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UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
JAIME HERNANDEZ AVE., NAGA CITY 4400

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY COMPLEX

Clark Harley C. Brinas

Thesis Student

An undergraduate Thesis Proposal submitted

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for the Degree of Architecture

April 2022
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Pili Camarines Sur, Maharlika Highway, Bgry San Agustin

1. INTRODUCTION
On January 30,2020 health officials in the Philippines revealed the first
verified case of coronavirus (2019-nCoV). From that day on, we have been
dealing with a global pandemic that has kept us from going about our normal
daily lives, While the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, the use of public
spaces and communal areas are the hot topics of concern and discussion.
The way we live, move and behave as a community is to be reset. I want to
create, a design spaces that can shape and influence the community’s
behavior and attitudes towards a healthier and safer society and has the
impact of becoming the new normal in the face of a worldwide epidemic,
where people may recover or feel that even though we are in the midst of a
pandemic, there is still a place to enjoy and have a happy normal life.

1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Different types of facilities and open spaces are both very important in
the life and welfare of mankind; today, people flock to watch matches or have
family get-togethers not because they don't want to play or have time for their
loved ones, but to satisfy their instincts for facilities to keep them away from
their love for recreational and community services. People enjoy seeing the
outdoor leisure experience because they have a strong desire to return to
nature. The current activities are those that we have inherited from our
forefathers and have been modified over time. Before the dawn of civilization
and the dawn of the machine age, man lived a hard and robust life in contrast
to the soft and luxurious life of today.

The primitives' hard work for survival contributed to physical perfection,

and there was no need for an organized system of physical education.
Physical and community degeneration occurred as civilization progressed as a
result of less exertion in machine age life. As a result, the need for physical
and social development is felt. The human social body and social skills have
not, and cannot, have changed significantly. Habits and ways of life have
changed dramatically, and the strains of modern life must be addressed if true
life functions are to be realized. As a result, a well-organized system of
recreation and community education is required to compensate for man's
loss.man. One of the most powerful instincts of the human race is the desire to
pay. It is one of humanity's most powerful instincts. Itis the most
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straightforward method of expressing one's natural emotions. Our natural

recreation and community grounds have been robbed by the encroachment of
civilization. For gains and to be expressed by their instincts, towns had central
open spaces between cluster houses. The construction of factories and
houses has largely contributed to the disappearance of gardens. recreation
and community center is an urban development, A facility for recreational,
social, or multi-purpose use where patron are primarily participants and any
spectators are incidental and attend on a one-time basis is referred to as a
Community Recreation Centre. Recreation and leisure centres, parks, curling,
swimming pools, bowling alleys, racquet clubs, rifle and pistol ranges,
community halls, and community centers are all examples. Recreation, leisure,
and sports activities, like culture and art, play an important role in
communities. Individuals' health and well-being are improved, they contribute
to individual empowerment, and they promote the development of inclusive
communities, among other things.

1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a global health emergency, but it
has also disrupted people's daily lives all over the world. Urban outdoor
enthusiasts are one group that has been particularly affected by the pandemic
and the subsequent institutional response from a leisure standpoint. Stay at
homeorders and physical distancing recommendations are potential
deterrents to outdoor recreation activities, which are essential to outdoor
enthusiasts' lifestyles and well-being. The potential impacts on recreational
behavior are greatest in urban areas, where these orders and
recommendations are most restrictive

Brgy Pili lacks recreational and community infrastructure; there small

park outside of munici on the centre pili, but the scale is too small to call it a
park, and the recreational facility consists only of a multipurpose basketball
court. There are no parks, gyms, or other recreational facilities in the area,
which would help people recover from the pandemic at the very least.
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1.3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Having understood the role of the project must play and some of
the guiding factors for the design of it, the next step is to conceptualize
the design, and articulate the design objectives:

 To emphasize the public nature of the project.

 To create an environment that fosters community engagement
and hence strengthens community ties.
 To create spaces and experiences that inspire action and
creativity and thus lead to self-growth at an individual level.
 To act as a social hub for the community, over which the
members feel a sense of ownership
 To strike a balance between the aspirations of the community
and the environment that they are familiar with, to create a new
environment that is suited to their needs.

1.4. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

Brgy Pili lacks recreational and community infrastructure; there
small park outside of munisipyo on the centro pili, but the scale is too
small to call it a park, and the recreational facility consists only of a
multipurpose basketball court. There are no parks, gyms, or other
recreational facilities in the area, which would help people recover from
the pandemic at the very least.
I'm proposing a facility that is open to the public, can be used for
online class rooms for students who don't have access to the internet, a
multipurpose gym that is indoor and can be easily attached, detached in
case of typhoons and other catastrophic elements, and a park that will
aid in the recovery of people affected by the pandemic. This proposal
can also promote tourism and can be a new attraction, establishing a
few rentable commercial spaces to provide people with work.
Because the sports complex on Pili is old and lacks activities to
do, this facility could be a new sports complex, team building events,
and so on. his development is committed to the community and
neighboring developments, sensitive to their needs and supporting
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these with livelihood opportunities. The programs for the nearby

communities are intended to address their needs and concerns, as well
as allow them to benefit from economic opportunities brought about by
the development.
The vision for this is to establish an all-inclusive progressive growth
center in pili to serve as base for commerce and industry.

1.5. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

a. Research Components
The scope of an Architectural Thesis is composed of two parts:
The research component and the Design component. Mention in this
part what specific subjects you intend to research on, and how this will
help come up with a better design solution. This also includes the
coverage of the study area, the subjects, duration of the study. Also
mention the delimitation of your research work – what is part of the
research subject, but is not included in your study. This study shall
cover all research materials necessary for the proposal to be
substantial and will tackle the following scope of study:
i. First component
ii. Second Component

b. Design Components
Include in this chapter the design aspect of your research. Cite
the architectural program (building, amenities, facilities) that you
propose to design and submit. Indicate the scale and magnitude of the
project. (Is it going to serve a city, region?) Give an estimated capacity
if you have the numbers (i.e., 10,000-seating capacity stadium or 350-
bed hospital)
i. Building 1
ii. Building 2
 Area 1
 Area 2

c. Assumptions
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In this section, you tell your reader what the assumptions of

your study are. Apart from limitations, you assume things about your
project like a future condition, or a concern that is not within your
control such as funding.
i. What conditions, physical or social financial, are your thesis
based on?
ii. Are there organizational ideals or futures that your project
assumes? State them here.
iii. Are there physical requirements that need to happen first so that
your project is realized?

d. Definitions
Try to define only terms that are not ordinarily in architecture or
engineering parlance. If there is a specific concept particular to your
project’s program or framework, define it here:
i. Word: terms to be defined must be underlined
ii. Subtitle: This is the last level of sub-titles you may employ
iii. Bullets: After this level, you may use bullets

1.6. CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION AND SWOT ANALYSIS

SWOT Analysis

 Being open view side of Mt.isarog

strengths
 Closeness to the main road
 High accessibility and centrality of location
 As area is already a camp-site, it has already some necessary
facilities like; restaurant, drainage and electricity systems, etc.
 Having an hotel nearby the camp-site for possible visitors

 New in the market

weaknesses
 Too weak tourist industry
 Relatively unfavorable climate/weather conditions

 There is a great scope for the project to realise its goal that to
opportunities
be a nucleus for the settlement, by virtue of Its location.
 Area is large enough to locate many facilities
 Advantages of being close to the main road, by using it for
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offsite activities
 Public-private partnership and new governance
 Large area complicates the security if the site
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hreats  Danger of traffic accidents because of being close to the main
road.

1.7. SITE DESCRIPTION

Located in Maharlika highway pili, Maharlika highway boasts
the scenic and gentle terrain that will be perfectly suited in creating a
well-balanced and sustainable urban and green community. The
strategic location of the designated site provides ease of
transportation as well, being situated near diversion road and pili
centro. and provincial hubs like pili centro and naga city., accessible to
both local and international opportunities., the area creates efficient
links to naga city, Legaspi for just a 1 hour to 30 minutes drive away.
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