PAWIK-ALON : A PROPOSED ICONIC CENTRAL MARKET LOCATED AT MORONG,

BATAAN

The town of Morong was formerly referred to as "Bayandati," and it was under
Nagbalayong's authority. The yearly Pawikan Festival honors the critically endangered sea
turtles, or "pawikan." The entire island of Bataan pays attention to the celebration, which
is typically held in Morong, Bataan, from the end of November to the beginning of
December. The celebrations are held close to the Pawikan Conservation Center, and the
date roughly corresponds with the season when the baby pawikans there hatch.

Because of this, the designer's primary concept for the proposed Iconic Central
Market entitled “Pawik-alon” in Morong, Bataan, was a "wave" and a sea turtle, or
"pawikan." In popular culture, turtles are usually portrayed as placid, tolerant, and wise
beings. One of Pawikalon's theories is that they are a symbol of stability and longevity in
many cultures around the world because of their long lifespan, sluggish movement,
robustness, and wrinkled look. However, waves also represent motion and change. They
are always changing, much like life itself. Our buildings and structures are similar to
waves in that they represent movement, advancement, and change.

Pawi-kalon has a total lot area of 6,511.64 SQM. It composed of a two 1-storey
commercial building for different commercial space and stalls, a central market and a 2-
storey building with a cultural center hall on its second floor.
Its architectural style is vernacular architecture. An architectural style known as
vernacular architecture is created using local requirements, the accessibility of building
supplies, and local representation customs. Originally at least, vernacular architecture
relied on the abilities and customs of local designers rather than hiring architects with
professional education. It helps to emphasize the culture that the Morong, Bataan has.