ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LEC 4

ECUMENICAL CHURCH RESEARCH

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(Group 15)

Submitted to:

04/29/2024

ECUMENICAL CHURCH

Ecumenism, from the Greek word “oikoumene,” meaning “the whole inhabited

world,” is the promotion of cooperation and unity among Christians. Ecumenism can
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also be defined more broadly: “a movement that promotes worldwide unity among all

religions through greater cooperation.” This includes promoting dialogue between

denominations, recognizing and respecting one another's doctrines, and working

together to address social issues such as poverty, human trafficking, and violence.

Ecumenism is a movement within religion to promote unity between different

denominations of a particular faith. It is a movement within Christianity that seeks to

bring about understanding, agreement, and unity among different Christian

denominations, recognising and preserving the dignity, wealth and beauty of the

individual person’s beliefs, customs and creeds. Ecumenism is about Praying,

Working, Studying, Witnessing, Celebrating, Dreaming together.

Christians hold the belief that Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection served as the

ultimate act of reconciliation, healing the divide between God and humanity. In this

spirit, many Christians endeavor to model Jesus' behavior by working towards

reconciliation in the world. This commitment to reconciliation is also reflected in the

partnerships that Christians form with other Christian groups on campus and in the

community. The essence of an Ecumenical Church lies in its inclusivity, as it

welcomes all Christian denominations and fosters a sense of unity and shared

purpose.

● NBC Related IRR about Churches (setbacks, parking slots, BHL, etc.)

NBC

Group A – Residential (Dwellings)

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Division 1- Residential building/structure for exclusive use of single family occupants

including school or company staff housing; single (nuclear) family dwellings;

churches or similar places of worship; church rectories; community facilities and

social centers; parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and play

lots; clubhouses and recreational uses such as golf courses, tennis courts,

basketball courts, swimming pools and similar uses operated by the government or

private individuals as membership organizations for the benefit of their members,

families, and guests and not operated primarily for gain.

3.2. Division C-2 Churches and similar places of worship One (1) car slot and one (1)

jeepney/shuttle slot for every 50.00 sq. meters of congregation area

SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings 1. Dwelling Location

and Lot Occupancy The dwelling shall occupy not more than 90% of a corner lot and

80% of an inside lot, and subject to the provisions on Easements of Light and View

of the Civil Code of Philippines, shall be at least 2.00 meters from the property line.

● Application of BP 344

LAWS AND GUIDELINES BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344: AN ACT TO

ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING

CERTAIN BUILDINGS; INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS, AND PUBLIC

UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES

Section 1. In order to promote the realization of the rights of disabled persons

to participate fully in the social life and the development of the societies in
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which they live and the enjoyment of the opportunities available to other

citizens, no license or permit for the construction, repair or renovation of

public and private buildings for public use, educational institutions, airports,

sports and recreation centers and complexes, shopping centers or

establishments, public parking spaces, workplaces, public utilities, shall be

granted or issued unless the owner or operator thereof shall install and

incorporate in such building, establishment, institution or public utility, such

architectural facilities or structural features as shall reasonably enhance the

mobility of disabled persons such as sidewalks, ramps, railings and the like. If

feasible, all such existing building, institutions, establishments, or public

utilities may be renovated or altered to enable the disabled persons to have

access to the: Provided however, that buildings, institutions, establishments,

or public utilities to be constructed or established for which licenses or permits

had already been issued may comply with the requirements of this law:

Provided further, That in case of government buildings, streets and highways,

the Ministry of Public Works and Highways shall see to it that the same shall

be provided with architectural facilities or structural features for disabled

persons. In the case of the parking place of any of the above institutions,

buildings, or establishments, or public utilities, the owner or operator shall

reserve sufficient and suitable space for the use of disabled persons.

Section 4. Any person violating any provision of this Act or of the rules and

regulations promulgated hereunder shall, upon conviction by a court of

competent jurisdiction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one

month but not one year or a fine of P2,000 to P5,000 or both, at the discretion
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of the court: Provided, That in the case of corporations, partnerships

cooperatives or associations, the president, manager or administrator, or the

person who has charge of the construction, repair or renovation of the

building, space or utilities shall be criminally responsible for any violation of

this Act and/or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

Section 5. All law, executive and administrative orders, rules and regulations

inconsistent with the foregoing provisions are hereby repealed or amended

accordingly.

Minimum Requirements for Accessibility The many procedures that must

be taken to create an environment that is accessible to the disabled are

determined by the different kinds of disability. According to these Rules,

disabled people can be categorized into:

1.1.1 Impairments requiring confinement to wheelchairs; or

1.1.2 Impairments causing difficulty or insecurity in walking or climbing stairs

or requiring the use of braces, crutches or other artificial supports; or

impairments caused by amputation, arthritis, spastic conditions or pulmonary,

cardiac or other ills rendering individuals semiambulatory; or

1.1.3 Total or partial impairments of hearing or sight causing insecurity or

likelihood of exposure to danger in public places; or

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1.1.4 Impairments due to conditions of aging and incoordination;

1.1.5 Mental impairments whether acquired or congenital in nature.

Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data as Guides for Design

The minimum and maximum dimensions for spaces in the built environment

should consider the following criteria:

1.2.1 The varying sizes and structures of persons of both sexes, their reaches

and their lines of sight at both the standing and sitting positions.

1.2.2 The dimensions of disabled people's technical aids. The second factor

takes into account wheelchair dimensions, the minimal space required for

locking and unlocking leg braces, and the safe distance between people using

crutches and other walking aids. The physical environment will ultimately

promote and enable wheelchair users to make full use of their physical

surroundings by implementing at this very early stage dimensions parameters

that account for wheelchair usage.

1.2.3 In general, providing enough room for wheelchair mobility ensures

enough room for people with disabilities who are using additional technical

aids or are accompanied by aides. The following anthropometric information

shall be used as design guidelines in establishing the minimum dimensions

for fixtures and furnishings intended for use by people with disabilities:
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The length of wheelchairs varies from 1.10 m to 1.30 m. The width of

wheelchairs is from 0.60 m to 0.75 m.

A circle of 1.50 m in diameter is a suitable guide in the planning of wheelchair

turning spaces.

The comfortable reach of persons confined to wheelchairs is from 0.70 m to

1.20 m above the floor and not less than 0.40 m from room corners. The

comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under tables for wheelchair

users is 0.70 m.

Basic Physical Planning Requirements

Everybody must be able to access the built environment, according to the law.

This means that neither persons with disabilities nor those without them

should face any restrictions when using facilities. The facilities must be built

such that anybody, disabled or not, can use and benefit from them. Less risks

to life and health are taken into account while considering safety.

Standard of Accessibility for Special type of Facilities

According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, there are specific

requirements for accessibility and usability that shall be provided for each

occupancy:

Seating Capacity Wheelchair Seating Space

4- 500 2
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51- 300 4

301- 500 6

Keep in mind that if the number of seats exceeds 500, one more wheelchair

place must be included for every 100 extra seats. When such spaces are not

needed to accommodate wheelchair users, easily removable seats can also

be provided in them. From the main foyer to the major doors, there must be

accessible seating for people with disabilities, along with restroom-related

amenities.

● Standards in designing an Ecumenical church (minimum clearances,

furnishings, etc.)

Walls

Sanctuary Feature Wall - Patterned Translucent Float Glass Wall Partition, Solid Oak

Wood in Ivory Flat Latex

Paint in Satin Finish, Bamboo Wall Panel -- Weathering and Climate Resistant,

Waterproof

Flooring

Polished Concrete Flooring -- Non VOC, Sustainable, Water-Resistant, Heat

Absorbent, Resource-Efficient

Ceiling

Sanctuary - 6" Clear Patterned Figured Triangular Translucent Glass in Wood

pattern, 9MM Fiber Cement Board in Ivory White Latex Pain, Semi-Gloss Finish
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Furniture

Coconut tile cladding in Mosaic Pattern Surface Treated Semi-Gloss -- Pews,

Bishop's Chair, Communion Table 4" Uratex Foam Cushion Seating in Cream

Polyester Fabric Upholstery Fibre Polished Concrete Communion Table Top Lighting

Sanctuary Ceiling Natural Lighting - Triangular Patterned Translucent Glass Ceiling

● Case studies (1 local and 1 International)

Local Study
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University of Mindanao - Matina Campus Ecumenical Chapel

Situated next to the little forests, the chapel operates as a peaceful space for
introspection and meditation as well as a Mass venue for school functions.

International Study

La Estancia - Lomas De Ahuatlan, México

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La Estancia Wedding Gardens were designed with inspiration from traditional

Mexican baroque colonial architecture. Since all previous marriages had taken place
beneath a light canvas canopy overhead, it was revealed that the owners had been
thinking about building a chapel in the same style as their gardens for some time
when one of Bunker's companions wanted to marry here. They felt it was quite
romantic that an architect would design the church where he would marry. The
chapel's site was carefully chosen amid a large area surrounded in lush flora.

References:

Cruto, J. M. (2022, November 8). Ecumenical Church. Scribd.

https://www.scribd.com/document/631130321/RE1-ECUMENICAL-CHAPEL-docx
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