RESEARCH 1

PRE-DESIGN SERVICES:

1.) Consultation
Client A owns an old office building that was vacant for several years now. Client A wants to convert
the old building into a café not just to repurpose it but also to bring a livelier atmosphere to the
property. He then commissioned Architect B for the project and called her for a meeting. During
the meeting Client A laid out his ideas on what he wants to do for the project and on the property.
With these ideas, Architect B, based on her expertise and experience, gave Client A pieces of
advice and inputs on what they can possibly do to make the project possible considering that the
contemplated project has a different type of occupancy as compared to the old office building.
Architect B gave Client A inputs on the probable and necessary permits and legal requirements as
well as the possible design constraints and design solutions that are deemed necessary for the
project.

2.) Pre-Feasibility Studies

Client C wants to put up a Mixed-Use High-Rise Building as a way to aid in accommodating the
growing population density within their community. However, Client C doesn’t have any knowledge
on how to establish such project. A friend of Client C recommended Architect D for the said project.
During their meeting, Client C initially established that he wants the building to be comprised of
occupancies where occupants can live, play, and work or sort of such mixed-use approach.
Architect D then went through preliminary studies such as gathering the data in determining the
appropriate criteria for choosing the site location, the potential consumers of the building, most
importantly the economic side of the project and the other necessary information needed to create
identifiable direction of the project for Client C.

3.) Feasibility Studies

Going back to the situation of Client C and Architect D. Here, Architect D, in consonance with the
pre-feasibility studies that was conduct previously and after Client C and Architect D have agreed
upon clear project direction, Architect D now gathers primary data for the Proposed Mixed-Use
High-Rise Building such as site assessments to determine the site potentials, tests the viability of
the project on how it will perform over time, and creating preliminary designs of proposed
development to test in detailed manner the economic aspect of the project. All of these feasibility
studies are what will enable Architect D in order to determine the best possible solution to leverage
and optimize for the proposed project of Client C.

4.) Site Selection and Analysis

Client E, a businessman, owns a property on a hilly land and on a beach, and he wants to build a
Vacation House to one of these properties. However, Client E do not have any adequate
knowledge to decide and choose for the appropriate location for such project. Client E asks for the
assistance of Architect F who was one of his common friends. Upon meeting, Client E laid out his
dilemma to Architect F. Architect F then formulated the best suitable criteria in choosing the site
for the project and undergone site evaluation and site analysis to both these properties in order to
determine the appropriate site for the building program.

5.) Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

Client G owns a 400SQM. lot and in it is a Two-Storey Residential Building, for many years it
served as their family’s house, for the wife of Client G and his three children. However, at the
present time, their family are now growing as Client G’s three children are now having their own
family and children. Client G wants his children’s family and grandchildren to live in the house with
them. However, the house cannot accompany them all thus, Client G want to expand the building
and create more rooms for them. Architect H was referred to Client G through a friend. Client G
contacted Architect H and they had a meeting immediately within the day. Client G laid his plans,
needs, as well as his ideas for the project. Architect H in return had a detailed analysis of the site
to determine on how to properly maximize the property. Architect H analyzed the probable
additional spaces that would fit the existing site environment as well as testing the most suitable
and proper development controls for the additions that will secure the natural features of the site
from deteriorating.

6.) Architectural Research

Client I, a school director, wants to improve the school classrooms as students are having shared
concerns regarding the thermal comfort which they believe affects their academic performance.
Client I initially thought of installing Air-Conditioning Units within the classrooms as the solution to
the problem. However, Client I is not really sure if such solution would be practical, viable, and
effective considering the economic implication of such project incorporation. Architect J, the school
architect head, was tasked to investigate the probable cause to these concerns as well as in
determining the most appropriate solution to optimize. Architect J gathered secondary data that
centers on the topic of incorporating Air-Conditioning Units within classrooms from various schools
as well as the practicality and effectivity of such incorporation regarding its influence on students’
academic performance. Architect J also conducted primary data gathering within the school
premises on how the incorporation of Air-Conditioning Units could possibly improves students’
performance as well as in minimizing their concerns regarding thermal comfort.

7.) Architectural Programming

Client K, a game developer, bought a 600SQM. lot property and he want to have a Three-Storey
Residential Building within it. Client K has a lot of ideas for the house, he wants to have a small
cinema within it, an entertainment and game room, an alfresco on the rear side of the house, a
patio, huge master bedroom with a huge balcony, and a space where he can do his job as well as
a space where he can meet his clients privately without disruption from noises. Architect L, his
former classmate, was commissioned to the job. Client K contacted Architect L and upon meeting,
Client K told Architect L with all his visions and wants for the building. Architect L created schematic
diagrams in order to configure the most appropriate and practical organization of the spaces within
the building both. Based on the site analysis and Client K’s requirement, Architect L placed spaces
on their proper orientations as well as on separating spaces that needs to be private and that are
for common public use. Architect L also created diagrams in order to determine the spaces that
are deemed necessary of having direct link with each other, those with close proximity, and those
spaces that do not have any relations at all.

8.) Space Planning

Going back to the situation of Client K and Architect L. After Architect L have programmed the
spaces, he now determines the adequate sizes of these required spaces as well as gathering of
primary data on the appropriate configuration of physical spaces in supporting the activities that
the users are going to have within them. Through consultation phases with Client K, Architect L
has the data on the activities that Client K requires for the project. Architect L now creates the initial
plans and design for the project including the necessary furniture and equipment or fixtures that
are necessary for the probable users to carry out the purpose of the proposed building’s various
spaces.

9.) Space Management Studies

Client M, a businesswoman, own a property on a mountain, and she wants to utilize it to a mountain
resort. Client M contacted an architectural firm to help her out for the project. Architect N was
commissioned to the project, and upon the first meeting, Client M told Architect N that she wants
to have her main house built within the said resort, she also wants to have three guest villas, a
service building, an entertainment building, a leisure building with swimming pool and a basketball
court, a dining hall, and a camping area. With these laid out spaces by Client M, Architect L
organizes them and creates a systematic structure in between these identified spaces regarding
their linkage and relationship with each other. Architect L, through adjacency matrix determined
and analyzed of the required spaces whether they should be placed next to each other, or placed
with close proximity only, or without any connections at all as well as in consonance with
configuring the spaces that should be placed on private, semi-private, and public uses.
10.) Value Management
Client O commissioned Architect P for the Proposed Two-Storey Residential Building. After many
consultations, space programming and planning, and planned out developments for the project
Architect P now assess the cost effectiveness of the project building designs through the aid also
of other Professionals concerning the field. Architect P coordinated and consulted with Engineer
Q on determining and choosing the most economically viable and who has less negative impact
construction methodology for the project. Architect P determined also the most economically
practical materials to be used for the project, the labor availability, and the use of new construction
technologies that would cause unimpaired result and performance at minimum cost.

11.) Design Brief Preparation

Architect R was commissioned by Client S, his aunt, for a Proposed Rest House. After several
consultations and meetings, Architect R outlines the specifics of the project design in consonance
with the project direction and efficiency. Architect R prepared the design brief of the project
including an overview of the Proposed Rest House project, the scope of works to be done, the
timeframe and schedule for the project design, the necessary service to bid out for the project, and
most importantly the financial budget for the said Proposed Rest House weighed out with Client S
available budget.

12.) Promotional Services

Client T, the owner of a School Campus in Cotabato City, wants to redevelop the School Buildings
for the growing population of the students as well as in aiding the inculcation of K-to-12 education.
Architect U was commissioned by Client T for the project as he was referred by a school
coordinator. Client T laid out his plans for the redevelopment project upon initial meeting. However,
Client T told Architect U that they do not have enough budget for the said project. Client T wants
to really pursue such project in order for the institution to continue in operating and providing quality
education to learners. Thus, Client T asks Architect U for help. Architect U then told Client T that
he can act as a representative in promoting the said project in order for it to entice more investors
that would generate budget for the proposed redevelopment. Architect U created 3D printed scaled
model of the proposal redevelopments that will be made within the school campus and was as a
way to promote the project and in return would garner the aid of agencies or the general public in
generating financial support.
RESEARCH 2

SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:

1.) Architectural Interiors

Client A wants to have a Two-Storey Residential House. Due to the impact of pandemic, he wants
to have an office where he can work and meet clients even at home. More to that, he also wants
study rooms for his children where they can have their online classes without any distraction. His
wife loves doing yoga during the pandemic and thus, he wants also to have such space for the
project, and a space where guest could sanitize themselves before they get in the house as a way
to secure the welfare of the family. Architect B who was his former classmate during high school
was commissioned to the job. With all the plans and ideas laid out by Client A, Architect B
developed the design of the spaces as in reference to appropriate size configured and their
interrelationship with each other. For the space Client A requires, Architect B incorporated the
necessary furniture, equipment, fixtures, built-in and movable objects for the purpose of supporting
the determined activities.

2.) Acoustic Design

Client C, a voice over artist, wants to add a studio in to his house for her to create better quality
recording for her job. Architect D was commissioned as the architect-of-record for the job as he
was a closest friend of Client C. Architect D consulted Architect E as he specializes in acoustic
designs and has experience designing for studio recording spaces. With the advice given by
Architect E, Architect D then applied and pursue the recommended specification of the acoustic
design, the acoustic treatment, the insulation, sound control and reinforcement, and sound
absorption appropriate for the project. Architect D, as part of his scope of work, shall also check
and approve the materials and equipment to be used for the project as well as assist Client C in
bidding out specialty sub-contractor.

3.) Architectural Lighting Layout and Design

Client F, a doctor, owns a property that he can use as his clinic. Client E already prepared the
space and everything that he needs to operate and make the space functional. However, Client F
observed that the illumination within the space seemed a bit off for him to do his tasks properly.
Thus, he commissioned Architect G for the project as he was referred by his friend who also
previously commissioned Architect G in layouting and design lightings for their bedroom. During
the initial meeting, Client F raised his concerns about the clinic. With this, Architect G prepared the
drawings and specifications for lighting design, illumination, fixture placement, efficiency, energy
considerations as well as checking the sample lighting fixtures and materials to be used that are
appropriate for the need of Client F considering that it is for a clinic works.

4.) Site Development Planning

Client H, a vlogger and a content creator, bought a Two-Storey Residential Building in a village.
The property was enough and already great for him. However, the only problem is the general
layout and the landscaping of the site itself. He feels like a huge portion of the spaces outside the
building were not used and maximized for various purposes. Thus, he commissioned Architect I,
who was also a famous content creator and is also known in developing sites. Upon their first
meeting, Client H laid out his concerns about the development of site landscape, and he asked
Architect I on what they can do to improve the site. Architect then conceptualizes the entirety of
the Site Development Plan including the overall scope of softscape and hardscape specifications,
as well as the wide scope of necessary civil works and utility lines.
5.) Site and Physical Planning Services

Client J, a city government organization, plans to revitalize an urban space within the city. The
area chosen by Client J was an area comprised of obsolete buildings, informal settlers, prone
flooded area, and ambiguous street networks and block patterns. Architect K was commissioned
by the Client J as he was best known in urban revitalization projects. Upon initial meeting, Client J
laid out the plans and visions for the project. Client J told Architect K that they want to make the
area active again for businesses and for people to live. Architect K created plans for the project,
he arranged the buildings to created mixed use development within the site, he incorporated the
necessary amenities, facilities, services, and utilities for the built environment and for the potential
residents and users. Architect K also lead other specialized professionals concerning the said
project for the necessary feasibility studies, market analysis, the access and movement systems,
and many other specific services that are deemed necessary in revitalizing the urban space.

6.) Comprehensive Development Planning

Client Y owns a property within a mountain, and she wants to build a rest house upon it. However,
Client Y is very cautious of the existing vegetation and features of the site as she wants the project
to have a minimized impact to the environment upon the materialization of the project. Architect Z
is an specializes in environmental planning and was recommended by the husband of Client Y.
upon their initial meeting, Client Y laid out his plans and ideas for the project as well as her
concerns. Architect Z gathers necessary data and assessments concerning the site and the
proposed building on how they can minimize the environment impact without undermining the
requirements of Client Y.

7.) Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning

During an earthquake an old historic cathedral bell house was damage due to the impact of the
phenomena. Client N, the head priest of the cathedral, called to Architect O who was
commissioned of being the consulting architect for the project. Immediately, Architect O assessed
the said historic infrastructure. He investigated the possible solutions and the appropriate actions
to be made regarding the damages on the historic bell house considering the preservation of its
historic value and heritage.

8.) Security Evaluation and Planning

Client P, a school principal, commissioned Architect Q to build a Science Laboratory for the school.
After the completion of the project, Architect R was hired as the consulting architect in evaluating
the security of the said project. He assessed the room whether the equipment incorporated within
the facility as well as the tools and potential hazardous objects within the space are all secured
and safe for the use of the students or any other users. Architect R assures that the user of the
said laboratory is provided with sufficient safeguarding systems and elements that would support
and ensure their welfare for their activities.

9.) Building Systems Design

Client S want to put up a sustainable and environmentally friendly hotel. Architect T was hired for
the project. With Client S ideas and plans for the project Architect T planned and created methods
for components necessary for efficient, cost effective, and highly engineered building system to
support sustainability within the operations of the building itself.

10.) Facilities Maintenance Support

Client U owns a Rentable Office Units, however, there were problems concerning the users of the
building regarding the air conditioning systems. Architect V was commissioned as the consulting
architect in assessing the concern of Client U. Architect V inspected the building and the ACU
systems and identified the most appropriate action and maintenance that should be made in
addressing the concern within the building.

11.) Building Testing and Commissioning

Client W, a film director, has a newly built soundstage studio that would aid in improving the quality
of their filmmaking processes. Architect X was consulted to test the building. He then evaluated
the studio of whether the planned, designed, and installed building systems within the said project
all are performing on their specific purpose and intent. This will assure that the said studio is
effective and successful enough in supporting the potential activities to be done within the
soundstage.

12.) Building Environmental Certification

Client Y owns a Mixed-Use High-Rise Building that was built and design according to green
architecture and ecologically sound building systems. Architect Z was consulted by Client Y to
measure the building environment rating of the said Mixed-Use infrastructure. Through the
utilization of his knowledge about green architecture, sustainable developments, environmental
laws, protocols of Philippines Solid Waste, Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and many of this sort
of environment governing policies would be the architect’s backbone in evaluating the adherence
of the building to environmental-friendly use. He highlighted here the wastes disposal of the
building if whether it conforms to the policies regarding such concern before the building can
acquire permit.

13.) Forensic Architecture

Client A owns a newly built Hotel Building, however, during an earthquake, the building
immediately had immense damages. Architect B was hired by Client A to assess the said building.
Architect B then undergone scientific study of the said building and its components such as of what
caused the immediate deterioration of the building materials, non-compliance with building laws
that might resulted for the incident to happen, the possible faulty practices during the
implementation and materialization of the project, as well as the mismanagement and malpractices
regarding the plans and specifications made previously.

14.) Building Appraisal

Client C owns an old office building. He was deciding to sell it for a reasonable price, but he doesn’t
know what to do in determining the value for the property, on how he can increase it, and on how
can he entice more possible buyers. Client C then hired Architect D for the project. Architect D
then advised Client C that he needs to improve the materials used within the interior of the said
office building as well as improving its façade. Building look quite old and thus it needs an
incorporation of modernized style and design to suit the taste of many at the present time. He also
needs to repair the damages within the building in order for it to regain a great condition that is
adequate enough for the purpose of selling.

15.) Structural Conceptualization

Client E owns a residential building with a roof deck. Client E wants to convert the roof deck and
add a bedroom on it. Architect F was hired by Client E to check the viability of the said idea.
Architect F initially conceptualize the structural elements to make the additional space possible.
Architect F chooses the most appropriate structural elements to be incorporated upon the project
that would support the safety of the potential user of the proposed bedroom at the same time,
conceptualizing the structural elements in consonance with the budget of Client E.
16.) Preliminary Services

Client M owns a property comprising 600SQM. He wants to build a restaurant on it but he doesn’t
know how to start up such business. Architect N who was a former classmate of his was
commissioned for the project. Client M laid out his pans and ideas for the project on their initial
meeting. Architect N then gave advice to Client M on what initial preliminary action they can do to
create a clear project direction. Architect N then gathers preliminary data for the feasibility of the
project as well as the most appropriate space programming for the project. He then assessed the
potential of the site for the said business project through research. Lastly, Architect N created and
prepared the design brief for the project to create a very specific and clear direction for the plans
and the solutions that will be optimized and leverage along the planning and designing for the
proposed restaurant.

17.) Contract Documentation and Review

Client S wants to add a new bedroom to their property. Along the process of materializing the
project, Client S had an agreement of contract with Engineer U for the costing of the building
materials. Client S doesn’t have any knowledge about such document and does not know how to
review it. Thus, he asked Architect T for help. Architect T agreed and in return he reviewed the
costing made for the materials of whether they are correct and conforming to the budget allocated
for the project. Architect T then assured Client S, before signing the contract, that the contract is
already reviewed and there were no errors nor anomalies found.

18.) Post-Design Services

Architect N was previously commissioned by Client O for a 4-Storey Residential project. Aside
from pre-design, the pre-construction, construction, and post construction phases of the project,
Architect N as the consulting architect and the owner’s representative, prepared the Fire and Life
Safety Assessment Report within the said 4-Storey Residential Building as part of the post-design
services. He inspected the building fire safety systems for any maintenance and assessed the
overall security of the building before the owner or any other occupants can occupy such building.

19.) Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

Architect P, who was only new to the architectural industry, had an experience of dispute
between him and his client regarding the previous project that seemed didn’t conform to the
contract and agreement of Architect P and his client. As a result, Architect P asks for the help
and expertise of Architect Q, who was already had an adept experience in the industry, on how
he can avoid such disputes in the future. Architect Q then gave pieces of advice to Architect P for
that matter. Architect Q told Architect P that he should consider including a clause providing for
arbitration during any disputes within his agreement to any client.

20.) Architectural Research Methods

Client L own an 800SQM. property and she want to build a luxurious house within it. Client L want
the most modern and high-end amenities for the building as well as modern, new, and the best
quality materials for the project. Architect M was referred by a friend of Client L and was
commissioned for the project. During the initial meeting, Client L laid out all of what she wants for
the project. Architect M gathered necessary and significant pieces of information about the modern
amenities that they can incorporate for the project with the use of new technologies as well as the
modern design trends that would suit Client L’s requirements. Moreover, research on the building
new materials appropriate for the project were also made as well as the appropriate construction
methodologies on how to utilize them were also investigated by Architect M in order to materialize
the project.
21.) Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design

Client J, a local government body, wants to put up a Mixed-Use Building that adheres to the
concept of “Live-Work-Play”. With the sprawling of buildings, Client J wants to determine a solution
that would address the concern. Client J hired Architect K as he is known to such specialization.
Architect K, through his knowledge and background with community architecture, he designed the
building in a sense that he was creating a vertical village in order to provide vertical development
as the solution to urban sprawling.

22.) Building Components

Client H wants to build a residential building with a fluid-like form. Client A commissioned Architect
I as he was referred by a common friend. With the proposed project, Architect I evaluate and
analyzed the most appropriate construction methodology, the building materials to be used, the
finishes to be incorporated and many other necessary design components that would aid in
achieving the building form and envelope that Client H envisions.

23.) Management of Architectural Practices

Architect G owns an architectural firm, and instead of only working as an architect who provide
services to clients, Architect G also oversee the operation of the firm itself, its management, the
finance, the accounting, the negotiations, contracts, and many other practices that concerns the
functional and operation of the architectural institution.