Revitalising the Skyscape: DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

“Philippine architecture must be true to itself, its land and its people” ADAPTIVE REUSE
A PROPOSED AGRITOURISM DISTRICT COMPLEX BOBBY MANOSA Adaptive Reuse is a process of renovating
or refurbishing structures to make them fit
new purposes and functions, to take on a
DESIGN CONCEPT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS new life. Buildings, as time passes, would
The site embodies a great historical asset. And with this, the design The proposed Agricultural Complex will comply with the following AGRITOURISM DISTRICT COMPLEX eventually be unfit for their intended pur-
concept of this project is to revitalise the People’s Park in Tagaytay City, design considerations. pose, owing to obsolescence or a change
As the only agritourism complex in the district, the proposed design makes use of the old buildings from the old site
through a proposed Agritourism Dictrict Complex. to an efficient center of agricultural business and promotion of tourism industry. in function. Reduce, reuse, and recycle have
A. Culture
This project is a symolism of reliving its rich history. The purpose of the The plan below shows the foot print of proposed buildings and establishments within the complex. been our way of life for the past several
Culture has an essential character in the design, thus, pre-
design is to preserve its historical value and promote its local economic serving the culture in Tagaytay embodies the proposed Agricultural years, as our world’s carbon footprint has
sector by conserving its cultural heritage through sustainibility. The design Complex. increased, people apply these three princi-
BUILDINGS AND SPACES MATRIX
is driven by the following rationale: B. Historic Preservation ples primarily to items that can still be used
1. Mansion in some different way/s, but why not apply
A. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Building a new structure takes a lot of resources and en-
A. Agritourism Office them to structures as well? Architect Jean
ergy, but reusing the old materials from thw existing structure uses
fewer materials, produces less residue, and decreases the pressure on B. Agri-Gallery Carroon stated that, “buildings are gigantic
‘’We were told,’’ he said, ‘’that for as far as the eye could see, the
land was going to be taken over by the president.’’ landfills. 2. View Deck hand created items and are a synthesis of
-Roger Francisco, 25, one of the farmers, who received no money nor were they relocated to new land
C. Climate Responsive 3. Greenhouse Farm millions and millions of things,” and that they,
The design of the complex center adapts to the climate of 4. Agri-Shop and Souvenirs too, should also be recycled in some way.
The concept of the design is to pay homage for its historical the site through respnding to the site’s seasonal patterns, the direction 5. Shrine
and cultural background—for the people who were abandoned upon of the sun natural shade provided by the surrounding topography,
the construction of the Palace in the Sky. Before the construction, there
6. Restaurant
environmental factors, and climate data to create comfortable and en- 7. Pavillion
were families who lived on top of Mount Sungay. Farming is their main
livelihood sustaining their families. And upon the construction, the local
ergy-efficient homes. 8.Cottages RESTAURANT
D. Sustainability The open restaurant will serve as a fore-
famers did not receive money nor they were reloctated to a new land. 9. Parking
Sustainiblity is one way to preserve and conserve our front for local tourism in the complex. As
This was a tragedy for the local farmers. The design of the project will be nature. One of the main considerations of this project is to promote 10. Radar Station
a great opportunity to relive and pay homage for the people who were an agricultural center office, local delica-
sustainability by limiting nonrenewable resource consumption, eliminate cies from Tagaytay city and from farming
abandoned. The concept promotes the local industry of the people of waste, and create healthy, productive ecosystems, through adaptive
Mount Sungay that will serve as a perpetuation of their majestic legacy. reuse. GREENHOUSE FARM AGRITOURISM OFFICE/ GALLERY products are exclusively serve in the open
restaurant. The restaurant is placed on the
E. Green Technology
B. THE NEED OF AGRICULTURAL CENTER hillside where the view from above is eas-
The primary purpose is to protect nature while also ad-
dressing the privative effects that humans have on it. ily seen.
The agriculture industry in Tagaytay City is booming. Tagaytay
F. Accessibility
City is included in District 7 where 60% of the economic share comes
Accessibility laws exist to help people with disabilities and, AGRI-SHOP AND SOUVENIRS
from their district. The design will serve as center for cutting edge busi-
in many cases, should accommodate all potential users. Accessibility
ness in agricultural industy in the District. Moreover, there is a lack of
considers to improves the ability of people with disabilities to access As a way to promote local products, an
establishment in the district to sustain its booming industry, thus, this would
buildings and facilities. The concept of this is to make the built environ- agri-shop and souvenir is placed in the
be a great platform to promote its local livelihood, hence the need of Greenhouse farming is the unique farm practice of growing Agritourism is “a form of commercial enterprise that links
ment more convenient for people of all ages and abilities. complex. From farming industry, these
agricultural center. crops within sheltered structures covered by a transparent, or agricultural production and/or processing with tourism local products from local farmers are to
partially transparent, material. The main purpose of green- in order to attract visitors onto agricultural business. The be sold to give livelihood for the local
house farming is to provide preferred growing conditions and mansion was turned into solely Agricultural Center Office
DESIGN APPROACH The designers proposed three different design approaches for the re-development of the Palace in the Sky. to protect crops from harsh weather, pests and diseases, community in Tagaytay City. This would
and Gallery.
through a controlled environment. be a great way to help the distric for its
ADAPTIVE REUSE SUSTAINABILITY VERNACULAR MATERIALS growth in agri business and its tourism.

Aadaptive reuse architecture refers to re- Sustainable architecture that aims to mini- By utilizing sustainability, the application of ver- MINI PAVILLION PERGOLA PAVILLION
purposing old existing buildings for a new mize the negative environmental impact nacular architecture which uses traditional or
use. It conserves land, saves energy, and SUBMITTED BY:
during building re-modelling through ef- local materials and resources in building con-
resources, and preserves our historical ficiency and low to moderate use of ma- struction. Other than just taking advantage of Ancheta, Toshikaso V.
The mini pavilion is inspired from Bautista, Samantha Klaire T.
heritages. An adaptive re-use of an aban- terials, energy, and development space these materials, it enhances building sustainabil- chicken cages designed for the
doned mansion gains another purpose for that also aims to provide the adequate ity, energy and cost efficiency providing vital Lazarte, Joji Mariane Rivera I.
tourists of the park to have a
modern use in a way that preserves their performance of healthy living indoors and connection between humans and the environ- Manalo, Anna Loren S.
privacy space. This design allows
original character. improve user’s well-being. ment they are in. privacy of a certain group using Panaligan, Andrei B.
it without blocking much vision of Tabuena, Jocelyn P.
the amazing view of the park. The pergola pavilion stands at the middle of the park
DESIGN THEORY: THEORY OF PHENOMENOLOGY covering the pathway. This design minimizes sunlight
It serves up to 6-8 people and
can be used to have a place for entering the path, the form of this pergola pavilion BS Architecture 2-4
The incorporation of Phenomenology with the design concept acknowledges and values the structure’s historical background. Through the manip-
ulation of space and materials, the inadequacy of the facilities as well as the agricultural community will be given emphasis. The experience that eating. pays tribute to the once majestic peak of Mt. Sungay.
impacts the human senses is a way for the people to appreciate the heritage park. The integration of phenomenology into the present generation Its aesthetic shadow shading will be a hit for tourists Ar. GINA A. FLANDES
of designing will highly recognize architecture’s respect to the human scale. to take pictures.