MAIN PUBLIC SPACES

Entrance Used as an entry from the outside

Lobby Open area in the building that
accommodates guests and users
arriving, usually connected to the
lounge
Lounge Guests overflowing in the lobby
can stay in the lounge while
waiting
Reception Area Front Desk Reception or main desk in the
lobby which accommodates
guests entering the center
Information Desk A separate desk in the reception
area for the information officer
which is responsible for queries
and providing information not
covered by the receptionist
Cashiers Designated space for collection of
payments and other fees, as well
as for the release of financial
assistances given by the center
Queuing Area Seating space for guests and
clients of the cashiers
Public Restrooms Restrooms for guests mainly
designed to be PWD friendly for
easy use of senior citizens
Utility Room Storage for cleaning equipment

SPACE DERIVATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
OSCA Office Main office for the senior citizen
affairs of the city, shall also serve
as the executive office of the
center
OSCA Head Private workspace for the
Office department head
Lounge Space for guests waiting and/or
visiting the offices concerned
Meeting Room Room where staff and personnel
of can gather for important
meetings and announcements
Storage room Storing space for files and
 documents
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

Toilet For hygienic and sanitary use of

personnel
Utility Room Storage room for cleaning
equipment

SPACE DERIVATION
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
Administrative Workplace of head of
Head’s Office administrative department
Open Plan
Aide Desks Desks for all the personnel in the
department;
Clerk Windows Area where guests/clients can
execute window transactions such
as submit or claim important
documents;
Waiting Area Area to accommodate guests and
other users as they wait for
appointments or assistance
Meeting Room Room where staff and personnel
of can gather for important
meetings and announcements
Storage Room Storing space for files and items
needed in the department
Break Room Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

Records and Supply Department

Records Private workspace for records
Manager’s manager
Office
Records Room Room containing all records kept
by the center, such as guest
records and personal records
Open Plan
Aide Desks Workspace for personnel
Supply Officer Workspace for supply officer
Desk

Purchaser Desk areas for purchaser and

Desks other personnel

Clerk Windows Transaction area

Supply Room Contains all the office supplies

and other materials needed
throughout the center
Waiting Area Areas where guests and staff
processing and requesting from
these offices can wait
Break Room Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

Financial Management

Bookkeeper’s Private office for the bookkeeper

Office with its own storage room for the
keeping of accounts and records
of the center
Budget Office - Open Plan
Aide Desks Main workspace for the budget
and finance department
Clerk Windows Area where guests/clients can
execute window transactions
File Storage Storage area for supplies and
necessary files and documents
needed by the department
Break Room Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

Human Resources Department

HR Director’s Workspace for the head of
Office department
HR Office – Open Plan
Personnel Desks with receiving area for all
Desk personnel of the department
Clerk Windows Area where guests/clients can
execute window transactions
File Storage Storing area for important
documents and files
Break Room Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties
Field Operations
Field Operations - Open plan Main office workspace for the
department, complete with
personnel desks and receiving
areas
Personnel Workspace for department
Desk personnel
Waiting Area Seating area for guests and
clients
Storage Room Room for storing important files
and other supplies
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS DIVISION

Assistance Programs Department
Department Private workspace for head of
Head’s Office department
Open Plan
Personnel Workspace
Desks
Waiting Area Sitting area for guests and clients
Storage Room Storing space for important files,
documents, and supplies
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

Space Derivation
In 2021, a total of 759 senior citizens were provided medical, food, shelter, and financial
assistance by the OSCA
759 assistance provided
=2.9 per day
261 working days
In 2019, 2,338 senior citizens were given PhilHealth referral and assistance by the
OSCA
2338 PhilHealth assistance
=8.95 per day
261 working days
In 2018, 3,721 senior citizens were assisted in SCA registration and renewal of
identification cards
 3721membership assistance
=14.27 per day
261 working days
Assuming that the number of assistances provided in different sectors are consistent
2.9+8.95+14.27 senior citizens per day=26.12 SC assistance daily

Social Welfare and Development Office - Main office for the Social Welfare and
Development – Senior Citizen Focal Group
Open Plan
Assistance Areas for accommodating clients
Desks
Waiting Area Area where guests with
appointments and transactions
can wait
Storage Room Storing space for important files,
documents, and supplies
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

A total of 3,885 senior citizens in 2018 were assisted and endorsed by the CSWD to the
national DSWD for social pension.
3,855 SC assisted
=14.78 per day
261 working days

Benefits and Incentives Department

Department Workspace for head of the
Head’s Office department

Department Office – Open plan

Personnel Workspace for personnel of the

Desks department
Waiting Area Seating space for clients of the
department
Clerk Windows Space for performing window
transactions
Storage Room Area for storing files and
documents, supplies, etc
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties
In 2018, 6,022 senior citizens were provided with new medicine purchase and grocery
purchase booklets
6,022booklet provisions
=23 per day
261 working days

Educational, Recreational, and Social Programs (ERSo)

Department Private workspace for the head of
Head’s Office the department
Department
Office – Open
Plan
Personnel Workspace with desks for
Desks department staff and personnel
Clerk windows Area for window transactions
Waiting Area Sitting space
Storage Room Area for storing files and
documents, supplies, etc.
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

A total of 3,226 senior citizens attended the 2019 Senior Citizens Month Celebration,
assuming this will be the minimum number of attendees for programs and activities that
will be conducted at the activity center.
3 ,226 attendees
=0.1379 x 100 %=13 %
23 ,392 total SCs

CENTER MANAGEMENT
Engineering and Maintenance
Staff Office Workspace with desks for
department staff and personnel
Storage Room Storage space
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties
Locker Space for storing personal
belongings
Mechanical Mechanical systems control room
Room
Electrical Electrical systems control room
 Room
Equipment Storing space for tools and
Storage equipment

Housekeeping Department
Housekeeping Workspace with desks for
Office department staff and personnel
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties
Storage Room Storage space for linen and other
fabric, cleaning materials, etc.
Utility Room Storage space for cleaning
equipment and tools

Security Services
Department Workspace for security personnel
Office
CCTV Room Room containing cctv systems
Personnel Space for storing personal
Locker belongings
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

ACTIVITY CENTER
Recreational activities and social gatherings require huge spaces in order to
accommodate big crowds; the activity center shall have the following spaces to serve
different events:
Activity Area – Main activity space for huge gatherings or physical activities such as
dance classes or Zumba classes
Function Halls – Smaller multi-use halls for different programs conducted by the center
such as trainings and lectures
Mini-clinic - Small-scale clinic intended only for basic health services monitoring for
walk-in clients
Arts & Crafts Studio – senior citizens can take up basic arts and crafts activities such as
painting, drawing, clay modelling, knitting, and etc

Main Activity Area – Open Plan

Lobby
Concessionaire Commercial area intended for
Spaces leasing as source of funds in
running the center
Activity Area Bigger scale multi-use hall
intended for different activities
and services it may fit best
Stage
Storage Room Storage space for equipment and
items
Audio-Visual Control Control room for audio and visual
Room systems
Function halls Where guests are gathered and
seated
Storage Room Storing space for equipment,
tables, chairs, and other items
used in the hall
Restrooms Personal hygiene
(Male &
Female)
Utility Room Storage space for cleaning
equipment
Arts & Crafts Studio
Arts workspace Open workspace with tables and
chairs for art activities
Crafts area Open workspace with tables and
chairs for crafting activities
Storage Storing space for arts and crafts
shelves materials
Toilet For hygienic and sanitary use
Utility room Storage space for cleaning
equipment
Consultation Consultation room for on-call
Room doctors
Open Plan
Triage Area Area for taking guests’ vital signs
Waiting Area Sitting area for guests
Pantry Mini-breakroom for the clinic’s
workers
Storage Storing space for files and
supplies
Toilet For hygienic and sanitary use
Private Office Private workspace
for Managing
Director
Open plan
Personnel Working areas for department
 workspace personnel
Waiting area Sitting space for clients
Clerk Windows Area for window transactions
Storage Area for storing files and
documents, supplies, etc.
Breakroom Area designated for taking breaks
in between duties

LOBBY
At least 3264 senior citizens are assumed to visit the center. They may arrive every 15
minutes.
3264 senior citizens
=362 arrivals per hour =90.5 arrivals per 15 minutes
9 operating hours
91 users at a time

Home for the Elderly - Foster care home for abandoned, abused, neglected, and
displaced senior citizens
Senior Resident Sleeping and resting area for
Bedrooms senior residents
Toilet & Bath Hygiene and sanitary use
House Parent Sleeping and resting area for
Bedrooms stay-in caregivers
Toilet & Bath Hygiene and sanitary use
Kitchen Cooking and food preparation
Dining Area Dining Space
Activity room Area for gathering and activities
Guest Restroom For guest use only
Laundry Area Area for washing clothes and
other linen
Guard house Station for guards

SPACE DERIVATION
The space requirements for the home for the elderly is based on the proposed
Bahay Kalinga or Haven for the Elderly of the city Senior Citizen Assistance Program
(SCAP)/Office for Senior Citizen Affairs.
One (1) story consisting of:
 10 bedrooms with 6 bed capacity and comfort rooms
 2 single rooms with comfort rooms for house parents
 Living room
 Kitchen
 Activity room
 Comfort room for guests
 Guard house