MULTI-STOREY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT

(ARD 5 PLATE 1 RESEARCH)

I. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT AND SITE

Project Brief

A Baguio based investor plans to convert a residential property to a mixed-use

development catering to the need of providing residential units for various types of dwellers –
from students, families and workers from different provinces who choose to study, work, and/or
live in Baguio City. Moreover, the project shall also cater to the emerging commercial activity in
the area.

SITE PICTURE:

The lot is facing an 8-meter-wide road on the North-East direction and a 10-meter-wide road on
the South-East direction after the 4m wide space allotted for the future road widening. There are
currently existing residential buildings in the lot and 2 utility poles outside the property lines. It
is located on a contoured site, sloping down to the T-intersection road.
VICINITY MAP

LOCATION: Baguio City

SLOPE: Uphill Slope/ Up Slope from main road

LOT DIMENSION AND ORIENTATION:

ROAD RIGHT OF WAY (RROW):

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:

Line Bearing Distance (m)

1-2 N 61° 05’ E 24.05 - Adjacent to Residential
2-3 S 47° 55’ E 7.45 - Adjacent to Road (8.00m wide)
3-4 S 47° 56’ E 6.49 - Adjacent to Road (8.00m wide)
4-5 S 31° 19’ E 1.40 - Adjacent to Road (8.00m wide)
5-6 S 09° 00’ E 1.41 - Adjacent to Road (6.00m wide)
6-7 S 13° 38’ W 1.40 - Adjacent to Road (10.00m wide)
7-8 S 24° 49’ W 12.38 - Adjacent to Road (6.00m wide)
8-9 N 73° 56’ W 24.38 - Adjacent to Mixed Residential +
Commercial
9-1 N 28° 56’ W 7.03 - Adjacent to Mixed Residential
 II. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Occupancy Classification: Group B, Division B-1

- Multiple-housing units for lease or still for sale

Zoning Classification: Maximum R-3

- medium-rise multi-level building/ structure of from six (6) up to twelve (12) storeys in
height and for use as multiple family dwellings

LOT TYPE: Corner Lot

TOTAL LOT AREA (TLA): 468sq.m

ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF):

 234 sq. meter w/ Abutments

PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO): 234sqm/468sqm= 50 Percent

Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area: 9storeys x 50% of TLA = 2106sq.m
Maximum Allowable FLAR: 7.10 to 8.10

BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (BHL): 8 Storeys above the established grade

MINIMUM SETBACKS:

Front: 8m
Sides: 2m (optional)

Rear: 2m

PROPOSED STRUCTURE SETBACK:

OUTERMOST LIMITS OF BUILDING PROJECTION (OLBP):

Front Projection: Maximum of 4.80 meters

Rear Projection: Maximum of 1.20 meters

PARKINGS:

III. INFORMATION ABOUT THE TYPE OF PROJECT

What is a Studio Type Apartment?

In a studio, the other living areas—kitchen, living room, and bedroom—are

typically combined into one larger space. Some have separate kitchens, and some are "L-
shaped," creating an alcove that can be used as a sleeping area.

A studio apartment is an excellent choice for someone who lives alone, is looking to
save money on rent, and appreciates an open, airy living space. Studio apartments also need less
furniture to feel "complete," so they're ideal for a first apartment.

However, storage space tends to be a bit more limited in a studio, so those with
many belongings should keep an eye out for studios with closets or get creative with alternative
storage solutions like garment racks or wardrobes.
What is a 2-Bedroom Apartment?

As the name suggests, a 2-bedroom apartment is a unit that has two separate and
distinct bedrooms. Each bedroom must have at least one window, a door, and have permanent
walls that demarcate each room. The space inside must be enough for at least a bed and a dresser.

The apartment usually has a separate living room and kitchen, and at least one
bathroom. For units that are found in modern buildings or upscale pre-war buildings, they can
also have one “ensuite” bathroom, which designates the bedroom as the “master bedroom”. This
bathroom is only accessible through the bedroom that it is attached to, making for one “luckier”
renter.

Lift/Elevator Lobby

The elevator is used in a building having floors numbered from 1 to so on, where
the first floor is known as a lobby. You already know that your building’s elevator lobby is the
first impression you make on your visitors. That means it’s one of the most important aspects of
interior design for a building. Hence coordinate your lobby, doors, entrances, and elevator
interiors for a cohesive environment.

Accessibility of lift lobbies should be planned in the early process of interior

design. Different types of inabilities ought to be considered, incorporating those with visual,
learning speech, mobility, and hearing disabilities. The staff should be well educated with respect
to how to offer suitable assistance required

Underground Parking

It is structured parking built below ground level, either as a basement to a building

or covered with structure above.

Locating parking underground conceals cars from the streetscape, allowing more
active uses (such as retail, restaurants, and cafes) to be placed on the street edge. It also helps to
free up land above ground for uses that need light and air.
Lift/Elevator Lobby

The elevator is used in a building having floors numbered from 1 to so on, where
the first floor is known as a lobby. You already know that your building’s elevator lobby is the
first impression you make on your visitors. That means it’s one of the most important aspects of
interior design for a building. Hence coordinate your lobby, doors, entrances, and elevator
interiors for a cohesive environment.

Accessibility of lift lobbies should be planned in the early process of interior design.
Different types of inabilities ought to be considered, incorporating those with visual, learning
speech, mobility, and hearing disabilities. The staff should be well educated with respect to how
to offer suitable assistance required.

IV. FLOOR AREA ANALYSIS

Space/ Technical Requirements.

Lower Ground Floor – Parking + Commercial Stalls

▪ Parking

▪ Commercials Stalls

Upper Ground Floor

▪ Commercials Stall

▪ Administrative Office

▪ Residential Units (Studio Unit, 2-Bedroom Unit)

▪ Elevator Lobby
2nd Floor to 7th Floor

▪ Residential Units (Studio Unit, 2-Bedroom Unit)

▪ ***Provide balcony for units facing line 2-8 of the property line.

8th Floor (Service floor)

▪ Roof deck

▪ Laundry Area

▪ Water Tanks

▪ Maintenance Room + 2Bedroom Quarters

• Other Requirements/ Technical Requirements

Commercial Unit

▪ Each Commercial unit shall have its own Comfort Room

Studio Unit

▪ Kitchenette

▪ Dining Area

▪ Sleeping Area

▪ Toilet and Bath

2-Bedroom Unit

▪ 2-Bedrooms (All rooms shall have natural light and ventilation)

▪ Common Toilet and Bath

▪ Living Area

▪ Dining Area

▪ Kitchen
Livable Areas/Spaces: (list, with their total areas)

Non-livable Areas/Spaces: (list, with their total areas)

Total Area:

Individual Spaces (List them Per Floor, with individual areas)

Basement Plan (make basement plan, and insert pic)

DESIGN INSPIRATION
ADDITIONAL INFO. / CONSIDERATION:

Tips for Slopped Terrain:

Cut and Fill:

This describes the process of carving out a

level plinth on a sloping site, in order to build a home
that is essentially designed for use on a level site. Any
spoil that is cut from the bank is reserved for it to be
brought back to make up the levels on the lower edge.

Depending on the type of slope you are

working with, this can be a more cost-effective solution as you don’t have to cart spoil away
from site.

Stilts:

Building on stilts is one way of addressing

steeply sloped sites. This avoids the need for expensive
foundations and negates the requirement for tanking.

The other benefit is that it leaves the ground untouched. It

could also be implemented on multiple levels

as shown.

Basements and Retaining Walls:

When creating basements on sloped terrain, the

walls are often subject to a lot of force from the surrounding
banks of land and therefore becoming retaining walls.
Structural engineers will need to be involved in the design of
these structures, and detail design stage is important to
ensure good water proofing. Another option is stepping the ground by using low level retaining
walls, or gabion walls.
Drainage:

Your sloping site may dictate higher building cost about drainage and sewers,
depending on the size of the project. If the sewerage system is uphill from the site, will you need
to have pumping systems installed? If the system is downhill, you may need to slow flow down
to the sewers.

You will need to consider water runoff from the site and make sure you make
sufficient measures to deal with surface water. Investigate soak ways and drainage channels to
make sure your surface water is dealt with correctly and doesn’t end up flooding your lower floor
or the surrounding area.

Views:

This about views and maximizing the views wherever possible. One benefit to
having a steep site is that you can look at designing a stepped building which means lots of
opportunity for slimmer rooms with glazing – and views. Investigate change in levels within
your building and how these relate to each other and offer views out of the site and beyond. You
could be looking over the roofs of the lower parts of the building from the upper. Think about
interesting roof finishes or maybe sedum, green roofs. There is also the opportunity for terraces
and outside spaces.

Access:

Think about access and how people will be able to move through and around the steep site.

V. RELATED LITERATURE

• Studio Apartment Basics

 A studio apartment is an apartment that features one large room (rather than separate
walled-off spaces), plus a bathroom. One-room living means that in many situations, the kitchen,
living area and sleeping space are all incorporated into the larger “room”.

While one-room living is the most common feature of studio apartments, many
studios incorporate some type of room divider, such as a half wall or a cleverly placed built-in
shelf, to give a bit of privacy and help define the space.

Studio apartments offer many benefits, including budget-friendly rent, lower

utility bills, and a “less-is-more” approach to living. However, those who live in studio
apartments must make very strategic decisions about layout and storage.

Accommodating guests can also be tricky. While studio apartments have their
limitations, they are the perfect solution for those who don’t need much space. Not to mention,
some people willingly choose to forgo space in order to be closer to the center of town, where
rent is higher. Affordability is a huge selling point, especially when compared to larger units, and
studio apartments continue to be popular choices for those who live alone, such as students and
single adults looking to simplify and stay on a budget.

• Mixed-Use Building

Mixing uses is the way to go. As urban populations grow, buildings need to be more
than a one-stop shop. To ensure the optimal use of resources and space, mixed-use development
can house everything from residential to cultural needs while supporting the growth of a diverse
neighborhood.

• Combination of Commercial and Residential

The commercial residential mixed-use district is intended to allow and encourage a

compatible mix of commercial, retail, service and residential uses in compact, attractive
developments within areas currently designated by the comprehensive plan and by the zoning for
commercial uses only.

The purpose of allowing mixing of residential uses with commercial uses is to

provide a market incentive for development of infill properties and to encourage development of
a denser, compact, livable, and walkable community. In addition, mixed use development can
help the city meet regional housing and population projections by allowing housing in areas that
heretofore did not allow residential uses.

The commercial residential mixed-use district will have a height limit that is in the
upper range of allowable height limits in the city of Pacific as incentive for compact, dense
development. Likewise, the mixed-use district regulations will allow reduced setbacks and
parking requirements as an additional incentive for compact development. The area zoned MC
typically has direct access to designated arterials.

References/Sources:

https://www.beamliving.com/guides/renters-guide/studio-vs-1-bedroom-apartments

https://www.boompay.app/post/apartment-types-sizes-two-bedroom

https://www.aucklanddesignmanual.co.nz/sites-and-buildings/mixed-use/guidance/
accommodatingcars/typesofparking/undergroundparking#:~:text=%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B
%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B,placed%20on%20the%20street%20edge.

https://www.premierelevatorcabs.com/what-things-you-need-to-know-before-lift-lobby-wall-
design/

https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/tips-for-building-on-a-sloped-terrain/

https://blog.tkelevator.com/mixed-use-buildings-for-diversified-sustainable-sites/

https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Pacific/html/Pacific20/
Pacific2051.html#:~:text=Thecommercialresidentialmixeduse,zoningforommercialusesonly.
Group Members: Participation:

MARISTELA Wendell (Researcher, Lay-outing, Research Outline Provider)

DELA CRUZ, Jestoni (Researcher, Drawings and Illustration)

ESGUERRA, Angelo (Encoder, Researcher,Inquirer)

TORRES, Junny Mark (Researcher, Encoder, Inquirer)

GRANIL, Michaella (Researcher, Inquirer)