Adamson University

900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila

College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

“Artventure: A Historical, Cultural Arts & Crafts

Center and Tourist Destination in Las Pinas City”

A Thesis Proposal Presented to the

College of Architecture
Adamson University

In Partial Fulfillment of
The requirements of the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

By:

ANGELICA B. MUNCADA
OCTOBER 2022
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

TITLE:
Artventure: A Historical, Cultural Arts & Crafts Center and Tourist Destination in Las Pinas City.
1.1. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

A. Technical Definition
a. Artventure is derived from the words “Art” and “Adventure”.
b. Art is a diverse range of human activity, it involves creative and imaginative talent
expressed in such beauty, emotional power, and conceptual ideas.
c. Adventure is an experience or activity engaging in an unusual and exciting exploration.
d. Art is an adventure and expression of oneself. It is the reflection of person’s feelings,
culture, experience, and environment. The center will offer the sense of adventure
starting from the fact that it is in the Commercial zone of the city proper. The structure
will be presented in contrast with the Historical Corridor of the city proper presented
as the walk down memory lane of the past.
With the establishment of ARTventure, it is hoped to enhance the preservation of the cultural
heritage of Las Pinas City and serve as a beacon for other places with strong cultural arts
dimension. Las pinas is a small fishing town in the National Capital Region and is 1st class highly
urbanized city. It is an exceptional place that expresses different kinds of art. It is a place where
the legacy of art runs through the blood of the townspeople.
As far as 1819 where 1,200 inhabitants bought by Fr. Diego Cera the road of progress and
development, the industries of dye-making, salt production and handicrafts have expressed by
the townspeople. However, the artistic ability of the Las Pineros is not limited to dye-making and
Handicrafts alone. Creative. This is the proposed Social, Cultural/Historical and Educational
Tourism Center a complex consisting of three key elements: visual arts& crafts center, and Social,
Historical Tourism.
Historical and Cultural
Heritage Walking Tour is a tour across the proposed project site.

• Aims to mimic the Historical Corridor in the Old district of Las Pinas. (Old District of
Barangay Manuyo, Pulang Lupa, Daniel Fajardo E. Aldana, and Zapote.)
✓ With a theme “The Glimpse of the Natives at the Onset of Modernity.”
✓ Will be replicating the Spanish-inspired design in the sidewalks, bollards, white
lamp posts, and even the garbage cans along the alley inside the proposed project.
Arts & Crafts
A series of arts and crafts workshops which guests can avail to learn more about the different
mediums of art that the locals create.
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

• One of the customs in the City of Las pinas is Parol Making, Waterlily Festival and Jeepney
art: the more the merrier.
• The proposed project will include the design of facilities like galleries, artists’ village, and
workshop studios/halls.
✓ Promote the Local Artists’ crafts in the Galleries.
✓ Provide a workshop studios/halls for Parol Making, coconut weave products and
Jeepney Art.
✓ Provide a mini-commercial district for Local products like Salt, Buko and
coconut/waterlily weave products.
Social Tourist Destination

• Provide a Spanish-Colonial Themed Hotel Accommodation.

✓ Creating spaces where every Filipino leaves with a sense of pride.
• STREET MUSEUM: Reliving the natives at the onset of modernity

B. Statement of the Problem

The project aims to design and develop; “A Historical, Cultural Arts & Crafts Center
and Tourist Destination in Las Pinas City.” specifically, this study will address the challenge
where Las Pinas City aspires to be known not locally but also nationally as the “Southern
Metro Manila Hub for Economic, Tourism, Culture and the Arts,”
“The Glimpse of the Natives at the onset of Modernity”
There is no place in the City Proper where the Artist and their crafts be preserved,
explored, and exhibited on a permanent basis thus this project will address the problem
by providing the need to facilitate an Historical Arts and Crafts Center where Students,
Researchers, Foreign and Locals can understand, study, and analyse.

Art and Adventure is the subject of the proposed project, and architecture
primarily deals with building design which is necessary to re-imagine the form of Arts and
crafts Hub and Tourist destination in one place. The project seeks “to increase the
awareness and appreciation among students about the City Arts, crafts, and its distinct
cultural heritage as the first in the city, in the Philippines and in the World (LPC-CDP, 2019-
2027).
This study will also address the unemployment problem where series of Arts and
crafts livelihood will be in a commercial area in the project and guests will learn more
about the different mediums of arts that locals create. One of the customs of the City of
Las Pinas is the Parol Making that is very much alive in the season of “--ber months”,
Waterlily Festival which the local craftsmen make waterlily weaved handicrafts.
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

Table 1.0
Program/Project Description Location Offices Involved
Continue the development of tourism livelihood projects
Promotion of Tourism
such as Capiz industry, Parol making, baskets, delicacies and Office of Congress
Livelihood Projects and
other decorative and functional ornament as support to Representative,
Adoption of Project
tourism, =source of livelihood for export and local use. Barangay
OTOP – One Town One
Development of one or more products crafted or made in Office, DTI
Product
the City for OTOP.
Barangays
Establish Tourism
& P. Diego
Displays, Souvenir Sarao and Francisco Motors Display of Jeepney Assembly; Barangay, Private
Cera Avenue
Shops, and other showroom of handicrafts. owners
Attractions Project
Office of Congress
Organizing cultural shows that will promote the City’s arts Representative,
Cultural Shows Project
and heritage Barangay Office,
Public Schools
Source: Table 5-16 List of Tourism Development Programs and Projects, Las Pinas City, 2009-2014 (LPC Medium Term
Development Plan MTDP, 2009-2014) pg. 5-20.

Table 1.2
Indicator 2004 2005 2006
Household Population 15 years old and older 53,144 54,799 55,857
Labor force participation rate (%) 67.48 64.77 64.72
Employment Rate (%) 88 93 92
Unemployment Rate (%) 12 7 8
Underemployment Rate (%) 18 21 24
Source: Public Employment Service office (PESO), Las Pinas City, 2008.

C. Project Objectives
• To develop a Historical, Arts and crafts Center and Hotel Accommodation that will
showcase a harmonious relationship with the surrounding environment and key
proponents.
• To evaluate the different general strategies that seeks to support both the Foreign
and Local Users.
• To understand the spatial use of open and semi open spaces for the post-Pandemic
design.
• To provide a Historical, Arts and Crafts Center that will protect the interest of key
proponents and promote their general welfare by considering the COVID-19 health
protocols.
• To create a symbolic destination that will conserve and develop the patrimony of
the culture and tradition of the site location.
• To establish a Livelihood showroom to market City’s products to Local and Foreign
tourists.
• To instill on the people an appreciation of History and to promote a sense of City’s
Heritage.
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

D. Target Users
Primary: Artists, Students, Craftsmen, Researchers, and Residents
Secondary: Local and Foreign tourists
Tertiary: Passerby or Walk-in Guests (The site is Located along the Alabang-Zapote Road,
so it is very accessible for all the commuters.)

Table 2.0
Location Description
Alabang-Zapote Road • About 2,021 passenger cars per hour plying along Alabang-Zapote daily as recorded by the
Office of the City Engineer based on 2004 survey.
• Serves as a City’s major arterial road and the main vein of the city’s road system; identified as
the most congested among the national roads.
Source: Table 3-6 Traffic Enforcement Unit / Office of the City Engineer, Las Piñas City Government, 2008

Table 2.2
Highest Educational
Both Sexes Male Female
Attainment
No Grade completed 9,419 4,961 4,458
Pre-School 16,048 8,203 7,845
Elementary 109,828 55,047 54,781
Highschool 170,355 79,722 90,633
Post-Secondary 22,555 11,405 11,150
College Undergraduate 69,540 34,119 35,421
Academic Degree Holder 92,541 42,687 49,854
Post Baccalaureate 2,027 922 1,105
Not Stated 5,989 2,785 3,204
TOTAL 498,302 239,851 258,451
Source: Household Population 5 years old and over by Highest Educational Attainment and Sex, Las Pinas City, 2010

Table 2.3

Source: 2015-year base Population Projection

 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

E. Project Component
This paper discusses the Las Piñas city’s potential for development terms of social and
cultural relevance, commercial viability, tourism development and a sustainable commerce
related to the town’s culture and arts.
The Las Piñas City has come up with a resolution Adopting the Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP) that provides the overall direction for the socio-economic
development of the City of Las Piñas over the next nine years (2018-2027) with its new vision;
“Las Piñas, Our Home, the Southern Metro Manila Hub for
Economic Development, Tourism, Culture, and the Arts…
A God-centered and Progressive City which has a safe and
sustainable environment under good governance.”
Source: Chapter 1-Introduction, Las Pinas City CDP, 2018-2027

This is a Proposed Historical, Cultural Arts & Crafts Center and Tourist Destination in Las Piñas,
a complex consisting of Three (3) key elements: Visual Arts & Crafts Center, Performing Arts
center, and Hotel Accommodation.
E.1. Project Description
A touch of Spanish Colonial Style is also a requirement for the design of new structures in the
area to complement the City’s preservation and Tourism Program. [1] Republic Act. No. 8003
of signed in February 1995, the law mandates priority tourism development in the area and
help its people by providing them with livelihood opportunities.
The project aims to promote the unique culture of the town, preserve the architectural
elements, and show the extensive use of materials, crafts and natural resources that will be
reflected in both interior and exterior of the project this will create a unique and fluid
architecture. Several Tourism products is set to be serve in the project such as Educational,
Cultural Arts and Crafts.
The outward looking about the increase rate of tourist’s arrival and highly competitive
souvenir shops.
E.2. Scope and Limitation
a. Scope of the Study
Space integration is the most important part of the Complex planning and its human
scope of work which can be exhibited through circulation pattern and zoning. The
application of the NBCP maximum space requirements or twice the minimum space
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

requirement for the safety protocol for the Post-Pandemic Design [2] scope should be
catered deeply with studying the effects and design aspect of the proposed project.

b. Limitation of the Study

The project does not cater about the deep analysis of Structural detail as these details
are not the main aspect of design. This thesis undertaking will be limited to the design
of ARTventure, the visual arts facility, of the proposed complex. It includes the design
facilities like galleries, workshops studio/halls, commercial livelihood booths and Hotel
accommodation. It will showcase the local artists, particularly that of the visual arts
and crafts: Painting, Murals, Waterlily weaving products. And other facilities would be
developed separately, the project considers the inter-relationship of each facility in
the proposed conceptual site plan of the proposed complex.
c. Data Analysis
According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), Tourism Demand Statistics (2002-
2020) there are no specific data about tourist visitors; Foreign, Overseas, and Domestic
in the city of Las Pinas [3]. But in the regional distribution there are about 1,689,328
total visitors in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Regional Distribution of Overnight Travelers as of July 07, 2021

JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2020
REGION/PROVINCE/CITY Foreign Overseas Domestic
Total
Travelers Filipino Travelers
NCR 458,951 45,918 1,184,459 1,689,328
Caloocan City - - - -
Las Pinas City - - - -
Makati City 76.626 549 102,769 179,944
Malabon City - - 256 256
Mandaluyong City 3,803 53 17,481 21,337
Manila 36,138 14,665 160,766 211,569
Marikina City - - - -
Muntinlupa City 21,395 2,563 49,200 73,158
Navotas City - - - -
Paranaque City 81,385 838 253,903 336,126
Pasay City 182,245 75 404,148 586,468
Pasig City 25,964 10,166 92,839 128,969
Quezon City 4,374 17,009 71,221 92,604
San Juan City - - - -
Taguig City 27,021 - 31,876 58,897
Valenzuela City - - - -
Pateros - - - -
Source: DOT - Regional Distribution of Overnight Travelers, July 07, 2021
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

F. NBC Computation
General Classification of Use/Character Occupancy of
Division E-3 (Business and Mercantile)
Building/Structure
Zoning Classification C-3 (Commercial three or Metropolitan Commercial).
COMPUTATIONS:
TLA (Total Lot Area) 30,992 square meters
AMBF (Allowable Maximum Building Footprint)
28,978 square meters
Source: Rule 7&8, Table VIII.3.
𝐴𝑀𝐵𝐹 28,978
PSO (Percentage of Site Occupancy %) 𝑥 100 = 𝑥 100 = 93.50%
𝑇𝐿𝐴 30,992

𝑇𝐿𝐴 𝑥 𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑟 29,978 𝑠𝑞.𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑥 3 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑦

Floor-Lot Area Ratio (FLAR) = = 𝟐. 𝟗𝟎
𝐴𝑀𝐵𝐹 30,992 𝑠𝑞. 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠

Gross Floor Area (GFA) TLA x FLAR = 30,992 x 2.90 = 89,876.8

Source: NBC-PD1096 Rule VII and VIII, Figure VIII.1

G. Probable Cost
Kind of Property Actual Use Market Value Assessment Level Assessed Value
LAND COMMERCIAL ₱232,440,000 50 ₱116,220,000
One Hundred Sixteen Million Two Hundred
Total Assessed Value: Total ₱116,220,000
Twenty Thousand pesos only.
Source: Tax Declaration of the Lot from the City of Las Pinas

The probable cost of the land is One Hundred Sixteen Million, Two hundred twenty thousand
(116,220,000).
Policy Measures
Proponent: Economic Development Sector
Timeline: 2019-2027
Est. Cost
Overarching Program: Historical Tourism Promotion Program Beneficiary
(in Php)

Projects
Infrastructure audit of tourism sites and buildings prone to flooding, ground-shaking and severe
4,000,000
wind (in coordination with the Infrastructure Development Sector) (2019 - 23)
Maintenance of Zapote Bridge (in coordination with Infrastructure Sector) (TBD) (TBD)
Construction of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Office (2020 - 23) 3,000,000
Establishment of a City Museum (TBD) (TBD)
Maintenance of the historical corridor and historical assets (2018 - 27) (TBD)
Improvement of Prinza Dam (TBD) (TBD)
Linear Park Development Project Along Waterfront (TBD) (TBD)
Establishment of a Livelihood Showroom to market City’s products to local and foreign tourists
(TBD)
(TBD)
Formulation of a Tourism Development Masterplan (TBD) (TBD)

Activities
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023
Promotion of Tourism Livelihood Projects and Adoption of One Barangay One Product (TBD) (TBD)
Training and seminars on tourism planning and management for LGU and partners (2019 -27) 900,000

Policy Reforms and Legislations

Integrate a provision in the zoning ordinance enabling live/work space for artists and creative
industry entrepreneurs and other emerging micro-creative enterprises (2018 - 27)
Establish a Tourism, Culture, and Arts Office (staff, office, and budget) (2020 - 23)
TOTAL 79,000,000
Source: Economic Development Plan of the City of Las Pinas

The goal of the city proper is to develop among the residents of Las Pinas a deep appreciation of
their City’s Historical and cultural Heritage and Maximize the economic benefits by creating a
strong cultural sector and provide appropriate and memorable cultural facilities that support arts,
culture, and heritage.
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

H. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

AGENDA

DESIGN CONCEPTS

EXPERIENTIAL AND
FLUX COMMERCIAL VIABILITY
HISTORICAL

Flux means “constant
change”, this means that
the Complex experience is
constantly changing, and
the Primary Building is
functioned as the Living
Museum and be able to
accommodate changing
exhibitions as designed.
Providing users, the full
experience and learnings
about the History and
Preservation of the
Spanish-Colonial Heritage
of the town proper.
Encourage the public to
support the ordinances in
restoring and preservation
of the town.
Hub for Economic
Development, Tourism,
Culture, and the Arts.
Highly competitive Arts and
crafts, souvenir shops.
Promotion of Tourism
Livelihood Projects and
Adoption of Project OTOP –
One Town One Product.

TRANSLATION
TO SPACES
PROMOTION
Cultural shows Projects, Cultural
Sustainability, Living Museum,
Visual and performing Arts
Complex
DEVELOPMENT
Workshops, Arts and Crafts training
Centers and Exhibit Halls.

MARKETING
Commercial spaces for Arts and
crafts and Hotel Accommodation.
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

I. Conclusion
Preliminary Design Concept of the Project
The design concept is set out to create an architectural form to construct a
dynamic, stimulating environment to encourage discourse and exchange of ideas with the
public as well as to design a Historical Complex Hub that’s acts as amenity and provides a
true addition to the public realm, not just simply as a civic monument.
The conceptual approach to the design intervention is to create a Historical
Complex Hub in flux. Flux means “constant change” This means that the Complex’s
experience is constantly changing. The primary building is functioned as the “Living
Museum” as it offers workshops, and exhibition performing arts. Be able to accommodate
changing exhibitions as designed.
The concept is inspired by the Las Pinas Historical Festival celebrated every March
to commemorate significant historical events that happened in the city. The Artventure
Tourism destination is a living museum showcasing the material culture of the residents
and providing avenues to practice the intangible and tangible cultural heritage such as the
indigenous performances, Art & Crafts, Parol making workshops, and waterlily festival.
2.1. SITE JUSTIFICATION
A. Land Use and Zoning Requirement

LAS PIÑAS CITY

District II – Pamplona Uno

Source: Las Pinas City Zoning Map

 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

Las Pinas City

District II - Pamplona Uno

Source: Las Pinas City Existing Land Use Map

B. Accessibility of Target User

1.b. Transportation
The project location in along the Alabang-Zapote Road which about 2,021 passenger cars
per hour plying along Alabang-Zapote Road daily as recorded by the Office of the City Engineer
based on the 2004 survey (Traffic Enforcement Unit-OCE, LPC Govt., 2008). This road serves
as the major arterial road and main vein of the city’s road system, identified as the most
congested among the national roads.
Source: Table 3-6 Traffic Enforcement Unit / Office of the City Engineer, Las Piñas City Government, 2008

2.b. Population Projection

Updated Projected Mid-Year Population for the Philippines Based on the 2015 POPCEN
Results: 2020 - 2025
Updated Projected Mid-Year Projection
Region, Province, and City
01 July 01 July 01 July 01 July 01 July 01 July
Municipality
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Philippines 108,771,978 110,198,654 111,572,254 112,892,781 114,163,719 115,377,992
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION 13,804,656 13,966,223 14,118,673 14,262,006 14,396,579 14,521,657
City of Las Pinas 621,292 626,337 630,872 634,897 638,408 641,387
Source: Philippine Statistic Office, City and Municipalities Population projection based on the 2015 POPCEN
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

3.b. Catchment Area

Source: Google Map

The Catchment Area of the site aims to cater the primary cities and municipalities located near in
the Las Pinas City; Bacoor, Imus, Muntinlupa, and Paranaque where most of the schools, and
research facilities were established.
C. Availability of utility Systems
Utility areas include garbage dumpsite, Las Piñas City Transfer Station, a couple of small lots for
stockpiling and equipment storage, Material Recovery Facilities or MRFs, MERALCO and
NAPOCOR stations, which account for roughly 15 hectares, which is less than a percent of the
total land area of the city.
Source: Las Pinas City Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), 2009-2014

• Maynilad Muntinlupa Las Pinas

• Maynilad Wastewater and Sewage Las Pinas
• Meralco
• PLDT Enterprise

D. Topographical Data
Las Piñas City is located at the mouth of Zapote and Las Piñas Rivers and is generally characterized
by flat lands with elevations ranging from 0 to 10 meters above mean sea level (amsl). An alluvial
plain can be found extending inland to about two kilometers. A few old rivers and marine ponds
can be found within this area wherein both surface and groundwater are described as saline.
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

Table 1-1 Land Area by Barangay, Las Pinas City

District / Barangay Land Area (has.) Percentage Distribution (%)
Las Piñas City 3,298.60 100.00

District 1: 1,273.43 38.6

BF International -CAA 216.65 6.57
Daniel Fajardo 30.77 0.93
Elias Aldana 33.36 1.01
Ilaya 13.32 0.40
Manuyo Uno 74.85 2.27
Manuyo Dos 187.89 5.70
Pamplona Uno 72.64 2.20
Pamplona Tres 235.31 7.13
Pulanglupa Uno 143.56 4.35
Pulanglupa Dos 195.40 5.92
Zapote 69.68 2.11

District 2: 2025.17 61.40

Almanza Uno 247.44 7.50
Almanza Dos 507.01 15.37
Pamplona Dos 112.16 3.4
Pilar Village 204.09 6.19
Talon Uno 209.62 6.36
Talon Dos 391.61 11.87
Talon Tres 115.22 3.49
Talon Kuatro 70.77 2.15
Talon Singko 137.25 4.16
Island 30.00 0.91
Source: Table 1-1, Las Pinas City Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), 2009-2014

1.d. Flood Risk Map

• Las Pinas City

• District II
• Pamplona Uno
• 72.64 Hectares
• 2.20 % of 100 %

Legend

Source: City Developmental Framework – MTDP (2009-2014)

 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

2.d. Ground Shaking Hazard Map

3.d. Soil Type/Classification

The alluvial plain in Las Piñas is composed of sand and clay with shell fragments. The alluvium
is observed to extend to depths of about 10 to 20 meters. The hilly portion is composed of
sandstone, conglomerate, mudstone, and stuff, and reaches a thickness of 2,000 meters. As
shown in Map no. 2.5, there are four main types of soils found in Las Piñas: Carmona Clay
Loam, Guadalupe Clay Loam, Guadalupe Clay Adobe, and the Obando Fine Sandy Loam. The
table below shows the type of soil and description and where it can be found.
Type of Soil Description Location
Granular with tuffaceous materials and concretions. This particular soil type is found in a
Carmona
It is hard and compact when dry but sticky and plastic when wet. This southern portion of Barangay
Clay Loam
type of soil is suited to planted rice with or without irrigation. Almanza Dos.
Barangays Pamplona 1, 2, & 3,
Guadalupe Clay Coarse and it is granular to cloddy when dry, and very fine sticky
portions of Pulanglupa 1, Pulanglupa
Loam when wet, its substratum is solid volcanic stuff.
2, Manuyo 2, CAA and Talon 2
Southern part of city Almanza 2,
Guadalupe Hard and compact and difficult to cultivate that makes it generally
portion of Almanza Dos, Talon 1, 3, 4
Clay Adobe unsuitable for diverse cropping.
and 5, Pilar
Occurs in nearly level, broad landscape position to and slightly above Can be found in upper portion of the
Obando the active tidal flats with a recent coastal deposit in which the surface city. Barangays Daniel Fajardo, Elias
Fine soil is color brown, fine sandy; loamy, gritty loose and structureless. It silty clay loam surface texture. It is
Sandy Loam has depth ranging from 10-30cm with the subsoil characterize to be formed from Aldana, Ilaya, Manuyo
gray sand mixed with marine shells. Uno, Zapote
Source: Las Pinas City Ecological Profile - Table no. 2.5: Type of Soil, Description and Location p.32
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

4.d. Existing Structures

THE SITE

Source: Google Earth 3D view

The site is near the Las Pinas Botanical Garden, Caltex Gas Station, Subdivisions, Elementary-
College Schools, and Las Pinas City Hall. The project will cater the Educational, Cultural and
Commercial Livelihood Tourism of the City Proper.

(Actual Shot October 2, 2022, Panoramic View from the sidewalk)

(Actual Shot October 2, 2022, Panoramic View near the Caltex Gas Station)
 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

E. Climatic Condition of the Site

Macro
The Philippines has two (2) profound seasons which are wet and dry seasons. The
dry season approximately starts from January to May, while the wet season starts in June
to December.

Micro
The climate in Las Piñas is Type I according to the Modified Coronas Classification
being used by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA). There are two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April
and wet from May to October.

F. Site Pictures

Actual Photos after rainfall.

 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
College of Architecture
A.Y. 2022-2023

References:

• Republic Act 8003, signed February (1995); https://issuances-

library.senate.gov.ph/legislative%2Bissuances/Republic%20Act%20No.%208003
• Navaratnam, S.; Nguyen,K.; Selvaranjan, K.; Zhang, G.; Mendis, P.; Aye, L. Designing Post
COVID-19 Buildings: Approaches for Achieving Healthy Buildings. Buildings 2022, 12, 74.
https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12010074
• Department of Tourism-Philippines. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9, 2022, from
http://www.tourism.gov.ph/tourism_dem_sup_pub.aspx
• Philippine Statistics Authority. (n.d). Retrieved October 9, 2022, from
https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/census/projected-population
• The City of Las Piñas | Home. (n.d.). Retrieved October 10, 2022, from
https://www.laspinascity.gov.ph/news-and-events/events
• Las Pinas Economic Development Plan (2017)
• Las Piñas City Medium-Term Development Plan (Mtdp), 2009-2014
• National Statistical Coordination Board,. Philippine Statistics Authority | Republic of the
Philippines. (February 2008). Retrieved October 10, 2022, from https://psa.gov.ph
• Socio-Economic Profile of Las Piñas,. Las Piñas City Profile – PhilAtlas. (1995, May 1).
Retrieved October 10, 2022, from https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/ncr/las-pinas.html