PROJECTS

BUAS DAMLAG: A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF BROOKSIDE GARDEN ACADEMY |

Thesis project 2018-2019 |

Proponent : Mel Brian J. Libarnes

• This thesis project is about future proofing the institution in 15 years projection. Making it an environment conducive for learning; The school environment focuses on how to attain an environment conducive for learning. Considering the factors on building function, and aesthetics that has an effect to the students learning stimuli. The organization of spaces are planned efficiently. The planning concept adapted is cluster planning, since this spatial organization is about the sharing and relating of spaces with same proximity that can generate flexibility within.

The site is be divided into areas where such consideration are observed especially on the school buildings of secondary and elementary level, since these educational levels shared the same site. On building aesthetics the theory of multiple intelligence developed by Howard Gardner in the late 1970’s is applied as one of the design source for this project. This multi intelligence comprises with linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, naturalist, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal and intrapersonal. Individuals draw on these intelligences, individually and corporately, to create products and solve problems that are relevant to the societies in which they live. This implies that architecture used on the built environment must convey and nurture learning.

The value of each intelligence must coincide with the aesthetic, like for example in the musical part, the design must taken into account the harmony, and rhythm. For logical or mathematical, geometrical forms would appropriate. These valuable features of multiple intelligence could suffice the environment as conducive for learning. This theory could also be used on the building function part. Also, putting into considerations the psychology of colors, using natural daylight and acoustics.

Description

This project is a proposed recovery home for drug dependent juveniles. The design concept for this project is inspired by bahay kubo. Bahay kubo is commonly seen here in the Philippines which of course emblematize our “Pambansang Tirahan”. Bahay Kubo became an inspiration for this design because of its natural features that gaves a large impact to the structure itself. This features are most likely the passive cooling and natural lighting. Bahay kubo also possesses an inpendency on interactions or communication flow, which develop a strong sense and value of community to its occupants.