LIKHA KUL-TOUR-A “REVITALIZING CULTURAL IDENTITY AND TRADITION OF BAGUIO CITY THROUGH

CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR PHILIPPINE ARCHITECTURE“ A Proposed Convention Center and

Exhibition Hall

DESIGN CONCEPT : ARCHITECTURE SPEAK THE CULTURE AND TRADITION

A place's culture and traditions are a reflection of its culture and society. Baguio has a distinct and
fascinating heritage and traditions. We learn about the locals, their way of life, and their beliefs
through it. You can get a good idea of what practices are still followed by the locals in Baguio by
observing the local way of life. The Panagbenga festival served as the primary inspiration for the
form, layout, and circulation of the proposed Convention center and exhibition hall in order to
honor and highlight the culture and traditions of Baguio City.An annual flower festival called
Panagbenga Festival is held in Baguio City every February. "Panagbenga means "season of
blooming" in Kankanaey, and Baguio City does certainly bloom during the event as it displays floral
floats with varied designs and forms. The proposed Convention center and exhibition hall main goal
is to create a design that demonstrates to the world their way of life, remarkable cultural practices,
beliefs, and traditions that are still followed and used by today generations.

LIKHA- KUL-TOUR-A

Likha is a Filipino word meaning creating something with intelligence and skill. The goal is to create a
place that revitalize the culture and tradition of every Filipino especially the native inhabitants of Baguio
City. A Proposed Convention center and exhibition hall stand to promote, established, and support the
different works,talents, identity, culture and tradition for the future generation.

DESIGN OBJECTIVES :

 to create an outstanding architectural element in Baguio City that still reflects its vibrant culture
and arts
 to provide a location where Baguio city culture and arts can be displayed, enhanced, and
treasured so that future generations will continue to appreciate them.
 to design a building that will speak for and symbolize Baguio City's unique experiences with
Filipino culture, particularly those of the natives.
 to develop a convention center and exhibition hall that can accommodate any type of business
that will improve Baguio City’s level of economic resilience.
DESIGN CONSIDERATION:

 SECURITY FEATURES
- In order to further protect the exhibitions, and shows and provide visitors with a sense of
security, modern safety systems have been implemented into the structure. 
 CIRCULATION
- Since the site is adjacent to the Road, which helps to manage traffic, there are several points
from which people can access it.
 ACCESSIBILITY
- The needs of those with disabilities are explicitly considered by an approach to design
known as accessible design.
 ORIENTATION
- When placing each building, it is essential to control the passive cooling provided by natural
ventilation.
 CULTURE
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 SUNPATH AND VENTILATION
- The site is oriented to take benefits from the prevailing wind and sunlight

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY :

 “ TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL ARCHITECTURE IS NOT TO PARODY HISTORY BUT TO ARTICULATE

IT” – Daniel Libeskind
 “AS AN ARCHITECT YOU DESIGN FOR THE PRESENT, WITH AN AWARENESS OF THE PAST, FOR A
FUTURE WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY UNKNOWN” - Norman Foster
 “ CULTURE IS THE PRODUCT OF A PEOPLE’S HISTORY. BUT IT ALSO REFLECTS THAT HISTORY,
AND EMBODIES A WHOLE SET OF VALUES BY WHICH A PEOPLE VIEW THEMSELVES AND THEIR
PLACE IN TIME AND SPACE “ - Wa Thiong’o Ngungi
 “ ARCHITECTURE SHOULD SPEAK OF ITS TIME AND PLACE, BUT YEARN FOR TIMELESSNESS”
- Frank Gehry
DESIGN INSPIRATIONS :

IKAT - Ikat is a Cordilleran weaving technique that combines motifs by using brilliant modern colors to
dye the threads. This method produces a fuzzy-looking theme as a result of it. The minor bleed of the
dyes into the resist sections is what gives the image its fuzzy appearance.
White and red stripes arranged in a diamond pattern define Ifugao Ikat. It is well-known for its bright
colors and eye-catching patterns.

PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL - The Panagbenga's incredible ascension to the top of the Philippine Fiesta
Calendar since 1995 is a monument to Baguio residents' ingenuity and enterprise, which highlights the
extraordinary sense of community that goes along with the city's beautiful natural surroundings and rich
cultural legacy.

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE : CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR PHILIPPInE ARCHITECTURE

Modern adaptations of traditional Philippine architecture that are based on regional resources, building
methods, and cultural ideals are referred to as contemporary vernacular Philippine architecture. There
has been a resurgence of interest in Philippine traditional architecture in recent years. The goal is to
build a convention center and exhibition hall that is efficient, reliable, and reflects the heritage and
identity of the nation as a whole, particularly Baguio City's culture and tradition.
USERS ANALYSIS

STUDENTS

It attracts students due to the location; the function provides of the Proposed Convention Center and
Exhibition Hall wherein it is used to gather groups or individuals with common interest in one location.

FAMILY

The Convention center and Exhibition Hall are also for family users. Areas of interest attract them.

TOURISTS

Tourists are interested in knowing what’s the best about the nation’s history and culture. The
convention center and exhibition hall showcase to the captive visitors with the objects, performance
and other things that tell the stories of our nation and offer a sense of place for them.

LOCALS

The most frequent users of the Convention Center and Exhibition Hall are the local citizen enjoying
what’s the place provide. Aside from the tourist visiting the place, it is also for our local people to know
deeper the history and story behind it.

GROUPS

This includes friends, individuals, and couples.

STREET VENDORS

Due to the circulation around the area, it is a well-situated space for commercial interest.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
1. SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL - Inappropriate emergency response, crowd control, and
security all raise the risk of accidents, damage to property, and even major attacks. Each particular
event's risks and the appropriate event safety and security must be considered.

2. LIGHTING – It controls and provides the luminosity that is needed most, especially in the
Exhibition Hall.

3. OCCUPANCY DETECTION – To give more comfortable place for the users

4. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONG (HVAC) - Providing thermal comfort while

assisting in maintaining acceptable indoor air quality through proper ventilation and filtration. Helps to
have ideal control of climate, temperature and air.

5. POWER SUPPLY – stables bus voltage and safe access to power networks data for the staff,
employees, and users that accommodate the place.

6. ENERGY EFFICIENCY – Helps to increase the savings and reduce the building operating cost.

7. FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM - to ensure the safety and survival of every person inside a
structure. Every person can be alerted to a fire by means of alarms like smoke detectors, sirens, and
strobe lights, giving them adequate time to evacuate.