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CHAPTER 2

CASE STUDIES

2.1 Local Case Studies

2.1.1 Laguna Technopark

General Description

The development of Laguna Technopark started in 1989 as a response to the

government’s call for private sector participation in countryside development. The initial
venture covered only 224 hectares that straddled the cities of Sta. Rosa and Binan in
Laguna. The development of Laguna Technopark started in 1989 as a response to the
government’s call for private sector participation in countryside development. The initial
venture covered only 224 hectares that straddled the cities of Sta. Rosa and Binan in
Laguna. Located in the dynamic Calabarzon region, a booming regional center and a
priority growth center of the Philippine government. Calabarzon consists of the five
provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. Laguna Technopark is easily
accessible from the Philippines’ primary international airports – the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport Terminal 1 to 3. It is also driving distance from two international
seaports – Port of Manila and Batangas International Port. It is also easily reached
through the 10-lane South Luzon Expressway which boasts of a skyway section from
Makati through Alabang – bypassing Metro Manila’s busy residential areas.

Architectural Analysis

Location: Biñan, Laguna

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 Figure 1. View from the Main Road

Figure 2. Aerial Perspective

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Environment and Micro-Climate. This city has a tropical climate. Biñan has significant
rainfall most months, with a short dry season. The average annual temperature in Laguna
is 11.7 °C. Precipitation here averages 240 mm.

User Behavior and Requirements. Laguna Technopark Inc has redefined the standards in
industrial park development. The users of each building provide adequate requirement for
the workers. It also fulfills what the facility should have in order for the people to work
properly inside the Techno Park.

Form and Function. The form of the whole site is an irregular shape. Each phase has
different structures according to what company it manages that flows according to the
form of the site.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. Horizontal and vertical circulation of each building
was provided with a lift because almost all of the structures has two floors more which
holds different products. While horizontal solutions can only be seen outside the building

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because there’s no available source or the site is not accessible by the public, so it would
be not possible to get inside the techno park and gather more information.

Site Planning and Landscape Detailing. Laguna Technopark is easily accessible from
the Philippines’ primary international airports – the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Terminal 1 to 3. It is also driving distance from two international seaports – Port of
Manila and Batangas International Port. It is also easily reached through the 10-lane
South Luzon Expressway which boasts of a skyway section from Makati through Alabang
– bypassing Metro Manila’s busy residential areas.

Structural Details. It has highway-grade concrete roads and Digital hybrid fiver-optic
telecommunication network capable of full video, data, internet and voice
communications with Ample supply of industrial and potable water sourced from deep
wells. Centralized sewerage system and waste-water treatment facility and available
pipelines for the supply of industrial gasses. Also, sewer and drainage system, Power
Sub-station with 1-133MVA and 1-50MVA transformer.

Utility and Space Enhancement. The spaces between each facility are zoned according
to their specific function. In order to achieve a strategic site, the designer located the
spaces to areas where each phase would interact to each other.

Building Services. There are different building services included in each building. It also
has the basic services which the building should have because almost of the facilities are
centralized with same building type.

Design Detailing. The design detailing of each facility are different, it depends on what
structure or company it belongs. Each has unique characters and styles that symbolizes
their state or said company.

Socio-Economic Profile of User Group. With the continued partnership of Ayala Land
Inc and Mitsubishi Corp, Laguna Technopark has transformed parts of Sta. Rosa and
Binan from sugarcane fields to a progressive urban center anchored on the activities of its
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 Parking Details and Standards. The facility provides adequate number of parking slots
for the users and are located at a specific place inside the park. As seen on the aerial view
the site each phase includes parking slots for the users.

Architectural Synthesis

Their design solution where spaces between each facility are zoned according to
their specific function can be applied to the proposal of this study. In order to achieve a
strategic site, the designer located the spaces to areas where each phase would interact to
each other.

2.1.2 Elite Techno Park

General Description

Elite Techno Park (ETP) was conceptualized two (2) years ago when their
engineers and principal investors thought of extending the semiconductor industry to the
Filipino students. They have noticed that Semiconductor is very limited in our curriculum
which is understandable because of the high cost involved in the facilities and materials.
But with the K-12 program of DepEd, they believe that this is the right time to put up this
exhibit. Elite Techno Park features the Techno-Vocational Track of K-12 program of the
Department of Education in the field of Engineering (Semiconductor, SMT, PCB
Assembly and Electronics), Mechanic and Automotive, Air Conditioning, Information
Technology (Robotics), Solar Energy and Renewable Resources, Weather Forecasting
(Climate Education) and Disaster Awareness and Preparedness. Elite Techno Park has
different learning modules for elementary to tertiary level. It provides activities for the
visitors to have hands-on experience on each module. It aims to utilize the skills of the
students and open job opportunities for them even before their graduation. This will
supplement their technical knowledge for their chosen technical courses and this can help
them if they opt to enter the corporate world or venture into businesses. Further, all
modules will discuss the importance of technology and its contribution to save our
Mother Earth.

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Architectural Analysis

Location: Liwasang Darangen (in front of World Trade Center), CCP Complex, Pasay
City.

Figure 3. Exhibition Hall Figure 4. Signage

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Environment and Micro-Climate. The Philippines tropical climate can discourage you
from staying for very long in Manila. Manila's weather can be downright hot and humid,
but the temperatures tend to differ by a few degrees according to the time of year. Since
the country has wet and dry seasons which can overlap on each other, there is a chance
that your trip to the islands will be delayed by bad weather. When the wet season hits the
city, floods occur and the traffic stops, even in the supposedly dry months of March to
May.

User Behavior and Requirements. Elite Techno Park is used for educational purposes.
The spaces in each facility is adequate for every user. With wide spaces to occupy a vast
number of tourists is given to improve the movement of the people.

Utility and Space Enhancement. Inside the park different attractions are given at each
facility. Each space is enhancing depends on what their function is. There are unique
stations where people could enjoy especially for the kids that can enhance their
knowledge about technology.

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 Form and Function. The form of the Techno Park from the top view forms a rectangular
shape and is located near the star city. Also, the form is just plain when seen from above.
Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. The vertical circulation of the building provides lift
and stairs for the users and from horizontal view a wide hallway is given in order to
minimize the crowd to form in.

Site Planning and Landscape Detailing. The site is located near the star city. Parking
areas are located in front of the building but doesn’t have a proper signage.

Structural Details. Structural details of the building are less seen from the outside but
what is most prominent is a massive design with low number of floors.

Building Services. HVAC, Fire alarm systems and water supply systems are properly
installed within the building.

Design Detailing. The design complies to the existing building codes and laws within
Pasay city.

Socio-Economic Profile of User Group. The building is located in a 1st class highly
urbanized city. But most of the users came from different area since this is an educational
techno park, students are more likely the users.

Parking Details and Standards. The parking is provided in front of the site. But there is
no proper signage and lack of parking standards that’s why vehicles just park wherever
they want.

Architectural Synthesis

Inside the Elite Techno Park there are different attractions given at each
facilities. Each spaces is enhance depends on what their function is. There are unique
stations where people could enjoy especially for the kids that can enhance their
knowledge about technology. The circulation and transition where people move to other
spaces can be applied to the proposal of new techno park.

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 2.1.3 Cavite Technopark
General Description

Global firms are once again taking notice of the competitive edge offered by the
Philippines. With this improved business confidence, LTI is committed to be responsive
of their needs. With the recent launch of our newest industrial park development located
in Naic, Cavite Technopark is a Special Economic Zone that will cater to light and
medium, non-polluting industries from both global and local markets. At full
development, the locator companies of Cavite Technopark are expected to generate
employment for over 20,000 employees.

Architectural Analysis

Location: Sabang, Naic

Developer/Operator: Laguna Technopark, Inc.
Nature: MEZ
Land Area (Has.): 109.8606

Figure 5. Aerial View of Cavite Technopark

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 Figure 6. Warehouse – Rental

Figure 7. Site Map of Cavite Technopark

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Environment and Microclimate. Cavite technopark has a tropical climate that

experiences two kinds of season, the wet season and dry season. It is also near residential
zones.

User Behaviour and Requirement. Cavite Technopark is used for industrial purposes
such as production, supply storage or warehouse. It will be occupied by different
companies with different specialization.

Utility and Space Enhancement. Each spaces in the Cavite technopark was subdivided
into different buildings- according to their occupants and usage or function.

Form and Function. The Cavite Technopark has an irregular lot and it function as a
storage, production, manufacturing area for different companies that will invest in the
park.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. The Cavite technopark has a large scale of road,
parking and other spaces it is for the vehicular circulation of their services such as trucks.
Also, most of the buildings were single storey.

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 Site-Planning and Landscape Detail. Cavite Technopark has a strategic location, located
in the dynamic Calabarzon region. The primary access to the site is through CAVITEX –
Antero Soriano Highway. An alternate route can be through South Luzon Expressway
(Carmona Exit) – Governors Drive. And the Proximity of Major facilities were as
follows; North Harbor: 50 km, International Airport: 30 km, Makati CBD: 45 km.
The Site Development Plan for the Cavite Techno Park is in a 118 hectares intended for
light to medium, non-polluting enterprises. Also, similar to Laguna Technopark, Cavite
Technopark will cater to manufacturing investors; Intention of being a Special Economic
Zone (PEZA registered), Lot sizes – 1 to 1.5 hectares.

Structural Detail. The Cavite technopark has an industrial type of buildings which
means it is a warehouse type of structures, high ceilings and big opening for deliveries
and such.

Building Services. As the Cavite Technopark will cater industrial opportunities it is

required for the park to have a safe working environment for its users. The buildings has a
HAVC and fire alarm system installed. Also the technopark also has a digital hybrid
fiber-optic telecommunication network capable of full video, data, internet and voice
communication, an ample supply of industrial and potable water sourced from deep well,
Centralized sewerage system and waste-water treatment facility, available pipelines for
the supply of industrial gasses, Sewer and drainage system and dedicated power
substation.

Design Detailing. The Cavite technopark’s buildings were designed as an industrial type
buildings, with mostly single storey infrastructures with a high ceiling.

Socio-Economic Profile of the User Group. Cavite Technopark will cater to

manufacturing investors that specialize in: Electronics, Automotive, Consumer Products,
Food Processing, and Pharmaceuticals with Lot sizes – 1 to 1.5 hectares.

Parking Detail and Standard. The Cavite technopark houses different companies with
different specialization of their work or product such as Electronics, Automotive,
Consumer Products, Food Processing, and Pharmaceutical. In regards with their line of
work each company building has their own designated parking area for their vehicles.

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 Architectural Synthesis

Cavite Technopark is a Special Economic Zone that will cater to light and
medium, non-polluting industries from both global and local markets. The Cavite
Technopark focuses on manufacturing-work -type-of-job that houses different production
types- automotive, pharmaceutical, food processing etc.

2.1.4 Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park

General Description

The Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park Bataan is a 162-hectare industrial estate

component of a 478-hectare mixed use property development in the province of Bataan.
The project is a registered Special Economic Zone (Ecozone) under the Philippine
Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) developed and market by Science Park of the
Philippines, Inc. The Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park Bataan is a premier industrial
estate. It offers industrial lots and lots for basic services such as export and manufacturing
corporations as the place to start and expand their business horizons.

Architectural Analysis

Location: Hermosa, Bataan

Lot Area: 162 hectares
Saleable Area: 124 hectares
Common Area: 38 hectares
Sold Area: 18.9 hectares
Remaining Area for Sale: 105.1 hectares
Nature: industrial estate- mixed use property development

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 Figure 8. Upon Entering the Facility

Figure 9. Master Site Development Plan of HEIP

Figure 10. Buildings Inside HEIP

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Environment and Microclimate. Hermosa, Bataan experiences two-type of season, rainy

season and dry season, also Hermosa, Bataan is a flood prone area especially during
heavy rains. This area of Bataan is also known for industrial use, commercial areas and
mostly of the area here are for further development especially on housing developments
such as subdivisions.

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 User Behavior and Requirement. The HEIP is an industrial estate that will accompany
different types of industrial infrastructure, subdividing the lots for different specific use.

Utility and Space Enhancement. The HEIP is seen to be a facility that will create safer,
more comfortable and productive environment by integrating technology, systems and
structure. It has an administrative office, 24-hour security services with controlled entry
points, CCTV cameras and property management.
Form and Function. The HEIP functions as a land enterprise that houses different
businesses and work types that in-lines with industrial type of jobs such as manufacturing,
production, marketing etc.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. The HEIP is near the National road, and has wide
street roads in the lot area for easier access for vehicles.

Site-Planning and Landscape Detail. HEIP is strategically located right in the middle of
the country’s growth corridor of Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales and Clark Special
Economic Zone in Pampanga. It is connected via spur road to Dinalupihan Interchange of
the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx)––the major link to Subic Bay Freeport
Zone and Clark Special Economic Zone. Its proximity to Subic and Clark, which is only
15 kilometers and 35 kilometers away, respectively, is significant for companies that wish
to avail of Subic international seaport and Clark Diosdado Macapagal International
Airport.

Structural Detail. The facilities in the Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park has a variety of
industrial type buildings and most of it were high ceiling facilities. Most of the spaces in
the lot of HEIP are vacant lot for future development.

Building Services. The services it provide were: Communication System. Fiber Optic
Cable Technology for Voice, Fax, Data, Video Conferencing and Internet Service
capabilities is provided by Digitel and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT).
Wastewater treatment the Centralized Waste Water Treatment Facility with a capacity of
12,000 cubic meters per day processes effluents with up to 1,000 ppm Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (“BOD”). Water Supply. Water is supplied by deepwells and water
recycling facility through a dual piping system with a total capacity of 18,000 cubic

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meters per day. Power Service. Power is supplied by Peninsula Electric Cooperative
(PENELCO) via 10MVA substation and is distributed at 13.2KV stepped down to
460/230V at the customer service entrance.

Design Detailing. The Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park Bataan is a premier industrial
estate. It offers industrial lots and lots for basic services such as export and manufacturing
corporations as the place to start and expand their business horizons. Most of the
buildings were industrial type building, warehouse type with a common characteristic-
high ceiling buildings, wide frontage for parking areas and drop offs.
Socio-Economic Profile of the User Group. Hermosa is a coastal municipality in the
province of Bataan. The municipality has a land area of 157.00 square kilometers or
60.62 square miles which constitutes 11.43% of Bataan's total area. Its population as
determined by the 2015 Census was 65,862. This represented 8.66% of the total
population of Bataan province, or 0.59% of the overall population of the Central Luzon
region.

Parking Detail and Standard. Like other industrial parks the HEIP is also an enterprise
land that houses different companies and most of it has an individual proportion of land,
providing them their own parking areas and areas for their own company services.

Architectural Synthesis

Hermosa is now a thriving community. With the establishment of the Hermosa Special
Economic Zone, many light to medium industries are expected to locate in the area.
Different enterprises that will be investing in the area. Although it is near the residential
zone it is ensured that it will not harm the nearby environment because of the building
systems it has.

2.1.5 Bataan Technology Park

General Description

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 In March 1997, the entire municipality of Morong was proclaimed as the
Morong Special Economic Zone (MSEZ), with the Bataan Technology Park as its Main
Zone. This 365-hectare property is once the site of the Philippine Refugee Processing
Center, which offered friendship, hope and new beginnings to some 400,000 refugees
from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The Park houses 11 symbolic monuments and shrines
constructed by the former Indo-Chinese refugees.

Architectural Analysis

Location: Morong, Bataan.

Figure 11. Entrance to Bataan Techno Park

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Environment and Microclimate. Bataan is located near SBFZ which is a city of tourism,
there are tons of people who can go nearby. It will adopt its environment and apply it to
the design proper of the technopark. Carrying on as a place of hope and concord, there are
plans to transform the park into a spiritual pilgrimage destination for the international
community.

User Behaviour and Requirement. As a tourist attraction, Bataan Technology Park is a

must-see destination in Bataan. Visitors can visit the museum featuring the history and of
the camp, as well as the relics, temples, memorials and shrines. Original refugee boat was

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used to escape from their home countries. The place is rich in multi-cultural history and a
reminder of the Filipinos’ hospitality to refugees.

Utility and Space Enhancement. Facilities such as clinics, canteens, schools and the likes
were built to guarantee favorable and conducive living for the refugees.

Form and Function. One of the first sights at the camp is the Freedom Plaza that
signifies safety, freedom and a new beginning. As part of giving new hope and faith to the
refugees, despite the differences in religion, refugees were united when Saint Pope John
Paul II visited the PRPC and held a field mass attended by thousands of refugees on
February 21, 1981. Indeed, the PRPC became a home of solidarity, understanding, and
alliance among the different nationalities and beliefs.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. There are no vertical circulation since there are no
upper floors in the buildings. Since the site is large, the horizontal circulation are paths,
walkways, patio, and the alike.

Site-Planning and Landscape Detail. The Bataan Technology Park, a 365 hectare of
land along the rolling hills of the Morong Special Economic Zone in Bataan overlooking
the South China Sea, is the former site of the United Nations Philippine Refugee
Processing Center. It is now conceived to become the growth nucleus for knowledge-
based industries that will propel the Philippines towards being the next hub for high
technology innovation and applications development, especially in information
technology (IT) and its related industries, in the Asia-Pacific Rim.

Structural Detail. Most of the building within the site are made up of reinforced
concrete. Other structural details can be seen in the statues.

Building Services. The facility also provided generous employment to thousands of local
teachers, office staff, and others. Moreover, it boosted business opportunities in the town
of Morong. Restaurants opened up; jeepney and tricycle drivers had more passengers and
local shops had more customers. Residents also earned from house or room rentals for
employees who preferred to live outside the site.

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 Design Detailing. The facility has been converted into a techno-economic zone and is
now known as the Bataan Technology Park (BTP). It is the main zone of the Morong
Economic Zone. Through these, BTP will create employment and business opportunities
in the province.

Socio-Economic Profile of the User Group. The users mostly came from the Bataan
itself, a province in Central Luzon, and some are tourists since there are many attractions
in the site.

Parking Detail and Standard. There are adequate parking slots in the area since the area
is large and have many open spaces.

Architectural Synthesis

The facility has been converted into a techno-economic zone and is now known
as the Bataan Technology Park (BTP). It is the main zone of the Morong Economic Zone.
Through these, BTP will create employment and business opportunities in the province.
This can be applied to the proposal of this study.

2.2 Foreign Case Studies

2.2.1 Battery Park

General Description

Battery Park is a new 12 000 sqm (1.2 hectares) urban park situated at a key
entranceway to one of Africa’s most visited tourist destinations, the V&A Waterfront in
Cape Town, South Africa. Developed as the nucleus of a larger urban vision for the
district, the site includes a park and piazza that effectively conceal a 1 206-bay parking
facility as well as new pedestrian routes to invigorate the precinct with activity. The site is
of archaeological importance as it contains the remnants of one of the city’s oldest
structures, coastal fortification the Amsterdam Battery. This provided a unique
opportunity for architecture and urban design firm dhk – to pay homage to the historic

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landmark whilst incorporating a parking facility and providing spaces for leisure and
recreational activities.

Architectural Analysis

Architects: dhk (Pierre Swanepoel, Martin Lardner-Burke, Theo Gutter)

Location: Battery Park, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Category:Park
Project Manager: Igual (Ben Day)
Area: 12000.0 m2
Project Year: 2018
Landscaping: Planning Partners (Jaco Jordaan, Alistair Turrel)

Figure 12. View from the Entrance Figure 13. View Near the River

Figure 14. Wooden Bridge Figure 15. An Open Area Within the Site

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 Figure 16. Ground Floor Plan

Figure 17. First Basement Floor Plan

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Figure 18. Second Basement Floor Plan

Figure 19. Site Plan

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 Figure 20. Park Section A

Figure 21. Park Section B

Figure 22. Park Section C

Figure 23. Historic Overlay

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 Environment and Micro-Climate. Cape Town has a Mediterranean-style climate: wet
and cool winters, dry and warm summers. The annual average temperature in Cape Town
is a delightful 17 degrees. As in the city of Cape Town itself, the weather on the Cape
Peninsula is quite unique. The weather in Cape Town is influenced by two currents: the
warm Agulhas current from the Indian Ocean side and the cold Benguela current on the
Atlantic side.
Cape Town offers the most scenic sunsets, thanks to the meeting of two oceans (the warm
Indian Ocean from East Africa and the cold Atlantic Ocean from the South Pole) at Cape
Agulhas and the warm berg winds from inland South Africa. Especially during cloudy or
overcast weather, the sunsets gives a really stunning perspective.

User Behavior and Requirements. The project forms part of an urban design framework
created by dhk for the V&A’s previously underutilized Canal District that facilitates the
reconnection of the historical city center and De Waterkant to the V&A. The aim was to
create a publicly accessible park which lies at the nexus of a multitude of new pedestrian
routes stitching the new district into the surrounding urban fabric and thereby helping to
invigorate the area.

Utility and Space Enhancement. During construction of Battery Park, archaeological

excavations revealed former datums which were used to inform the design. The raised
park has been kept at the battery’s original inner courtyard level whilst planted edges
above retail units on the piazza represent the estimated natural ground level that fronted
the battery.

Form and Function. The requirement to respect the original inner courtyard datum and
create a lower-level piazza resulted in an elevated park with views across the V&A and
CBD but with the challenge of managing the transition between the two levels. Therefore,
a large part of Battery Park’s design concept was manifested in breaking the barrier
between the park and piazza and bringing them closer to one another.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. The park level has been designed to gradually
lower towards the canal edge providing a closer connection to the piazza, and in turn, the
piazza gradually steps down towards the canal. The vision was to create a scale between
the two levels and provide visual cues to visitors; offering a glimpse of the park while
they meander along the canal edge. This was also achieved by means of various soft and

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hard landscaping elements such as a grand concrete staircase leading from the piazza to
the park, sloping and folding walls, and plants to draw the eye to the park above. On the
elevated park level, visitors can explore landscaped gardens with trees and stone-clad
planters, meandering walkways with built-in benches, a concrete skatepark, basketball
court, and new pedestrian routes.

Site Planning and Landscape Detailing. Various architectural and landscaped elements
reflect the structure’s original footprint, such as semi-circular curved pathways, concrete
additions to the rear ramparts, splayed canal-facing walls and concrete-clad structures -
giving visitors an authentic sense of the battery’s former size. An axial visual connection
to Cape Town’s Noon Gun on Signal Hill has also been retained, thus preserving the
site’s historic sightline.

Structural Details. Throughout the park and piazza cantilevered steel pergolas scale the
design and provide much-needed shade. The lower piazza level contains 11 boutique
retail units that line the splayed canal-facing walls and form an active eastern edge to the
new canal pedestrian route. The materials palette includes a selection of hardy materials
that suit the robust nature of the park, namely, concrete, stone, and steel. Concrete was
chosen as a “material of our time” for new structures as it can be clearly distinguished
from historic elements, ensuing little misinterpretation. A precast concrete panel structure
dubbed the interpretation pavilion has been built to the estimated height of the battery’s
original walls and links the park, piazza and parking facility via internal elevators.

Building Services. Since it more on park, the building services such as Fire alarm system
and HVAC are installed within the building. The site also has good water supply systems
because of the water features that are present within the site.

Design Detailing. The design of the site considers the barrier-free environment since it is
a park which is accessible to all people.

Socio-Economic Profile of User Group. Cape Town is the second most populous city in
South Africa, estimated about 4,232,276 in 2017. It is famous around the world for its
beautiful harbor and is considered one of the best places in the world to visit. Cape Town
and the Western Cape are attracting many migrants, largely due to the area being an

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employment hub. Unfortunately, Cape Town cannot keep up with the pace of migration
for long as it puts a great deal of pressure on the city and businesses which provide jobs.

Parking Details and Standards. The site has no vehicle parking area or slots since it is
located in an area that is not accessible on the major road, making it a walkable area.

Architectural Synthesis

The designing of Battery Park with the consideration of the surrounding

especially the bodies of water can be a great design solution to create a new techno park.
And also they utilize the materials that are only available in their locality.

2.2.2 Sabancı University Composite Technology Research and Development Centre

General Description

Piramit Architects had designed the research and development center for Kordsa
Global's composite Technologies, which is located within the Teknopark Istanbul area. It
is a mixed-use building consisting of laboratories and offices where research and
development projects can be carried on. Considering its technical functions, the prismatic
massive form of the structure can be thought of as a heavy piece of machine placed on the
ground. The selection of dark-colored reflective glass and coated metal claddings and the
hefty mass also enhances this perception.

Architectural Analysis

Architects: Piramit Architects

Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Category: University
Lead Architect: Mehmet Toydemir
Area: 17000.0 m2
Project Year: 2016
Photographs: Yercekim Architectural Photography

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Manufacturers: Trimline

Figure 24. Exterior Perspective Figure 25. Exterior Perspective (Night)

Figure 26. Conference Room Figure 27. Façade Detail

Figure 28. Ground Floor Plan

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 Figure 29. Second Floor Plan

Figure 30. Section 1 Figure 31. Section 2

Figure 32. Site Plan

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 Environment and Micro-Climate. The coastal areas of Turkey bordering the Marmara
Sea including Istanbul, which connects the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea, have a
transitional climate between a temperate Mediterranean climate and a temperate Oceanic
climate with warm to hot, moderately dry summers and cool to cold, wet winters.

User Behavior and Requirements. The building has a closed area of 17.000 m2 on a
rectangular plot of 6.200 m2. It houses production, research laboratory and office
functions. The center is used by production engineers, technicians, students, lecturers and
employees of incubator offices and thus special spatial arrangements are shaped by the
needs of different groups that eventually affects the massing.

Utility and Space Enhancement. Due to the special mechanical and electrical
requirements, the building is divided vertically into two separate zones. The mechanical
and electrical equipment were placed in the first basement and the roof terrace. Expanded
metal grids are used around the entire structure to hide the mechanical installation on the
roof.

Form and Function. The plans are almost like a rectangular form and it achieved an
office-like atmosphere because of its form and the materials used. Considering its
technical functions, the prismatic massive form of the structure can be thought of as a
heavy piece of machine placed on the ground. The selection of dark-colored reflective
glass and coated metal claddings and the hefty mass also enhances this perception.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. The oblique eave on the corner of the building is
considered a contradictory three-dimensional element that attracts users and visitors to the
main entrance lobby. There are two elevators in the building and three staircase located in
different areas inside.

Site Planning and Landscape Detailing. The building is situated on a slightly sloped lot.
There are minor details in the site that mostly of it is not been developed.

Structural Details. The building utilized more on using wood, glass, and steel.
Considering its technical functions, the prismatic massive form of the structure can be
thought of as a heavy piece of machine placed on the ground. The selection of dark-

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colored reflective glass and coated metal claddings and the hefty mass also enhances this
perception.

Building Services. HVAC, Fire alarm systems and water supply systems are properly
installed within the building.

Design Detailing. The first two floors are reserved for production-focused activities;
laboratories, incubation rooms, meeting rooms, and classes are located on the 3rd and 4th
floors. The 5th floor houses the office spaces and a lounge as a socializing area. Service
and cargo entrances are placed in the first basement on the south to separate the
pedestrian and vehicle entrances.

Socio-Economic Profile of User Group. The research and development center for
Kordsa Global's composite Technologies, which is located within the Teknopark Istanbul
area, caters people especially in its urban area.

Parking Details and Standards. The Sabancı University Composite Technology

Research and Development Centre provided a parking slots in the site and a basement
parking that is shown in the site plan and the sections.

Architectural Synthesis

The good choice of materials for the exterior and the interior of the building are
one of the things that the researcher wants to apply in the proposal and also on how the
designers of this Research and Development Centre considers the light and the
ventilation.

2.2.3 Container park

General Description

Recognizing that the 21st Century promises new productive relationships

between education, research, and industry, iDEEGE Technopark A. Ş. approached Atolye

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Labs about a facility to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and anchor the emerging
technopark in the heart of Izmir, a bustling cosmopolis in Western Turkey. The resulting
project repurposes 35 secondhand shipping containers to form the centerpiece of a new,
vibrant research community on the campus as well as to function as a creative magnet for
talent in Ege University, Izmir and Aegean region at large.

Architectural Analysis

Architects: ATÖLYE
Location: Bornova, 35040 Bornova/İzmir,Turkey
Category: Office Buildings
Design Team: Engin Ayaz, Nesile Yalçın, Nujen Acar, Elif Karaköse, Buşra Tunç, Berna
Erenoğlu

Figure 33. Exterior Perspective Figure 34. Interior

Figure 35. Park

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 Figure 36. Ground Floor Plan Figure 37. Second Floor Plan

Figure 38. Site Development Plan

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Environment and Microclimate. It is located in Bornova which is a metropolitan district

of İzmir in İzmir Province in Turkey. It is the third largest district in İzmir's Greater
Metropolitan Area of and is almost fully urbanized at the rate of 98,6 per cent, with
corresponding high levels of development in terms of industry and services. İzmir has a
Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by long, hot, and dry summers, and mild to
cool, rainy winters.

User Behaviour and Requirement. The 1000m2 technopark facility will house
independent R & D facilities of large Turkish and International companies focusing on
biotechnology, energy, materials and software research. This program is coupled with

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strategically situated “catalysts” to increase interaction and collaboration potential among
all members of this community.

Utility and Space Enhancement. The primary objective is for the space to become a
space that enables collaborative and transparent research as well as a production
environment that allows new points of intersection amongst different fields of expertise,
leading to the creation of impactful research projects in the long term.

Form and Function. The project started with the discovery of a dormant site with the
rubble of a demolished building amidst the large university campus. By repurposing
locally acquired second hand shipping containers located 12km away in Izmir port, the
design team was able to upcycle an underused site with underused construction materials.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. There are several buildings in the site and each
building has a corresponding purpose and stairs are mostly used for the vertical
circulation. Horizontal circulation of within the buildings can be seen in the site plan and
the floor plans such as corridors, paths, walkways, etc.

Site-Planning and Landscape Detail. Looking into the site, solar orientation, existing
campus circulation routes, wind angles, tree shaded areas and the contours of the previous
building helped craft a meaningful and financially viable programmatic division,
volumetric arrangement and ultimately a fluid user circulation. Storyboard of possible
user interactions helped communicate the importance of catalyst programs around art,
design and technology. Meanwhile, a vertical ‘beacon’ container, an inner courtyard,
narrow cross-circulation corridors, and ample seating spots enable spaces for prospect and
refuge, as well as spontaneous encounters and play.

Structural Detail. Given that adaptability and resilience of a core & shell building is its
biggest asset in the long term, the project features multiple technical details such as
exposed beams and columns, visible electrical trays, abundant plugs, high-capacity
ventilation, locally controllable heating-cooling systems and supporting sub-structure to
help build separators in the future. All these systems help easily modify spatial programs
over time.

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 Building Services. HVAC, Fire alarm systems and water supply systems are properly
installed within the building.

Design Detailing. Programmatically, by placing interaction catalysts across the site,

designing alternative layouts and modular furniture, envisioning sections of the container
facades as a workable canvas for muralists and designing for easy dismantlement and
relocation, the project becomes a manifestation of a building as a prototype, one that
entails galvanizing a talented community in Izmir and beyond.

Socio-Economic Profile of the User Group. The project’s need was the creation of a
space that houses office and laboratory units to be rented out as well as a mobile structure
to be moved to different locations as needed. At this point, building types with a simple
construction process and the opportunities in regard to İzmir’s location were researched.

Parking Detail and Standard. The parking slots for vehicular are situated in the south
western part of the site.

Architectural Synthesis

The best thing in this project is that their primary objective for the space to
become a space that enables collaborative and transparent research as well as a
production environment that allows new points of intersection amongst different fields of
expertise, leading to the creation of impactful research projects in the long term. With
these, it can be applied to the proposal of this study.

2.2.4 Zhi Art Museum

General Description

Zhi Art Museum is situated in Building 2 of Quanzhi Technology Innovation

Park, Baoan District, Shenzhen. Interlinking different public spaces within the park, Zhi
Art Museum connects people in the aspects of work and life and contributes to a working
place with a cultural community. In addition to the function of the exhibition hall, it also

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has a multi-function hall and workshops. By means of exhibitions, training, lectures, and
forums, it brings a tight connection between art culture and people’s life, acting as a
communication platform for multi-arts and multi-cultures.

Architectural Analysis

Interior Designers: Mozhao Architects

Location: Quanzhi Technology Innovation Park, Bao an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong,
China
Lead Architects: Guansheng Zeng
Area: 1090.0 m2
Project Year: 2018

Figure 39. Façade

Figure 40. Exhibition Hall

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Figure 41. Viewing from the Entrance of the Multi-Functional Hall to the Atrium

Figure 42. Workshop

Figure 43. Ground Floor Plan

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 Figure 44. Second Floor Plan

Review

Environment and Microclimate. Shenzhen is a major city in Guangdong Province, China; it

forms part of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, bordering Hong Kong to the south, Huizhou to
the northeast, and Dongguan to the northwest. It holds sub-provincial administrative status, with
powers slightly less than those of a province.
Due to its subtropical climate, Shenzhen weather is mild with plenty of sunshine and rainfall all
year round. Summer in this city usually lasts for as long as 6 months, but without being overly
hot. In comparison, winter is very short and not cold at all.

User Behaviour and Requirement. Zhi Art Museum connects people in the aspects of work and
life and contributes to a working place with a cultural community. In addition to the function of
the exhibition hall, it also has a multi-function hall and workshops. By means of exhibitions,
training, lectures, and forums, it brings a tight connection between art culture and people’s life,
acting as a communication platform for multi-arts and multi-cultures.

Utility and Space Enhancement. The museum is composed of two floors. The first floor has a
hallway and a multi-functional hall, while the second floor functions as exhibition halls and
workshops.

Form and Function. By means of exhibitions, training, lectures, and forums, it brings a tight
connection between art culture and people’s life, acting as a communication platform for multi-
arts and multi-cultures.

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 Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. Walking inside, a façade of the museum changes from the
grille to a horn-shaped glass window, the narrow and long hallway will guide you from ordered
space to viewing space. After passing through the hallway, visitors will go into an atrium with the
two-floor-height ceiling. The transition from a narrow and long space into a tall and high space
suddenly brings visitors a broad vision. The stairs and slopes in the atrium connect the first floor
and the second floor. Walking on the stairs and slopes, visitors enjoy a journey of art while they
sense aesthetics and interest of the architectural space before the exhibition. The alternation
between stairways and slopes makes people feel different rhythms and paces during walking.

Site-Planning and Landscape Detail. The building is situated in the Quanzhi

Technology Innovation Park, Baoan District, Shenzhen. Interlinking different public
spaces within the park.

Structural Detail. Black staircases, white walls, and wood-grain concrete walls create a
simple but elegant and pure artistic conception. Different from conventional beam
stairway, the stair steps, and sideboards form a complete structural system of a steel-plate
stair with structural aesthetics.

Building Services. HVAC, Fire alarm systems and water supply systems are properly
installed within the building.

Design Detailing. Façade of the museum is decorated with fluorocarbon lacquer coated
steel plate with natural uneven textures which echo the artistic style of the museum. The
designers implemented the Barrier-free architecture for comfortable access to disabled
people.

Socio-Economic Profile of the User Group. The user are mostly came from the urban
area since the site is located in the Special Economic Zone of China. Shenzhen's most
important economic sector lies in its role as the headquarters for many of China's high-
tech companies.

Parking Detail and Standard. The site has no vehicle parking area or slots since it is
located in an area that is not accessible on the major road, making it a walkable area.

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 Architectural Synthesis

Some exhibition halls adjacent to exterior have boldly preserved the glass curtain
wall. On one hand, these exhibition halls can be met the requirement for dark rooms by
using the window blinds. On the other hand, it not only brings outdoor natural scenery
into the exhibition space but also artists could take advantage of natural lights to arrange
the exhibition, providing a different viewing experience for visitors.

2.2.5 Inventronics Technology Park / gad

General Description

From the fashion circle to the art circle, the word “MIX&MATCH” has surpassed
the scope of “retro mixed industrial trend” or “art mixed with beast”; and in the field of
architectural design, the diverse, mixed and crossover thoughts have also brought us
plenty of surprises.

Architectural Analysis

Architects: gad
Location: Hangzhou, China
Category: Institutional Buildings
Area: 135783.6 m2
Project Year: 2016

Figure 45. Façade of the Main Building

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Figure 46. Scale Model of the Building Figure 47. Diagram

Figure 48. View from the Elevators Figure 49. Interior

Figure 50. Aerial Perspective

Figure 51. Site Plan

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 Figure 52. Section A Figure 53. Section B

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Environment and Microclimate. Hangzhou weather is generally warm and mild all year
round, with abundant sunshine and rainfall. There are four clear-cut seasons – a wet and
rainy spring, a hot and humid summer, a cool and clear autumn, and a dry and cold
winter. There are two rainy seasons in the region – one is the Plum Rain Season
beginning in late June through early July; the other comes with heavy rains and potential
typhoons in August and September.

User Behavior and Requirement. The Inventronics Technology Park provide a strong
technology-base, plentiful talent reserve and favorable working atmosphere for entered
enterprises such as high-technology enterprises, administration, business, R&D,
commerce and life in integral whole.

Utility and Space Enhancement. To meet different demands for future development of
the enterprises, the design creates comfortable working environment for different groups
with the organization mode of “functional mode + atrium space”. Together with diverse
indoor environment, it ensures the close connection among different functions but also
ensures the flexible and efficient organization relationship. Meanwhile, it also finds a new
thought for the variability of future space.

Form and Function. The Inventronics Technology Park tries to blur the boundary among
different functional blocks through complex and diverse functional organization, thus to

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break the barrier among different strata, to gather people of different working posts, and
to create more collision possibility for people in it.

Horizontal and Vertical Circulation. The Inventronics Technology Park was a 24-floor
storey building including the basement parking. The building provides 21 elevators and
12 stairs for the whole building. The building also has a wide and open corridors that
ensures the flexible and efficient organization relationship in the building.

Site-Planning and Landscape Detail. The design puts the compound functional diversity
in the open space through multiple platforms and multi-layered public space such as the
sunken garden and the 3D green slopes. Together with the large span space and tranquil
pool at the entrance to the ground floor, it attracts the outside traffic with amiable posture
while ensuring the proper privacy for internal use. In this way, it breaks the boundary
between indoor and outdoor space and contributes to the city with its landscape, while
introducing the vigor of the city into it.

Structural Detail. The building is mostly made from steel and glass. Especially the
framing and the exterior.

Building Services. In the new buildings of the city, the design puts the compound
functional diversity in the open space through multiple platforms and multi-layered public
space such as the sunken garden and the 3D green slopes. Together with the large span
space and tranquil pool at the entrance to the ground floor, it attracts the outside traffic
with amiable posture while ensuring the proper privacy for internal use. In this way, it
breaks the boundary between indoor and outdoor space and contributes to the city with its
landscape, while introducing the vigor of the city into it. Each time when night falls, the
boundless pool at the entrance reflects the sixth facade at the top and renders a
picturesque scene for the city.

Design Detailing. The design starts from the demand for diverse functions. It integrates
the diverse functional spaces, including the large dimension space for production, the
dedicated space for R&D, ordinary office space for administrative use and the high-end
club which represents the image of the enterprise headquarters.

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 Socio-Economic Profile of the User Group. Hangzhou formerly romanized as
Hangchow, is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang Province in East China. It is
classified asa sub-provincial city and forms the core of the Hangzhou metropolitan area,
the fourth-largest in China.

Parking Detail and Standard. The building has a basement parking, with over 100 car-
slots provided.

Architectural Synthesis

No one live in the city in isolation. It is also true with the architecture. The
Inventronics Technology Park made vigorous space into it by resorting to the internet
thoughts with the precondition of satisfying the diverse demands of hi-tech enterprise
development. Through this kind of building structures it will make a big change on how
people perceive industrial work-spaces with fresh new designs and ideas.

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