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DESIGNING THROUGH PRESERVATION: AN INTERIOR ENHANCEMENT OF A

HISTORIC CULTURAL HERITAGE –MUSTIOLA’S RESTAURANT

A Research Study Presented to the Faculty of

College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts

Batangas State University

Alangilan, Batangas City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Dhanica Cabile Sales

December 2022
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APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Interior
Design, this research study “DESIGNING THROUGH CONSERVATION: AN
INTERIOR ENHANCEMENT OF A HISTORIC CULTURAL HERITAGE –
MUSTIOLA’S RESTAURANT”, submitted by Dhanica C. Sales is hereby accepted.

IDr. Emelyn F. De Leon

Adviser

Approved by panel on oral examination with a grade of .

Chairman

Member Member

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN.

Date Dean, CEAFA

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DEDICATION

This research undertaking is wholeheartedly dedicated to my family, who have been my

source of emotional support, strength, and inspiration in accomplishing this research. I

would like to thank my parents with sincere gratitude for their unconditional support and

contributions towards the production of this research;

To the owners of Mustiola’s restaurant whom this study may contribute to interior

enhancement of their restaurant, And to Almighty God.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my deepest and sincerest gratitude to the people

who made this research undertaking possible.

To IDr. Emelyn F. De Leon, my thesis adviser whose guidance, criticisms, support,

and suggestions led to the accomplishment of this whole study;

To IDr. Marc Alex A. Villena, who shared his knowledge and gave considerations which

greatly helped in finishing this thesis.

To Mr. Aldrin Cada Rada and Mrs. Mustiola Rada, who have been the sole contributors to this

research;

To my Alma Mater, who gave me the opportunity to explore and improve my skills

in carrying out this research;

To my friends, for being a source of support and confidence throughout this

research;

To Aldrian D. Tolentino, for sharing and encouraging me every day until the

fulfillment of this study.

And to our Almighty God, for lending His Divine wisdom and courage to

overcome difficulties and fulfill my responsibilities.

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DESIGNING THROUGH PRESERVATION: AN INTERIOR ENHANCEMENT OF A

CULTURAL HERITAGE - MUSTIOLA’S RESTAURANT

Dhanica C. Sales
Architecture Department, CEAFA, Batangas State University
BatStateU Alangilan, Alangilan Batangas City 4200
Email: dhanica.sales@g.batstate-u.edu.ph

ABSTRACT

A historic interior of a building is a unique resource that is fragile and extremely susceptible to

change. Preserving and maintaining the interior while responding to the changes in the building’s

development and use is perhaps the most difficult aspect of historic preservation. Both interior

designers and historic preservationists work jointly and separately to achieve enhancement of the built

environment (Hannon, 2009).

This study aims to enhance the interior spaces of a cultural heritage restaurant through

preservation. This study used John Ruskin’s Preservation theory and utilized the guiding principles

from Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings: Preservation This

study employed a multi-method technique through interviews and surveys in order to gather relevant

information about the necessities of enhancing the interior spaces. The findings of the study indicate

that the interiors of Mustiola’s Restaurant are losing its historic identity due to the lack of sensitivity

during numerous alterations, redesign and renovation. It also indicates that poor layout,

deterioration, pwd code, and non-original elements are the necessities for enhancing the historic

interiors of Mustiola’s Restsurant. These results suggest that preservation in the process of enhancing

the interior design is about achieving effective layout together with enriching its historic identity that
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serve as the impression of historic events that have survived in a long time which strengthens the

cultural heritage of the town and able to be witnessed by future generation. Thus, creating a

meaningful dining experience.

Keywords: Preservation, Enhancement, Interior Design, Historic Identity, Cultural Heritage

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page..............................................................................................................................i

Approval Sheet....................................................................................................................ii

Dedication...........................................................................................................................iii

Acknowledgement..............................................................................................................iv

Abstract................................................................................................................................v

Table of Contents................................................................................................................vi

List of Tables......................................................................................................................xi

List of Figures...................................................................................................................xii

Chapter I – THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction..............................................................................................................1

Background of the Study..........................................................................................3

Statement of the Problem.........................................................................................4

Objectives of the Study............................................................................................4

Significance of the Study.........................................................................................5

Scope and Limitations..............................................................................................6

Definition of Terms..................................................................................................7

Chapter II – THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Theoretical Framework.............................................................................................8

Related Literature...................................................................................................10

Foreign Literature.......................................................................................10
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Local Literature........................................................................................14

Related Studies.....................................................................................................18

Foreign Studies.........................................................................................18

Local Studies.............................................................................................23

Synthesis................................................................................................................27

Conceptual Framework.........................................................................................28

Chapter III – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design....................................................................................................32

The Sample............................................................................................................33

The Instrument......................................................................................................33

Data Collection Procedure....................................................................................33

Data Analysis Procedure......................................................................................34

Chapter IV – DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF RESULTS

Interview..............................................................................................................35

Interview Result...................................................................................................35

Summary..............................................................................................................38

Master Plan..........................................................................................................38

Concept Board.....................................................................................................40

Mood Board.........................................................................................................40

Design Analysis and Solution.............................................................................41

Area 1: Main Dining

Size/Dimension of Area...............................................................41
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Location of Area..........................................................................41
Area Description.........................................................................41

Area Problem..............................................................................41

Area Design Considerations.......................................................42

Area Design Objectives..............................................................42

Design Analysis..........................................................................42

Design Concept...........................................................................43

Area 2: Service, Gift Shop, and Banquette Seating

Size/Dimension of Area..............................................................51

Location of Area.........................................................................51

Area Description.........................................................................52

Area Problem..............................................................................52

Area Design Considerations.......................................................52

Area Design Objectives..............................................................53

Design Analysis..........................................................................53

Design Concept..........................................................................55

Area 3: Kitchen

Size/Dimension of Area...............................................................65

Location of Area..........................................................................65

Area Description..........................................................................65

Area Problem...............................................................................66

Area Design Considerations........................................................66

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Area Design Objectives................................................................66

Design Analysis...........................................................................67
Design Concept............................................................................68

Area 4: Caballeriza Dining

Size/Dimension of Area...............................................................77

Location of Area..........................................................................77

Area Description..........................................................................77

Area Problem...............................................................................78

Area Design Considerations.........................................................78

Area Design Objectives................................................................79

Design Analysis............................................................................79

Design Concept.............................................................................81

Chapter V – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary and Conclusion..................................................................................127

Recommendations..............................................................................................127

Bibliography...................................................................................................................128

Appendices

Appendix A: Transcription of Interviews.........................................................xix

Appendix B: Location and Photos of the Residence........................................xx

Appendix C: Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment.............................................xxiv

Appendix D: Curriculum Vitae.......................................................................xxxiii

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LIST OF TABLES

No. Title Page

1 Table 1. Area 1: Porch Budgetary Cost Estimate............................................49

2 Table 2. Area 2: Living Area Budgetary Cost Estimate..................................63

3 Table 3. Area 3: Dining Area Budgetary Cost Estimate.................................75

4 Table 4. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Budgetary Cost Estimate..........87

5 Table 5. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Budgetary Cost Estimate...................................99

6 Table 6. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Budgetary Cost Estimate..................................111

7 Table 7. Area 7: Master Bedroom Budgetary Cost Estimate.........................123

8 Recapitulation.................................................................................................125
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LIST OF FIGURES

No. Title Page

1 Figure 1. Double Duty Decor...........................................................................11

2 Figure 2. Conceptual Framework.....................................................................30

3 Figure 3. As Built-Plan.....................................................................................39

4 Figure 4. Concept Board...................................................................................39

5 Figure 5. Area 1: Porch Mood Board................................................................44

6 Figure 6. Area 1: Porch Reflected Ceiling Plan................................................45

7 Figure 7. Area 1: Porch Floor Plan with Furniture Layout...............................45

8 Figure 8. Area 1: Porch Floor Plan with Floor Pattern Layout.........................46

9 Figure 9. Area 1: Porch Lighting Layout and Switching Layout with

Circuitry............................................................................................................46

10 Figure 10. Area 1: Porch Power Layout with Circuitry....................................47

11 Figure 11. Area 1: Porch Section Elevation A..................................................47

12 Figure 12. Area 12: Porch Section Elevation B and Section Elevation C.......48

13 Figure 13. Area 1: Porch Itemized Furniture....................................................48

14 Figure 14. Area 1: Porch Perspective................................................................49

15 Figure 15. Area 2: Living Area Mood Board....................................................56

16 Figure 16. Area 2: Living Area Reflected Ceiling Plan....................................57

17 Figure 17. Area 2: Living Area Floor Plan with Furniture Layout...................57

18 Figure 18. Area 2: Living Area Floor Plan with Floor Pattern Layout.............58
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19 Figure 19. Area 2: Living Area Lighting Layout and Switching Layout

with Circuitry...................................................................................................58

20 Figure 20. Area 2: Living Area Power Layout with Circuitry.........................59

21 Figure 21. Area 2: Living Area Auxiliary Layout...........................................59

22 Figure 22. Area 2: Living Area Section Elevation A and

Section Elevation B.........................................................................................60

23 Figure 23. Area 2: Living Area Section Elevation C and

Section Elevation D........................................................................................59

24. Figure 24. Area 2: Living Area Itemized Furniture........................................61

25 Figure 25. Area 2: Living Area Itemized Furniture........................................61

26 Figure 26. Area 2: Living Area Construction

Detail of TV Console......................................................................................62

27 Figure 27. Area 2: Living Area Perspective...................................................63

28 Figure 28. Area 3: Dining Area Mood Board.................................................69

29 Figure 29. Area 3: Dining Area Reflected Ceiling Plan.................................70

30 Figure 30. Area 3: Dining Area Floor Plan with Furniture Layout................70

31 Figure 31. Area 3: Dining Area Floor Plan with Floor Pattern Layout.........71

32 Figure 32. Area 3: Dining Area Lighting Layout and Switching Layout

with Circuitry.................................................................................................71
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33 Figure 33. Area 3: Dining Area Power Layout with Circuitry.........................72

34 Figure 34. Area 3: Dining Area Auxiliary Layout...........................................72

35 Figure 35. Area 3: Dining Area Section Elevation A and

Section Elevation B........................................................................................73

36 Figure 36. Area 3: Dining Area Section Elevation C and

Section Elevation D.......................................................................................73

37 Figure 37. Area 3: Dining Area Itemized Furniture........................................74

38 Figure 38. Area 3: Dining Area Construction Detail of Banquette

Seating.............................................................................................................74

39 Figure 39. Area 3: Dining Area Perspective...................................................75

40 Figure 40. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Mood Board...........................81

41 Figure 41. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Reflected Ceiling Plan...........82

42 Figure 42. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Floor Plan

with Furniture Layout......................................................................................82

43 Figure 43. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Floor Plan with Floor

Pattern Layout..................................................................................................83

44 Figure 44. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Lighting

Layout and Switching Layout with Circuitry...................................................83

45 Figure 45. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath

Power Layout with Circuitry............................................................................84

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46 Figure 46. Area 2: Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath

Auxiliary Layout.............................................................................................84

47 Figure 47. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Section Elevation A and

Section Elevation B........................................................................................85

48 Figure 48. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Section Elevation C and

Section Elevation D.......................................................................................85

49 Figure 49. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath

Itemized Furniture..........................................................................................86

50 Figure 50. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Construction Detail of

Banquette Seating...........................................................................................86

51 Figure 51. Area 4: Kitchen and Toilet & Bath Perspective............................87

52 Figure 52. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Mood Board...................................................93

53 Figure 53. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Reflected Ceiling Plan...................................94

54 Figure 54. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Floor Plan with Furniture Layout..................94

55 Figure 55. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Floor Plan with Floor Pattern Layout...........95

56 Figure 56. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Lighting Layout and Switching Layout

with Circuitry.................................................................................................95

57 Figure 57. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Power Layout with Circuitry........................96

58 Figure 58. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Auxiliary Layout..........................................96

59 Figure 59. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Section Elevation A and

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Section Elevation B......................................................................................97

60 Figure 60. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Section Elevation C and

Section Elevation D......................................................................................97

61 Figure 61. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Itemized Furniture.........................................98

62 Figure 62. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Construction Detail of Banquette

Seating..........................................................................................................98

63 Figure 63. Area 5: Bedroom 1 Perspective..................................................99

64 Figure 64. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Mood Board................................................105

65 Figure 65. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Reflected Ceiling Plan................................106

66 Figure 66. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Floor Plan with Furniture Layout...............106

67 Figure 67. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Floor Plan with Floor Pattern Layout.........107

68 Figure 68. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Lighting Layout and Switching Layout

with Circuitry...............................................................................................107

69 Figure 69. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Power Layout with Circuitry......................108

70 Figure 70. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Auxiliary Layout........................................108

71 Figure 71. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Section Elevation A and

Section Elevation B....................................................................................109

72 Figure 72. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Section Elevation C and

Section Elevation D....................................................................................109

73 Figure 73. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Itemized Furniture.......................................110

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74 Figure 74. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Construction Detail of Banquette

Seating..........................................................................................................110

75 Figure 75. Area 6: Bedroom 2 Perspective..................................................111

76 Figure 76. Area 7: Master Bedroom Mood Board.......................................117

77 Figure 77. Area 7: Master Bedroom Reflected Ceiling Plan.......................118

78 Figure 78. Area 7: Master Bedroom Floor Plan with Furniture Layout......118

79 Figure 79. Area 7: Master Bedroom Floor Plan with

Floor Pattern Layout.....................................................................................119

80 Figure 80. Area 7: Master Bedroom Lighting Layout and Switching Layout

with Circuitry...............................................................................................119

81 Figure 81. Area 7: Master Bedroom Power Layout with Circuitry.............120

82 Figure 82. Area 7: Master Bedroom Auxiliary Layout...............................120

83 Figure 83. Area 7: Master Bedroom Section Elevation A and

Section Elevation B....................................................................................121

84 Figure 84. Area 7: Master Bedroom Section Elevation C and

Section Elevation D....................................................................................121

85 Figure 85. Area 7: Master Bedroom Itemized Furniture..............................122

86 Figure 86. Area 7: Master Bedroom Construction Detail of Banquette

Seating.........................................................................................................122

87 Figure 87. Area 7: Master Bedroom Perspective........................................123

88 Figure 88. Area 1: Porch.............................................................................xx

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89 Figure 89. Area 2: Living Area...................................................................xx

90 Figure 90. Area 3: Dining Area..................................................................xxi

91 Figure 91. Area 4: Kitchen.........................................................................xxi

92 Figure 92. Area 4: Toilet and Bath............................................................xxii

93 Figure 93. Area 5: Bedroom 1...................................................................xxii

94 Figure 95. Area 6: Bedroom 2...................................................................xxiii

95 Figure 95. Area 7: Master Bedroom..........................................................xxiii