ESCAPES: INTEGRATING ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE TOWARDS

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT –

A PROPOSED COASTAL TOURISM COMPLEX THROUGH
REGENERATIVE APPROACH IN PORO POINT, BRGY. PORO,
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION
Coastal Tourism Complex
have a dramatic impact, enhancing an entire destination’s tourism appeal –
boosting the economy, changing the shape of tourism, and creating job
opportunities like never before. Beyond simply attracting more tourists, they
result in incremental spending in local communities in multiple ways.
 WHY THIS
DEVELOPMENT?
Source -
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwisy9TixcbkAhXXMd4KHWSwDvQQ
jRx6BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestvine.com%2Fhighlights%2Ftravel%2Fhospitality%2Fpage%2F6
%2F&psig=AOvVaw1H9jBWr6p1Ze4VXRvGkBxK&ust=1568214422540993
 Year Arrivals Change
2014 4,833,368 3.3%
2015 5,360,682 10.9%
2016 5,967,005 11.3%
2017 6,620,908 11.0%
2018 7,127,168 7.7%
SOURCE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_the_Philippines
WHERE?
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION
The City of San Fernando, La Union is a coastal city with
fifty-nine (59) barangays covering an area of 105.26
square kilometers.

The city is a bustling commercial and administrative hub

located in the geographical center of the Province of La
Union. It serves as the gateway to trade and commerce to
the North and the culture and heritage of Ilocandia.

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

 Tourists 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Foreign 243 1,710 5,842 8,324 5,758 7,253 8,629

Domestic 16,543 39,817 47,940 69,667 83,252 109,146 100,552

Overseas Filipino 101 0 0 2,933 330 0 33

Total 16,887 41,527 53,782 80,924 89,340 116,399 109,214

Average Length of Stay 1.19 1.52 1.3 1.4 1.15 1.31 1.18

Average Occupancy Rate 28.55% 33.10% 38.80% 37.61% 36.31% 40.60% 37.60%

Table 9: San Fernando City Tourist Arrival of Foreign,

Domestic and OFW for 2012-2018

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

 Total tourist arrivals 2012-2018

116,399
109,214

89,340
80,924

53,782
41,527

16,887

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Figure 40: San Fernando City Tourist Arrival for 2012-2018

Source: City Tourism Office (DOT)

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

 Projected total tourist arrival

221123
204620
188117
171614
155111
138608

116399
109214
89340
80924

53782
41627

16887

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Figure 44: Projected Tourist Arrival for 2012-2024
Source: STATISTICIAN

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

 Projected number of tourist needed to be accommodated by the tourism
establishments
100000 y = 6690.3x - 1E+07
90000 R² = 0.9877

80000

70000

60000

Axis Title
50000
Series1
40000
Linear (Series1)
30000

20000

10000

0
2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026
Axis Title

Figure 45: Projected Number of Tourist needed to

Be accommodated for 2012-2024
Source: STATISTICIAN

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

 TOURI SM
= ACCOMODATION
AND OCCUPANCY RATE
February 18, 2020
Source: City Planning Office of San Fernando La Union

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

MASTER PLAN OF PORO POINT

PORO POINT, BARANGAY poro, san fernando city , la union

Source: City Planning Office of San Fernando La Union

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

VERSUS
 CRITERIA SITE A SITE B
Social Aspect 3 3
Accessibility 3 3
Flexibility 3 2
Availability 3 3
Proximity 3 3
Visibility 3 2
Good Surroundings 3 2
Safety 2 3
Topography 3 3
Average 26 24

3 –Very Satisfactory 2 – Satisfactory 1 – Fair

Table 2.0 System Evaluation and Rating

winner
VIDEO PRESENTATION
S TRENGTHS
W EAKNESSES
O PPORTUNITIES
T HREATS
Major Problems
• What is the best solution for planning the proposal considering the satisfaction of
tourists?
• What innovations will be applied in the project that will make it more attractive to
users?
• What is the best and suitable design for the proposed tourism complex that will
make it a sustainable development?
Minor Problems
• What will be the effect of the proposal to the community?
• What are the elements needed to be considered in constructing the
proposed project?
• What will be the best approach to incorporate sustainable concept and
design structure to the building?
Tourism complex
 HOTEL WELLNESS RESORT SHOPPING CENTER
Restaurant MALL ANCHORS
Spa and wellness center Dept. store
150 accomodating rooms

+ +
supermarket
Wellness resort : FOOD COURT
2 GATHERING FACILITIES Pools Bookstore
Villas Time zone
Elevated park or skypark Cottages Clothing lines
Viewing deck Rentable commercial
Open Park Elevated park or skypark

=Tourism complex
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
 Figure 61: Space Frame Structure
https://www.masterbuilder.co.in/analysis-space- Figure 63: Long Span Beam System
frame-structure/ http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~bswmwong/pl/pdf/longspan.pdf

Figure 62: The Use of Bamboo

https://worldbamboo.net/wbcx/Sessions/
Theme%20Architecture%20Engineering Figure 67: Sky light
%20Social%20Housing/Vahanvati,%20M Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylight
unir.pdf
 Source:
http://articles.architectjaved.com/earthquake_resistant_structures/seism
ic-base-isolation-technique-for-building-earthquake-resistance/
Figure 65: Commercial − Preferred Location 1 Outside on Concrete Pad − Most Preferred Photovoltaic (PV) CellsFigure 66: Photovoltaic Cells
 Rainwater Harvesting
Figure 68: Rainwater Harvesting
http://w02n.blogspot.com/2014/09/rainwater-harvesting-inspiration.html
 Figure 69: Passive Cooling
https://www.motherearthnews.com/renewable-energy/other-renewables/natural-cooling-zm0z11zphe
Design Concept

Modern Tropical Architecture Minor Design Concept

 Form
Major Design Concept  Function
 Time
Regenerative Architecture  Tropical Climate
 Economy
Regenerative architecture is the main concept of the
 Sustainability
project. Regenerative architecture is the practice of engaging the
natural world as the medium for, and generator of environmentally  Aesthetics
secured premises.
 Laws
Funding and Manner of Financing
TOTAL BUDGET REQUIRED = ₱ 4,613,917,939.57
ANNUAL GROSS INCOME = ₱1,474,739,419
ANNUAL EXPENSES = ₱383,432,249

ANNUAL NET INCOME = Annual Gross Income – Annual Expenses

= ₱ ₱1,474,739,419 - ₱383,432,
= ₱ 1,091,307,170
RETURN OF INVESTMENT
= Total Project Cost / Net Income
= ₱ 4,613,917,939.57 / ₱ 1,091,307,170

RETURN OF INVESTMENT = 4.23 years

Major Problems
• What is the best solution for planning the proposal considering the satisfaction of
tourists?
• A. Tourism plays a vital role in the economy. The development of coastal tourism
complex plays an important role in generating tourism demand. Coastal
development for tourism is one of the main motivators for tourism trips to many
destinations and core elements of the tourism product. Development of coast for
tourism purposes help to promote the nature, culture and tradition, and the natural
environment of a certain locality that increase the economic growth of the country
specially the vicinity.
Major Problems
• What innovations will be applied in the project that will make it more attractive to
users?
• B. Based from the data gathered and the feasibility study of the proposed project
entitled, “ESCAPES – A Proposed Coastal Tourism Complex,” the proponent is given
a chance to examine thoroughly the relevance of the project and proved that there
is a need for this kind of proposal. The proponent incorporates innovative
technologies in creating a calamity and weather-responsive building. This building
technology includes Unconventional Structure Systems, Space Frame System, Wind
Resistance & Seismic Isolation Engineering, Wooden Diagrid System and Long Span
Beam System.
Major Problems
• What is the best and suitable design for the proposed tourism complex that will
make it a sustainable development?
• C. A thorough study and analysis shall be observed when planning a sustainable
Hotel with Wellness Resort and Shopping Center or any other development alike.
The architectural approaches should be treated with high regards, because this is
one of the important fundamentals for the design phase. A good approach always
takes in consideration the relationship between the structure and its environment.
Blending these aspects will form a structure that is adoptive and appropriate.
Minor Problems
• What will be the effect of the proposal to the community?

D. Tourism holds the promise of increased employment and income opportunities. It’s
economic impact not only having direct impact on the tourist spots but has an even
greater impact on the establishments frequented to purchase products or avail
services from.
Minor Problems
• What are the elements needed to be considered in constructing the
proposed project?

E. After thorough study and careful analysis of the project, concerns and
considerations in planning a Coastal Tourism Complex have been determined. The
proponent had come up from this result that in the development, there are a lot
of things to be considered. In designing a Tourism Complex, it is very important to
consider not only the aspect of development of the structures and the building
aesthetics, but also the aspects on how to utilize the existing materials in the
vicinity and on how to adapt the environment to the development.
Minor Problems
• What will be the best approach to incorporate sustainable concept and
design structure to the building?

F. The proponent learned that through careful analysis, he will able to optimize
the opportunities and strengths of the site to create green, sustainable and
regenerative design. The proponent takes several considerations on what type of
materials will be needed and what construction system will be used for the project
as he incorporates innovative technologies in creating a calamity and weather-
responsive building. The use of new building technology is one factor that the
researcher considered.
 "If you want to learn about nature, to
appreciate nature, it is necessary to
understand the language that she speaks
in.“
-frank lloyd wright
Thank you!