Enlace A Multi-Generational Community

The goal of the project is to design a sports dormitory influenced with a pre-determined space plan and is able to host approximately 200 students in its dormitory, 4 students per unit. Provided with these requirements, the objective is to elevate both the student residents and the athletes’s environment that would be conducive to their growth while reducing discrimination ne of the difficulties raised in the focus group discussion with DLS-CSB students was the lack of hangout spots on campus. Students must leave the school grounds to gather or study. By including a multi-purpose study hall that is within close proximity

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To bring out the best of each individual by providing spaces which are comfortable and promote learning while influencing focus and respect towards their guiding figures.

Spaces need to guid instruction with direction, motion with connection, service with efficiency and appreciation with beauty.

Site Planning

Initial

Draft - Traditional

This assunmed a 22m x 80m building which was later changed to 22m x 50m building with 8 100sqm apartments per floor, 2 elevators and 2 emergency exits which became the standard for the next drafts. It was well-laid out but was deemed boring.

Second Draft - Explore

This assumed a W-Shape Floor Plan which is 22m x 50m residential building with interconnecting hallways. Each building had its elevators and emergency exits reduced but made up for it in the corners.

Parking was stationed in the middle of the whole structure to be at least 3 floors high.

Third

Draft - Details

Upon deciding on the second draft, there were certain areas that were still lacking such as the conceptualized ventilation, the unfair views, and structural issues. The buildings retained the same size, but the corners were expanded to provide more space between each building. The pathways and amenity areas were conceptualized and focused more on wellness and health compared to the other two drafts.

Site Background Site Analysis

El Sitio

Adaptive Reuse in Intramuros

El Sitio situated within the “Walled City”, Intramuros and is near famous landmarks such as the Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church. El Sitio blends the historically illustrious setting of Intramuros with subdued modern Asian themes. Being a home to an array of distinct local delicacies, goods and spaces, El Sitio will charm anyone who passes, craving for more as they leave.

El the “Walled City”, In- as the Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church. El Sitio blends the historically illustrious setting of Intramuros with subdued modern Asian themes. Being a home to an array of distinct local delicacies, goods and spaces, El Sitio will charm anyone who passes, craving for more as they leave.