These colors, are the traditional

colors seen from the sari-manok;

which could be seen in every
household of Maranaos. Converted
into a cooler tone, it adapts to the
Mpiit modern world through a more
contemporary feel and mood.

MAPITA TRANSCENDING VERNACULAR

LIVELIHOOD CENTER
“Mapita”, a Maranao word that means “tomorrow”, which shows the tribe can go beyond their limits by rebuilding their economy along with the history
they preserve, in accordance with their 5 basic needs, such as food, water, clothing, shelter, and livelihood. Inspired by the Torogan house, the livelihood
center aims to be as always, a mark of the prowess of the Maranao people. A space where the rich culture of the people can be learned from the locals and
used as their main source of livelihood, and also through their daily living. A form of exhibition and cultural exchange. The culture, and practices are
embodied within the building, while still standing firm by being in the contemporary light. Notice that the colors of the sari-manok (a notable symbol of the
Maranaos) are adapted to the colors of the contemporary world. And to go further beyond its limits, a livelihood center that could be converted into a place
for refuge during difficult times, where their needs are also readily available. Building a space, for a never ending tomorrow of the tribe; Mapita.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Application of their innate culture Integration of Torogan houses Modular spaces caters for the multiple
through architectural details, by of the Maranao's, builds a activities of the Maranao community;
providing a handicraft making and secular characteristic in the
including emergency situations such
livelihood training facility which communitythrough modern
also serve as their cultural gallery. design and materials. as natural disasters.

CULTURE AND IDENTITY BUILDING TECHNOLOGY FUNTIONAL ZONING

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CONCEPT APPLICATION
Coherence is the first step in a
person's life cycle. A person's
unique heritage and culture must
be nurtured by meeting their
DEVELOP needs and teaching them in order
for them to develop life skills that NURTURE DEVELOP
will enable them to stand on their LIVE
own. As long as we understand The traditional torogan house is nurtured
that, the people's (may it be via the construction of adaptive measures
indigenous or not) legacy will be that will later allow it to exceed its bounds
NURTURE LIVE carried through into the future. and live beyond its expectations by
applying the concept to design.

BUILDING FINISHES
VERTICAL LOUVERS
Vertical louvers are installed in the
common areas/receiving areas to provide
WINDOW PANEL W/ PAINTED air circulation while protecting individuals
STAINLESS STEEL from the sun.
For long-term durability, traditional window
panes are replaced with textile designs, and the
frame is coated stainless steel.
WOODEN TRELLIS
Trellises were used as a shade
method to protect people and the
interiors from the sun's rays.

ROOF TILES
Roof tiles are utilized instead of
the usual cogon roof to ensure
weather resistance.
PANOLONG
The panolong is now the center's
greeting element, rather than
being positioned on the columns.

STEEL BARS
On calamities like earthquakes and GLASS
typhoons, steel reinforcements The use of glass opens out and modernizes the
support the roof tile for stability facade even more. Particularly if that space can
and strength. be converted into an extra room in the future.

GISUK WALLS MODERN OKIRS

This is a traditional feature Carved concretes are used instead of
of a torogan house, which is carved woods. In place of the conventional
made up of horizontal okirs, these were employed. This is to avoid
termites.
wooden planks. It is kept for
the purpose of ventiallatio

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 The colors are from the Maranaos' Malong
textile, which they use as a wall covering and
even as apparel. It is given a cold tone and
used as a color scheme for the interiors.
FOLDING TABLES

Under wooden beams, a

"Durong" is a multi-
purpose ground space.
The Maranaos' traditions
and customs are displayed
at this floor's gallery. It's
also easy to reconfigure,
with foldable tables and
modular walls that may be
utilized as a room in the
event of an emergency.

MARKET AREA INTERIOR

MODULAR WALLS

""Poro" is the second floor

of the main house, and it is
designed to help people
improve their abilities so
that they can utilize their
talents to teach others or
as a source of income and
CONFERENCE INTERIOR everyday living.

""Lamin" is the uppermost

portion of a torogan house,
where royalties are kept,
and in this plan it is used
as a meeting room for the
entire livelihood center, as
well as a storage area on
both sides.

WORKSHOP AREA INTERIOR The current Torogans are

in bad shape, with most of
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the materials used to build
and rebuild them already
termite-infested as a result
of neglect. The First
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which abolished any
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Filipino's right to a noble
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the middle class, which
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built larger houses that
rivaled the royal houses,
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torogan, at a time when

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non-entities, were two
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the demise of these
houses.
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the traditional Maranao people's architecture could be
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new, universal, and adaptive form.
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