportation. Buses, jeepneys, tricycles, and private
vehicles are the commonly used modes of transport. Bus companies such as DLTB Co., HM
Transport, Greenstar, Jac Liner, and Jam are in the municipality.

Figure 2.2.2. Location Map

The proposed site faces commercial establishments. Some residential, institutional, and
commercial buildings are near the area. It is also near the famous amusement park, Skyranch.

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 Figure 2.2.3. Map Boundaries

The proposed site is located in Tagaytay City, Cavite. On its northern part lies the
municipalities of Silang and Amadeo in Cavite. On the south lies the municipalities of Laurel and
Talisay in Batangas, on the east is the municipality of Calamba in Laguna and Tanauan in
Batangas, and on the west are the municipalities of Mendez and Alfonso in Cavite.

2.3. AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SYSTEMS

POWER SOURCE
MERALCO serves as the power source of all households of Tagaytay City. In 2014,
98.43% of the total household have access to electricity.
WATER SOURCE
The Tagaytay City Water District (TCWD) serves as the water source of all households
of Tagaytay. At present, about 98.66% of the total number of households is being served by the
TCWD. Other households obtain water directly from springs, rainwater or deep wells.
SEWAGE AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
The City Government constructed an MRF covering an area of 4,000 sqm with
equipment to process mixed waste per day. It is designed to receive, sort, process and store
compostable and recyclable materials.
COMMUNICATION LINES
The major telecommunications and digital services providers operating the country
reaches the site. Some of these include PLDT, Sky, Globe Telecom, Smart Communications,
Sun Cellular, etc.

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 2.4. TOPOGRAPHICAL DATA OF THE SITE
Figure 2.4.1. Contour Map

The proposed site is flat and has an elevation of 600 meters and above.

Figure 2.4.2. Land Capability Map

The proposed site has a very good land.

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 Figure 2.4.3. Soil Suitability for Urban Use Map

The proposed site is good for urban use.

Figure 2.4.4. Erosion Hazard Map

The proposed site has moderate erosion.

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 2.5. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF THE SITE
Tagaytay City has a mild climate and a great deal of rainfall. Its average annual
temperature falls at 27.1 °C and its average annual rainfall is at 2941 mm.
Table 2.5. Tagaytay Average Weather by Month

2.6. SITE PICTURES

Figure 2.6.1. Left Side of the Site

Figure 2.6.2. The Site

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 Figure 2.6.3. Right Side of the Site

Figure 2.6.4. Establishments Facing the Site

Figure 2.6.5. Establishments and the Site

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 REFERENCES
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
Philippine National Police (PNP)
Police Regional Office IVA (PRO4A)

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Facts on Drugs. (2013, May 23). Retrieved from Dangerous Drugs Board:
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Holistic Design. (n.d.). Retrieved from MBH Architecture: http://mbharchitecture.com/project-
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