Republic of the Philippines

PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

(University of the City of Manila)
General Luna Street corner Muralla Street
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI
SEMESTRAL PLATE: A PROPOSED THEME PARK

Proposal Brief:
An international developer is eyeing to expand their theme parks in Southeast Asia.
With the Philippines emerging as a top choice in their study, they partnered with a local
theme park developer to establish their base in the country. After careful
consideration, your architecture firm was awarded to provide feasibility studies and
architectural services to carry out their ideas into reality.
The developers wanted to create an iconic theme park yet still suitable to the Filipino
palette. They envision the park to become a destination in Luzon along existing tourist
corridors. Ultimately, they want the theme park to be a catalyst of a tourism-oriented
district that they are eyeing to establish around the development.
Further, the company requested the following:

Site Requirements:
• Project Area: 40,000 to 70,000 sqm (4 to 7 hectares)
• Anywhere in mainland Luzon (Luzon Island), Philippines
• Accessible within an existing tourist corridor with a nearby transportation
terminal
• Located in a greenfield/ brownfield, preferably in a commercial zone
• Located nearby or within a second-class municipality or above is an advantage
• Other physical requirements:
o Parking for buses, bikes, and private vehicles
o Drop off/ small terminal for local transportation
o Universal design and PWD and senior citizen facilities
Basic Project Facilities (Minimum requirements can be added onto):
• Flat rides (At least 2)
• Gravity rides (At least 3)
• Vertical rides (At least 2)
 Republic of the Philippines
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
(University of the City of Manila)
General Luna Street corner Muralla Street
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

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• Water ride (At least 1)

• Indoor Rides, Booths, and Attractions (At least 10)
• Walk-up Tourist Apartelle (at least 30 rooms)
• Main Boulevard
• Event Grounds
• Food Courts and Convenient Stores
• Souvenir, Specialty, and Pop-up Stores/ Stalls
• Game Booths/ Skill Game Stalls
• Restaurants and Fast-food Stores
• Playground
• Picnic Grounds and Landscaped Mini Parks
• Mini Theater (at least 100-seater)
• ATM Machines and Currency Exchange
• Information Kiosks
• Ticketing Center
• Storage/ Locker Centers
• Park Gateway
• Toilet Facilities
• Administration Office
• Emergency Facility, Clinic, and First Aid Stations
• Security Office
• Engineering and Maintenance Office
• Equipment Storage
• Utility Rooms and MEFPS Facilities
• Wastes and Material Recovery Facility
• Parking
Operational and Management Details:
• The theme park will operate in a “pay-one-price” scheme. The guests will be
charged a single admission fee.
• The developers expect to maximize the development – this means that minimum
attraction quantity should be met and exceeded should space still allow
• On the other hand, the developers also expect an open development with ample
green spaces for performances and relaxation.
• A park boulevard is envisioned by the developers to have themed parades and
events. A fireworks show is also expected during weekends and holidays.
 Republic of the Philippines
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
(University of the City of Manila)
General Luna Street corner Muralla Street
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS

Design Brief:
• The designers are free to execute themes but are also challenged to observe
sensible design based on their chosen locality.
• Technology, innovation, and sustainable interventions are preferred.

Phase I Requirements:
• Narrative/ Research Form – Chapters:
o Design Considerations for Theme Park Development
o Local and International Guidelines for Theme Park Development
o Feasibility Studies and Analyses
▪ User Analysis
▪ Space Analysis
▪ Environmental Analysis
• Sun Study
• Wind Study
o Regional, Local, and Seasonal Winds
• Climate Study
o Regional Climate
o Philippine Climate Map
o Climate History
o Microclimate Study
• Air Quality
• Site History
• Wildlife Inventory, Mapping, and Conservation
• Vegetation Inventory, Mapping, and Conservation
• Physiography
o Slope
o Elevation
• Surficial and Bedrock Geological Mapping
• Man-Made Hazards
o Typical Environmental Hazards
o Existing Building Structures
o Surface Water
 Republic of the Philippines
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
(University of the City of Manila)
General Luna Street corner Muralla Street
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS

• Natural Hazards
o Fault lines, Earthquakes, and Landslides
o Flooding
o Forest Fire History
• Access and Road Networks
o Tourism Corridors
o Major and Minor Roads
o Transit Routes
• Land Use Mapping
o Commercial/ Retail
o Mixed Use
o Residential
o Parks and Open Spaces
o Civic and Institutional Spaces
o Industrial
o Agricultural
o Protected Areas
o Case Studies
▪ Best Practices for Theme Park Development
▪ Adaptability of Innovations to Philippine Setting
o Bubble Space Diagram
o Form Concept
o Planning Concept
o Branding Concept
▪ Logo
▪ Name and Slogan
▪ Colors
▪ Brand Values

• Schematic Design Requirements

o Location Map
o Vicinity Map
o Lot Plan
o One (1) Site Development Plan Scheme
o Spot Perspectives of Key SDP Features (at least 4)
 Republic of the Philippines
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
(University of the City of Manila)
General Luna Street corner Muralla Street
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS

Phase I Format and Submission:

• Narrative/ Research Form
o Paper Size – A4
o Font Size – 12
o Font Style – Times New Roman
o Line Spacing – 1.5
o Follow the previous template for Phase 1 Research
o Clear Front Cover
o Color for Back Cover
▪ Block 2 – Green
o Ring bound on the left side
o Deadline – First week of April (exact date TBA)

• Schematic Design Requirements

o A3-sized board (any paper), portrait/ landscape orientation
o Digital/ Manual output
o Page 1
▪ Design Concept
o Page 2
▪ Location Map
▪ Vicinity Map
▪ Lot Plan
o Page 3
▪ Site Development Plan (with labels, legends, call-outs, etc)
o Page 4
▪ Spot Perspectives Key SDP Features (at least 4)
Phase I Schedule of Submission:

Deadline Submittal
March 8, 2024 Initial Research:
• Site Selection
• Feasibility Studies and Analyses
5-minute PPT and Reporting (same content)
 Republic of the Philippines
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
(University of the City of Manila)
General Luna Street corner Muralla Street
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS