TUNAY Manuscript Prefinal

TUGDOK: A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL HALL IN
NABUA, CAMARINES SUR
A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Architecture Department

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
Dasmariñas, City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Tunay, Anera Jade A.

201630236
2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING ..................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.2 Background of the Project ............................................................................................................ 8
1.2.1 Problem Identification .................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Problem Statement ..................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 Project Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................... 14
1.4.1 Goals.................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.2 Objectives............................................................................................................................ 15
1.5 Significance of the Study ............................................................................................................. 15
1.6 Significance of the Project .......................................................................................................... 16
1.6.1 Resident of Nabua, Camarines Sur ..................................................................................... 16
1.6.2 Employees in the Municipal Hall ......................................................................................... 16
1.6.3 Design Practitioners ............................................................................................................ 16
1.6.4 Researchers ......................................................................................................................... 16
1.7 Scope and Delimitation ............................................................................................................... 17
1.8 Conceptual Framework ............................................................................................................... 17
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms ................................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND RELATED PROJECTS .......... 20
2.1 Review of Related Literature ...................................................................................................... 21

2.1.1 Impact of Office Design on Satisfaction of Government Employees in Laguna Provincial
Capitol, Philippines by Marc Edelbert Villanueva, Maria Liezel Caroche, Angelo Ani, and Micah
Ramirez. 21
2.1.2 The impact of office layout on productivity by Barry Haynes............................................. 21
2.1.3 Proposed Reconstruction of the Cabatuan Municipal Hall by Amojedo and Figuera (1993)
22
2.1.4 House Bill 5011.................................................................................................................... 22
2.1.5 Building Design and Management. ..................................................................................... 23
2.1.6 City Hall Experiences: The Good and the Bad. .................................................................... 23
2.1.7 National Building Laws ........................................................................................................ 23
2.2 Review of Related Projects ......................................................................................................... 24
2.2.1 Proposed Expansion and Design of Two Additional Floors for New Valentine Hall in
Central Philippines University, Iloilo City. ........................................................................................... 24
2.2.2 Proposed Construction of the New Two-Storey Igbaras Municipal Hall in Brgy. 3, Rizal
Street, Igbaras, Iloilo. .......................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.3 QC to opens one-stop shop for building, occupancy permits applications. ....................... 25
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGIES ................................................................................................ 26
3.1 Research Approach ..................................................................................................................... 27

3.2 Research Instruments ................................................................................................................. 27
3.2.1 Building Laws and Standards .............................................................................................. 27
3.2.2 Site Analysis from Google Earth .......................................................................................... 27
3.2.3 Review or Related Literatures and Projects ........................................................................ 28
3.2.4 Data Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.5 Internet Research................................................................................................................ 28
3.3 Analysis of Gathered Data .......................................................................................................... 29
3.3.1 Site Identification ................................................................................................................ 29
3.3.2 Architectural Space Programming ...................................................................................... 29
3.3.3 Schematics Development.................................................................................................... 29
3.3.4 Articulation of Form and Function ...................................................................................... 30
3.3.5 Data Synthesis ..................................................................................................................... 30
CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION ................................ 32
4.1 The Project Site ........................................................................................................................... 33

4.1.1 Site Identification ................................................................................................................ 33
4.1.2 Macro and Micro Site Analysis ............................................................................................ 34
4.1.3 The Site Development Conceptualization........................................................................... 52
4.1.4 The Landscape Conceptualization....................................................................................... 55
4.2 Building Form Formulation ......................................................................................................... 57
4.2.1 Concept Identification......................................................................................................... 57
4.2.2 Evolution and Transformation of Building Volume............................................................. 60
4.2.3 Planar Articulation and Integration of Elements of Composition ....................................... 61
4.2.4 The Building Interior Concepts and Articulation................................................................. 61
4.2.5 Semantics of Form and Material Expressions ..................................................................... 62
4.3 The Space Programming ............................................................................................................. 64
4.3.1 Space Derivations................................................................................................................ 64
4.3.2 Sizing and Quantifications................................................................................................... 67
4.3.3 Spatial Zoning Proximity Analysis ....................................................................................... 72
• Functional Zoning ........................................................................................................................ 72
4.3.4 Space Organization and Juxtaposition (Arrangement of Spaces) ....................................... 73
4.3.5 Circulation Analysis ............................................................................................................. 76
4.4 Building Management System Conceptualization ...................................................................... 76
4.4.1 Identification and Analysis of Passive and Active Approaches in Lights and Ventilation ... 76
4.4.2 Utility System Conceptualization Criteria and Identification .............................................. 79
4.4.3 Plumbing and Sanitary Concept .......................................................................................... 79
4.4.4 Power Supply Concept ........................................................................................................ 80
4.4.5 Refrigeration and Ventilation Concept ............................................................................... 80
4.4.6 Conveying System Concept ................................................................................................. 85
4.4.7 Electronic System Concept.................................................................................................. 85
4.4.8 Fire Detection, Alarm, and Security .................................................................................... 86
4.5 The Structural Conceptualization................................................................................................ 89
4.5.1 Structural System Conceptualization Criteria ..................................................................... 89
4.5.2 The Structural System ......................................................................................................... 89
REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................... 91
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
1.1 Introduction
Government is designed with the fully intent on creating orders in manners that will serve
the overall population democratically. Leaders are elected by the general public with the most faith
in to run an effective government, whereas the citizens expects that the government workers will
work as efficiently as possible in order for their tax money put to the best use. Alongside,
government buildings have been playing an important part of the people’s cultural and political
personality.
The design of the government building of a municipality will have varied impact on the
people in the surrounding area. As government buildings are a way to bring them together and
bind them. It is also a way of telling visitors the visual story of what makes the municipality and
the people of it as who they are. It does not necessarily mean that a government facility should be
soulless and built with the only intent of it as being purely functional, civil buildings can also be a
work of art through proper architectural expression, making it not only house a government
institution but also house its people’s dream, hopes, and goals.
When a building is well designed, we say it has character, and this character can be
communicated through various aspects of the design. And successful government buildings that
makes it a good municipality building can be shown through its implied character that deals with
the elements in design of the building that signifies the purpose of it. These elements with their
implied meanings are cultural driven in general and some of these has been in use for a great
amount of time. Another key character would be the functional character as it is more
straightforward that shows how a building is made for a specific purpose and its design that is
supposed to support and communicate on the said purpose.

A government facility will be characterized as a place where it has the right spaces that
will cater to the needs of its users. These public buildings are built to serve its people. Functional
design dictated with a purpose and therefore is a lot easier to understand, and despite its simplicity
it is actually the most crucial part of the character of a building. Government building are not only
supposed to be seen as a solid foundation where the community can rely on, but perhaps it is also
supposed to be seen as an open place where the people can be heard and their needs are met.
What makes a good municipal building is that it is open to anyone, where people can come
from all over the place as it is identifiable, accessible, safe, and can accommodate people of
different backgrounds, goals, and reasons being there. That it has something for everybody,
whether a government transaction, a business transaction, or just simply visiting the municipal
building, as this proposal not only aims to provide a successful government service, but also as a
place that will help enrich the people’s culture and practices. A good municipal building should
also have the capability of catering and maintaining the demand of its municipality.
Whereas it will provide a framework for urbanization that will allow its surrounds for
development, while ensuring that it is still sustainable, as these places are designed for people,
taking into consideration all their human needs. Lastly, a good municipal building is capable of
nurturing a civil society. Great public spaces bring out the best in people, as they tend to act
respectful as it reflects on who they are in the public realm. These are taken care of the people who
use them, meanwhile the governments responsible for overseeing them. The Government center is
the institution or group of institutions that provides direct support to the chief executive in leading
the management of government. It performs a cross-government function, as it is similar to the
concept of core executive.

1.2 Background of the Project
Nabua is the mother town of Iriga City, Buhi, Bato, Balatan, Bula and Baao in
Camarines Sur. Nabua has five districts: Antacudos, Binoyoan, Caobnan, Lupa and Sabang. The
municipality is an established growth center in the southeast part of Camarines Sur Province or
the midsection of Bicol River Basin Area. southeast part of Camarines Sur Province or the
midsection of Bicol River Basin Area.
Figure 1: (Gonzalez M. (2005). Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Nabua. Retrieved January
29 2022, from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ph_locator_camarines_sur_nabua.png)
The municipality of Nabua is one land mass containing a total land area of 8,854.4193
hectares. This total land area distributed among the 42 barangays, nine of which are considered as
urban barangays. The municipality's total population accounts for 4.3% of the total provincial
population of Camarines Sur. Spread out among the 42 barangays of Nabua, there are 10,093
persons living in the urban barangays while 65,329 persons live in the rural barangays.
Among urban barangays, San Antonio Poblacion has the largest population with 2,363
persons while San Luis has the smallest with 358 persons. The Local Government Unit of Nabua
is located at Barangay San Isidro, Nabua, Camarines Sur. The Poblacion of the municipality of
Nabua is strategic area for commercial development. Presently, its commercial area can be
classified as a minor central business district which is reflective of being a tertiary urban growth
corridor along the Legazpi-Iriga-Naga-Daet growth corridor.
1.2.1 Problem Identification
Government facilities provide services and acts as the stronghold of power within
a community, thus municipal buildings are one these several infrastructures that are need
in a community. A municipal hall is rendered by official government agencies where
people make transactions, process legal documents, and it’s the place where the community
can raise their concerns.
For an ease of access and easier flow of transactions, these office of municipal
officials and government agencies should be in one area. Therefore, a municipal building
that are intended to cater to the demands of the people through providing services should
in one place that can also accommodate various offices of the municipal officials and
employees.
There are no indications neither the local residents from the municipality knows
when was the building initially built, but it was said that renovations of the existing
building started back in 2006. The local government unit of Nabua serves its people
through its 16 Municipal Departments and Offices.

Figure 2: (Agta F. (2016, January 3). Municipio ka Nabua. Retrieved November 12, 2021,
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Municipio_ka_Nabua.JPG)
Office spaces are too small. The existing municipal building of Nabua lacks in the
aspect of spaces, as it can no longer cater to the demands of its citizens. From the
population count of 18, 893 in the year 1903, to 86, 490 in the year 2020, it indeed
shows that the local government are having a difficult time catering to its people,
with such existing building that was meant to cater the count of people back then,
hence why the existing building is all crammed up. The existing government center
of Nabua has a dimension of 33 m by 13 m.
Figure 3: Nabua Local Government Center Façade

Aesthetic. The existing building also lacks in this aspect as some area of its façade,
are covered by multiple split condensers as shown in the figure above.
No Proper Parking Area. The Parking area of the existing government center lacks
circulation and proper parking spaces whereas even the supposedly access of
pedestrians are being obstructed by cars. And since there are not enough spaces for
the cars, the covered court beside the building are then being used as a parking area.
Figure 4: Parking Area of Nabua Government Center
Figure 5: Covered Court beside Nabua Government Center
Insufficient Waiting Areas. Although it has been renovated, it still lacks spaces as
it is highly noticeable that there are no designated waiting areas per offices inside
the building as it is mainly composed of a hallway with immediate access to the
doors of the offices, leaving the people no choice but to stand while waiting for
their transaction.
Figure 6: Reception area of Nabua Government Center
This area is the immediate area right after the stairs. There is only one source for
natural ventilation and lighting which is that window in the figure shown above.
And for the artificial lighting and ventilation, it is shown there is merely one fan,
and it is actually dim within the area.
Figure 7: Adjacent area of stairs

Figure 8: Hallway to Office of the Municipal Mayor
Narrow and Obstructed Passageways. Meanwhile in figure 7, it shows the hallway
that leads to the municipal mayor’s office. It is noticeably narrow for a hallway that
is mainly used by the people using the building. And as seen above, its obstructed
by chairs occupied by people. And although there are seats provided, it is also
shown that there are people left no choice but to sit in the stairs waiting for their
transaction. Aside from it is dangerous as it is not advisable for passageways to be
obstructed.
With these problems laid out, an expansion of municipal town hall is necessary.
Some of the offices shall be relocated at the proposed expansion to free up space
on the existing building, allowing it to increase the working space.

1.3 Problem Statement
The purpose of this proposal is to provide a design solution on the existing building of the
Municipal Hall of Nabua with an extension for the existing building that aims to provide
architecturally and functional design approaches and space organization solution towards the
stated project stimulating ease of access through government related activities.
In relation to this study, the proponent focused on the following problems:
1. To provide a design solution for the existing and the proposed extension of the
building that would house more offices offering an ease of access to its people.
2. Related spatial programs that are required for designing a Government facility.
3. Means and ways on how a government facility can be planned to efficiently
provide a suitable and functional environment for a more effective government
transactions and activities.
1.4 Project Goals and Objectives
1.4.1 Goals
The main goal of the proposal is to provide an extension of the existing building in
the Municipality of Nabua, Camarines Sur through planning and designing in accordance
to the needs of the residents of the municipality of Nabua, Camarines Sur by improving the
quality of service and providing an ease of access to for its residents as well as develop a
venue for increasing quality of life enhancing the knowledge economy of the community
through incorporating environmentally sustainable design.

1.4.2 Objectives
The proposal aims to achieve this through the following key elements:
• To assess the current existing condition of the Local Government Center Nabua,
Camarines Sur through ocular inspection and provide recording for the recreation
of the site plan and current design digitally to provide the improve dwellings and
spaces for the users of the building.
• To provide the appropriate emergency facilities such as fire exits, emergency
signages, emergency lights, and hallway sizes in accordance to RA NO. 9514 to
ensure the safety of its users, and to guarantee that the proposed redevelopment of
the building and its extension would be PWD friendly and accessible for all users
in accordance to BP 344.
• To provide building plans that are in accordance with active design guidelines to
create opportunity for physical activities and exposure that would help the
community engage within the local facility.
1.5 Significance of the Study
This study will provide information that are needed to further understand the relationship
of architecture and government facilities through architectural solution on how architecture may
help in identifying the reliable structures and amenities to be used. The study is significant in the
improvement of designing government facilities providing ease of services to its people through
functional spaces, rendering efficient and faster transactions.

1.6 Significance of the Project
The significance this proposal gives focus on how it will benefit range of individuals,
especially the citizens within the municipality of Nabua, because of its focus on using design to
provide a facility for its citizens to have a comfortable experience. Additionally, the proposal will
be significant to the following:
1.6.1 Resident of Nabua, Camarines Sur
The proposal will benefit the residents of Nabua, Camarines Sur since this facility
will offer services within the municipality. An improved Municipal Hall can help their
overall experience regarding their needs that will involve the said proposed facility.
1.6.2 Employees in the Municipal Hall
Employees will be the first to experience the benefit of the expansion as it will be
easy for them to serve the people in a comfortable space where they can move without any
obstruction.
1.6.3 Design Practitioners
Practitioners in the profession of architecture can be inspired by the solutions and
issues that brough to light by this proposal. This proposal may also serve as an example for
those who will design a government centered building proposal through the existing
conditions and how are these issues are being addressed.
1.6.4 Researchers
This research can serve as a future reference for similar proposal regarding
expansion or construction of a new building.

1.7 Scope and Delimitation
The proposal will be limited to studying the existing Local Government Center of Nabua,
Camarines Sur. It will describe the current state of the building and provide architectural structural,
plumbing, and electrical plans through architectural space programming and planning. Design for
the proposed building will be provided by the proponent in accordance with the design objectives
and concept.
The proponent shall provide a design solution after collecting information through ocular
observations as well as collecting feedback from the citizens and the employees of the government
center. Data will be done online and interviews will be conducted through online exchanges
because of the still limitations imposed by the IATF and De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. The
expected output of this thesis is architectural, plumbing, structural, and electrical plans of the
proponents’ design for the buildings. The proposed expansion shall be built within the municipality
of Nabua, Camarines Sur.
1.8 Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework of the study is built upon the understanding of the current
context of Government Centers to determines the ideal design for the Local Government Center
of Nabua for its users. The study of Semiology Approach in designing capitol buildings by Nory
Narvaez-Pernes, N. L., and Santos, M. I. P. will be used as the basis for the process of the study.
The architecture of the structure, client security, and local area building are covered in the
conceptual framework. This will help in deciding the significant components to be considered in
the venture proposition. Alongside adhering to building laws and principles, the proponent can
then convert this data into schemes and space programs which will then, at that point, be converted
into plans.
Figure 9: The Semiological approach used in the study synthesizing different approaches from various
sources.
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
The following terms are characterized as per the proponent’s utilization of it in this proposal:
• Institution. Refers to a general public or association established for a strict, instructive,
social, or comparative reason.
• Department. A division of an enormous association like an administration, college,
business, or shop, managing a particular subject, ware, or space of action.
• Facility. A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose
• Community. A group of people residing in a similar spot or sharing specific
trademark for all intents and purpose.
• Configuration. An arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or
combination.
• Indoor Ecological Quality. A term used to access to views, comfortable temperatures,
comfortable lighting, good acoustics, and ergonomic design.
• Interaction. Refers to communication or direct involvement with someone or
something.
• Productive. Refers to accomplishing or delivering a huge sum or result
• Sustainable. Refers to the practice that maintains a condition without harming the
environment or at least minimal long term-effect on its immediate environment.

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND RELATED PROJECTS
2.1 Review of Related Literature
2.1.1 Impact of Office Design on Satisfaction of Government Employees in
Laguna Provincial Capitol, Philippines by Marc Edelbert Villanueva, Maria Liezel
Caroche, Angelo Ani, and Micah Ramirez.
In the study conducted by Marc Edelbert Villanueva, Maria Liezel Caroche, Angelo
Ani, and Micah Ramirez of University of Philippines Los Baños, it takces the
satisfaction of employees in the work places that are influenced by many factors such
as the compensation, career growth and development, interaction to peers and office
design. The study determined the impact of office design on the satisfaction of the
employees in the Laguna Provincial Capitol.
2.1.2 The impact of office layout on productivity by Barry Haynes
This paper aims to review the literature that claims to link the layout of the office
environment to the productivity of its occupants. The office layout discussion will
include the open-plan office vs cellular office debate, and also the matching of the office
environment to different work patterns. The difficulty in evaluating the literature is
connected to consistency. It is clear that while terms such as open-plan and cellular
offices are used frequently, there does not appear to be universally accepted definitions
of these terms. Similarly, the term productivity is used, although the definition and the
means of measurement still remains ill defined (Haynes, 2007)

2.1.3 Proposed Reconstruction of the Cabatuan Municipal Hall by Amojedo and
Figuera (1993)
The study proposes the Reconstruction of the Cabatuan Municipal Hall as the authors
of the project were mainly concerned about the possibility of the failure of the old
structure and presented an ultimate solution for the problem, The study shows that the
existing building also lacks offices that are causing the inconvenience and delays of
transactions its people. The study found that the proposal would greatly benefit its
official and employees as well as the people Cabatuan.
2.1.4 House Bill 5011
A house bill that was introduced by the Honorable Juan Pablo P. Bondoc, fourth
district representative of Pampanga Philippines and Honorable Karlo Alexei B.
Nograles, representative from the first district of Davao City Philippines. The house
bill states in its explanatory note that this bill requires all the government building be
set, designed, constructed, operated, maintained and retrofitted using environmentally
friendly materials, sustainable architecture techniques and other green building
practices for the purpose of reducing the building impacts on environment and human
health.
The proponent of this proposal has explained the situation of the existing building,
affecting large factor in lack of spaces, consumption, air and atmosphere. Thus, this act
counters the policy on sustainable development and the right of people to have balanced
and healthful environment.

2.1.5 Building Design and Management.
In the Chapter 9 of the book “Sustainable Philippine Cities 2030”, the building
design and management was discussed. The introduction of the book noted that impacts
of residual use of buildings and how much percent of energy consumption from the
operation of government buildings and how much percent of energy consumption from
the operation of government buildings. It also discussed the need for the sustainable
structure or also known as the green building and how it is already making its way
through government facilities. The green building can be more efficient if there is an
active coordination between the national and local government.
The aim of the chapter is to provide more information to the LGU‟s about
management of sustainable building design. Moreover, green buildings are generally
structures which are specially designed to be environment friendly and efficient in
terms of resources throughout its lifetime. A long span plan by the government to lessen
the effects in the future and serves as the implementation to attain the vision of
sustainable country in 2030.
2.1.6 City Hall Experiences: The Good and the Bad.
An article published by Rappler enumerated some of the usual complaints when people
transacting in their respective city or municipal hall. A survey was conducted to 463
people, where 253 were complaints while the rest are up for the good services.
2.1.7 National Building Laws
• PD 1096 Building Code of the Philippines

• PD 1185 Fire Code of the Philippines
• BP 344 Accessibility Law
2.2 Review of Related Projects
2.2.1 Proposed Expansion and Design of Two Additional Floors for New
Valentine Hall in Central Philippines University, Iloilo City.
This project study proposes for the expansion and additional two floors for the New
Valentine Hall of Central Philippine University, a well-known university in the
Philippines. The proposed expansion, 1184.3 square meters in area including the
existing structure, includes classrooms, conference room, fire exits, offices,
laboratories, restrooms, study areas and roof deck. The electrical, plumbing and water
supply layout are also included. The construction of the project will have a duration of
about 240 calendar days. (Juanico, et. al, 2015)
2.2.2 Proposed Construction of the New Two-Storey Igbaras Municipal Hall in
Brgy. 3, Rizal Street, Igbaras, Iloilo.
The proposed project was about the replacement of the old Municipal Hall of
Igbaras that will provide a safer structure and a more suitable environment for both
employees and transacting publics. The project has a total area of 1440 square meters
and will house additional offices. The estimated cost for the two storey structure will
be Php 20,302,405.68.
The study was useful and could serve as basis for the design of a municipal hall.
Concepts and computation for its structural design and estimates can serve as a guide
for similar studies.

2.2.3 QC to opens one-stop shop for building, occupancy permits applications.
According to the article that was written by Chito Chavez for Manila Bulletin, the
city government of Quezon City opened a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) for building and
occupancy permit applications last February 12, 2018.
The said project was in accordance to Mayor Bautista‟s Executive order 11-2017
mandating the city‟s Architectural Department to provide space for one-stop-shop for the
officials in each department. The project aims to eliminate illegal activities like red tape
and address unnecessary and repetitive regulatory control.

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGIES
3.1 Research Approach
This methodology is used for this proposal to gather all the necessary information and data
that are needed in order to fulfill the objectives of the study and meet the criteria of designing a
government facility in order to achieve the desired output for the proposal entitled, TUGDOK: A
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL HALL IN NABUA, CAMARINES SUR
The proponent shall conduct online surveys and interviews, research from books that are found
online, as well from articles and papers. The information gathered shall help in the formation of
schemes, and design solutions that will meet the objectives of the study which is to provide a plan
for the expansion of the Municipal Hall that will provide ease of service to the citizens of the
province of Nabua, Camarines Sur.
3.2 Research Instruments
Various methods of data collection incorporated by the proponent present below:
3.2.1 Building Laws and Standards
Building Laws such as PD 1096 and BP 344 are consulted as the government
facility standards to create a safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing government facility
proposal.
3.2.2 Site Analysis from Google Earth
The structure's specific location through Google Earth shall provide the necessary
information and data that will help in creating the site analysis of the site. The location,
topography, and its immediate surrounding shall be determined for the effective use of light
and passive cooling and shall serve as an access point to and from the building which then
will towards the proper approach to the proposal’s effective design and possible layout.
3.2.3 Review or Related Literatures and Projects
The proponent gathered research papers, case studies, information, and data related
to designing a government facility, and shall use these to help in creating design objectives
and criteria for the proposal for it to be an effective proposal that shall provide an ease of
service towards its users. These works of literature are then studied in order to help in
creating spaces that shall bring comfort to its designated users.
Local projects are studied in order to know the facilities that should be provided for
this proposal. These will help the proponent come up with schemes that soon shall be
translated into design concept and space programming that are relevant to the proposal and
to the needs of its users.
3.2.4 Data Analysis
Once all the necessary information and data are gathered, it will be analyzed in
order to determine what information shall be synthesized into the final output. Concepts
and ideas shall be formed as these are important in coming up with design solutions for the
intended users of the government facility.
3.2.5 Internet Research
The proponent shall use the World Wide Web for collecting other relevant
information and data. This is to access public websites such as new articles in order to
access information related to Government Centers which will help the proponent to
conceptualized the proposal.

3.3 Analysis of Gathered Data
3.3.1 Site Identification
Site Inventory – It’s a form of contextual inventory and is the first step in the
design process that leads to a thorough understanding of the project site and context which
optimizes solutions and best utilization of the site.
3.3.2 Architectural Space Programming
Space programming is the proponent's primary task during the schematic design
process producing a geometric configuration of space layout in accordance with the
proposal’s requirements. The programming shall contain mathematical computations in
terms of the sizes of the spaces that are taken into consideration, the location of each room,
the facilities and buildings, the total number of its users as well as the furniture including
its sizes and its circulation allowance.
3.3.3 Schematics Development
It’s a process that shows the initial concepts of the development of the proposed
project in the phase of planning. The proponent shall use this presentation method for the
issues and other factors of the site and analyze how would these factors affect the
arrangement and circulation of the proposed building in relevance to its immediate
surroundings.
A. Conceptual Diagrams
Conceptual diagrams are a way of including diagrams and ideas that
identify, rationalize, and contextualize the key structures of the proposal through
the study of schematics. bubble diagrams, circulation flows, and analysis of
interrelationships.
B. Graphic Method
This method is an optimized presentation of data that are collected
through illustrations in accordance to the architectural principles. The proponent
shall present the formulation of the zoning and the circulation that includes the
space programming, zoning diagram, spatial relationship diagrams, and the
circulation diagram allowing the proponent to present the flow of the proposal.
C. Issue-Rejoinder Analysis
The proponent used this table presentation shows the categorized spaces
that are required for the proposed project and deliberates both the issues and the
problems to consider and shall provide an architectural rejoinder as a solution.
3.3.4 Articulation of Form and Function
The proponent shall use this method as a way to integrate the concepts and ideas
that are collected to articulate the building form and function in relation to the aspects of
the proposal. Defining the appropriate and ideal system for the design purpose form the
conceptualization of the form concept.
3.3.5 Data Synthesis
It is the method where all the gathered data for the proposal such as the building
law requirements, guidelines, and other considerations are unified in designing an
innovative complex.
3.4 Methods of Data Presentation
3.4.1 Architectural Translation
Architectural translation is composed of architectural drawings that expresses the
formulation and theories of design and is considered as the final result of the study of the
proposal.
3.4.2 Architectural Digital Visualization
Digital architectural drawings that present the shape, function, and circulation
makes up the architectural digital visualization.

CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 The Project Site
4.1.1 Site Identification
The existing Local Government Unit of Nabua is located within the municipality of Nabua,
Camarines Sur. It is found along the Pan-Philippine Highway. On the site stands the exiting
building of Nabua’s Municipal Hall, a covered court, and a fire station.
Figure 10: Main Building

4.1.2 Macro and Micro Site Analysis
4.1.2.1 Municipality of Nabua
The site is located in the municipality of Nabua in the province of
Camarines Sur. The municipality has a total land area of 8,854.4193 hectares. This
total land area distributed among the 42 barangays, nine of which are considered as
urban barangays. The municipality of Nabua given its land mass is entirely
classified as alienable and disposable lands.
4.1.2.2 Soil Types
The municipality of Nabua as dominantly alluvial plain has the prevalent
soil types classified as clay loam or san loam having a silty texture. These soil types
are favorable for agriculture usage.
The geological characteristics for the municipality of Nabua consists of:
Upper Pleistocene (Sandstone and shale), Pliocene Pleistocene (Volcanoclast
alluvial fans), and Recent (Alluvium or rice terraces).
4.1.2.3 Urban Analysis
The total land area is divided which are the urban or built-up area, the
agricultural areas, easement, open grasslands, water bodies. Most of these built-up
areas are made of residential, commercial, institutional, parks and recreational
areas, roads, cemetery and dumpsite. The largest concentration of built-up areas is
found in San Isidro where the site is located and is considered as the Poblacion of
the Municipality.
Poblacion area is considered the Central Business District with the larger
public market, a church, and the seat of local government. This area is a modern
iteration of the Law of indies wherein the seat of local government is surrounded
by a market, a school, and a church.
Figure 11: Fire Stations within 3-kilometer of Site

4.1.2.4 Safety and Security
These map shows the nearest facilities related to safety and security of its users.
Marked with a star pin is the Municipal Hall of Nabua, and the red marks are the
location of the facilities.
a. Fire Stations – There are 2 Fire stations within the Municipality of Nabua.
The Nabua fire station is located within the 3-kilometer radius of the site.
Meanwhile the Bureau of Fire Protection Sub-station is located at least 5.62
kilometers from the site.

b. Police Stations – There are 5 Police stations within the Municipality of
Nabua. There is one station that is situated within the 3-kilometer radius of
the Site.
Figure 14: Police Stations within 3-kilometer of Site
c. Barangay Halls – Nearest to the site is the San Luis Barangay Hall.
Figure 15: Barangay Halls within 3-kilometer of Site

d. Hospitals – There is only one hospital within the Municipality of Nabua.
It’s the Don Henrico Hospital which is located within the 3-kilometer radius
of the Site.
Figure 16: Hospitals within 3-kilometer of Site
e. Commercial Areas – Images below would show the commercial areas
within the 3-kilometer radius of the site within the Municipality of Nabua.
Figure 17 shows the LCC Mall which is located right in front of the existing
site. Figure 18 shows the Public Market located within the 3-kilometer
radius of the site.

Figure 17: Malls within 3-kilometer of Site
Figure 18: Public Market within 3-kilometer of Site

4.1.2.5 Highways and Nearby Cities
a. These maps show the access within the municipality and towards its
neighboring cities. Figure 19 shows the distance from the Municipality
of Nabua to its closest neighboring city which is the City of Iriga. Figure
20 shows the distance from the Municipality of Nabua to Naga which is the
capital of the province of Camarines Sur.
Figure 19: Distance from Nabua to Iriga
Figure 20: Distance from Nabua to Naga

4.1.2.6 Existing Structure/s on the Site
In the following figures, the existing layout of the Municipal Hall, Covered Court, and
LGU offices are shown. Since the Local Office could not retrieve the plans or any paperwork
regarding the buildings, except for the main building these drawings are derived from the
proponent’s ocular inspection and measurements, as well as images from Google Earth. The plans
were digitized as accurate as is possible.
Figure 21: Ground Floor plan of Existing Municipal Building
Figure 22: Second Floor of the Municipal Building

As seen on figures 21 and 22, the Municipal building layout are quite small to cater 16
Departments with its growing number of employees and additional department. Provision for
appropriate emergency facilities such as fire exits, adjustments of hallway sizes that are in
accordance to RA NO. 9514 to ensure the safety of its users through proper zoning and circulation
within the building.
Figure 23: Site Elevation
Figure 24: Isometric View of Site with 8 AM Shadows

Figure 25: Isometric View of Site with 1 PM Shadows
4.1.2.7 Site Evaluation
▪ Existing Road Networks
Figure 26: Road Networks Nearest Site

Figure 21 shows the road network within the immediate area of the site. The
red line shows the trunk road or the main access towards the site. The orange line
indicates as a primary road, it is also the access road towards its neighboring city
which is the city of Iriga. The yellow lines are indicated as the secondary road
within the municipality. The beige lines indicate as minor road and access within
the municipality, meanwhile the white lines are primarily used for residential
access.
▪ Sun Path, Wind Path, and Rainfall
Sun path is from East to East, according to the wind rose is from Northeast
to Southwest with the stronger winds coming from the northeast portion.
Wind Path
Sun Path
Figure 27: Sun and Wind Path

Figure 28: Max and Average Wind Speed and Wind Gust
https://www.worldweatheronline.com/nabua-weather-averages/camarines-sur/ph.aspx
Figure 29: Max, Min and Average Temperature

Figure 30: Monthly Average Temperature
Figure 31: Rainfall and Rain Days
Figure 32: Monthly Average Rainfall
Figure 33: Wind Rose for Nabua, Camarines Sur

https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/archive/windrose/nabua_philippines_1698921?daterange=2022-06-26%20-%202022-07-03&domain
Noise
Traffic Points
Figure 34: Noise and Traffic Near Site
▪ Vegetation
All the green patches on the map represents the greenery and vegetation.
Figure 35: Vegetation Near Site

▪ Overall, On Site
Figure 36: All elements on site
SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTH WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITY THREAT
• The site is
situated within • The existing • The current
existing site experiences structure on the
features such as noise pollution site is in dire
parks, church, need of repair
schools, and • There is no and
malls. • The noises
landscape construction,
coming directly
within the allowing for
from the road
• The site offers existing site. new
because the site
scenic view developments
is situated
with Mount and building
along a trunk
Iriga at sight. construction.
road
• The general • The structure
neighborhood can create new
is near a fire and better
station, police facilities.
station and
hospital.
• Residents
communicated
their pride in
locally sourced
food and
agriculture.
• The site offers

access to
nature,
abundant
scenery of the
area’s beautiful
natural
resources, such
as streams,
valleys, and
mountains
4.1.2.6 Site Inventory
Figure 31 shows the buildings nearby and which area the site is located, as well as what
facilities are available within the vicinity. The proposed site is labeled as number 1 and
the proposed expansion is labeled as number 2.
1. Nabua Municipal Hall

2. Covered Court
3. Parking Area
4. Philhealth Office
5. Nabua Post Office
6. Fire Station
2
3 1
4 5
Figure 37: Site Inventory with labels
6
4.1.2.8 Table 1: Summary of Site Evaluation
SITE FACTOR DESCRIPTION REMARKS
Accessibility
There must be a sure access to • The site of the project
the site and must be clear of is along a trunk road,
obstruction and it must be which gives it a direct
easy to access. access towards the
site.
Neighborhood
Context
The existing buildings of the • The existing building
site is important to record to lacks in the aspect of
ensure a cohesive design having a cohesive
proposal. This also affects the design despite its
light and wind the building renovations.
receives. • The existing building
do not have adequate
lighting, both natural
and artificial.
• The existing building
lacks adequate
ventilation, both
natural and artificial.
Site Capacity The site size and its potential • There is a limited
uses. Since this is an space within the
improvement of an old existing site.
facility,
the site cannot be changed
and
must be maximized.
Natural Features
Views available to the site, its • There is one tree
natural vegetation, its climate within the site.
and how much sun it receives • The site is relatively
is important to consider in its flat.
design. • The site receives
direct sunlight.
Site Security
The safety and security of the • The site has nearby
building is important police outposts.
especially since these house
students at the university.
4.1.3 The Site Development Conceptualization
4.1.3.1 Site Design Considerations
• Circulation
• Spatial Planning
• Natural Ventilation
• Natural Lighting
• Fire Exit
4.1.3.2 Site Activity
Currently, users would have to cross the Pan Philippine Highway to access
the site. There are not much green spaces within the area around the existing
building. The lack of seats in the supposedly waiting areas are highly noticeable.
▪ Before Proposal LEGEND
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
OFFICES
UTILITY
PARKING LOBBY
STAIRS OFFICES
Figure 38: Typical Site Activity
LEGEND
PUBLIC
OFFICES
PRIVATE
PARKING GARDEN FOYER LOUNGE UTILITY

STAIRS LOUNGE OFFICES
Figure 39: Proposed Site Activity
4.1.3.3 Table 2: User Analysis
• Foyer
• Lobby
PUBLIC • Visitors • Offices
• Restroom
• Garden
• Foyer
• Lobby
• Government Officials
• Offices
PRIVATE • Government
• Server Room
Employees
• Restroom
• Garden
• Utility Room
SERVICE • Personnel • Control Room
• Storage Room
4.1.3.4 Behavioral Analysis
• Public – Visitors/Citizens
o Visitors are what makes up the public users for this building.
These are people coming from all ages and backgrounds.
• Private – Government Officials and Government Employees
o This behavioral analysis is derived from the government
officials and employee’s daily routine.
• Service – Personnel
o This behavioral analysis is derived from the service personnel
daily routine.
LEGEND
PUBLIC
OFFICES
PRIVATE
PARKING GARDEN FOYER LOUNGE UTILITY

STAIRS LOUNGE OFFICES
UTILITY CONFERENCE
ROOM
CONTROL
STORAGE
Figure 40: Behavioral Analysis

4.1.4 The Landscape Conceptualization
4.1.4.1 Landscape as Outdoor lounge
In the new normal setting, one of the new protocols is allowing only a
specific percentage of people inside an establishment. Processing documents can
be a great deal of a wait, and outdoor lounges would be a feasible solution for the
lack of seats in the existing building’s waiting area, and it is in adherence to the
protocol of the new normal setting, not only that but to also utilize outdoor space.
A landscaping plan will assist connect the structure to its surroundings and
will help make the entrance area look more attractive. A barrier to the building face,
a deterrent to vandalism, and increased privacy and security for glass-enclosed
spaces are all benefits of planting carefully chosen shrubs.
Figure 41: Outdoor Lounge

https://www.sourcingmaterial.com/hospital-outdoor-furniture.php
Figure 42: Outdoor Benches
https://www.behance.net/search/projects?search=waiting%20area
Figure 43: Outdoor Benches

https://www.zano.pl/en/street-furniture/catalogue/litter-bins/ivo-litter-bin-03-045
4.2 Building Form Formulation
4.2.1 Concept Identification
4.2.1.1 Façade Concept
The existing building’s design is modern architecture due the renovations
that has been made previously. To stay cohesive with the current style, the
proposed building will have the same features such as the arches and its
columns. Louvre windows will be used to adhere the objective of natural
ventilation instead of sliding windows as seen on the existing building.
4.2.1.2 Form and Plan Concept
To obtain an effective plan form that allows flexibility and
concurrent occupancy by various user groups, the building's projected
functions must be carefully taken into account. Routes through the building
should permit an acceptable level of user group separation. Offices should
never have wide access through the main hall or other public places, and
they should always have direct access from the locations they serve. The
exterior form of the existing building will remain as is, but there would be
changes in the interior in consideration of the zoning and accessibility of
some of the areas.
A municipal building is composed of different departments
composed of employees that differs on the preferences for their workspaces.
Each are considered to create a plan that will maximize functionality that
are in considerate of a healthy and safe workplace for employees and
visitors.
The concept for the floor plan combines an open office plan with a
cellular office plan, whereas the workstations in the open office plan are
arranged in a variety of ways, some close together and others grouped in
different-sized work zones. While the cellular office concept divides the
entire office into separate rooms (or cubicles) set up such that each
employee has a private space. It offers a focused working atmosphere and
is conducive to office operation systematization. To divide up spaces, utilize
partitions, windows, doors, or ceiling studs.
Figure 44: Open Office Plan

https://www.newdayoffice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Building%20floor%20plans
01.png?width=566&name=Building%20floor%20plans-01.png
Figure 45: Cellular Office Design
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02.png?width=600&name=Building%20floor%20plans-02.png
4.2.1.3 Design Considerations
o Safety and Accessibility – Spaces shall be planned in accordance of the
requirements of not only the building code but also the health and safety
regulation.
o Utilization of natural light and wind – Majority if the building’s users
should have an access to natural lights and ventilation.
o Circulation – The circulation and spaces should be planned efficiently that
will serve best the interest of its users.
o Security – Security requirements should be initiated at the planning stage,
incorporating security concerns with respect to personnel and physical
assets.
4.2.1.4 Design Objectives
o To design a structure that meets the needs of the people who will use it
o Successfully design a government facility that will function as an
integrated system
o To design a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-
performance attributes.
o To design a resilient building that has the ability to survive and maintain
operations under extreme conditions.
o To design a sustainable building not only considers the environment, but is
also sensitive to the needs of its users.
4.2.1.5 Legal Parameters
o Local Government Code of 1991
o PD 1096 – National Building Code of the Philippines
o BP 344
o Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
4.2.2 Evolution and Transformation of Building Volume
The initial form of the building is rectangular in shape. The existing
columns were used to support the upper floor of the building. Louvres are added
for the natural lighting and ventilation purposes. Skylight are added in the waiting
areas to allow light through. Arches are also featured in order to adhere to the
existing building’s wall façade.

Figure 46: Form Transformation
4.2.3 Planar Articulation and Integration of Elements of Composition
A minimalist color palette will be followed since it’s a building meant to
serve the public; the idea is to let it be neutral. On its frontage, arches are
added in order to stay cohesive with the existing building’s façade.
4.2.4 The Building Interior Concepts and Articulation
The building will have a simple modern design that allows an environment
where the users are not strained by a strict motif or theme. The existing
shape of the building is a rectangle, a shape that maximizes the space in the
site and its functionality. This shape represents stability and solidity. It will
use an open plan to accommodate the future plans of changing the layout
since it is typical for offices to change layout to adhere to the needs of its
users.
4.2.5 Semantics of Form and Material Expressions
• The main materials that will be used in the project proposal will be concrete
as the building’s main shell, and masonry walls as the partitions for the
walls for its soundproofing and low maintenance.
• The main roofing material that will be used will be G.I sheet as it is the best
choice in terms of durability and weather resistance. This will be used in the
entire proposed building.
Figure 47: G.I Roof Sheet

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• The proposed ground floor will use ceramic tiles to stay consistent with the
existing main building, as ceramic tiles are in best option to choose in terms
of affordability, maintenance, and durability. This will be used in areas
where there would be a lot of foot traffic. Meanwhile the second floor will
use wood flooring such as engineered wood planks and to stay consistent
with the use of wood flooring in the main building.

Figure 48: Ceramic Tiles
https://www.constrofacilitator.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ceramic-tiles.jpg
Figure 49: Engineered Wood Planks

https://d26v2qk64p5pz1.cloudfront.net/-/media/CarpetOne/Modules/FlooringGuide/Refresh/Engineered-Wood-Flooring
4.3 The Space Programming
4.3.1 Space Derivations
The spaces are derived from the observation of the existing floor plan of the main
building and its current conditions. Employees and residents who frequent the building were
interviewed (10 Respondents) not only base on their experience in the existing building, but their
thoughts and wants for the existing building to have.
Question Summary of Responses

Some are content with their workload, and
Experience in the working environment of the environment, meanwhile some are unsatisfied
existing building because of the unbalanced workload of each
employee as well as their work environment.
Offices are enclosed due to the use of air-
conditioning units, hence the lack of
Air and Lighting Quality circulation of air and dust. Some responses are
content with the lighting while some had
thought of improvement on it.
Work areas can get crowded as it lacks

Experience of Offices / Work Areas
storages.
There are no storage or archives hence the
separated areas of these documents causing

Issues faced in the existing building
delay on transaction because it takes up time to
search their needed documents.

The addition of the IT department was not
anticipated hence the lack of space for the
added said department.
It can get crowded when there is a heavy
number of people who visit the building.
Unorganized order of work areas, causing
confusion to the visitors with transaction in the
building.
Needs improvement. Additional working

Are the working areas sufficing to their daily
areas would be ideal, as well as additional
activities or does it need for additional spaces.
storages.
Table 3: Issue, Discussion, Rejoinder
ISSUE DISCUSSION REJOINDER

Allocate spaces for storages to
Main concern of one of the have immediate access to
respondents is the lack of physical documents.
storage in their work areas.
Lack of Space for the Unanticipated additional of Provision for additional
additional departments department caused the offices and spaces to create
building to be crowded. more space for the existing
ones.
Unorganized Work Stations The arrangement of the Provision for an organized
existing workstations are not work stations through placing
in a sequence manner causing the areas based on the
confusion as to where the sequence of transaction.
visitor should proceed
transaction after transaction.

4.3.2 Sizing and Quantifications
Table 4: Space Programing Table
TOTAL TOTAL UTILITIES

ANTHROPOME NO. OF ESTIMATE FURNITURE REQUIRED ESTIMATED
SPACE ANHTROPOM FURNITURE QTY L W FLOOR ZONING
TRIC DATA USER D SPACE AREA AREA (m2) AREA (m2)
ETRIC AREA
L P A W D
Couch 2 1.6 0.8 2.56
Chair 8 0.55 0.55 2.42
Lobby ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Coffee Table
1.1 5 5.5 2.55 14.025 1 0.6 0.4 0.24 5.22 19.245 23.00 PUBLIC
1.1 Cubicle 2 1.3 0.8 2.08
Female
1.1 ✓ Counter 1 1.5 0.6 0.9 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Restroom
1.1 2 2.2 2.55 5.61 Trashbin 1 0.3 0.3 0.09 3.07 8.68 9.00 PUBLIC
1.1 Cubicle 1 1.3 0.8 1.04
Male 1.1 Counter 1 1.5 0.6 0.9
Restroom 1.1 Trashbin 1 0.3 0.3 0.09
1.1 ✓ 2 2.2 2.55 5.61 Urinal 3 0.25 0.45 0.3375 2.3675 7.9775 11.00 ✓ ✓ PUBLIC
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Human
Resource and 1.1 Chair 4 0.5 0.5 1
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Management 1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
Office
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 2 2.2 2.55 5.61 Trashbin 1 0.3 0.3 0.09 3.855 9.465 16.00 PRIVATE
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Municipal
Planning and 1.1 Chair 4 0.5 0.5 1
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Development 1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
Coordinator
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Desk 4 1.2 0.55 2.64
1.1 Swivel Chair 4 0.55 0.55 1.21
General 1.1 Chair 8 0.5 0.5 2
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Services Office 1.1 File Cabinet 4 0.6 0.4 0.96
1.1 Shelf 2 1.2 0.3 0.72
1.1 2.55 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
Municipal 1.1 2.55 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Disaster Risk 1.1 2.55 Chair 4 0.5 0.5 1
Reduction ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 2.55 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
Management
Office 1.1 2.55 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 2.55 Desk 4 1.2 0.55 2.64
1.1 2.55 Swivel Chair 4 0.55 0.55 1.21
Assessor's 1.1 2.55 Chair 8 0.5 0.5 2
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Office 1.1 2.55 File Cabinet 4 0.6 0.4 0.96
1.1 2.55 Shelf 2 1.2 0.3 0.72
1.1 2.55 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 2.55 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Business
Permits and 1.1 2.55 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Licensing 1.1 2.55 File Cabinet 1 0.6 0.4 0.24
Office
1.1 2.55 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Treasurer's 1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Office 1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
1.1 Shelf 2 1.2 0.3 0.72
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Accounting 1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
Budget Office ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Engineering 1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 2.55 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 2.55 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Municipal 1.1 2.55 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Health Office 1.1 2.55 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
1.1 2.55 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Civil Registrar 1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Agricultural 1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 2.55 Desk 3 1.2 0.55 1.98
1.1 2.55 Swivel Chair 3 0.55 0.55 0.9075
Municipal
Social Welfare 1.1 2.55 Chair 3 0.5 0.5 0.75
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
and 1.1 2.55 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
Development
1.1 2.55 Shelf 2 1.2 0.3 0.72
1.1 Desk 2 1.2 0.55 1.32
1.1 Swivel Chair 2 0.55 0.55 0.605
Economic 1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
Enterpirse and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 File Cabinet 1 0.6 0.4 0.24
Market Office
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Desk 3 1.2 0.55 1.98
1.1 Swivel Chair 3 0.55 0.55 0.9075
Municipal 1.1 Chair 3 0.5 0.5 0.75
Circuit Trial ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
Court
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Executive Desk 1 1.5 0.7 1.05
1.1 Swivel Chair 1 0.55 0.55 0.3025
1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
1.1 File Cabinet 1 0.6 0.4 0.24
Mayor's Office ✓ Shelf ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 Trashbin 1 0.3 0.3 0.09
Couch 1 1.2 0.8 0.96
Coffee Table
3 3.3 2.55 8.415 1 0.55 0.55 0.3025 3.805 12.22 14.00 PRIVATE
1.1 Desk 5 1.2 0.55 3.3
1.1 Swivel Chair 5 0.55 0.55 1.5125
1.1 Chair 3 0.5 0.5 0.75
Mayor Staff ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
1.1 Shelf 2 1.2 0.3 0.72
1.1 2.55 Executive Desk 1 1.5 0.7 1.05
1.1 Swivel Chair 1 0.55 0.55 0.3025
Vice Mayor's 1.1 Chair 4 0.5 0.5 1
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 3 3.3 8.415 Trashbin 1 0.3 0.3 0.09 20.0925 28.5075 14.00 PRIVATE
1.1 Desk 24 1.2 0.55 15.84
1.1 Swivel Chair 4 0.55 0.55 1.21
1.1 Chair 2 0.5 0.5 0.5
Mayor Staff ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
1.1 Shelf 1 1.2 0.3 0.36
1.1 2.55 Conference Table 1 2.8 1.2 3.36
1.1 Swivel Chair 10 0.55 0.55 3.025
Conference
1.1 ✓ Chair 4 0.5 0.5 1 ✓ ✓ ✓
Room
1.1 File Cabinet 2 0.6 0.4 0.48
1.1 12 13.2 33.66 Trashbin 1 0.3 0.3 0.09 7.955 41.615 42.00 PRIVATE
Archive /
1.1 ✓ 1.1 2.55 2.805 10 1.5 0.8 12 3.6 ✓ ✓ PRIVATE
Storage 1 Shelf 6.405 7.00
IT Room 1.1 ✓ 1 1.1 2.55 2.805 Equipment 4 2 6 48 3.6 6.405 7.00 ✓ ✓ SERVICE
Storage 1.1 ✓ 1 1.1 2.55 2.805 Equipment 3 1.5 0.8 3.6 3.6 6.405 7.00 ✓ ✓ SERVICE
Equipment
Utilityy Room 1.1 ✓ 1.1 2.55 2.805 3 1.5 0.8 3.6 3.6 ✓ ✓ SERVICE
1 6.405 7.00
TOTAL 370.1525 537.00
4.3.3 Spatial Zoning Proximity Analysis
• Functional Zoning
Table 6: Zoning and Spaces
• Foyer
• Lobby
PUBLIC • Visitors • Offices
• Restroom
• Garden
• Foyer
• Lobby
• Government Officials
• Offices
PRIVATE • Government
• Server Room
Employees
• Restroom
• Garden
• Utility Room
SERVICE • Personnel • Control Room
• Storage Room
• Matrix Diagram
FOYER PRIMARY
SECONDARY
LOBBY UNDESIRED
OFFICES
RESTROOM
GARDEN
UTILITY ROOM
CONTROL ROOM
STORAGE ROOM
Figure 50: Matrix Program

4.3.4 Space Organization and Juxtaposition (Arrangement of Spaces)
• Interrelationship Program
FOYER
STORAGE ROOM LOBBY
CONTROL ROOM OFFICES
UTILITY ROOM RESTROOMS
GARDEN
Figure 51: Interrelationship Diagram

• Bubble Diagram
CONFERENCE
ROOM
OFFICE
SUPPLY
TOILET
OFFICES
UTILITY
INFO
WAITING
STORAGE
AREA
CONTROL
LOBBY
EVENT
HALL
FOYER
GARDEN
PARKING
Figure 52: Bubble Diagram

• Schematic Diagrams
o Scheme 1 – Traditional Style Office Plan
The plan of the buildings in the scheme 1 follows a similar floor plan
as the old one, while integrating features such as fire exits, and
comfort rooms, and waiting areas within the building which the
original plan lacks.
Figure 53: Gound Floor Plan Traditional Style Schematic
Figure 54: Second Floor Plan Traditional Style Schematic

o Scheme 2 – Open Plan Style
The plan of buildings in Scheme 2 are larger and is suit for the
open floor plan style. Public comfort rooms placed within the
buildings, waiting areas, and fire escape routes are also placed.
Figure 55: Ground Floor Open Floor Plan Schematic
Figure 56: Second Floor Open Floor Plan Schematic

4.3.5 Circulation Analysis
Figure 57: Circulatory and Behavioral Analysis
4.4 Building Management System Conceptualization
4.4.1 Identification and Analysis of Passive and Active Approaches in Lights and
Ventilation
The structures frontage faces the west and faces the Pan-Philippine
Highway. It is observed from the site analysis that the site experiences heavy
rainfall in the months of January to March and strong winds from the Southwest
(Refer to Figure 27 and 28). Several approaches are considered for the cooling of
the buildings such as use of light-colored paint for its exteriors, window openings
for the cross ventilation. The proposed structures are aimed for natural light and
ventilation.
The aim is to lessen the usage of mechanical cooling through the use of passive
cooling system to facilitate the air circulation within the building. The ventilation
for the offices will be facilitated through louvre windows as well as ceiling fans to
reduce the need of using air-conditioned units. Louvre windows has efficient
ventilation characteristics as it facilitates consistent air flow within the building,
keeping the interior cool and comfortable for its users. These types of windows can
be installed at any given height, allowing more air to pass through. These types of
windows are also not easily affected by the direction of wind and can be opened
even if it is raining outside.
Figure 58: Comparison of Sliding Window and Louvre Window.
Figure 59: Floor-to-ceiling louvre windows

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Horizontal louvres work well when the sun is high in the sky. These are
designed to block the entry of the hot summer sun and restrict the view of the
exterior bright sky.
The best position to provide thermal mass and solar gains are inside the building.
Interior louvres are more accessible that allows mobility, maintenance, and requires
less structures and cost. A louvre as a daylighting system has been proved to
achieve optimal daylight performance, especially under a highly luminous sky with
sun.
Figure 60: Daylight Distribution

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Window Louvre system is a daylighting solution that provides low-glare passive
daylighting to its occupants of office building and other dee-plan building spaces,
creating a simple, maintenance-free passive lighting system for daylighting in both
sunny and cloudy situations, alongside with atificial light sources.

4.4.2 Utility System Conceptualization Criteria and Identification
The electrical system will be designed so that each building has its own set
of circuit breakers, making it simple for users to find and use. Circuits will be
assembled based on their intended function (lighting, power, and other electronics
with high voltage usage). The wirings will be of the proper thickness, and the circuit
breakers will be enclosed in the proper materials. It is necessary for the circuit
switch to trip or automatically turn off when there is damage or an overload. The
National Electrical Code of the Philippines should be followed by all electrical
projects and materials.
4.4.3 Plumbing and Sanitary Concept
The plumbing system for office buildings is varies but mainly consists of
lines of lavatories and toilet rooms, both public and private. The continuous vent
principle will be applied to the lines of fixtures in the proposed building to the
benefit of the plumbing system. Each building would house a centralized utility
system to ensure that the potable and non-potable water demands are continually
met which includes domestic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical that will utilize
services in the users of the building, often times with various needs and demands.
Figure 61: Continuous Vent System

https://chestofbooks.com/home-improvement/construction/plumbing/Plumbing-Illustrated/images/Continuous-Venting-For-Two-Floor-Work-
81.jpg
4.4.4 Power Supply Concept
Offices have different power requirements depending on size and the way in
which each employee can go about their daily tasks. To ensure the most effective
power solutions, the following will be put into consideration.
▪ Number of employees are put into consideration as each employee will
generally need at least two sockets for the most basic set up of a phone
and a laptop or computer.
▪ The office layout is to put as well into consideration as it is common for
changes to accommodate the needs of its users. Shared power modules
are easily integrated into the office environment to provide essential
power on the go.
A modern power distribution system will be used to provide quality and
uninterrupted supply to the building to ensure that there will be no disruption to the
productive operating of the various services operating in the building, avoiding and
delays to their services. Residual current circuit breakers should be specified for
safety and guarded sockets are required where playgroups meet.
4.4.5 Refrigeration and Ventilation Concept
The offices will be provided with their own air-conditioning units and
electric fans to facilitate the mechanical ventilation in each office. Common areas
such as waiting area, information, will be ventilated through fans and natural
ventilation. These areas receive the most foot traffic and passive cooling will be
utilized to reduce the electrical costs.

To allow for air to flow in and out of the offices, the placement of each
window is important to have more efficient cross flow ventilation within the
building. The figure below shows example of best window placement.
Figure 62: Cross Flow Ventilation

https://www.breezway.com.au/altair-louvre-windows/window-energy-efficiency/
It is common in offices that layouts and partitions often change where the
airflow assumed at system installation may not be as effective for its current
situation. Uneven temperatures and air stagnation can easily occur in variety of
places. A reliable and effective way of changing the air in a building can be
achieved through the use of ventilation equipment together with opening windows
and entrance doors. To create an air passage for efficient ventilation for offices, it
is better to open two windows instead of one, and two diagonal windows to each
other is one best option as well.

Figure 63: Cross Ventilation for Small-sized Office
https://www.daikinindia.com/ventilation-methods-offices-and-stores
Figure 64: Cross Ventilation for Medium-sized Office
Ventilation openings especially in the walls between offices will also be used, as it
is more efficient to have internal windows than just having external louvre windows
alone. Clerestory louvre windows will be used for this ventilation to allows the hot
air that rises from above escape.
Figure 65: Ventilation Openings between Rooms

https://www.breezway.com.au/altair-louvre-windows/window-energy-efficiency/
For refrigeration, these windows must be able to seal the air in when closed for
when the users of the buildings decided to use the air conditioning unit to lower the
temperature of the room.

Figure 66: Mechanical Ventilation for Small-sized Office
Figure 67: Mechanical Ventilation for Medium-sized Office

4.4.6 Conveying System Concept
The proposed structure will have two levels, and the proposed conveying
system must be effective and will maximize the space given. The stairs shall follow
the standard set by the national building code and must be safe to use. Specific
measurements will be determined to comply for a stairway that will ensure
efficiency and for the building and safety for those using the space. Installation of
motion sensor lights in the stairways can contribute to reduce the energy costs of
the building as well as the increase of its energy efficiency. To maximize the area,
the space underneath the stair could serve as a storage room.
4.4.7 Electronic System Concept
The proposed building Is a place of work, therefore Wi-fi must be
provided throughout the structure. The routers and wiring should be hidden for
safety purposes. Office systems consists of tasks to be performed, procedures to
complete the tasks, it also includes sets of automated technologies designed to
enhance the productivity, and personnel working within the framework of the
organizational structure. In the setting of a municipal hall, office systems exist in
facilitating the transactions, creating, processing, and distributing information.
Integrated hardware components will be used to enhance the productivity and
efficiency of the overall user of the building.

4.4.8 Fire Detection, Alarm, and Security
The main concerns of the existing building are the lack of fire detection,
alarm, and security. To ensure the safety of its users, CCTV’s will be placed in the
public spaces such as the foyer, lobby, waiting areas and hallways. This is for the
safety and to keep track of the people who goes in the building, considering it’s a
place that is meant to served the public.
Figure 68: Dome CCTV camera

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A wet pipe sprinkler system with a pendent sprinkler head will be placed
along with automatic fire alarm system and manual fire alarm will be placed.
Smoke alarms and mounted hazard fire extinguishers will also be places. Visual
cues such as fire exit signs and directional arrows will be placed in the areas where
it is visibly and easily seen. Each office, room, and areas will have a fire exit map
route directing to the nearest fire exits.

Figure 69: Pendent Sprinkler Head
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Figure 70: Fire Hose Cabinet

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Figure 71: Mounted Fire Extinguisher

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&w=1000&bh=1000&h=1000
Figure 72: Fire Exit Signs
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xit%2Bsigns.jpg
Figure 73: Smoke Detector

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4.5 The Structural Conceptualization
4.5.1 Structural System Conceptualization Criteria
A building's structural system is crucial because it creates the building's
outer shell, which will keep it upright. Additionally, the structure must be supported
by this system without having its façade obstructed.
The structural system must be cost effective and secure. The structural
structure must be resilient to different vibrations and the passage of time. The
system must be able to support the building through strong winds and rain, as well
as earthquakes that may occur. It must be fire resistant and permit enough floor to
ceiling height without having an excessively tall construction. Since the building
utilizes windows and various wall apertures, structural components like columns
block off these openings. These components are most likely to be centered and
offset from the building's outer walls to produce a unified façade.
4.5.2 The Structural System
A steel framework would be too costly and impractical for this two-story
building is not economical; as a result, a reinforced concrete structural system will
be adopted, built with posts and lintels. These posts and lintels create a framework
within which stone walls or infill can be installed. This building's stability is
maintained by a variety of components that make up the structural system. These
members include the slab, which supports the vertical loads, the columns, the
beams, and the foundation, which is typically situated below the natural grade line.
Steel is incorporated into concrete during the construction process of reinforced
concrete in order to counteract tension and compression pressures.

The concrete assists in keeping the tension are maintained by compression
and the steel. As it makes the best use of both materials, it provides a dependable
way of structural support. Additionally, it is affordable, accessible, and minimal
maintenance.
Since reinforced concrete is both robust and fire resistant, it makes for a good
structural system in this building, which emphasizes safety. Concrete hollow blocks
with vertical bars will also be used to construct the exterior and interior walls.
Figure 74: Typical RC Building

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TUGDOK: A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL HALL IN

NABUA, CAMARINES SUR

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Architecture Department

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Tunay, Anera Jade A.

CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING ..................................................................... 5

1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Review of Related Literature ...................................................................................................... 21

3.1 Research Approach ..................................................................................................................... 27

4.1 The Project Site ........................................................................................................................... 33

supposed to support and communicate on the said purpose.

the management of government. It performs a cross-government function, as it is similar to the

concept of core executive.

midsection of Bicol River Basin Area.

corridor along the Legazpi-Iriga-Naga-Daet growth corridor.

1.2.1 Problem Identification

in a community. A municipal hall is rendered by official government agencies where

can raise their concerns.

through its 16 Municipal Departments and Offices.

of Nabua has a dimension of 33 m by 13 m.

Figure 3: Nabua Local Government Center Façade

are covered by multiple split condensers as shown in the figure above.

Figure 4: Parking Area of Nabua Government Center

Figure 5: Covered Court beside Nabua Government Center

the building as it is mainly composed of a hallway with immediate access to the

and it is actually dim within the area.

Figure 7: Adjacent area of stairs

Narrow and Obstructed Passageways. Meanwhile in figure 7, it shows the hallway

transaction. Aside from it is dangerous as it is not advisable for passageways to be

on the existing building, allowing it to increase the working space.

stated project stimulating ease of access through government related activities.

In relation to this study, the proponent focused on the following problems:

3. Means and ways on how a government facility can be planned to efficiently

provide a suitable and functional environment for a more effective government

transactions and activities.

1.4 Project Goals and Objectives

through incorporating environmentally sustainable design.

spaces for the users of the building.

• To provide the appropriate emergency facilities such as fire exits, emergency

signages, emergency lights, and hallway sizes in accordance to RA NO. 9514 to

community engage within the local facility.

1.5 Significance of the Study

functional spaces, rendering efficient and faster transactions.

be significant to the following:

1.6.1 Resident of Nabua, Camarines Sur

1.6.2 Employees in the Municipal Hall

1.6.3 Design Practitioners

Practitioners in the profession of architecture can be inspired by the solutions and

conditions and how are these issues are being addressed.

expansion or construction of a new building.

of Nabua, Camarines Sur.

1.8 Conceptual Framework

1.8 Operational Definition of Terms

• Institution. Refers to a general public or association established for a strict, instructive,

social, or comparative reason.

• Department. A division of an enormous association like an administration, college,

business, or shop, managing a particular subject, ware, or space of action.

• Facility. A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose

• Community. A group of people residing in a similar spot or sharing specific

trademark for all intents and purpose.

• Configuration. An arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or

comfortable lighting, good acoustics, and ergonomic design.

• Interaction. Refers to communication or direct involvement with someone or

• Productive. Refers to accomplishing or delivering a huge sum or result