CHAPTER VI – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Design Philosophy

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”

Having a certain plot of land or planned function for a project can often determine a lot of the

design concepts for that project. It doesn't matter where you get your ideas from. Intuition and instinct

aren't always correct. When compared to its "more appealing" counterpart, the "less appealing" design

can sometimes outperform it. Other times, technology developments might open up a whole new

world of design possibilities.

Design with a goal in mind; consider both the user and the building. The difficulty with this

methodology is that it effectively eliminates the user from the equation by failing to account for the

user's actual problems. It leads to us inventing answers to issues that don't exist. Instead, I start by

falling head over heels in love with a problem. They adjust to the user's preferences. It doesn't work

the other way around.

The finest designs are based on qualitative and quantitative data that takes into account the

context and community of the building. This information is not available in the form of trends.

Design elements should be chosen with care and consideration, not merely because they are "in."

Only items with expressly designed aesthetic purposes are exempt from this rule.

Good design is almost imperceptible. It works so perfectly that people aren't even aware of it

because they're too preoccupied with utilizing it. They're too preoccupied with doing what they set

out to do. Because it is disruptive and irritates the user, bad design is easy to spot. It makes its

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presence felt. Good design, on the other hand, does not. Instead, it executes its intended role quietly

and gracefully.

There isn't any more, and there isn't any less. This is a delicate balancing act. Aside from that,

all design concepts and alterations should be thoroughly evaluated and verified before being

permanently implemented. No single aspect should be included in the final design only on the basis

of intuition or merit.

The brain prefers to process information that is simple to comprehend. This is why basic

designs have been shown to outperform their more sophisticated counterparts in scientific studies.

Excessively complex designs end up competing with one another. Users are irritated, that makes the

building perception harmed.

Design Concept

Modern architecture aspires to be a reflection of a home's plan, location, and function.

Modern architecture's ever-present philosophy is based on the notion of form following function.

Modern architects express themselves as a result of their simplicity, clear views of structural parts,

and lack of needless design embellishments. Furthermore, instead of hiding the real structure and

materials used in the building with ornamental decorations, modern architecture is often clear of

clutter and needless components. To showcase these industrial structural materials, most modern

designs include components of wood, steel, and glass.

For almost a century, minimalism has influenced architecture. The modernist movement

grounded minimalist architecture via rational usage and function, embracing new materials and

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rejecting decoration. The term minimalism has also been used to indicate the reduction of a subject to

its essential components.

The juxtapose simple, minimalist techniques in more rural surroundings, taking a deeper look

at domestic design. Modernist project with simple forms and attention to materials and detailing.

Highlighting how the researcher had organized buildings and escapes around a variety of programs,

landscapes, and vistas.

The final project's goals are defined from the beginning, and only the features that are

essential are incorporated in the design. The residential home is frequently stripped down to highlight

the architectural style of the property, with the focus on the space itself rather than any unnecessary

decor or decorations. The researcher whom adheres to a modern aesthetic are firmly believes in the

concept of "less is more!" Modern preferences favor clarity and simplicity. Clean, functional, and

modest concept are the norm. Modernism comes in various degrees; some people favor the rigid

design sense of pure Minimalism, while others choose to combine the minimalist aesthetics of

Modernism with their own particular style. Finally, selecting a preferred design components such as

colors, textures, and fascinating furnishings.

It's not about sensory deprivation, purging of all priced possessions, or mercilessly emptying

the building; it's about choosing order, clarity, calmness, and intention. Life is not about living with

less by focusing on a few components, but rather calling attention to the shape, color, and texture of

the things and settings in which a human dwell.

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Design Objective

The goal was to design a residential building that met the Empillo family's wants and

circumstances. Although in its most basic form, it was designed with the concepts of sustainability,

efficiency, usefulness, and aesthetic appeal in mind. The design also aims to provide consumers with

wellness and comfort, as well as to relieve them of excessive tension caused by a variety of

circumstances.

The following subordinate objectives are included to support the design formulation:

1. To create a design that is resilient, sustainable, and aesthetically appealing while adhering to

the Modern Minimalist design concept.

2. To provide a safe environment in which users can feel at ease and safe.

3. To create a design that considers the user's physical and mental comfort, such as ventilation

and circulation.

4. Within the building, provide user-friendly services and utilities.

5. To produce a design that is in accordance with the coastal conditions of the site.

Architectural Programming and Analysis

Activity and User Identification

Major People Projected No. Rooms/Area Activity/Users

activities involved/Users of Users required Characteristics/Condition

Category

Cooking Silla Family 3 Kitchen Application of fire-retardant

and anti-corrosion materials

that adapt to liquid spills, as

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openings that respond to mold

and bacteria outbreaks.

Resting, Silla Family and  1 in Bedroom Acoustic materials are used to

Sleeping guest/s Bedro minimize noise and create a

om 1 combined ventilation system.
 2 in

Bedro

om 2

 1 in

Maste

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Bedro

om

Relaxation, Silla Family and 4-8 Living Area Noise reduction is achieved

Socializing guest/s through the use of acoustic

materials, as well as a

combined ventilation system.

Eating, Silla Family and 4-8 Dining Area Acoustic materials are used to

Socializing guest/s minimize noise and to offer a

combined ventilation system.

Working, Silla Siblings 3-4 Office Acoustic materials are used to

Studying minimize noise and to offer a

combined ventilation system.

Cleaning and Silla Family and 3 Dirty Kitchen Fire-retardant and anti-

preparing odor-

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producing guest/s corrosion materials that react

items, as well to liquid spills, as well as

as cooking
ventilation and openings that

respond to mold and bacteria

outbreaks.

Washing and Silla Family 2 Laundry Room Provide enough openness, as well

drying of as rust and corrosion-resistant

clothes etc. materials and non-slip floors.

Storing of Silla Family 1 Storage Room Provide flooring and wall

tools, garden materials that are resistant to rust

equipment, etc. and corrosion, as well as dirt and

mold.

Car Parking, Silla Family and 2 Car Port To reduce heat absorption and

Socializing guest/s provide more space for

greenery, use concrete block

pavers.

Table 1. Activity and User Identification Table

Building Area/Space Program

Major Area/Space Category Space Description Planning Relationship

Carport A parking space that provides Open to the greenery along the

limited protection for the user's property's frontage and adjacent

vehicle. to the house's entrance.

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Living Area A space where the user can receive Within the same floor level, close

visitors and socialize with them, as to the stairwell and eating area, as

well as relax. well as the Common Toilet and

bath.

Dining Area A place where meals are served It's close to the living room,

and eaten, as well as a place where kitchen, and the communal toilet

people can socialize while enjoying and bath, as well as the stairwell.

and feasting on the food.

Kitchen A space dedicated to food storage, Dirty kitchen and breakfast nook

preparation, and cooking, as well are adjacent to the dining room and

as baking and other associated are accessible from the back

tasks such as dishwashing. through the dirty kitchen.

Office An informal mini office space is a Separately leveled, yet easily

place where a group or individual accessible via stairs adjacent to the

can undertake administrative living and dining areas.

chores to help the business reach

its objectives and aims.

Laundry Room A place where garments can be Open to skylight for solar drying

washed and dried. reasons, adjacent to the dirty

kitchen and side setback.

Storage Room A storage area for various It's easy to get to from the living

equipment, and other items. room, dining room, and kitchen.

Bedroom A private room for sleeping, The master bedroom is on the

resting, and other personal ground floor, next to the living and

activities. dining areas, while the other two

bedrooms are separated by a

mezzanine and accessed through a

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Common T & B A shared space that is intended to It may be reached from the living

meet the participants' hygiene room, dining room, and kitchen on

needs. the first level, and from the

bedrooms and office on the

mezzanine floor level.

Table 2. Building Area/Space Program Table

Space Relationship Matrix

The diagram below depicts the relationship between spaces in the context of the study.

CARPORT ADJACENT
NEARBY
LIVING AREA NOT RELATED
NOT ADJACENT
DINING AREA

MASTERS’ BEDROOM

BEDROOM 1

BEDROOM 2

OFFICE

KITCHEN

DIRTY KITCHEN

LAUNDRY

COMMON T & B 1

COMMON T & B 2

STAIRCASE

Figure 1: Space Relation Matrix

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Bubble Diagram and Circulation Diagram

Figure 2: Ground Floor Bubble and Circulation Diagram.

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Figure 3: First Floor Bubble and Circulation Diagram.

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Prelimary Design Drawings

Schematic Diagram

Figure 4: Ground Floor Schematic Diagram.

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Figure 5: Second Floor Schematic Diagram.

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Design Morphology

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Figure 6. Design Morphology representation.

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Design Essay

Home is not only a building; a house is merely a shelter in which you live, but it lacks the

atmosphere of a home. A home is a place you cherish the most, a place where you feel at ease and

secure. When you're far away from home, a sense of unease pulls you back. The structure was

designed with the family in mind, and it offers you a community that will always be there for

you.

Without going into specifics about the architectural design and principles that were used

in the development of the design, Minimalism has grown in popularity as a design concept for a

modern way of life over the years. Modern minimalist architecture emphasizes the importance of

simplicity in form, space, materials, detail, and color to achieve superior design. Restraint and

careful paring down and editing of areas are also hallmarks of minimalist design.

Who doesn't appreciate open, airy environments that enable the architecture, furniture,

and materials to breathe? Minimalism appeals to the public because of its basic, honest details

and simple materials, and the public likes designing minimalist rooms because of the peace,

warmth, and beauty it exudes.

Many modernist buildings have a plan layout that is basic, uncomplicated, and efficient,

with stacking volumes of space. This results in a layout that is clear and straightforward, with

predictable and uncomplicated places. Many minimalist floor designs have simple shapes, open

floor plans, minimum internal barriers, limited storage facilities, and an emphasis on vistas and

brightness.

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 The facades are punctuated by simple punched apertures for entrances and windows.

Overall, the home design is straightforward, with few ins and outs, intricate curves, and angles.

Simple roof profiles are also a characteristic of minimalist architecture. By expressing the

physical qualities of the materials and their texture, a basic continuous outside cladding material

may readily create visual appeal and articulation.

Coastal living is easygoing, uncomplicated, and uncomplicated, and interiors in this style

reflect that attitude. Although relaxed, significant effort has been taken to achieve a casual elegant

ambiance using simple, natural, and long-lasting materials. This look has a bright, organic feel to

it that can be both relaxing and stimulating. Because of the numerous distinct themes based on

personal tastes and geography, the modern minimalist coastal house is one of the closest

architectural styles to cope up with.

Coastal design frequently incorporates a variety of natural features to create a relaxing

and comfortable setting. This is paralleled in the furniture and materials used, which are often

rattan or light, weathered woods. However, the researcher chose to minimize the usage of natural

materials that will be affected by the coastal condition due to the numerous contexts and

occurrences.

Looking back on November 7th, 2013, Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines with gusts of

up to 235 mph. While the Philippines is no stranger to tropical storms, it was unprepared for the

devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded.

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Thousands of people died as a result of Yolanda's devastation, 4.1 million people were displaced

from their homes, and 6 million employees were left without a means to feed their families.

The exposure and susceptibility of people and places, as well as the intensity of the

hazard occurrence, are often factors in the losses and consequences that characterize catastrophes.

In order to comprehend catastrophe risk, people must evaluate not only the danger, human

exposure, and susceptibility, but also dweller’s ability to defend itself from disasters. Resilience

refers to a community's, structure’s, or system's capacity to withstand, absorb, accommodate, and

recover from crises while also improving welfare. Because present global trends of rising

exposure, high levels of inequality, fast urban expansion, and environmental degradation continue

to persist, disaster risk may rise to hazardous levels.

No person or place is immune from disasters or disaster-related losses. In addition to

natural disasters, infectious disease epidemics, acts of terrorism, social unrest, and financial

calamities can all have large-scale effects for the nation and its inhabitants. Investing in disaster

resilience is one strategy to lessen the effects of disasters on the structure. Enhanced resilience

provides for better catastrophe foresight and preparation, reducing disaster losses rather than

waiting for an event to happen and then paying for it.

Sadly, in the case of the country all the recommendations will prove useless if people

lack the financial means to do so. The question of who will pay for the reconstruction and

climate-proofing of houses in the hardest-hit areas by a disaster will be the major challenge.

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 To return to the original argument, the researcher had placed a maximum priority on the

value of life than on the luxurious design and furnishings. Throughout the design process,

structural integrity and resiliency are stressed. One of the principles of a shelter is to protect both

life and property. Living in a building that gives these features is far superior to a home designed

just for aesthetics and extravagance. When it comes to force majeure, luxury is sometimes

nothing more than a waste of resources. The events of Typhoon "Yolanda" have reminded us that

beautiful design may be combined with practical thoughts. However, the researcher has no aim of

restricting or influencing the public in this study; the general public is allowed to pick between

luxurious and practical notions when it comes to dream homes and aspirations.

The study's combination of modern minimalism and coastal house design ideas seeks to

create an architectural example. Not just through enhancing aesthetic values, but also by

providing a secure sanctuary for its inhabitants. Although disasters are unavoidable and difficult

to forecast, limiting their impact and future-proofing the home is a wise strategy. When a disaster

strikes, a shelter that allows us to think can help us make better decisions and increase our odds of

survival. Humans should enjoy their lives in a home that protects them from many disasters. The

phrase "living the dream" should not be restricted to comfort and extravagance alone; it should

also include safe and secure environment.

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PLANS AND DRAWING

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Figure 8: First Floor Plan

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Figure 10: Second Floor Plan

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Figure 12: Front Elevation

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Figure 13: Rear Elevation

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Figure 17: Longitudinal Section

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Figure 18: Schedule of Doors

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Figure 24: First Floor Beam Plan

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Figure 38: Second Floor Power Layout

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