Republic of the Philippines

` NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
TECHNOLOGY
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
AR 425 (DESIGN 8)
Final-Term Plate (Duration: April 03 – May 03, 2024)
TITLE:

POST-PANDEMIC VERTICAL CITY

Introduction:

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the design and construction of buildings have entered
a new era, one that places a heightened emphasis on health, safety, resilience, and sustainability. Post-
pandemic buildings represent a paradigm shift in architectural thinking, where the built environment is
reimagined to address the challenges and opportunities presented by infectious diseases and their societal
impacts.

Moreover, post-pandemic buildings serve as catalysts for social and cultural transformation,
redefining how people live, work, and interact in urban environments. They provide adaptable spaces for
remote work, collaboration, and recreation, as well as opportunities for community engagement and social
connection. As we navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world, post-pandemic buildings stand as
beacons of hope, resilience, and creativity, shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

Deign Problem:

For the Post-Pandemic Vertical City, 4 th Year Architecture Students are tasked to design a high-rise
building that serves as a vertical city, integrating diverse functions and amenities to create a vibrant, self-
sustaining urban ecosystem. The building should embody principles of mixed-use development, urban
density, and vertical connectivity, while promoting social interaction, economic vitality, and environmental
sustainability. As a microcosm of urban life, the vertical city should accommodate residential, commercial,
cultural, recreational, and civic functions within a cohesive and well-integrated framework.

Students may select any theoretical site for their Post-Pandemic Vertical City and propose a design
solution for the fully functional building.

Building programme:

For the Post-Pandemic Vertical City, students are being asked to submit designs for a High-Rise Post-
Pandemic Building. The property would need to include all the following spaces:

1. Public Service which includes:

a. Daily Services - Restaurants, Shops, Barber’s, Café, and Offices
b. Educational services - Lecture Halls, Classrooms, and offices
c. Nursing Services – Canteen and senior activity rooms
d. Medical Services – Dentist, Wards and Consultation rooms
e. Amusement Services – Gym, water play area, bar, etc.
f. One Stop Shop for Government Agencies
2. Residential
a. For singles and couples
b. For vacation tourists
c. For nuclear families

Contact No. (0905) 475 1771

Transforming Communities through Science and Technology Email: architecture@neust.edu.ph
www.neust.edu.ph
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` NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
TECHNOLOGY
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
d. For large families
e. For Senior Citizens
3. Agriculture
4. Parks
a. Garden
b. Running Field
c. Swimming Pools
5. Basement
a. Parking

Note: The Building Programme is flexible, open to modifications and improved development strategies.

Submission Requirements

 Students must submit hardcopies of their works no later than May 03,2024 (5:00pm)
 All drawings should be in an A2 size format.
 All information provided in writing must be in English.

Presentation Deliverables Set

• Street elevations
• Primary sections
• Primary floor plans
• Details
• Envelope
• Key materials
• Site or landscape
• Axonometric's providing information on building systems or illustrating key architectural concepts
• Perspectives
• Primary interior spaces
• Primary site locations
• Diagrams
• Circulation
• Public versus private space
• Landscaping
• Transportation
• Cityscapes/urban relationships

Contact No. (0905) 475 1771

Transforming Communities through Science and Technology Email: architecture@neust.edu.ph
www.neust.edu.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
` NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
TECHNOLOGY
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Please note the PRESENTATION DELIVERABLES SET listed above is a suggestion only. Participants can choose
to use the entire list, a selection from it, or propose a completely different set that would explain their
design in the most efficient manner.

Recommended submission content

• A cityscape to illustrate how the proposal fits in with the quality, value, and significance of the historical
and modern urban structure of the selected context.

• Concept designs which highlight that all aspects of the design are of the highest quality and in keeping
with the design brief.

• Proposed plan, section/s, and internal and external perspectives demonstrating the spatial quality of the
building, as well as operational needs, and accessibility requirements.

Contact No. (0905) 475 1771

Transforming Communities through Science and Technology Email: architecture@neust.edu.ph
www.neust.edu.ph