HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Department of Architecture

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6
MAJOR PLATE No. 2

Title: WORLD CLASS THEME PARK

Mode: Group of 3
Submission Date: March 26, 2021
Proposed Location: CLARK, PAMPANGA

Intended Learning Outcomes:

1) Analyze the relationship of human behavior and biosafety protocols to the architectural spaces and then
apply it through formulation of schemes and Floor plans.
2) Analyze the role of the Natural Environment along with human intervention and behavior in Architectural
Design and then apply it on spatial and basic site development planning
3) Apply basic principles of Landscape Architecture
4) Apply basic Green Building concepts and ideas in the overall design
5) Compare and contrast various Architectural characters through building forms, details and facades from
which the student shall assess which character best apply to the preferred architectural solution
6) Design Building façade with desired and applicable Architectural Character
7) Evaluate the Final Output of his/her Architectural Design
8) Argue on the merits of the Final Design output
9) Defend the Project proposal

Target Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Indicators: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least
7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young
people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Indicators: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory
laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard
Goal 13: Climate Action
Indicators: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all
countries

INTRODUCTION:

A theme park is an elaborate attraction that goes to great efforts to create the illusion of another place,
world, or culture using intelligent planning, architecture, landscaping, music, food, characters, rides,
attractions, and exhibit. Theme parks are star players in the tourism industry, they are the main
motivators for tourism trips to many destinations in the world and they play an important role in
generating tourism demand.

Competition in the theme park market is growing also in terms of an increasing number of parks, but
also relative to other uses of leisure. But in different areas, the theme park market seems to be reaching
its saturation point and the parks have to cater for visitors who are getting more and more experienced
and demanding.

THE THEME PARK CONCEPT

In general, theme parks can be defined as a subset of visitor attractions. Visitor attractions are described
as permanent resources which are designed, controlled and managed for the enjoyment, amusement,

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entertainment, and education of the visiting public, which consists of a mixture of entertainment, rides,
games, food and tests of skill like the ones provided at carnivals, circuses and fairs.

Theme parks designed in an attempt to create a world or an atmosphere of another place and time, and
usually emphasized on one dominant theme around which architecture, landscape, rides, shows, food
services, costumed personnel, retailing are orchestrated.

DESIGN BRIEF:

A World Class Theme Park Company is planning to build a theme park in the Philippines that can
compete not only in Asia but to the rest of the world.

The site is approximately 149,900 sq.m. and is located inside Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, 8kms away
from Clark International Airport. The site is bounded by 2 roads located on the northern and southern
part of the site.

The client is looking for a design that is well planned in terms of the appropriate distribution of the rides,
games, food and entertainment as well as a free flowing pedestrian traffic. He is targeting about 2million
park visitors annually. Suitable locations for the Park offices should also be observed, including
administration offices, maintenance and the utility systems. And the top priority of the client is safety,
convenience and circulation, not just for able bodied individuals but to persons with disability as well.
The owner has already 12 themes in mind:

 Cultural
 Philippine Mythology (realms, deities, heroes, monster figures, folklores)
 World Mythology (Greek, Egyptian, Philippine, Chinese, Norse, etc.)
 New Age
 Roblox
 Netflix series
 Bandai Namco Video Games
 Avatar: The Last Airbender
 CARS
 Educational
 Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
 Aero-space
 Kidzania World
 Others
 Grimm’s Fairy Tales
 LOCAL TV network shows, history, etc.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
1.) To propose a theme park development that will be equivalent, if not better, to other theme parks
across the globe and will serve as a benchmark for other park developments.
2.) To develop a visually appealing and pedestrian-oriented environment inside the park that will
support the feeling of fantasy, escape, and separation from the outside world that characterizes
the theme park experience.
3.) To develop a theme park that commits to limit its environmental impact
4.) To develop a theme park that will be able to cater different needs and interests
DESIGN OBJECTIVES:
1) To plan the development that is highly accessible, functional and will serve as a tangible proof of
what the country can offer

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 2) To design a themed development that creates an exact replica of the theme being used through
landscaping and use of different and new building materials
3) To design a theme park that promotes sustainable architecture by using green building strategies
and technologies
4) To plan and design a theme park with various activities for all generations
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
1) Zoning and Circulation
2) Aesthetics, Landscaping, and Building Materials
3) Environmental Sustainability
4) Socio-Cultural behavior
5) Universal Design
Other Design Considerations:
1.) Walkability: Provide sidewalks, paths, and trails in the park to offer convenient passive and active
recreation opportunities, and improve park accessibility for persons with disabilities.
2.) Natural Surveillance through CPTED.
3.) Innovative Technology for park development.
DESIGN CRITERIA / APPROACH:
To be furnished by the designer.

SITE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ticket booth, main entrance and exit
2. Active and Passive rides, attractions, entertainments and exhibits (to be recommended by the
Designers)
3. Park management offices that are needed for the development, maintenance and an
administration building.
4. Food shops / restaurants
5. Guest lounge and services which includes information counter, toilet facilities, breastfeeding
station, lounge, and a sensory room.
6. Road and pedestrian networks
7. Parking
8. Utilities
9. Others (if any, to be suggested by the designers)

DRAWING SHEETS REQUIREMENTS:

Drawings on 20x30 paper, (need not be tracing paper), composition at your discretion. All sheets fully
color rendered, open presentation except for elevations, sections, aerial perspectives and vignettes
 Concept Sheet (Design Concept, Considerations, Objectives, OWN Philosophy, and Inspirations)
 Master Plan (scale 1:1000m)
- SWOT analysis and Site Analysis explaining rationale for location, orientation and the
distribution of the utility systems of the development.
- Pedestrian Traffic and Vehicular Traffic analysis (crowd control, vehicular flow inside
and outside of the site, and the neighboring sites)
- Justifications of the distribution of entertainment, food, rides and games locations.
- Project expansion analysis
 Site Development Plan
 Floor Plans for Admin Office(s) (if one part of the admin office is attached to the main entrance
and ticket booth, provide a plan showing these spaces), Guest lounge and services and
Restaurants (1:100)
 2 Elevations and 1 section per building (those with floor plans only) (1:100)
 Aerial view perspective

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  Minimum two (2) Vignette sketches showing entrance or monumental gateway, and most
impressive locations

PROGRESS SCHEDULE:

Week Item Score

Introduction to Major Plate #1 w/ research, Design Concept, Building Morphology and 100/50
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Logical Framework
9 Master Plan, SDP, Floor plans 50
2 Elevations and 1 Section per building, aerial perspectives and vignettes (not final but all 50
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should have been drawn already)
11 Submission of Major Plate 100
12 Submission of Video Presentation

You may check these online resources to help you more in your design:
http://karnetdesign.com/services-view/feasibility-study-master-planning/

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Lot Plan (15 ha.)

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Slope Map

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