A R C H I T E C T U R A L
D E S I G N
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PORTFOLIO
AUGUST - DECEMBER 2021
Arabella Sybille E. Agarem 3AR6
[email protected] +63 915 624 6071
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
PLATE 1: Palayan City Community Library
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PLATE 2: CERCANIA: Pasay City Hall
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ESQUISSE 1: PROGRESSIO: Proposed Barangay
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Hall for Brgy. Fort Bonifacio ESQUISSE 2: BANTAYOG NG KASARINLAN: A Ceremonial
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Grandstand for Quezon City
ESQUISSE 2: BANTAYOG NI RIZAL
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REFLECTION
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ARCHITECTURE SHOULD SPEAK OF ITS TIME AND PLACE BUT YEARN FOR TIMELESSNESS. Frank Gehry
PLATE 1
PALAYAN CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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A PLACE OF LEARNING FOR A CITY THAT IS PROGRESSING Despite being called a city, Palayan City is actually
With that, the form of the library is inspired by what
one of the most sparsely populated areas in the Philippines with only 45,383 people according to the 2020 census. In spite of all that, on June 19, 1965, the Philippine Congress enacted RA 4475 making Palayan City the new capital of Nueva Ecija.
made Nueva Ecija really famous for which is palay. It is represented with two (2) oval-shaped forms intersecting each other. The entrances were emphasized by subtractive transformation.
PALAYAN, in English, rice paddies, was chosen as the name of the new capital to reflect the moniker bestowed upon the province of Nueva Ecija as the Rice Granary of the Philippines.
The
space
in
the
middle created by the intersection of the 2 forms acts as the main circulation space of the library.
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PLANS
PLANS
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ELEVATIONS
SECTIONS
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CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
GENERAL CIRCULATION
CAFE WITH 360 VIEW
PLATE 2
CERCANIA: PASAY CITY HALL
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CREATING STRONG CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NATURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT THROUGH BIOPHILIA Among the cities in Metro Manila, Pasay has the
better when in spaces that reflect characteristics of
largest area devoted to vital infrastructures and utilities. In fact, more than half of its total area is occupied by Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of the International Airport, the Manila Domestic Airport, and Villamor Airbase.
the outdoor environment or that offer views and even access to beautiful, landscaped areas, plants, and/or water features. Cercania aims to provide the citizens of Pasay City with a breathing civic space, providing them direct access to nature and the built environment.
Biophilia, defined as love of life, seeks to connect people with nature to improve their well-being and quality of life. Humans have an instinctual connection to nature, so it makes sense that we feel
IMPROVED TRANSIT STATIONS The tricycle station and bus stop were redesigned to complement the structure and enhance the environment. Residents and visitors may be more inclined to use public transportation as an outcome of this. Installing bike shelters outside of companies
or
schools
might
encourage employees or students to use bicycles as a mode of transportation. Cycling is the ideal options to provide folks with short healthy journeys on a regular basis, from a general energy boost to overall fitness and reducing worry for tension. Encourage commuters to switch to cycling as a mode of transportation to drastically reduce carbon
emissions.
This
is
an
excellent approach to contribute to a more sustainable environment, which will result in more healthy and productive individuals.
UNDULATING VERTICAL LOUVERS
PUBLIC PLAZA AND MAIN ENTRANCE
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ESQUISSE NO. 1
A PROPOSED BARANGAY HALL FOR BRGY. FORT BONIFACIO
ESQUISSE NO. 2
A CEREMONIAL GRANDSTAND FOR QUEZON CITY
ESQUISSE NO. 3
BANTAYOG NI RIZAL
INTROSPECTION
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From manual to digital. From rectilinear to curvilinear. Architectural Design 5 taught me to go outside my comfort zone and explore different architectural styles while still taking into consideration the functionality of the structure. Although inspirations and concepts are limitless, given conditions and parameters helped me in designing structures accordingly.
Architectural Design 5 may be one of the hardest and most challenging subjects but it is also one of the most fulfilling. Seeing my works and progress, I can say that I am growing not just an architecture student but as a future architect.
PORTFOLIO
I would consider Plate 1 (Palayan City Community Library) as one of my groundbreaking works throughout my whole architecture school journey. According to Ar. Fernandez, my design looked like a "feminine version of Bauhaus." This feedback will forever motivate me to do better in all my future plates.
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Moreover, this subject taught me to come up with designs that are workable and feasible but at the same time creative and timeless. Ar. Fernandez's critiques and suggestions also helped me big time in improving my schemes and works.
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WHATEVER GOOD THINGS WE BUILD END UP BUILDING US. Jim Rohn