SCPW Wetland Centre Design Competition Judge's Handbook

Judge’s Handbook Wetland Center Design Competition

Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. Architectural Student’s Association of the Philippines - Diliman Chapter

For many of us, water simply f lows from a faucet, and we think little about it beyond this point of contact. We have lost a sense of respect for the wild river, for the complex workings of a wetland, for the intricate web of life that water suppor ts.

Sandra Postel Last Oasis: Facing Water Scarcity, 2003.

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At A Glance

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University of the Philippines - Diliman University of Santo Tomas Polytechnic University of the Philippines Batangas State University De La Salle University - DasmariĂąas Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University Far Eastern University

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Don Bosco Techincal College Rizal Technological University Adamson University Technological University of the Philippines Mapua Institute of Technology Technological Institute of the Philippines Bulacan State University

Judge’s Handbook Contents Judges’ Oath About the Competition Making Your Decision Scoring Sheet About the Organisers

Judges’ Oath On my honor, I consent to serve as an official judge for this competition in a completely fair and impartial manner. I personally commit to this responsibility with no previous conflicts of interest or predetermined expectations for the outcome of this competition.

I will base my assessment entirely on the teams’ presentations and scale models using only the judging criterion provided to me. I will judge independently and make decisions without regard as to the institutions represented by these teams.

About the Wetland Center Design Competitions

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n 2005 a pioneering design competition named “Designing Lumban Delta as an Eco-tourism Site ” was launched by ASAPHIL-UP and the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. or SCPW, spearheaded by then Vice-Chairperson for External Affairs of ASAPHIL-UP Aaron Lecciones.

Aaron wanted to help spread awareness of the importance of green architecture and the wider consequences of bad development on the environment and on the sustainable development in the country to his fellow students through a design competition specifically aimed at showcasing green architecture. Having been exposed early to environmental and conservation work, he was concerned that ‘green principles’ were not yet fully embedded in the thinking of his peers.

He presented his idea forward to the SCPW, to the Executive Committee of ASAPHIL-UP, its parent organisation ASAPHIL, Inc., and to then Dean of the UP College of Architecture, Arch. Prosperidad C. Luis. All were in full agreeement that the project would enrich the education of architectural students and help bring the youth into the debate of sustainable development in country.

The competition’s aims were simple – the future builders of the nation – young student architects, should be given the opportunity to expand their awareness of sustainable development and how its principles can be used in a greener architecture by assimilating sustainable concepts in their designs. The site chosen for the competition was the Lumban Delta as it was situated in Laguna Lake which was a project site for their partners SCPW and by extension the CLEAR Network (a tripartite organisation of public Laguna Lake Development Authority or LLDA, private Unilever Philippines , and an NGO SCPW). The principles of sustainable livelihood through ecotourism, sustainable development through green architecture and lake conservation, and the importance of a Filipino-centric design solution would perfectly highlight the intent of the project.

Boysen, Davies Paints and Unilever Philippines became early adopters to ‘green’ design competitions as they lent major support to the competition. The format of the first competition, adopted in the succeeding

two design competitions, integrated learning with the competition process. It began with a launching and symposium, allowing the students to immerse themselves with the current sustainable development issues of the time and how it was being addressed through architecture. It was followed by a visit of the project site to allow students to have an intimate feel for the context and genus loci of the place. Submissions came in three tiers - the first was concepts boards, the second architectural drawings, and the third scale models.

A preliminiary judging came after submission of the architectural drawings and before the submission of the scale models. The preliminary judging selected the top ten entries which were then required to produce scaled models. The final judging included an oral defense of the design made. In total, more than a hundred students from eight schools participated in the first competition.

The winners were awarded cash prizes and their winning entries exhibited at the 10th International Living Lakes Conference at Tagaytay with then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo personally complementing the work of the students.

A second design competition was held in late 2009 led by Grace Montemayor, then Chairperson of ASAPHIL-UP. It was entitled “The Candaba Wetland Centre Design Competition” and focused on designing a wetland centre complex at Candaba Marsh, Apalit, Pampanga. The design competition included a Design Symposium (Unraveling Nature: a Peek into Wetlands and Architecture), Site Visit to Candaba, Design Galleries (Architecture & Wetlands Centers, Haraya 2010), and celebrations of World Wetlands Day, Earth Day, and the International Year for Biodiversity. About 300 students participated in the competitions from 11 universities.

It was showcased as a RAMSAR CEPA best practice and garnered for ASAPHIL-UP the title of ASEAN Champion of Biodiversity (youth sector). The Candaba Wetland Centre Design Competition was supported

by Unilever Philippines, Manila North Tollways Corporation, Victory Liner, the Office for the Initiative of Culture and the Arts (UP), and G-Star Properties Inc.

2005 Wetland Center Design Competition

Developing The Lumban Delta as an Ecotourism Site: A Design Competition

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rchitects are part scientist-mathematicians and part artists. The Lumban Delta Design Competition allows students an outlet for both sides – providing a venue for students to showcase their talents and contribute to a greater cause - the protection and building of a sustainable environment. The building of the Filipino Community through a sustainable cycle is not only the responsibility of adults who run the upper parts of the world organism. Students will one day be the heirs to this treasure and it is the interest of all that their participation in this process be at its earliest stage. Through the Lumban Delta Design Competition, a greater awareness of the need to a sustainable future by a greater number of people – specifically students, who are the recipient of the hard work adults are putting in to ensure our bright future – shall be realized.

Eco-tourism is a sustainable prospect for the future of our country. The specific eco-tourism site at the Lumban Delta will increase economic activity in its catchment area, alleviating the local inhabitants’ poverty and thereby increasing the capability of the community to help preserve, protect, conserve, sustain, and limit stress on the catchment area. The design solutions are envisioned to produce a sustainable cycle from the creation of jobs, means of living and healthy lifestyle. The project bears in mind the important factor of Laguna Lake which is its water resource. The proponents believe in the participatory approach, in all levels, in finding a solution that is sensitive to all social and cultural diversity. The proponents stress the finite quantity of fresh water, its vulnerability and its infinite-renewal ability through sustainable management.

The proponents also believe that the solution will be a balance of the competing needs of economy, society, and environment. Hopefully, the design solutions presented by the students can serve as an alternative strategy to a brighter future.

• Ten Accomplished Youth Organisations 2006 Finalist

2009 Wetland Center Design Competition

Candaba Marsh Wetland Center Design Competition

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etlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including area of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters (Article 1.1 of the Ramsar Convention) They are home to a great diversity of species. Wetlands are critically important ecosystems, providing significant social, economic and ecological benefits, such as: regulation of water quantity and quality, habitat for waterfowl, fish, & amphibians, resources to meet human needs, recreation, and tourism. It is specifically for these reasons that wetlands should be conserved, for the important benefits they provide for man, and critical activities they host as part of the ecosystem.

A wetland center in Candaba Marsh of Apalit, Pampanga would directly benefit the surrounding community by highlighting the inherent beauty of their locale, thereby engendering and spurring the growth of tourism. It will act as the tourist hub for the Candaba Wetlands – a starting point to other local nature sites.

It will provide alternative livelihood for nearby towns and provide a venue to formally showcase local products and services to tourists. Being only 45 minutes away from Manila, a Wetlands Center in Candaba is a likely candidate for eco-tourism and is a chance to actively demonstrate a sustainable prospect for our future. • ASEAN Champion of Biodiversity 2011 winner, youth sector • RAMSAR CEPA Best Practice, 2010

2013 Wetland Center Design Competition

Gawin Nating Pasyalan ang Ilog Pasig Wetland Center Design Competition

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any major rivers around the world contribute to the national pride, economy, and culture of their respective countries such as the River Thames in the London and the River Seine in Paris. The same, however, cannot be said with the current state of our very own Pasig River. This project aims to bring back the former glory of Pasig River by providing an alternative design strategy in helping stimulate tourism along the river and thereby help in making it once again a prime destination in the country.

The creation of a well-designed and articulated riverscape combined with provisions for boat tours, wetland centres, river kiosks, exciting river tours, and market wharfs will provide the attraction that can begin to snowball tourism along the river. Tourism can also be the solution to make Pasig River the front yard of the Metro Manila’s residents – no longer making it their garbage bin but treating it worthy of its natural beauty.

By spurring tourism through design, architecture, and engineering, Pasig River can now have the possibility to contribute to the economy of the capital and provide a source of funds that can help maintain and enhance the river.

Most importantly, engaging designers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and planners, to hone and learn new skills in designing with the Environment, Society, and Filipino values in mind will help instill a new generation of future builders of the Filipino Nation with responsibility and pride for our country’s natural resources.

• Ten Accomplished Youth Organisations 2013 Finalist

Major events Design Matters - A Symposium on Environmental Concerns and Sustainability UP Diliman Theatre Lobby February 15, 2013, 1-6 p.m.

Speakers: Arch Jose Danilo A. Silvestre, OICA Mr Ivan S. Henares, HCS Mr Jimbo Mallari, PRRC Mrs Amy M. Lecciones, SCPW Dr Juliet H. Villegas, NPDC-DOT Ms Haydee Q. Malubay, JFH Basic Need Development Corp.

Environmental Concerns and Sustainability in Strategic Design and Planning UP School of Economics Auditorium June 28, 2013, 1-5 p.m.

Speakers: Arch Mae Cruz, Leandro Locsin and Partners Arch Angelo Mañosa, Mañosa and Company Mr Jimbo Mallari, PRRC Mrs Amy M. Lecciones, SCPW LArch Elizabeth Espino, PALA

Field Exposure Orientations Boat and walking tour as part of World Water Day March 23, 2013 Speakers: Mrs Sylvia Lichauco, Lola Grande Foundation Mrs Eugenia L. Lagmay, PRRC Roberto R. Sylianteng, ECAI Ms. Ma Cheryl Prudente, SCPW Arch Aaron Julius M. Lecciones, SCPW

Walking Ocular July 6, 2013 Speakers: Arch Richard Bautista, HCS Dr. Juliet H. Villegas, NPDC-DOT Ms Amy M. Lecciones, SCPW

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Criteria for Final Judging

Concept - 30%

Key Factors to Consider

How creatively and successfully the design meets the project objectives of integrating concepts of sustainable architecture, sustainable development, and Filipino culture in wetlands design structures.

The following list represents some key factors to consider when engaging the group during Question and Answer, and to consider when assessing their performance against the criteria for final judging.

• Sustainabile design principles • Architectural quality • Filipino culture

• Relevant economic, social, and environmental factors • Extent to which sustainable design concepts permeate the architectural drawings and scaled model • Relevant space programming • Reduced building footprint and increased connectivity with surrounding • Technology costs and maintenance • Design efficiency - energy, space utilisation, etc.

• Ease and practicality of construction techniques • Direct and indirect impact of the design solution to the wetland • Design response to natural and man-made hazards typhoons, floods, fire, etc.

• Ease for design adaption in case of alterations, expansion, revisions, or renovations • Importance given to local skills, local materials, cultural and historical sensitivity, and Filipino design vernacular.

• Special additions by the group to enhance the beneficial output of the design solution • Means to ensure the outcome of the design solution over the life cycle of the structure

Architectural Drawings and Scaled Model - 60% How effective is the translation from concept into specifics on site as it is shown on the architectural drawings and scaled model.

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Environmental impact Consideration of wetlands Appropriateness and practicality of technology used Form and structure

Presentation - 10% How well the team communicates its results by the presentation of Architectural drawings and scale-models to the Judging Panel.

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Organisers Profile

Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc.

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he Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc., is a non-stock, non-profit, non-governmental organization that focuses its advocacy on educating and capacitating communities so that they can take actions for the wise use of wetlands. The SCPW engages the youth to be the champions of wetlands conservation through its Youth Ecological Camps and the Wetland Centre Design Competitions. With support from its CLEAR* and other industry partners conducts youth ecological camps in the Laguna de Bay Region directly benefitting 400 high school students, 84 high schools in 14 lakeshore municipalities. The SCPW has partnered with the Architecture Students Association of the Philippines, Diliman Chapter in the conduct of Wetland Centre Design Competition in 2005, 2009 and 2013. The Wetlands Centre Design Competition is an opportunity for the Society to bring its message of the wise use of wetlands and their importance to an audience of students from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning. As a CEPA** tool, the competitions provides a venue for students to showcase their talents in their respective fields and provides a learning experience to appreciate nature and culture in the context of design, as well as learn sensitivity towards stakeholders, and be instilled with responsibility and pride for our country’s natural resources – our national treasures.

Architectural Student’s Association of the Philippines - Diliman Chapter

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he Architectural Students Association of the Philippines-University of the Philippines Chapter (ASAPHIL-UP) is the largest student organization in the UP College of Architecture, with an inter-collegiate network in the Philippines. It is also the premier academic organization in the college whose main objectives are to create a venue where students can hold architectural discourses and to promote the welfare of each and every individual through various events and activities.

To further its cause in increasing socio-civic awareness and promoting the welfare of not only its members but also that of the individuals outside of the organization, ASAPHIL-UP holds annual projects such as Artreach: An Outreach Arts Workshop for Kids with Siklab: A Benefit Gig which showcases local talent in the country as its fundraiser, and Arkistry - an arts-related event which aims to promote the many facets of art and architecture. This 2013, ASAPHIL-UP aimed to aid our cancer-stricken brothers and sisters from the Philippine Children Medical Center (PCMC) through Artreach. Also, Padyak Manila is this year’s Arkistry. In this event, photographers and bike enthusiasts were given the opportunity to explore Intramuros not only through their bicycles but also through the lenses of their cameras. Padyak Manila aims to discover the beauty of Manila through a bike tour around Intramuros and a photography contest. These activities aim to unearth the hidden wonders of this country through the joint efforts in these socio-civic projects to bring about social harmony which will possibly lead to economic growth.

Credits Arch Aaron Lecciones, SCPW Ms Amy M. Lecciones, SCPW Arch Grace Montemayor, ASAPHIL-UP Mr Lance P. Montfort, ASAPHIL-UP Mr Carlo Quintos, SCPW Ms Zenaida Ugat, SCPW

All Rights Reserved © 2013 The Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. Unit 208, Grand Emerald Tower F. Ortigas Jr. cor Garnet Sts. 1605 Ortigas Center, Pasig City, PHILIPPINES Tel/Fax (63)(2) 637-2409637-2409637-2409 wetlands@psdn.org.ph