OLD NEW

 Parang enclosed  Mas open

 May hall  Walang hall
 May daanan ng sasakyan sa likod  Walang daanan
 May sariling hut  Tabi-tabi na upuan
 Surveillance  May mga nagpapatrol
 No monument  monument
Malcolm square
- meet friends
- Place to relax
- Bridge connecting to the market where people transact
- final plan for the Malcolm Square calls for the raising of slope fronting the Rizal monument site
to be in level with the Chanum Street. This raised area will serve as the gathering point of
people during civil parade or at any gathering held at the Rizal monument. The area will also
serve as a lookout point for people to view Burnham Park and the lagoon.
Introduction:
Space
Public space – doesn’t pose threat
Space by Lefebvre
Body:
Historical Background of Malcolm square
Malcolm square (before we studied space)
-typical park
-resting place
-daanan
Malcolm today (after we studied space)
-domination: name of Malcolm instead of Peoples Park (insert higher regard to colonial);
-(re)appropriation: rehabilitation, to serve its original purpose which is a place for the
people to freely interact
-open space
-inclusive
-creative city: world class (bigger audience: expect na maraming tourist))
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-security purposes (tinanggal yung hall kasi yung mga natutulog magiging threat)
-surveillance (mode of control, permit and patrol)
-cultural (plan: heritage site, performance, cordi, catering IP communities (cultural)
-economic (mas accessible sa stores)
-trading to political (rally/opposition), social (interact/meeting place of Bag locals &
non))
Conclusion:
Dominating idea
How Malcolm and its purpose changed through the years
Pagrehab ng Malcolm square is a part of pagbago ng imag ng Baguio as a whole because of the
pushing of creative city.
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  Public parks are said to be a place for everyone. The Malcolm square, before it was
rehabilitated, has a gazebo-like structure which serves as a stage and a roof for homeless people
to sleep at night. It was removed and were not replaced after the rehab because according to
the architect, the ‘tenants’ pose a threat to passers-by. Lefebvre talked about surveillance in his
book and it applies to this situation. A mode of control is still felt in this public space because
authorities are patrolling here from time to time. The permits for events are also a mode of
control because permits are to be asked from the city government if the event requires
electricity and the use of Malcolm’s equipment like the collapsible and movable stage.
 There is a plan to declare Malcolm square as a heritage site because as stated by the city
council, it provides, “historical, natural, cultural, educational, aesthetic and economic value” to
the city of Baguio (Sunstar 2016). Dr. Rowena Boquiren, a retired teacher of History at the
University of the Philippines Baguio, also said that the Malcolm square really has a heritage
value because it served as a trading and mingling area for the Ibaloys even before the Americans
came. Malcolm square today is a place where cultural performances are held. It also caters IP
communities during Cordillera day.
 The stores and establishments around the Malcolm square are a significant part of this space
because the city council said that these establishments will also be a part of the proposed
heritage zone. The economic purpose of the city council is seen here. The establishments are
became more accessible and open to the people sitting or walking at the Malcolm square.
Architect Aris Go also added that the 7 surrounding buildings will be given a chance to flourish
now that the Malcolm square became more open.
 Lefebvre talks about the transformation of society where interested parties or ‘users of space’
manage their spaces according to their needs and desires. He also said that the state nor the
authorities should not meddle with the transformation because in this way, the main users of
the space can reappropriate the space freely. The Malcolm square was rehabilitated because its
previous design did not support the main objective of the space. Architect Aris Go designed the
present Malcolm square in a way where it can serve its original purpose – to mingle, to host
rallies, and hold events.
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Sources:
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/103457

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/93078

http://baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph/city.asp?mode=%20archives/2017/january/1-15-2017/city3-Local-
culture.txt

https://pathtothepossible.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/lefebvres-spatial-vision-of-revolution/?
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