Planning 2: Fundamentals of Urban

Design and Community Architecture

Urban Design
Solutions to
Existing
Developments
Umali, Gretel Adrianne M.
BS Architecture 4- 2

EXISTING
St., Sta. Mesa,
DAraullo
E
V
E
LO P M E N T
Manila

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The place is a
community
area wherein
there is the
Bgy. Hall, a
small
playground,
and a chapel in
which it can be
multipurposed
as an area for
zumba,
meetings and
the like.

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Public
Toilet

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Hallway formed by the

fenced Covered court and
Playground

Urban Design Solutions

Ways of giving its Sense of Place

removing of fences around the

playground, making it an open
place
providing more access to the
playground

Urban Design

 Planting Philippine trees and

flowers to promote the distinct
species of plants

Urban Design

 Not covering the playground floor

with pure concrete, use non slip
outdoor covering rubber material

Urban Design

 Redefining modern
playgrounds

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 Being reminded of the

culture by incorporating
Filipino hobbies and past
times

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 Playgrounds are not only

for kids, but for kids at
heart.
Make it also as a place for
all ages, a meeting place
wherein all people can
enjoy, talk and unwind by
providing reading spots
and benches.

Urban Design