de Robles, Rafael H.

Chapter 2 – Case studies and Review of related literature

2.1. Review of Related Literature
2.2. Case Studies
THESIS TITLE:
AKAPiña Hub: Integrating Cultural and Piña Fabric Production Center in Lumban,
Laguna Through Symbiotic Urbanism
Related Topic/Literature
Cultural Center
Name/Title: Author/Designer; Publishing Co.; Date Content and Application:
Preserving Cultural Suci Elvira, Endah Harisum, & Haryati; Content: A case study that
Identity through Technium; 2023, November 01 revolves around the role of
Architecture: A architecture in preserving
Case Study of cultural identity based on
Traditional Tenganan Customary Village
Tenganan Village
(Desa Adat) Application: This can be used
as a guide on how the project
will be designed both
architecturally and culturally
appropriately.

Structure Model of Tenganan Village’s Houses

Reference:
Suci Elvira, Endah Harisun, & Haryati.
(2023). Preserving Cultural Identity
through Architecture: A Case Study of
Traditional Tenganan Village (Desa
Adat). Technium: Romanian Journal of
Applied Sciences and
Technology, 17(1), 218–224.
https://doi.org/10.47577/technium.v17i.
10078

Culture center as Dagmar Bednáriková; n.d. Content: Study on how to

[a] universal and maintain a cultural center
sustainable public Reference: through adaptation to modern
culture space Local Bednáriková, D. (n.d.). Culture center problems, solutions, and
culture centers as an universal and sustainable public innovations, highlighting the
culture space Local culture centers. importance of long-term
https://www.academia.edu/31889757/ sustainability for a cultural
Culture_center_as_an_universal_and_ center.
sustainable_public_culture_space_Loc
al_culture_centers Application: This can serve as
a guideline for achieving a
cultural center that is adaptive
to the community’s wants and
needs through modern
solutions, ensuring its
relevance.

Piña Fabric
Name/Title: Author/Designer; Publishing Co.; Date Content and Application:
From Pineapple to Philippine Folklife; 2022 Content: It explores the
Piña: A Philippine historical significance and
Textile Treasure craftsmanship of piña, a
distinctive Philippine textile
made from pineapple plant
fibers.

Application: Since the project

will primarily focus on the
María Clara sleeve with bird motifs. Retrieved
from
production and promotion of
https://www.sfomuseum.org/sites/default/files/01
piña fabric, the content can
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References: help in understanding the
From Pineapple to Piña: a Philippine significance of piña fabric in
textile treasure | SFO the country.
Museum. (n.d.).
https://www.sfomuseum.org/ex
hibitions/pineapple-pina-
philippine-textile
Piña (Pineapple) Emily Lush; August 18, 2020 Content: It focuses on the
Cloth, Philippines traditional process of piña
weaving, transforming it into
finished piña fabric that can
be utilized in various ways,
 with the most common
application being traditional
hand embroidery.

Application: To become
familiar with the traditional
process of piña weaving and
Traditional process of piña weaving. Retrieved apply these learnings in
from https://images.squarespace-
cdn.com/content/v1/5961c8ce3e00be4fb1decc3 designing a piña fabric
2/1596374746052-
7C28SS646Q43AC1TKX3J/pina-cloth- production facility that
philippines5?format=2500w
Reference: incorporates both traditional

Lush, E. (2020, August 18). Piña and modern methods.

(Pineapple) Cloth, Philippines

— The Textile Atlas. The
Textile Atlas.
https://www.thetextileatlas.com
/craft-stories/pina-cloth-
philippines
Piña: The queen of R.C.Ladrido; May 27, 2022 Content: It discusses general
Philippine knowledge about pineapple,
handwoven textiles Reference: from harvesting into making it
Tech. (2022, May 27). Piña: The as fabric. It also includes the
queen of Philippine history and cultural
handwoven textiles. VERA significance of piña fabric.
Files.
https://verafiles.org/articles/pin Application: To strengthen the
a-the-queen-of-philippine- significance of integrating the
handwoven-textiles production of piña fabric into
the project.
INTERROGATING Abigail Lua; 2023 Content: This thesis outlines
TRANSLUCENCE: a three-tiered
CLARIFYING Reference: connoisseurship of piña
PHILIPPINE PIÑA Lua, A. (2023). INTERROGATING textiles. It begins with an
MATERIALITY TRANSLUCENCE: CLARIFYING examination of visual and
PHILIPPINE PIÑA MATERIALITY tactile characteristics,
(Publication No. 30425240) followed by an exploration of
[Undergraduate Thesis, University of production tools and
Delaware]. ProQuest Dissertations. processes, and concludes
https://www.proquest.com/openview/0 with an interpretation of piña
4c2368642dbeb0c8e094fc62c37ca3f/1 textiles as cultural artifacts.
 ?pq-
origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y Application: This can help in
designing the piña production
center to efficiently meet the
demand for more affordable
fabric in Lumban, Laguna.
Get to know piña Content: It emphasizes piña
fiber: A sustainable fiber as an eco-friendly
plant fiber for alternative for textiles in the
textiles fashion industry, addressing
the environmental impact of
conventional materials. It
Clothing that were made from piña fiber. highlights the material's
Retrieved from
historical significance,
https://fameplus.com/uploads/articles/16551025
01816_cb2c771222aaf7e18410e3099a60bb24.j
benefits for fashion brands,
pg and positive social impact by
Reference: involving local communities in
Get to know piña fiber: A sustainable the production process.
plant fiber for textiles. (n.d.).
FAME+. Application: To help come up
https://fameplus.com/touchpoi with strategies that will
nt/get-to-know-pina-fiber-a- elevate the use of piña fabric
sustainable-plant-fiber-for- beyond its traditional use.
textiles Moreover, this can help to
strengthen the significance of
piña fabric in the fashion
industry.
Symbiotic Urbanism
Name/Title: Author/Designer; Publishing Co.; Date Content and Application:
Symbiotic Ting Chin; New Instrumentalities; n.d. Content: This study applied
Urbanism: Looking symbiotic urbanism to
Beyond Reference: redevelop a post-industrial
Sustainability Chin, T. (n.d.). Symbiotic Urbanism: site, demonstrating an
Looking Beyond Sustainability. New expanded view of
Instrumentalities. https://www.acsa- sustainability. It aimed to not
arch.org/proceedings/International%20 only reduce the built
Proceedings/ACSA.Intl.2018/ACSA.Intl environment's negative
.2018.9.pdf impact on nature but also
actively contribute to its
rehabilitation.
 Application: The study plays a
crucial role in applying the
principles of symbiotic
urbanism to the project,
fostering a harmonious
relationship between the built
environment and its
surrounding ecosystem.
Embroidery in Lumban, Laguna
Name/Title: Author/Designer; Publishing Co.; Date Content and Application:
SELF- Kristine K. Adalla; Diliman Review; Content: This research aimed
REPRESENTATIO 2018 to investigate the manner in
N: Shaping which the women from
Lumban Women Reference: Lumban, Laguna, crafted
Hand Adalla, K.K. (2018). SELF- their identity as embroiderers.
Embroiderers’ REPRESENTATION: Shaping The paper also discussed the
Identity Lumban Women Hand growth of embroidery in the
Embroiderers’ Identity. Diliman town throughout the years.
Review, 62(1).
https://journals.upd.edu.ph/ind Application: This can serve as
ex.php/dilimanreview/article/do a guide for designing a
wnload/7377/6450/#:~:text=Lu project that can significantly
mban%20is%20known%20as impact Lumban’s women
%20the,which%20are%20also hand embroiderers, fostering
%20exported%20abroad. their growth and
development.
International Case Studies
Name/Title: Author/Designer; Publishing Co.; Date Content and Application:
Stavros Niarchos Renzo Piano Building Workshop; 2016 Contents: The prominent
Foundation architectural details and
Cultural Centre features of the Stavros
(Athens, Greece) Niarchos Foundation Cultural
Centre that set it apart and
contribute to its relevance in
the city of Athens.

Exterior design of Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Application:

Retrieved from Incorporating architectural
https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5778/ca
design features such as
 f1/e58e/ce2f/8800/019b/slideshow/RPBW_SNF openness, smooth transitions,
CC_0515_014.jpg?1467534061
effective use of canopy, and
Reference:
self-sufficiency into the
Rojas, C. (2023, May 30). Stavros
project.
Niarchos Foundation Cultural
Centre / Renzo Piano Building
Workshop. ArchDaily.
https://www.archdaily.com/790
678/stavros-niarchos-
foundation-cultural-centre-
renzo-piano-building-workshop
NYMPHA Cultural Designed by Upgrade Studio; It was Content: The design
Center part of eVolo’s Scyscraper Competition considerations, innovations,
in 2008 and strategies employed
throughout the process center
around creating a project that
responds morphogenetically
to the environment. Various
sustainable features were

Exterior design of NYMPHA Cultural Center.

also identified in the design.
Retrieved from
https://archello.com/thumbs/images/2013/01/14/
R0201.1506069334.9125.jpg?fit=crop&w=1240& Application: The strategies
h=627
Reference: developed here can serve as
NYMPHA Cultural Center | Upgrade a reference for designing the
Studio | Archello. (n.d.). Archello. project to address the needs
https://archello.com/project/nympha- of the entire community in
cultural-center Lumban, Laguna.
Nishijin Textile Originally as Nishjin Textile Hall, it was Content: The Nishijin district
Center (Kyoto, built in 1915, then reconstructed in serves as the primary
Japan) 1976. producer of Nishijin fabric,
holding significant importance
in Japanese culture as
Kyoto’s renowned weaving
district.

Application: The center can

serve as an excellent
Inside the Nishjin Textile Center. Retrieved from foundation for designing a
https://dynamic-media-
cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo- production facility, providing
o/0e/89/fa/7b/nishijin-textile-
center.jpg?w=1800&h=-1&s=1 valuable insights and best
Reference:
 Nishijin Textile Center | Kyoto | Japan practices that can enhance
City Tour. (2023, August 2). the efficiency, functionality,
Japan City Tour. and overall success of the
https://japancitytour.com/nishiji proposed production center
n-textile-center-kyoto/
Nishijin Textile Center - Must-See,
access, Hours & price. (2022,
March 16). GOOD LUCK
TRIP.
https://www.gltjp.com/en/direct
ory/item/12042/

Local Case Studies

Name/Title: Author/Designer; Publishing Co.; Date Content and Application:
Cultural Center of Leandro Locsin; 1966 Contents:
the Philippines (1) The significance and
(Pasay, City) contribution of the CCP in the
Philippines, particularly in its
role of promoting and
safeguarding the richness of
Filipino arts and culture.
(2) Architectural and interior
Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved design suggestions presented
from https://bluprint-onemega.com/wp-
content/uploads/2017/12/Outdoor.jpg by Adefuin Design Studio for
Reference:
the Cultural Center of the
Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Philippines.
(2023, October 5). About us -
Cultural Center of the
Application: This iconic
Philippines.
structure can inspire the
https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/ab
design of the project.
out/
Recognizing its significance
Canlas, M. (2021, September 11).
in the country, the project
Designed better extended:
aims to align closely with its
CCP Theater. BluPrint.
iconic status and cultural
https://bluprint-
importance.
onemega.com/designed-
better-extended-ccp-theater/