University of Antique

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Sibalom, Antique

“GOVERNMENT CENTER”

(Modernization and Efficiency of Government Center through

Architectural Design and Technology based on E-government system)

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Abstract

For the next 5 years, San Jose city is the newly urbanized city, just

like other progressive city the main problem of their development is a

government efficiency. Through architecture the design of City

Government Complexes and City Governance corresponds in a way of

designing and planning of complex relatively affects the government

efficiency because of the degree of conduciveness of place is very

important on the proficiency of work the users produce. The government

defines our society in the same manner that architecture shapes the

society through the design of the built environment. As this research

paper is not a public administration thesis but an architectural thesis,

the proponent will focus on the architectural strategies and solutions in

attaining the city’s visions.

Like most government offices the design of buildings are massive

and classical designs. The design of this government center has a unique
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Sibalom, Antique

architectural concept to accommodate the complex buildings and user’s

needs in an efficient way and flexible design. This project has been

design as for the high standards of sustainability, safety and sensitivity

to local needs that we embodied in our approach.

Government Center will be one of the iconic buildings in Antique,

become the symbol of the Government itself and to create a unique

public open spaces for antiqueños. s

Background of the Study

San Jose city is the center of the business development in Antique,

San Jose City’s remarkable growth and continuing progress shows that

their vision is to become Philippines Premier City. To achieve the city

vision there is need for the government to step forward arises to serve the

current needs of their people.

The current situation of the San Jose City government is divided

and corrupt. The government facilities (local and national agencies) are

inaccessible. This project aims to provide Antiqueños a one kind

“Government Center” as well as a significant iconic landmark. Designing

a seat of government is a very special responsibility. The project will be

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Sibalom, Antique

one of the most modern and high quality office, a turning point of

modern office where in the development will support the evolution of

government management system through modern facilities. By uniting

the government offices and connecting the city government to the

community that will strengthen the bond between the community and

city government as well as to enhance the efficiency of city government

and civic facilities. The design is creates a sense of openness to new

ideas and cultures, fostering physical and symbolic connectivity. It is a

lush “people-friendly” area with a variety of open green spaces. This

public green spaces has become a city-wide destination. It has

accommodated events ranging from intimate gatherings beneath the

shaded trees framing the space to large events like “Binirayan Festival”

that animate the entire lawn.

Statement of the Problem

San Jose city government decided to build a Government complex

that will house the A City Hall, National Government Agencies (satellite

office), Protective Building (police and fire station), Convention Hall

(forum, seminar, conferences), commercial areas, park and open spaces,

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Sibalom, Antique

Luxury hotels, Amphitheaters and with the participation of Provincial

government (Provincial Capitol) in one place.

This complex buildings is like a one-stop-shop concept its offers

user’s needs in a one place, in this case all government transaction local,

provincial and national government agencies found in one complex.

Along with modernization the government complex will incorporate

electronic government (E-Government) system where in the information

and communication technology (ICT) and other web-based technologies

is used to enhanced access of information and of service to public. An E-

government system allow the citizens to easily access of information and

services anytime and anywhere as well as creates transparency and

accountability in government operations, the use of technology to

enhance the access to and delivery of government services to benefit

citizens, business partners and employees.

Objectives:

- This project aims to provide antiqueños a design of a city

government complex that will strengthen the bond between

community and government

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Sibalom, Antique

- It also enhance the efficiency of city government related activities

and civic facilities which in turn would result to good governance

- It also aim to set example in planning and design of government

complexes for the country.

- This government complex serves as iconic structure inside the city