ALVAREZ, Solon Jr., V. Thesis 1 (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Related Appendices) Design 9 Requirements (Wednesday Group)

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Proposed New Redevelopment of Pacita Commercial ComplexAlvarez, Solon Jr., V.2010101820

PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT OF PACITA COMMERICAL

COMPLEX INTO PACITA GATEWAY COMPLEX AND

TRANSPORTATION HUBALVAREZ, SOLON JR., V.

B.S Architecture Program

School of Architecture, Interior Design and the Build Environment

Email:[email protected]

Advisers:

Arch. Junar P. Tablan

Architecture Professor, AR-ID-BE, Mapua Institute of Technology

CHAPTER 1.1 THE PROBLEM

I.1 Introduction

In a growing population and demand of the people town centers and commercial complex

are areas that creates businesses, sources of the needs of the entire neighborhood or a

community it powers the entire area with its services that every individual needs to live. Food,

water, money, goods and other products are located making it a center of life in a community,

rapid growth in population through the years results demands not only in goods but the standards

of being on a municipality into a city rises up, failure to deliver such standards not only in economy

but in architectural results flaws like traffic congestion, crowded hallways and uncomfortable

places that no human being could resist in a subsequent number of times. Pacita Commercial

Complex in the heart of San Pedro, City in Laguna and is the third and last town center that made

up the downtown area of the whole city. Its adjacency to Bian City makes it more special

because its where vehicles from the infamous Maharlika Highway passes by making it an

important key to some of the drivers, the complex composes of fast food restaurants, a Tiange
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Center, supermarkets, banks and transportation like the PNR, Jeepney, UV Express, Pedi

cab, Tricycle, Buses. The whole complex is the heart of the whole subdivision and villages because

of the uniqueness of the stores and its services implied, and everyday commuters from any parts

of San Pedro usually go, making it the center of San Pedro City, creating a diversified complex

and linkage between the unseen advantages of transportation capability means efficiency in every

aspects of the place, contributing not only to the progress of the area but because it gives people

comfort of having such facilities into a certain place thus effectiveness is resulting factor.

The proposed study aims to provide the component city of San Pedro specifically the

owner Pacita lands with a well-planned and well adapted town center which will be the center of

commercial, businesses, health and transportation in the residents of Pacita 1 and 2 and other

subdivisions across the whole city, the target users will be the consumers and other commercial,

health, businesses related services and the commuters. The end market will be the staffs of each

and every establishments, and the tricycle drivers, Jeepney drivers, bus drivers, and other PNR

related staffs and maintenances. The proponent is to develop a diverse complex which will be

able to service the residents of the city and the neighboring city as well.


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I.1.2 Background of the Study

The area that composes the Pacita Commercial Complex used to service only the small

municipality of San Pedro, since the area of San Pedro was develop by the La Paz developers, the

whole municipality of San Pedro flourish and progressed rapidly, 20 barangays was established

by the local government of the area, several subdivisions dominated the area of San Pedro, Pacita

Complex is one of the largest subdivisions in San Pedro, in which the Pacita Commercial Complex

was established to be the center of commercial, trade and business and serves as the basin for

commuters from Metro Manila or South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao provinces and not only the

subdivision of Pacita but all of the neighboring subdivisions as well.

The old Pacita Commercial Complex

The roads of the Pacita Commercial Complex was given to the local government by the La Paz

Developers, so the access from other roads of the government will be synchronized which will

help the travel of the users from the other subdivisions and villages will be at ease, the Pacita

railway station is one of the oldest station in Region IV-A which connects the goods from other

provinces, commuters from Metro Manila to the commercial complex that helps the livelihood.


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The early building established in Pacita Commercial Complex was the Commercial building which

is located in the center of the complex, the gas station was soon demolished and a fast food chain

Jollibee was established in front of the National Road, the tricycle terminal was soon added, and

Pedicab terminal in the south side was introduced to the public, city buses and provincial buses

was operational since then and converted the parking lot into a bus terminal, the Jeepney was

already swarming in front of the complex and other transportation like the UV express existed.

Old picture of PNR Pacita Station

On March 27, 2013 the municipality of the San Pedro was converted to a component city of the

province of Laguna, since then the Pacita Commercial Complex was deemed to be as always aside

from the 2 towns of San Pedro City, the iconic complex of San Pedro City, San Pedro City was

known as Labasan because of its nature where commuters and other visitors are coming in and

out of the neighborhood and serves a gateway to other visiting users, by the year 2015

authorities and NGOs are striving that the city of San Pedro will be incorporated to Metro Manila.


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I.1.3 Statement of the Problem

In this study, the Pacita Commercial Complex continues to serve as the gateway of the

visitors and locals and an important sector for businesses and the key area for trading and

commuting for the city of San Pedro. In what point should the site can be altered in order to

reach the certain requirements of the studied approach to the problem: The New Development

of Pacita Commercial Complex:

What solution can be implemented on the pedestrian and vehicular traffic around

the current area?

What other architectural solutions can be implemented in a growing population?

What benefiting factors can influenced not only traffic but efficiency in the area?

How can a better complex and transportation hub can unify the needs of the users?

Who are the beneficiaries and who will be benefited in the study?

How to connect the benefits of the target users and the needs of the end users?


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I.1.3 Project Goals, Objectives and Strategies

The intention of the study is to create a documentation regarding Pacita Commercial

Complex:

To create a dynamic and flourishing complex for the growing population

o From municipality to an emerging city, creates lots of flaws which the level

of being a city cant be sustained, growing population deemed to have

more space has to be given, growing demand and certain approaches has

to be based on a city level planning, and analyzing it is the key solution.

To sustain architecturally the demand of the emerging city of San Pedro

o Formulation of certain nodes and certain spatial consideration in order to

answer the future problems of space of the complex vehicular of pedestrian

traffic, and certain spaces lacking in order for the comfort of the users.

Create a certain boundary of transportation that wont be conflicted

o Create a seamless and fluid transition of different kinds of transportation

lurking inside the complex, in which they wont be conflicted to each other,

that could create traffic and discomfort to the users due to its distance or

the level of necessity based on the specific location of the transportation.

Systematic arrangement of different activities into one focused place

o Creating a focused activities in a complex could result to good flow activities

without any conflicting reasons to have the congestion or other problems.


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To formulate a systematize execution of research that will produce credible

and legitimate knowledgeable paper for further research study and

development.

o This research can be based on other development of the site in which for

the benefit of the progress of the site, and to be able to help other entity

that are having the same study to have an idea to prior research studies.

Create a certain impact to the comfort and benefits of the users

o The study create good impact and certain ideas to be proposed for the

development and the contribution of study thus, getting more insights and

proper knowledge to the statistics and ideas to be withdrawn to the study.

Create a multi-dimensional perspectives of every ideas and views of the

study

o Encourages certain people to view the study in other way possible that

could negate a certain thought process which can sustain the study and

further progress the overall needs of the research study.

To develop the complex to standardization of modern approaches and

modern ideas which can hold the future demands.

o Commercial establishments, modern terminals and certain landscape ideas

can be crafted into modern ideas which can benefit certain problems of the

site and to progress the imagery of the whole complex.


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I.1.4 Significance of the Study

The proposed study should be legitimate, credible and knowledgeable in order to obtain

solid statistical results and certain basis for approaches, needs and the problems of the site must

be shown so that the accurate result of the existing condition of the site will be properly

documented. The study will provide various answers that needed specific answers that will create

effective and precise solution to the existing problems of the site, diverse study of the different

factors and views that should be tackled must be presented and documented and considered to

the study, this study will provide possible solutions to the proven existing problems of the

complex, solutions will be based on the study of macro and micro settings.

Connecting certain existing commercial complex and transportation hub study in local and

in foreign settings will not only provide information, but to adapt certain principles in the integrity

of an commercial complex and transportation hub, and other ideas and types of approach in the

same study, related literature will help in formulating certain ideas and execution to the study,

that will develop the study even further and to build a certain approach to the problems.

The study will provide important local laws based on the Local Government of the city or

the province, and the Constitutional Laws of the Philippines, and the prioritization of building

codes and codes given by the San Pedro City Local Government and the National Building Code.


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I.1.5 Scope of Limitation

The proposed study covers the Pacita Commercial Complex, in terms of the possible

redevelopment of the commercial complex, the modernization of certain key features like the

faade and certain landscape features that not only benefit aesthetics but the function as well,

modernization of the interior of commercial and the wet and dry market area, reorientation of

spaces that needs to be moved based on the study, the changes from the adjacency of the

spaces, landscaping and development of the complex environmentally, including the

transportation terminals inside the complex, it will cover the flow of both the commuters, drivers,

stall owners, visitors, and other target and end users, it will cover the beneficiaries of the study

and its beneficial factor in the future and to the advantage of the study. The beneficiaries are the

following:

The Local Government

The Administrator/ the Owner

Stall Owners/ Staffs

Neighboring Areas/Districts/Cities/Villages/Towns

Maintenance/Security Personnel

Truck Drivers/Bus Drivers/Pedicab/Tricycle Driver/UV Express Driver/Jeepney Driver

Commuters/Students/Passerby both Local and Visitors

The study negates and limits to the schematic design to the architectural planning and design of

whole Pacita Commercial Complex. It will be tackled in architectural design in the phase of the

study.


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I.1.7 Conceptual Framework

CHOSEN PROBLEMATICSTRUCTURE: PACITACOMMERCIAL COMPLEX

DATA GATHERINGTHROUGH SITE VISIT

AND INTERVIEW

SITE VISIT

OBSERVATION ON THEEXISTING SITE

BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNSAND THE VIEWS OF THE

END USERS THROUGHINTERVIEW AND

SUMMARY

GATHERING RELATEDLITERATURES ABOUT

COMMERCIAL ANDTRANSPORTATION

RELATED LITERATURE:

COMMERCIAL COMPLEXAND TRANSPORTATIONHUB

CASE STUDY: CHOOSINGTHE BEST RELATED

LITERATURE (2FOREIGN, 2 LOCAL)

RESEARCHINFORMATION

REGARDING PACITACOMMERCIAL COMPLEX

GATHERING PACITA

COMMERCIAL COMPLEXBACKGROUND

ANALYSIS OF THEWHOLE COMPLEX

IDENTIFYING THEPROBLEMS BASED ONTHE DATAS GATHERED

IN THE COMPLEX

ANALYSING THEPROBLEMS AND

CREATING CONCEPTUALSOLUTIONS AND

SYSTEMATICFRAMEWORK

DEFENDING THEPROBLEM AND STATING

THE PROBLEMS

DEVELOPMENT OFPOSSIBLE SOLUTION

FOR PCC


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I.1.8 Definition of Terms

Divers i f i ed to engage in varied operations

UV Exp r e s s mode of transportation, public utility vehicle, vehicular transport of people to

places.

J eepney a Philippine twin-benched jitney bus, sitting about dozen passengers.

T iange - Stalls

Acronym

P N R Philippine National Railways

PCC Pacita Commercial Complex

N B C National Building Code

NSO National Statistics Office


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Chapter 2: Review of Related Literatures and Studies

Integrated Bus Terminal cum Commercial Complex at Mohali, India

Arch. Gourav Kumar architectural thesis of a commercial complex in Mohali, India

A point in the system for use. Multiuse space concept efficient use of space for entertainment,

shopping & related activity, concept of planning of different activity

Gourav Kumar said that transportation is one of the most important requirements for the aid

of communication from one place to other for visiting purpose or in the sense of tourism. A

number of factors like the convenience from one place to the other, promotion of tourism, for

communication between places etc. Have predicted the importance of planning such as roadways

industries in the as sense of bus terminals. Transportation system improves the social, economic,

industrial and commercial progress and further transforms the society into an organized one. It

is one of the essential services, vital force for determining the direction of development. To

achieve the desired transportation balance and for the system to be efficient, it is essential to

provide organized facilities in the system.as transportation is concerned with the movement

between origin and destination involves the movement of people and goods, there is need for an

access point in the system for use. multiuse space concept efficient use of space for

entertainment, shopping & related activity, concept of planning of different activity evolution of

commercial complex i.e. ancient agora & medieval plaza of European cities Indian context Indian

Bazzars daily shopping at terminal itself rather than going to market places and thus save time.


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Further to save space commercial activities will be incorporate with Bus terminal and give to

Mohali a missing landmark building. Objective provide an architecture solution for integrating

the terminal with commercial complex.

Related Studies and Projects

Tiendesitas (Ugong, Pasig)

"a collection of little stores") is ashopping complex located along the C-5 road corner

Eulogio Rodriguez, Jr. Avenue in Ugong,Pasig.It began its operations on September 26, 2005

and was developed by Ortigas & Company Limited Partnership (OCLP). It rivals the highly

successful and world-renowned Chatuchak Market of Bangkok.Constructed at a cost of P200

million, Tiendesitas is a part of Frontera Verde, an interim 18.5 hectare Ortigas

Center development project. The complex offers more than 300 parking slots, and is served
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ByJeepney on C-5 and by buses which stop a short walk from the Tiendesitas gate. The

shopping center is run by the management team ofGreenhills Shopping Center.Tiendesitas is a

30,000 square metres (320,000 sq. ft.) complex of "villages" featuring stylized Filipino

architecture. The complex functions like an "urban retreat" where one can walk around in wide-

opened villages. The complex is made up of twelve pavilions inspired byMaranao architecture,

which in turn traces its roots back to thebahay kubo.The roof of each pavilion is covered with

chemically treated Cogon grass,and is equipped with sprinklers to avoid mishaps during fires.

Duyans (hammocks) are scattered around the development to offer short breaks during shopping

trips. The Filipiniana inspiration extends to the comfort rooms: old kalesa wheels were

transformed into chandelier frames to light up these restrooms. More than 450 traders

fromLuzon,Visayas andMindanao specializing in merchandise from regions not usually found in

mainstream retail outlets exhibit their wares in Tiendesitas' shopping pavilions. Haggling a

latiangge is a common negotiating tactic among local merchants.
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National Highway connecting Pacita Commercial Complex

Based on the conducted research the main problem within the area of the PCC is during torrential

rainfalls which results to flooding delaying the flow of the usual commuting and transportation

capability of the whole complex, flooding is the concern because of shops being flooded that

results to certain damages to stocks and selling products, Hans Queano a daily commuter in

Pacita Commercial Complex said that rainy seasons in the area is the biggest drawback in the

complex, hence he suggested that elevated walkways and sheds will bring relief to the

transportation network and the businesses that are operating within the area.

Jeepney Terminal in front on National Highway


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Inside of the Commercial Building

Jeepney Terminal which occupies the national highway causes traffic commuters whom

are waiting on the so called terminal left their garbage in the area, lack of waiting sheds specially

on rainy seasons is a hassle example of the transportation network within the area, dark and lack

of ventilation inside the commercial building because of poor planning and maintenance, the use

of lights in midday are signs of not organized and discrete planning of the structure, and very

small hallways that none of the bystanders and passerby would want to go, hence the whole

business inside the establishment isnt having any regular income that results to bankruptcy.

Connecting road to the complex


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PNR Pacita Station

Jaywalkers lack of pedestrian walkway and proper waiting areas the overall circulation

inside the complex arent really accessible most of the time youll end up crossing all over the

roads which is not only dangerous but very risky specially from people who are carrying heavy

loads, very small walkways specially on the side of the railway are not a good sign. Most of the

time commuters are always in contact with vehicular traffic, which is very dangerous. Old and

useless PNR Station on the south side of the complex which isnt really used as a decent railway

station, Very inaccessible especially for those commuters that are coming from the national

highway, the mud from the railway and the very small walkways commuters tend to get lost.

Pacita Commercial Complex Main Tricycle Station


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Bus Stop in Pacita Commercial Complex

The Pacita tricycle terminal which is located on the west side of the complex has its own

problematic issues to address, the overall tarmac which the tricycles are lined up is consisting of

soil, which in rainy season becomes mud, that makes commuting very hard, and lack of sheds

just the front of the terminal is only has sheds. The bus stop which is near the tricycle terminal

is not suitable when rainy season, commuters are forced to run to the nearest shed which is the

shed of the tricycle terminal, very narrow walkway in the area is not suitable for large numbers

of commuters, and the rapid unloading of the buses are meant to create a traffic on the road.

UV Express Terminal


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Bus Terminal in Pacita Commercial Complex

The UV Express facing the national highway is occupying the parking lot for costumers of

the establishments, without proper terminal the commuters that are lined up and waiting for UVs

arent having sheds that will protect them from extreme heat and rainy seasons, The bus terminal

in front of Pure gold has its own problematic issues, the turning radius of the buses creates traffic

and maneuvering in and out of the terminal cost a lot of time, this scenarios are very much

present in any time of the day, the small road which buses are coming isnt conducive because

of its narrow width that is hard for maneuvering buses in and out of the terminal and causes

certain problem like traffic in the area, and time is wasted in maneuvering buses in the terminal.

Destroyed plant boxes and lack of walkways


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Lack of public urinal and garbage disposal areas

Absence of landscapes that dictates the peoples movement and direction are one of the

resulting factors to be considered, potholes from the roads, improper disposal of waste,

jaywalkers, old building and poor maintenance results to deterioration of the center of the

complex, terminals doesnt have sheds so rainy days are hard for the commuters, and stops the

flow of travel cutting lines from the whole complex. Traffic flow every 7:00am and every 5:00 am

resulting to heavy traffic to moderate. Issues like tricycle terminal clogging the road, improper

bus and jeepney stops are one of the main causes of traffic, dangerous jaywalking activities that

negates the traffic also are the factors of not orderly termination.

The absence of concrete on the terminal of tricycles, potholes results to thick mud every

rainy season, lack of sheds from commuters coming from buses, UV express, Jeepnies are one of

the worst scenarios that could happen, inadequate ventilation, lack of sunlight means more

electric cost to power lights, lack of planning for the pedestrian results people arent visiting the


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shops inside, resulting to poor business incomes and opportunities, the PNR station and

the back alley of the market problems are improper disposal of waste, the old PNR station isnt

renovated yet, and the lack of proper sidewalks and walkways are the problems.

Ground of the wet market

Lack of drainage in the wet market area causes flooding and foul odor of the canals which

the fish bloods and other waste from the market, and which tends to create certain dangerous

wet floors and other obstacles that are dangerous to unconscious buyers and other end users.

Store room of the wet and dry market


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The wet market has its own store room which other goods like rice and some fish products

are stored, the store room is not sealed which means other insects are prone to the area, and

moist are the problems of the store room, which will spoil the foods inside the store room.

Delivery area of the wet market

The wet market has an area which all the fishes are brought after they are delivered in

the market, this is the delivery room, the area have a very slippery floor, scales of the fishes and

other waster are being mop to the open canal to the left which has a foul odor. The roof have

some holes which tends to create floods inside the market when it is in the midst of raining.

PNR Pacita Complex Station


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The Pacita commercial complex is like an abandoned structure, with lots of waste

scattered around the vicinity, the terminal is still operational but very rare occasion of train

passing by the vicinity, broken roofs and destroyed lights and slippery cement are signs of poor

and cheap development of the station lack of rooms or ticket booth are one of the problem.

Exterior of the Pacita Commercial Building

Ceiling of the Wet and Dry Market


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Public Parking Lot of the Complex

Traffic conditions inside the complex

Inside the wet market


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Based upon observation through the site observations and walkthrough all around the

complex, we emphasize the overall behavioral patterns of the users of the complex.

Commuters

Consumers


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Drivers

Maintenance and Security

Stall Owners


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I.3.3. Research Instruments

This are the tools or instruments used in gathering data in the study of the Pacita

Commercial Complex, this will be the basis for the identifying the particular needs in the study

and making a reliable source for future inferences. In the study of the PCC, we used the tools

used Interview and Observation.

I.3.3.1 Research Instrument: Random Sampling

In an Random Sampling it is defined as a random on the spot interview, which means

asking directly toward the user in action, that can define the issues of the place, and its thoughts

in the situation, This occurs by asking questions for much needed information for the interviewee

Verbally and directly. One of the methods used in interview is interviewing commuters

which is residing and using the complex for years and decades past, and base their experiences

on the research, stall owners and different modes of transportation drivers interviewing can

satisfy the research method used, thus giving more evidence and clarity to the overall problem

of the site.

Hans Christian Queano is residing in San Pedro City for almost 2 years now, and his

experiences in the complex, every single detail of what he do and what he is wanting more out

of the vicinity was told in an interview, thus recommending some options and varying ideas. Kuya

Gilbert sells pirated CDs and DVDs in his stall inside the commercial building, and he said that

business is slow in the area, mainly because of lack of passerby and people coming inside. Aling

Jessa inside the Wet and Dry Market told us her hindrance in the disposal of the garbage and the


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Lack of drainages inside the wet market, and the ventilation is making her so

uncomfortable and business is slow because of consumers are going for the bigger commercial

establishments. Commercial stall owners are being interrogated of out of 18 stalls inside the

commercial building 12 of them arent happy about the location because of the lack of passerby

and costumers going inside of the place. This can be very hard for the business to earn income.

I.3.3.2 Research Instrument: Observation

This technique is used when the data is not adequate through the use of interview and

some other method. In observation it is the direct means of identifying the current facility of the

complex, the direct means of studying the flow, movement of the people in the facility, the used

of the spaces and identifying what is in the facility. Site visit is performed in order to commit this

method. In the site visit, we identified the mentioned problematic areas and prove the existing

problem, and taking it to account, the proponent are the consumers, commuters and stall owners.

Observation can be a power tool in creating a scenario and finding out the different flaws

and drawbacks of the place, this can be concluded or supported by various interrogation and

surveys to make the observation more credible and more feasible. Observation in the complex

could be the tool for the sightings of different problems that will be addressed to the complex.


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Chapter 4

I.3 Summary of Findings and Analysis

In this chapter the outcome of the gathered information and datas are analyzed,

summarized and discussed in a precise and systematize manner, The produced data are gathered

during the research methodology in which the proponent used most of the techniques to satisfy

and to develop the study with direct information of Pacita Commercial Complex. This chapter will

present datas and presentation in order to further understand the collected data and information.

I.3.1 Presentation of Collected Data

In this study the collected data will be presented in graphical method and figures to

understand the complexity of the problem, the proponent can easily discuss the problem on it.

Diagram of the adjacency of the main structures

Base on the graphical diagram, the Pacita commercial building is in the center of the whole

complex followed by the terminals on the North West, north east and south east area of the

whole complex, existing commercial building. Jollibee to be specific is erected on the south west

area.


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Macro Diagram of Pacita Commercial Building

Macro Diagram of Wet and Dry Market


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The wet and dry market is located on the north side of the complex, at the rear of it is

the old PNR station, and in the east is the tricycle terminal and in front is the old commercial

building, the disposal of the market is located on the far north west of the market and stalls in

front of the market, the wet market stalls are accessible with 4 discrete hallways and staff doors.

I.3.I.1 Presentation of the Collected Data: Survey Result

I.3.I.1.1 Survey Profile:

Results:

The chart shows that out of 30 commuters in Pacita Commercial Complex most of them take bus

as the most used mode of transportation followed by Jeepney, Tricycle, UV Express and Pedicab.

Such charts can identify the users point of view and the behavioral pattern of the people inside

the complex, and derive the definite point where the datas and observation can have proofs.

ModesofTransportation

Bus Jeepney Tricycle UVExpress Pedicab


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The bar chart shows the percentage of the people walking and using private vehicles upon and

entering and leaving the complex, the bar chart shows that majority of the people using PUVs in

and out of the complex, commuters and shoppers usually travel by tricycle, Pedicab, jeeps, buses

or UVs when going in and out of the complex.

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Walking PrivateVechicle PublicUtilityVehicles

PercentageofpeopleusingasmodeoftravelgoingInand

OutoftheComplex

ModesofTravelgoingInandOutoftheComplex

Usualactivitiesofusersinsidethecomplex

Eating Commuting Buying Transactions


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The pie chart shows the activities in which users are doing inside the complex, the chat shows

majority of the people are going to PCC for commuting purposes, second is buying and eating

and last are transactions like banking transactions, meeting up, paying bills and other things.

I.3.1.1.1.2 Vehicular Density

Since there are no existing datas in the number of cars going in and out of the complex

because there is no government agency that is concerning the ratio of cars in the Philippines. We

are going to just compute for the number of cars in San Vicente where Pacita Commercial Complex

is situated. The approximation of the number of cars that may enter is just to give an idea of how

many cars can and may possibly go inside the complex. The record shown is as of year 2010.

Number of passengers and motor vehicles according to World Bank


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The table shown shows that the Philippines has 30 vehicles for every 1000 people approximately.

Taking this statistics to consideration. The population of San Vicente where Pacita Commercial

Complex is situated is on 92,092 population. Doing the formula we have 92,092 divided by 30 is

in 3069 motor vehicles. It can be more or less because it is just an approximation for the data.

I.3.1.1.1.3 Buses Statistics

Greenstar Buses Company is one of the operators inside the complex, which the hours of

trips are ranging to 9:00am to 9:00pm. Average buses coming inside are 22 Greenstar buses

situated at the complex.

LTFRB Showing the number of operators and buses

BBL or Bian Bus Lines Company is another operator situated permanently on the bus

station, sharing with the Greenstar Buses. The hours of the operations are ranging to 9:00am to

9:00pm where they have approximately 43 buses coming in and out of the complex.


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I.3.1.1.1.4 Bus Routes, UV Express Routes and Jeepney Route

MMTPSS Survey of routes of buses and Jeepney

The routes of the buses and the Jeepney shows that they are situated in the national highway

and the buses also are situated at the national highway exiting on either Susana Heights exit in

SLEX and South woods Exit at the Bian boundaries. Both routes are visible to San Pedro City.

And statistically speaking the number of buses going in and out of the area are in 3,568 according

to LTFRB where it is studies. This networks shows the accessibility of the Pacita Commercial

Complex to Metro Manila, which links the overall transportation network and opportunities of

different visitors commuting and having a private vehicle situated at the situating towards site.


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AUV or UV Express routes in San Pedro City

The availability of the UV Express for the commuters of the complex could help ease up the

transportation congestion inside the complex, and help distribute people regarding their

destinations. The figure shows that the route of UV Express within the area of San Pedro City

routes at South Luzon Expressway and National Highway. One of their station is located at the

Pacita Commercial Complex.


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I.3.I.2 Presentation of the Collected Data: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and

Threats (SWOT)

The following Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats are based on the statements of

the Interviewee and observations through the Case Study.

I.3.I.2 .1 Analyses on the Strengths of the facility

The following are the capacity of the Pacita Commercial Complex, which has a positive

impact and a good sign of possible improvement of the new development of the facility.

Strategic Location for commuters and business related opportunities

The location of the site is very strategic due to its connection to the National road

or the Maharlika highway in which it is the vessels of the transportation and economic

industry, and very accessible to nearby places or the farthest places, the site is the

center of commuting of the community, commuters from nearby subdivisions are

coming to Pacita Commercial Complex because of its vast transportation modes.

Vast modes of transportation for commuting and tourist

Different modes of transportation from Train, Buses, Jeepnies, Tricycle, Pedicab

and UV Express, this modes are very useful for commuters and tourist and making

The complex as one of the first option in going to one place to another and the

accessibility to places.

Linkages of different modes of transportation

Making the commercial building a common area not only benefits the commuters

for easy access for all the modes of transportation but for the advantages of stall


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Owners which the percentage of opportunities will be higher, and the products

and stores will be exposed to public presence boosting the stalls and creating more

job opportunities for the end users.

Promoting Green architecture through the presence of landscaping for easy

dictation of foot travel

Creating a landscapes of pure greeneries will not only help the environment

but also creates an impression of the whole complex, and creating dictation of

travel not only creating a sense of direction but in order to guide the users in safe

foot travel.

Lower the time of foot travel, making an efficient and hassle free

accessibility

A big lot area like the Pacita Commercial Complex is difficult to walk thru

corners, plus the hassle of heat, ventilation and crowd is one of the factors of

making an uncomfortable foot travel, so bigger walkways and sheds will help lower

time of foot travel and shades and greeneries will help the hassle free foot travel.

I.3.I.2 .2 Analyses on the Weaknesses of the facility:

Not enough walkways for users

The absence of pathways are very much likely dangerous especially people with

disabilities, contacts with vehicular traffic and jaywalking can be dangerous to users.

Dark and not enough ventilation and poor planning of pedestrian circulation


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The main commercial building suffers from poor ventilation, lack of cooling

equipment, not enough lighting, and small stalls are very uncomfortable for end

users and consumers.

Poor maintenance of ceilings, floors, walls

The whole main building suffers from chips, sagging ceiling, pot holes from the

floors and broken and missing tiles because of poor maintenance can be

problematic deficiencies.

Muddy tarmac and small waiting sheds on tricycle terminal

The tricycle terminal of the commercial complex is suffering from muddy

tarmac that can be very serious when in rainy season and flooding occurrence,

small waiting shed can be very uncomfortable for commuters that are waiting in

line and lack of waiting area.

Mixed circulation of both vehicular and pedestrian

Means that the vehicular and the pedestrian movement are sharing several points

in the complex which may have the risk of danger and unnecessary casualties.

Lack of shed for bus terminal and improper maneuvering area for buses

Lack of waiting sheds and maneuvering area for buses can be very frustrating for motorist

because bus occupies more space in the road, which in terms of going in and out of the terminal

time is used for just maneuvering inside and out.


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Wet and Dry Market suffers from lack of ventilation and absence natural

lighting

Lack of strategies in placement of windows and natural light can reflect to the stall owners

because of the bills in electricity which they are paying, lack of ventilation can be very frustrating

not only for stall owners but for consumers as well.

No particular space for UV Express and Pedicab

Lack of space for this modes of transportation can result to not organized complex in which

it can possibly interfere with the balance of the complex, lack of terminal for UV Express can

result to occupying public parking space for private vehicles, which can greatly affect the

opportunities of the site same as Pedicab drivers.

Poor Maintenance of the Commercial buildings and the Wet and Dry Market

Meaning the investment of the commercial spaces will not uplift the integrity and

the reputation of the structures and the complex. Which can result drawbacks such as ceiling

failure and the floor flooding and many more building damage without the proper maintenance.

I.3.I.2 .3 Analyses on the Opportunities of the Facility

Due to the increasing number of population, Pacita Commercial Complex will be

benefited in terms of the opportunities for stall owners

Pacita Commercial Complex can be a gateway to Pacita or possibly to San Pedro City

because of the growing number of commercial establishments investing in PCC.


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Existing commercial establishments like Shakeys, Jollibee, Greenwich, Max can uplift

the number of opportunities and lessen the uncomfortable level of going in and out of

the complex.

National Highway or the Maharlika Highway is the bridge between the two cities

(Muntinlupa City and Bian City) hence, transportation, shipping and tourism can grow.

Making PCC the asset of Pacita community.

The trademark of the complex for commercial needs and transportation can benefit

the small businesses and the further development will boost the image and comfort of

the users.

Once the PNR Pacita Station is fully operational, the opportunities of the stall owners

will boost, and being a link from various places making the site a landmark.

I.3.I.2 .4 Analyses on the Threats of the Facility

Due to increasing population, some parts of the complex will be crowded

The physical state of the structures may not fit the other existing establishments

The presence of public roads in which cannot be moved will be a hindrance.

Huge complex proposal or maintenance of such big establishment can cost a lot of money.

The risk of flooding in the area could cripple the commercial establishments income.

I.3.2 Need Analysis

In this part, different analysis on given figures are stated in which, portion where it is

stated what is needed in the study in order to satisfy the needed information.

The following are the needs of the complex:


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Well planned walkways

Landscaping for barriers and dictation of travel

Waiting sheds and sheds for walkways for rainy season and hot seasons

Well ventilated and adequate natural light for establishments

Proper spaces for modes of transportations each with sheds and waiting area

A common walkway for accessible to all the modes of transport in the complex

Well defined stalls for pedestrian walkway

Proper width of walkways and roads

Proper Bus stop location

Paved tarmacs

Iconic design of building for the landmark of the place

Based on the studied gathered data, Pacita Commercial Complex, with the determined characters

on the weaknesses, opportunities, threats and strength of the complex, such results and datas

may vary and other may not be as accurate and defined but following the systematical analyzation

of datas and information we determined what is needed in the complex its lacking factors for

development and advantages, and it is to develop in order to adapt the existing and future

demands of the society in San Pedro and its neighbors, the commuters, stall owners,

establishments staffs, drivers, maintenance and through this proposed solution, people will come

and trust Pacita Commercial Complex. Therefore, proponent will propose a Redevelopment of

Pacita Commercial Complex.


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Chapter 1.5 Conclusion and Recommendation

As part of an effective study of different problems of the commercial complex, the

proponents should include and identify the possible approaches to the problems of the vicinity,

in this chapter, proposals and interferences are created to the study of the proposals.

As we proposed, the Pacita Commercial Complex has certain problems inside which are in

the lack of natural lighting and ventilation, this means that electrical bills could rise up and stall

owners are the one taking the hits, so proper execution of this problems can help to ease the

factors. The modernization of the whole complex from the commercial building and the wet and

dry market and the several terminals can help to the comfort of both the target and end users,

certain approach like the Tiendesitas where the stalls are the common space so that passerby

and shoppers will be forced to go one common place so that ease of travel and comfort will be

the benefit of the commercial complex, The redirection of traffic means, both private and public

utility vehicle wont be conflicted and the proper flow of the vicinity will be achieved, and the

isolation of both the vehicular and the pedestrian means flawless interaction of each group

without conflicting interest, this could result to proper execution of the whole research study.

Reorienting of spaces for proper development and flaws of each and every establishments

could result to direct passage of different needs of the users, and limit time consuming in travel

time and push the efficiency to its exceeding limits, weakness and strengths are tackled in the

research study which adds information to the problems of the vicinity, thus the strengths in which

certain location has to be optimized to gain more benefiting results, due to the lack of passerby

and circulation inside the main commercial building, it must be the common space of the

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Circulation that could result to certain problems in transition of both the traffic. As the local says

the commercial complex is the center of transportation for the commuters, and the business and

commercial establishments so proper execution of different problems should be announced and

documented to seal different kinds of problem that arouses the commercial complex and the

terminals inside it. This problems should be solved accordingly to the governing codes and

standards and the laws to achieve legitimate results, and provide the Pacita Commercial Complex

into a hub of transportation, and the center of business and commercial needs of the users. The

lack of public toilets for the public user serves a hindrance in creating a diversified public friendly

place and complex for the consumers, commuters, end users. This is very critical needs to create

the perfect impression of a good complex and transportation hub, linking everything into one

huge complex that could cater any type of user. From the transportation department down to the

commercial diversity, the complex could create a diversified the whole complex. From the

commercial restaurants, fast food chains, and other commercial services. It can sustain the people

all around the complex. Giving importance to each and every user that makes up the whole

complex can be the success that the study is aiming for. Various methodology in creating a

diversified and complementary complex can be achieved based on the findings of the research.


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II. Research Focus

In this chapter, the proponent will introduce the emphasis of the study, it is the core of

the whole research study that will be applied to the chosen title of the proponent, in which the

Redevelopment of Pacita Commercial Complex. In this chapter, the importance of the study will

be stated its significance to the users and the recipients.

II. 1 Rationale

The proposed new development of Pacita Commercial Complex, thru which the adaptation

of certain principles and new ideology in designing the whole integration of commercialize area

and the transportation hub. Our study focuses on the modernize ideology of the execution in the

proposed new development of Pacita Commercial Complex, the study will also tackle the future

demands of the complex, in this way the effectiveness of the planning and designing of the whole

complex, the study will also tackle certain modernized procedures in the concern of transportation

sector, and the business advantages of the commercial sector of the complex, that could create

a harmony into both transportation and commercial sector. Pacita Commercial Complex continues

to be the gateway in and out of the city, creating a vantage point for almost all opportunities into

a diversified area, adding the modernization of different highly urbanized cities could also benefit

the level of expectation that a city of San Pedro could offer, creating an improvised development

of power saving, creating a free flowing complex, that will not conflict each users into its respected

places, providing the Pacita Commercial Complex the level of highly urbanized and environmental

safe procedures in terms of lighting and power saving, modernize planning of landscapes and site

planning are one of the focuses of the study in order for the beneficial factors of the site users.


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II. 2 Principles and relevance to the project

II.2.1 Principles: Modernization and Dynamic Ideology Approach to Pacita

Commercial Complex

Both the modernization ideology and the execution that will benefit the class of the

commercial complex and help it to comply to state of San Pedro City as highly urbanized city,

such statement should not only have the commercial complex established but to adapt the certain

principles and ideology to other alike structures that are currently existed, certain future

approaches to other fields of architecture from planning, designing, building methodology,

landscape designing will be benefit the study in order to achieve certain characteristics of the

site, such ideas could not only be use to the site, but to apply different methods based on the

proponents view of the complex, ideas from passive ventilation and lighting to sewer design to

avoid flooding incidents will help to ease up commuters and stall owners during light rains in the

complex, modernization not only imply to the establishment, but the terminals as well that

ventilation and lights will not be a hindrance in achieving comfort levels of the passengers and

the drivers in peak hours where crowded people from terminals are withdrawn to the complex.

II.2.1.1 Multi use space planning

Efficient use if space for entertainment, shopping and related activities are beneficial into

the integration of this principles to the site, conceptual planning that is critical to the success of

the site will create its basis into the designation of proper traffic possibilities, the evolution of

commercial complex into multi use and multi themed establishment that will harmonize different

kinds of shops and other restaurants, to achieve design excellence and to come up with a

prototype design for a transportation hub, for the future and scenario where space will become


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a precious commodity and rapid transportation that will have to support small site further to save

space commercial activities will be incorporated with the different transportation terminals and

give the Pacita Commercial Complex the missing landmark building. Multi used could create a

certain opportunities not only on with the administrator of the site but the stall owners which will

create a flourishing commercial building, wet and dry market and different modes of terminals

into one specific complex that could allow the whole ecosystem to interact without conflicting.

II.2.1.2 Segregation of Different Modes of Transportation and Activities

The segregation of different types of activities from transportation sector to the pedestrian

activities could lessen the density of different kinds of activities and distribute it to the overall

vantage points in the site that could lead to free space and can limit the clogging of various

spaces depending on the time. The segregation of different modes in transportation will also help

to free up remaining uncertainties into the development of the complex, where this could bring

to comfort both the passengers and the drivers, this certain principles could develop the complex.

II.2.1.3 Proper Isolation of Vehicular and Pedestrian Movement

This proper isolation of vehicular for the minimization of conflict where it could clogged

up the particular point of interest in the whole complex, which could result to vehicular traffic

congestion, pedestrian movement where they tend to get conflicted to certain point that vehicular

access are flowing, proper dictation of travel that will give a certain track into all the users of the

site, and avoid certain lost in travel that will not be beneficial to the users of the commercial.


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II.2.1.4 Passive renewal of light and ventilation

Creating green sources for light and ventilation will be beneficial to the environment, the

absence of air-conditioned units that carry CFCs which harm the ozone layer will be eliminated

in the principles of the structures inside the site, and not only the environment will be benefited

but the stall owners and the administrators and the operators paying lights and ventilation

equipment. Every sources of light and ventilation can be planned by giving certain study for the

site orientation and different strategies to create the systematical arrangement of windows and

take advantage of the lighting of the sun to get on with the different areas of the establishments.

II.2.1.5 Use of Material to in the true expression

Creating certain use of materials into the commercial building complex and the transportation

areas, wet and dry market and the transition of different types of materials like steel and wood

and concrete could create an expression and certain principle that could be adapted. The

transition of the materials is the imagery of modernized designing and interior preferences that

could tackle the improvement and correlation of the interior designing and architectural designing

principles that could benefit the user and uplift the level of class in the structures inside the

complex creating a certain theme that will be iconic in terms of architecture.


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II.2.2 Relevance of Modernize Dynamic Ideology Approach to Pacita Commercial

Complex

The significance of Pacita Commercial Complex is to create a dynamic and flourishing

environment that will cater every user of the site without the conflicts and the segregation of

different activities to attain the free flowing environment that the proponent envisioned. This

certain factors will sustain and satisfy the needs and the wants of the users, that will help them

to bring the optimal comfort level of every individual using the site, Pacita Commercial Complex

has been the key area for transportation, commercial center for the towns of San Pedro City, thus

the proponent propose a modern approach to the redevelopment of the whole complex, each

and other proponent are not satisfied to the existing conditions of the site, Modernization of

dynamic flow of every other activities of the complex not only evolve the site but it thrives and

grow to the future endeavors that will be happening on the site, formulation of different strategies

in to dynamic approaches will be the beneficial factor of the site because of its characteristics of

live and free flowing full of activities and an active place in the city, the spaces that will be created

into the distinct theme of the commercial and the market structures and the terminals will also

help to sustain rigid and maintenance free structures that will help to save money and cost for

replacement and maintenances, the aesthetic of each and every establishment inside the city

correlated great benefits to the complex, creating a distinct character that will emerge in the

center of the city, bringing many tourist, commuters and daily shoppers into the complex,

admiring different strategies in evolving living of the people in the future, the Modernization

dynamic ideology is more likely focuses to the advantages of both the transportation sector and

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II. 3 Application to the project

II.3.1 Application: Modernized Dynamic Approach on Pacita Commercial Complex

II.3.1.1 Facade

Modernization of certain aesthetic values of the establishment inside the site forms a characteristic

of the well-designed approach. Both the interior and exterior are the similar relevance of the

materials and the design, which will not lose the overall characteristic integrity of the complex.

Dynamic and free flowing materials, from the steel and transition to glass and from the wood that

will look more alive, that could negate something to the site that will help it to create an

impression.

The intention of the faade to be dynamic and interesting

In the planning of the facades of each and every establishments inside the complex, designing it

with movement and dynamism will harmonize the alive spirit of the complex as such.

Overall design uniformity of the recent commercial building


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The modernized architecture will play the vital role of the aesthetics of the whole faade and the

corresponding establishments in the complex, creating a single theme for every other

establishments that will bring the uniformity of the design and making an impression of different

kind of establishments into a one single complex structure, certain dynamic and neutral earth

colors will provide the establishments the ground willing to rise in the midst of a certain complex,

wood, steel and glass will play along together the transition of various elements and creating a

classy and harmonious feeling to every part of the complex, thus attention of different people will

be directed to the different establishments and will able to tell the different needs and uses of it

based on the dictation of the design. Newly constructed commercial complex and transportation

hubs are into the extensive used of steels and glasses that creates a progressive stance of the

site. Glass not only make it more interesting but helps to the application of passive lighting.

II.3.1.2 Modernized Passive Lighting and Ventilation

Passive shadings like the use of overhangs that control the solar heating season, the beginning

and the end of the period solar gain through the south face glazing, fixed overhangs should be

designed so there is a separation between the top and of the windows and the underside of the

projecting surface, lights will be used on the common spaces so because people move from one

point to the other restricting the solar to focus on a certain individual the introduction of solar

chimney to the ventilation of the wet and dry market not only creates a well-ventilated space but

to provide passive cooling for the stall owners. Lighting can be achieved in proper selection of

window type and windows orientation to the sun and the direct feed of the sun into the window

which will not exceed the tolerable level of each and every person inside the establishments.


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Different methods and approach in passive ventilation

II.3.2 Application: Modernized and dynamic approach: Stall Owners focused

The application of different interior options for stall owners that would benefit them inside the

commercial building. Another principle inside the stalls will be the different kind of stores which

are inside the establishments, where the interactive and possible portability in the stall owners.

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Designing a certain idea in respect of dynamic approach is that interactive stores which every

stores has its own theme depending on its own goods, but in this way uniformity is the most

important aspect that could be a driving force in the overall characteristics of the interiors. Certain

materials that will harmonize the different kind of the approach in the certain forms of interior.

III.3.3 Application: Modes of Transportation Terminal Focused

Ideology of different kinds of terminal

Different kinds of terminal which services different commuters and different appro4aches into

certain principles for each and every terminal behavior. Pedicab, Bus, Jeepney and other modes

of transportation, the transition between glass and steel will be the extensive use of this materials

will not only develop the existence of the characteristic of the terminal and its certain principles.

The relief of the passenger in the extent of waiting for the line for the turn in the transportation

sector, certain landscapes and the emulsifying design of the interior will entertain the waiting

users, comfort rooms are also dedicated for every sector or terminal, due to many people using

the different kinds of transportation, basic needs like food and the urinal needs must be sustained

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Design approach to transportation terminals

Approach for the road segregation

The approach in creating a flaw less and hassle free diversified integration of different modes of

transportation into marriage of commercial complex and transportation hub must determine the

exact various types of transportation, several methods should allow the distinct implementations

of such designs, like the 3 way barrier of not only isolating buses in the complex but the private

vehicles as well. Bus stops for rapid transportation needed waiting sheds that allow people to of

waiting posture to sit around and wait for the buses to come, the Pacita MG station needed to be

as modernized as well. So different methods in creating a distinct railway station to satisfy the

users must be as carefully designed. Emulsifying the designs that joining concrete, steel and glass

could create an impression, methods in planning for the direct access of people to the complex.


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1.3.4 Application: Commercial Building Planning

Upon the application of different technologies and modernization in the internal buildings

that would support different ideology in planning an designs, visitors and different users and their

own activities, spaces that are creating activities must be in positive impact such as the uplifting

of the users of the complex, the passer-by could create a circulation that common spaces existed.

This sets of activities could create certain attitude in planning the commercial building and the

wet and dry market, thru its course in the actions of people and the activities that every day.

Spaces creating activities:

Waiting Areas Seating, Watching Television

Stalls Transactions

Pathways Walking

Activities results to a better and configuration, positive outlook and somehow help the commercial

and the transportation sector of the building.

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Greeneries such as having a landscape garden will be a relaxing point and a refreshing color to

the eye, greeneries promotes such sustainable design and environmental friendly executions,

greeneries are another factor of transition between environment and manmade materials, this

blends into the designing of the hardscapes and softscapes of the structure. Trees and ornamental

plants promote the environment, and very pleasing for the commuters and passerby, and give

interest to the visitors and other stall owners and staffs of the complex, living wall or other

contemporary designs that promotes the greeneries will not only help to clean air from the

pollution from the bus, jeeps and private vehicles, not only promotes the environment but the

people using it as well. Green space creates activities like open fields and other personal works.

III.3.4.1 Commercial Building Planning: Characterizing and giving identity to space

Color gives emphasis thru certain interior space or exterior space, giving a color to an environment

creates a characteristic and its identity, neutral colors creates general outlook to all the people,

and creates a neutral mood which help them to focus to such interiors. The use of certain

materials create strong impressions to the people around, from class to cheapness of the material,

but certain materials creates a strong impression but not will cost a lot for the aesthetic value,

same will apply to transportation sector and the market place neutral material that creates a clean

and purified approach that will be compatible to the users and the seller inside the market. The

use of materials through the floor and the ceiling, space framing from the ceiling of the market

and different establishments will help the air to circulate inside the space, and the minimization

of ceiling which gives the space a confine feeling and helps the space to flourish and to grow.


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Modern wet and dry market

III.3.4.2 Commercial Building: Crowd Control and Circulation Dictation

The crowd control and the submissive behavior of people to obstacles that could relate

them to the certain space for the walking leisure and other personal walking preferences, giving

them continual walkway without the interference of vehicular traffic will be the basis of the

circulation that could result to certain drafts that potentially direct the traffic to the stalls and

other dead spaces that arent use in the complex, and giving the people time for going everywhere

in the complex and preferences. Correlation from landscaping and certain pathways will exist.

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Part III. Site Identification and Analysis

In this chapter, the site of Pacita Commercial Complex will be analyzed and identified, the

characters and the site based on the progress and undesirable problems and characters are

being identified in terms of macro and micro setting. Specific laws and building codes

ordinances are stated according to the area.

III.1 Site Evaluation and Analysis

III.1.1 the Macro Settings

The Pacita commercial complex located at the strategic point of San Pedro City

III.1.1A: The City of San Pedro

The city of San Pedro is a 1stdistrict first class city in the province of Laguna, officially City of San

Pedro. It is named after its patron saint Peter. San Pedro City is located in region 4A or

CALABARZON. San Pedro City is the boundary between Laguna and Metro Manila. Pacita

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Lagunas Gateway to Metro Manila. San Pedro shares boundaries with Metro Manilas

southernmost city, Muntinlupa (northern portion) and Bian City (southern portion). Its position

makes San Pedro City a popular suburban residential community, where many residents commute

from daily work to Metro Manila. Support groups from the local government and non-government

organization are striving to incorporate San Pedro into Metro Manila by the year 2015. The

coordinates of San Pedro City is 142153N 1210320E.

Location of San Pedro City in Laguna and in the Philippines

San Pedro is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. The largest barangay is San Antonio, which

has a total of 780 hectares. There are 4,705 total business establishments, 40 commercial, savings

and rural banks, 117 restaurant, cafeteria, and other refreshment parlor, and two public and five

private markets and supermarkets. There are 40 banks, 62 pawnshops, 36 lending institutions

and 11 insurance companies operating in the city. A large percentage of industrial and

manufacturing establishments of San Pedro is located on the adjacent barangays of San Vicente

and San Antonio.


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III.1B: Demographic Profile

In the table shown above the computed population of the National Statistics Office in San Pedro

City in the year 1990 to 2010 with the total of 294,310 last May 2010 and with a percentage

increase of +1.59%.

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In this this table The City of San Pedro is the 37th most populous city in thePhilippines.As of

2010, the population is 294,310, up from 281,808 in 2007, or an increase of 4.44%. Its area is

24.05 square kilometers (9.29 sq. mi) with a density of 12,237.42 per square kilometer

(31,694.8/sq. mi). The barangay San Vicente has the most number of population of 92,092 as of

May 2010 and the least is barangay of Nueva which has the total population of 2100. The table

also indicates the household population in every barangays in the city and the density or the

person per hectare which is also beneficial in order to have an idea of the population of the city.

III.1C: Climate

Rainfall, Typhoon and Temperature Vulnerability Map

In the figure given in the above the study was based on the Manila Observatory which

show the Typhoon, Rainfall and Temperature Vulnerability of the Philippines. Where the risk of

typhoon are mostly on June to November, and the rainfall vulnerability or JJA rainfall index stated

that the city of San Pedro is approximately 6.21 to 6.47 which means the area of San Pedro is in

the average rainfall index meter, the typhoon vulnerability map shows that the City of San
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Graph of Season Climate

III.1D: Hazard and Disaster

The food map of Laguna according to Noah DOST

The figure above shows that the cities of Santa Rosa, Bian and San Pedro doesnt have

any flood prone areas, which is beneficial to the residences of this cities. But at very strong

typhoons the coastline of the San Pedro City overflow creating floods at the part of Landayan,

which is the barangay closes to the lake, which also floods the Pacita Commercial Complex

especially on heavy rains. Other establishments on the national highway is affected on the floods.

Making the national highway su

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