Pangasinan State University

URDANETA CITY CAMPUS

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT

OBRA: A Proposed Two (2) Storey Art Store Café in Villasis, Pangasinan
 I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

B. Statement of the Problem

Due to online classes and modules, travelling from home to the market for

students nowadays to buy their school supplies is such a hassle. Mrs. Cruz owns a

486.35 sq m. lot in baragangay Caramutan, Villasis, Pangasinan and wants to start a

business. She plans to build an art store café that sells school supplies, art materials,

snacks, and drinks. Caramutan, Villasis, Pangasinan is a barangay that is 3 km away

from the Villasis Public Market. Within the 500 m radius of the lot, there are 3

schools; one (1) elementary school, one (1) integrated school, and one (1) college.

The objective of this proposal is to bring an art store cafe in the village that

sells school supplies and art materials to helps students to save effort, time, and

money. This project proposal also aims to provide a place where people can de-stress

or loosen up by having an area to create art, and have some snacks and drinks.

C. Problem Description

Space Requirements

Main floor level

1. Display area

2. Cashier

3. Snacks and drinks counter

4. One (1) staff toilet

Upper floor

5. Seating area

6. Two (2) public toilet, one (1) male and one (1) female
 Other Requirements

7. Entry porch

8. Balcony

9. Parking space

D. Project Proponent

Obra Art Store Café is owned by Mrs. Maria Josephine Cruz, a business

woman and a resident in Barangay Caramutan, Villasis, Pangasinan. Mrs. Cruz has 15

years’ experience in business.

E. Project Location

The municipality of Villasis, where the project is located at, lies at the eastern

part of the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. The municipality falls within the

latitude of 15.9061° and longitude of 120.5853°. The project is situated at barangay

Caramutan, a village that lies at the northeast part of the municipality of Villasis. The

project is adjacent to Villasis-Asingan Road.

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F. Significance of the Study

Architectural Significance

This study is sought to design a store that has multi-purposes. The significance

of the project is to provide sustainable design solutions where the energy demand for

cooling, lighting and ventilation are reduced.

 Economic significance

The study will serve as a tool to help the people especially the students to save

effort, time, and money. The money being saved rather than using it for fare can be

used in other expenses. This project will also generate large income because there are

many students, the location is far from the market, and there are three (3) schools

located near, meaning, the teachers/instructors can have an easy access to buy their

teaching needs.

G. Scope and Limitations of the Study

The study will address the current situation of the students in Caramutan,

Villasis, Pangasinan. The main goal is to establish an Art Store Café of Caramutan,

Villasis with the intention to provide a design solution to the current situation of the

people, especially the students, in the village.

This study will mainly focus on the architectural of the design of these three

variables in terms of its indoor-exterior-outdoor environment. This study will focus on

the production of school supplies, art materials, snacks and beverages.

H. Definition of Key Terms

Obra -work of art; artwork; masterpiece.

CoViD-19 - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a

newly discovered coronavirus that started in the year 2019

Biophilic Design -is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant

connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect

nature, and space and place conditions.

Sustainable architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative

environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of

materials, energy, development space and the ecosystem at large.

 II. DESIGN FRAMEWORK

a. Values and Issues

Values: Having an art store café in the barangay gives convenience to the

people specially to the students. Due to this CoViD-19 pandemic, students were

forced to study in their own homes to avoid being infected. This is the reason why the

art store café is being erected, to mainly help the students buy their school needs with

lesser effort and lesser time. By providing a café inside this shop that allows the

costumers to have a workspace where they can draw/paint, it increases the

productivity of the costumers because they can eat and/or drink at the same time make

an art.

Issues: This project is two-storey and one of the issues here is the overlooking

neighbor. The second floor is where the café is located to have a nice view of the

fields but one side of the lot is adjacent to a populated neighbor which is unpleasant to

the costumers.
 III. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

a. Design Precedents

The following design precedent/s played a vital role in establishing a proposal of art store

café:

Art Bar Ph

Art Bar in the Philippines have many branches,

it is known for selling school supplies, art & craft

materials, and for having a café where customers

can have a workspace to draw/paint while eating

and/or drinking. Some branches also hold

workshops and art exhibits.

With its perfect relationship of spaces, art store

and Café, Art Bar became a go-to place for the

Filipino art community because it has everything

that is need to exercise your creativity and elevate

your artistry.

b. Significance of Historical Findings

Stores that sells educational needs was given less importance by communities.

Since CoViD-19 affected every community where safety is the main concern, it is

important to have this kind of store because it is beneficial to students and teachers

because it is way safer than going to malls or public markets to buy their supplies and

it also helps in time and money conservation.

 IV. DESIGN CRITERIA

a. Functional Requirements

i. Interior and Exterior Spaces

Interior Spaces

1. Display area

2. Cashier

3. Snacks and drinks counter

4. Toilets

5. Seating area

Exterior Spaces

6. Entry porch

7. Balcony

8. Parking space

9. Garden

b. Technical Design Parameters

i. Design Standards

Site Design Standards

A. Landscaping.

Landscaping and buffering shall contribute to visual quality and

continuity within and between developments, provide screening and

mitigation of potential conflicts between activity areas

 and site elements, enhance outdoor spaces, reduce erosion and storm

water runoff and mitigate air pollution

B. Signs.

Signage planning within a development shall be well-

coordinated and constructed with colors, materials and architectural

styles that complement those used on the principal structures on

the site. Directional signage within a development shall have a uniform

look and be distributed so as to not cause confusion or inhibit the safe

travel of vehicles and pedestrians throughout the site.

C. Entrances.

Retail buildings 20,000 square feet or greater shall feature

multiple entrances to help reduce walking distances from cars,

facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access from public sidewalks, and

provide convenience. Multiple entrances should be used to mitigate the

effect of the unbroken walls and neglected areas that often

characterize building facades that face bordering land uses.

Retail buildings shall feature entrances that are coordinated with

pedestrian networking and public connectivity to and through the

entire site.

D. Building Setbacks and Buffers.

Appropriate setback and buffer provisions shall apply to retail

establishments to mitigate the impacts associated with the proximity

and unattractive view of blank walls, loading areas, storage areas,

 HVAC units, garbage receptacles, and other such features. The use

of setbacks and other buffers and screening techniques can mitigate to

some extent the visual impacts of these retail uses to adjacent land uses.

E. Parking Lot Design and Access.

Off-street parking for commercial buildings shall be designed

to minimize visual impact. Parking areas shall provide safe, convenient,

and efficient access for vehicles and pedestrians. They should be

distributed around large buildings in order to shorten the distance to

other buildings and public sidewalks and to reduce the overall scale of

the paved surface. If buildings are located closer to streets, the scale of

the complex is reduced, pedestrian traffic is encouraged, and

architectural details take on added importance.

Outparcel development is highly encouraged to reduce the visibility of

parking areas from public and private streets. To the greatest extent

practicable, parking areas should be consolidated into multi-story

parking areas or parking garages that are within the footprint of

the structure.

Combining driveway access points to parking lots and the

number of curb cuts along arterial streets is encouraged.

F. Lighting and Glare.

Minimum and maximum lighting standards shall assure that

retail centers provide safe vehicular and pedestrian access, while

minimizing excessive or “spill-over” lighting and its negative off-site

 impacts. The extensive use of neon lighting is strongly discouraged.

Lighting should be capped or otherwise directed, wherever feasible, so

as to minimize light entering into the sky.

Retail Building Design Standards

A. Facades and Exterior Walls.

Facades shall be articulated to reduce the scale and the uniform,

impersonal appearances of retail buildings that are subject to this

chapter, and provide visual interest that will be consistent with the

community’s identity, character, and scale. The intent is to encourage a

more human scale that residents will be able to identify with their

community. The resulting scale will ensure a greater likelihood of

reuse of structures by subsequent tenants. Facades, exterior walls and

entryways shall provide consistent architectural treatment. Where

practical, vertical construction is encouraged for retail and mixed-

use developments.

B. Entryways.

Entryway design elements and variations shall give orientation

and aesthetically pleasing character to the building. The standards

identify desirable entryway design features.

C. Roofs.
 Variations in rooflines shall be used to add interest to, and

reduce the massive scale of, large buildings. Roof features should

complement the character of adjoining neighborhoods.

E. Materials and Colors.

Exterior building materials and colors comprise a significant

part of the visual impact of a building. Therefore, they shall be

aesthetically pleasing and compatible with materials and colors used in

adjoining properties.

Café Building Design Standards

A. Comfort/Seating Area

A comfort area is where the clients sit to enjoy their coffee. It isn’t

mandatory to have a comfort area, but having it guarantees more sales.

Compared to a shop which sells take away coffee, one with a comfort area is

more rewarding. When designing the comfort area, lighting and seats are key

elements to consider. Drop lights can enhance aesthetics, whereas comfy seats

can make the comfort area more appealing to customers. And since there

might be some clients who might try to get some work done while sipping

something in your store. You should be considerate of their needs by installing

public WiFi, have extension sockets on the walls and the seats, as well as

tablets, should be of moderate height. On one corner, you can add bar stools

for people looking to spend some alone time.

B. Ergonomics
 Ergonomics have grown to become an essential aspect of the workplace

environment. It ensures the environment is fully compatible with the

employees and clients. Gone are the days when comfort was considered only

as a luxury in the workplace. Today, ergonomic designs are part of the

workplace systems and are recommended by experts worldwide. These

particular designs are formulated to meet the requirements of the human body.

As a result, it ensures employees perform their duties optimally. It also

reduces employee fatigue, minimizes the risk of accidents at the workplace

and most importantly boosts employee morale. Good ergonomic designs

shouldn’t only be limited to your employees but customers as well. The chairs

and tables need to be ergonomic.

C. Lightings

Lighting plays a pivotal role in running a coffee shop. Customers and

employees need to clearly see what they are buying and selling respectively.

The ideal coffee shop design should be able to let in natural light all through

the day. Although natural lighting can be very cost-effective, it can sometimes

become an obstacle. Direct sunlight beaming through a window for several

hours a day can make temperatures unbearable for customers and staff,

especially if you don’t have air conditions. Consider installing an awning

outside windows. Or, put up curtains to block excess light. If natural light is

limited, fluorescent lights and incandescent bulbs are some of the best lighting

options.

ii. Building Laws and Referral Codes

 The Presidential Decree No. 1096 also known as the National Building

Code of the Philippines and (NBCP) and its Revised Implementing Rules and

Regulation (IRR) will be the basis of the building structures for its loss and

following codes. As stated on PD 1796 under Rule VII or the Classification

and General Requirements of All Buildings by Use or Occupancy, the OBRA:

Art Shop Café is classified as Group E- Business and Mercantile which falls in

Division 2. Therefore, all rules under this provision will be then followed.

Other Building Laws and Referral Codes are listed below:

 National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP), latest addition.

 Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), latest addition

 Plumbing Code of the Philippines, latest edition

 Sanitary Code of the Philippines, latest edition

 Mechanical Code of the Philippines, latest edition

iii. Environmental Codes

REPUBLIC ACT 9003

An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program.

Solid waste management for the facility should be in line with this stated act.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3571

An act to prohibit the cutting, destroying or injuring of planted or

growing trees, flowering plants and shrubs or plants of scenic value along

public roads, in plazas, parks, school premises or in any other public ground.
 The existing vegetation along the site should be preserved and utilized at its

outmost importance.

V. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

a. Management and Organizational Structure

COMMERCIAL

RETAIL STORE, AND DRINKING &

EATING ESTABLISHMENT

OBRA: ART STORE CAFE

MANAGED BY: CENTRALIZED FOR: ALSO ACCESSIBLE FOR:

Business Owner Students, Teachers and All residents of the
Artists Community

b. Social and Cultural Context

Modern architecture has been emblematically entwined with nationalism

discourses over the last century, as it has been used as representations of new nations.

"Vernacular" in architecture is one technique for expressing a distinct national

character. In this case, vernacularization refers to a broad approach to localizing

 architecture by referencing indigenous social, cultural, political, and historical

contexts. By referring to common local materials and concepts, a foreign concept is

made accessible to the local audience by vernacularization.

c. Environmental Context

With an emerging climate crisis, it is important that architects/designers strive

to do their parts to not only reduce our environmental effects but also to change the

situation. This is a huge request that will require us to change almost everything we

do in our everyday lives. Architects/designers have a major responsibility to design

buildings that are environmentally sustainable and therefore beneficial to the world.

Sustainable and Biophilic Design

The amount of energy used by commercial businesses is one of the most

significant issues in terms of its environmental effects. Solar, wind, and waterpower,

for example, harness the power generated by nature and convert it into electricity for

us to use.

I. Light

Light sources are another critical consideration. Increasing the amount of natural

light in a building is a smart way to reduce the amount of energy used in its day-to-

day operations. Using skylights and large windows is ideal. Architects/designers can

make artificial lighting simpler by avoiding dark and dingy areas inside the building.

When it comes to energy efficiency, LED lights are a smart option. Also, by putting

solar panels on the roof or anywhere else on the property it allows the building to be

more energy efficient.

II. Carbon Footprints

 Another factor when planning and constructing a new building is the carbon

footprint of all that is needed to complete the project. By avoiding the use of foreign

materials and incorporating local materials in the design, it can reduce carbon

footprint and will also help the structure fit in with its surroundings.

III. View

By creating a visual connection to nature through panoramic views or big

windows next to the café, it provides users with an opportunity to practice

mindfulness and take a break from their busy day.

IV. Landscape

By the integration of landscape in this project, both indoor and outdoor, helps in

creating an authentic and cool vibe. Natural plants not only look good, but they also

help to enhance indoor air quality.

It is necessary to think about what windows face outside; plants and/or water

features should be strategically positioned outside. Even when the users are still

indoors, the advantages of biophilic architecture are amplified when they are gazing at

large plants, vibrant flowers, or peaceful water features like ponds.

 SPACE INVENTORY ANALYSIS

ART SHOP
USER TOTAL GRAND
FURNITURE NO. OF USER UNASSIGNED
AREA FACTOR ASSIGNED RATIO TOTAL
AREA (m²) USERS TOTAL AREA
(m²) AREA AREA
DISPLAY AREA 25.5 45 0.5 22.5 48 32 0.6 80
CASHIER 6.25 20 0.5 1 7.25 5 0.6 12.5
STORAGE ROOM 7.9 1 0.5 0.5 8.4 5.6 0.6 14
RESTROOM 0.85 1 0.5 0.5 1.35 2.115 0.6 2.25
TOTAL: 108.75

CAFE
USER TOTAL GRAND
FURNITURE NO. OF USER UNASSIGNED
AREA FACTOR ASSIGNED RATIO TOTAL
AREA (m²) USERS TOTAL AREA
(m²) AREA AREA
SEATING AREA 15.6 22 1.2 26.4 42 18 0.7 60
BALCONY 7.5 15 1.2 18 25.5 10.5 0.7 36
COUNTER & WORKING AREA 9.8 2 0.5 1 10.8 7.2 0.6 18
RESTROOM (1) 0.85 1 0.5 0.5 1.35 2.115 0.6 2.25
RESTROOM (2) 0.85 1 0.5 0.5 1.35 2.115 0.6 2.25
TOTAL: 118.5

Assigned and Unassigned Area Ratio

Perceived Quality/Convenience Assigned Area / Unassigned Area Ratio

Super/Luxurious = 50 / 50 0.50
Grand/Deluxe = 55 / 45 0.55
Excellent/Optimal = 60 / 40 0.60
Moderate/Average = 65 / 35 0.65
Economical/Budget = 70 / 30 0.70
Austere/Substandard = 75 / 25 0.75

The assigned and unassigned area ratio of the Art Shop is .60 which means it is excellent or optimal. The area
ratio of the Café is .70 and .60 where .70 means it is economical and budget friendly.
 SITE ANALYSIS

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2 ADJACENET TO
DISPLAY AREA 800 H Y N N N MAIN ENTRANCE
1 3 CLOSE TO
CASHIER 120 L I L N Y ENTRANCE
STORAGE 2 COVENIENT TO
ROOM
150
L N M N N STAFF
2
RESTROOM (3) 25 M N H Y N
4 6 RESTAURANT
SEATING AREA 645
7 H Y N N N CHARACTER
COUNTER & 5
WORKING AREA
194 L I L Y Y CLOSE TO
ENTRANCE
5 4
BALCONY 387 H Y N N N
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GARDEN

GARDEN

DISPLAY
STORAGE
ROOM AREA

STAFF PARKING
REST-
AREA ENTER
ROOM CASHIER

STAIRS

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