architecture portfolio
Volume 01
Undergraduate Thesis
Clint Daniel Abella
work experience
Aug 2024 - Sept 2024
Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
education
Jun 2019 - Oct 2024
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Jun 2013 - Mar 2017
skills
Drafting/ Modeling
Autodesk Autocad
Autodesk Revit
Sketchup
competitions
ASYA Design
Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila
Architectural Intern
Formes + Florendo Architects
Taguig City, Metropolitan Manila
Architectural Intern
Architectural Office of the City Government of Pasig
Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila
Architectural Intern
Taytay Emergency Hospital
Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal
Student Intern
- 2021
Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Main
City of Manila, Metropolitan Manila
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (BS Arch)
universitypresidentanddean’slister
Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Main
City of Manila, Metropolitan Manila
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academic Track
Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parochial School
Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila
Junior High School with honors with honors
Rendering
Enscape
Lumion
V-Ray
Adobe CC
Photoshop
Lightroom
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro
United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary - National (UAPSA National)
Ipudro: Patimpalak ng Arkitekturang Lokal
First Placer
Renacimiento Manila
Pamana at Pautakan: The Manila Arts and Culture Quiz Bee
Champion
United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary - National (UAPSA National)
Tagis: Paligsahan ng Arkitekturang Katutubo
First Placer
Other
Quantum GIS
Canva
Microsoft Office
Google Workplace
PUP College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment Student Council (PUP CADBE SC)
Philippine History, Culture, and Arts Quiz Bee (2020); General Information Quiz Bee (2021)
Champion
Pages 5 - 48 Pages 51 - 56
Talavera Municipal Government Center El Estanque Peninsula
Multidisciplinary Works
Palauig Diagnostic Clinic
Pages 57 - 60
Valenzuela Public Library
Pages 61 - 64
GIS Application
Pages 65 - 66
Capitol Theater
Page 67
Architectural Photography
Page 68
Talavera
Municipal Government Center
Municipality of Talavera, Province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Project Type: Civic Institutional
Year: 2024
Undergraduate Thesis
Nestled at the heart of Nueva Ecija and a vital link along the Maharlika Highway, Talavera is the province’s most populous municipality with its 132,338 citizen figure in the 2020 census.
Due to rapid population growth and urbanization, the municipal hall is facing challenges in meeting the increased demand for its services.
The LGU’s relationship with its citizens is strained by the congested conditions of the existing municipal hall and the inadequate workplace for public servants, which negatively impact service quality and efficiency. Citizens increasingly perceive that, despite notable tax revenue growth, the facilities have remained disproportionate in size and performance, which highlights the urgent need for better and efficient local government infrastructure.
site analysis
Sunpath Analysis Road Network and Accessibility
Windpath Diagram
Sensory Environment
Soil Classification Existing Vegetation
Water Runoff and Drainage Political Boundaries
Surrounding Land Use
Natural Hazards
Linggo ng Magsasaka Hugas Kalawang Festival
concept
When asked for a tangible representation of their town, people often point to the image of the town hall. In this, the architecture of the government building becomes a symbol of the community.
This connection transforms the government building into more than just a structure, it becomes a means of communication, conveying meaning and identity to the people that spectate it.
bas-reliefs
Hence, the general design concept, Communicative Civic Precinct, aims to establish a dynamic civic space that fosters open communication and a strong sense of Talavera’s identity.
Contemporary Filipino Art Deco was chosen as the style guiding principle, drawing from its significance in early Philippine government architecture. This style also provides a venue for incorporating local agrarian motifs and identity to design.
design philosophy
site development plan
site process
community life in the civic environment
Activity Types
Talavera
Municipal Hall Building
The Talavera Municipal Hall, the focal structure of the municipal government center, is a 3-storey building with a symmetrical facade and a distinct central form that serves as the main entry point.
From the front, the Municipal Hall appears to be built atop a hill, with the lower ground floor obscured by a mound. This design choice counters the monotony of the flat topography of not only the site, but of the whole municipality.
elevations
A plaza and water feature were placed in front of the building as conformance to the traditional plaza planning of towns which also acts as a framing agent to the focal building of the development.
Inside, the uppermost floor is dedicated to the executive and legislative offices, the middle for the one stop shop offices, and the lowest for specialized offices and services, with a grand atrium acting as the unifying link.
Front
Left-side
Rear Right-side
Grand Atrium
sections
Cross-section Longitudinal section
Upper Ground Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Lower Ground Floor Plan
Mayor’s Office
Mayor’s Office Reception Hall
Session Hall
One Stop Shop
Typical Public Office Approach
Public Lounge
Typical Executive and Legislative Division Workplace
Municipal Assessor’s Office
Talavera
Hall of Justice Building
Located at the left side of the sunken civic mall, the Talavera Hall of Justice is a one-storey building that houses two Municipal Trial Courts (MTC) for the judiciary branch of government.
The building’s facade is dominantly painted in dignified grey to convey discipline, order, and the fluid nature of law, balancing black and white. The bas reliefs are limited to the carabao, symbolizing justice’s reliability, firmness, and unwavering power.
The Hall of Justice has two separate access points: a public access at the front for the general public and employees, leading to the building lobby, and a restricted access at the back for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), which leads to the in-house detention/holding cells next to the courtrooms.
Each courtroom is directly accessible from its corresponding judge’s chamber, clerk of court, witness holding rooms, and public corridors.
Courtroom
Clerk of Court Corridor
Municipal Service
and Disaster Resilience Building
Opposite the Hall of Justice is the Municipal Service and Disaster Resilience building, located near the Municipal Motorpool and the development MRF and utilities, as these offices are responsible for their stewardship.
The building features a highly streamlined three-storey form, inspired by the field amphibian, known for its resilience to various weather conditions. Its design also simulates the swift movement of the occupant offices, facilitating quick response when needed.
The ground floor houses the General Services Office, responsible for the entire municipality, and the Security and Janitorial Services Office, overseeing the government center.
The second floor is dedicated to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Traffic Management Offices, along with living quarters for stay-in staff. A designated war room connects both offices, serving as a venue to enhance efficiency and communication during emergency situations. Access to the roof deck is provided for times of necessity.
Front
floor plans
Ground Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Roofdeck Plan sections
Building Lobby
War Room, overlooking the Command Center
Municipal Health
Office Building
Beside the MSDR building and at the lower right portion of the civic mall is the Municipal Health building, which handles the highest number of transactions in the semi-public zone. Its location is highly visible from the public transport station for easy access.
The form of the two-storey building is inspired by the field egret, with its white plumage symbolically associated with hygiene, health, and sanitation.
Strategically placed on the ground floor are services that handles a significant number of patients daily such as Physician services. Units with heavy equipment, such as the Radiological services, are also located here Upon entering, the public is directed to the reception, with a view of the courtyard and immediate access to the Pharmacy.
The second floor houses services with lower foot traffic and no heavy equipment requirements, such as Disease Control, Nutrition services, and the Health Office administration.
floor plans
Second Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
interior perspectives
Reception Desk and Physician Clinic Rooms
Building Lobby and Pharmacy Unit
Talavera Youth
Development and Library Center Building
On the axis to the left of the Municipal Hall and plaza is the Talavera Youth Development and Library Center. This location aims to make the library and assembly spaces more accessible and less intimidating to the public.
With a symmetrical facade and geometric central form, the two-storey structure consults the sensibilities of the field rat, a clever and highly social fauna of the ricefields, qualities that align the functions of the building.
The ground floor hosts the building’s assembly spaces, including a 70-seater auditorium and a multipurpose hall, designed for fast ingress and egress. The Municipal Youth Development Office is also located on this floor.
The second floor is dedicated to the Municipal Library. User circulation is controlled through the librarian’s counter. The west wing is a strictly silent zone for reading and working, while the east wing offers a more relaxed environment, accommodating the multimedia and children’s sections.
Second Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Municipal Library West Wing Reading Area
Typical Conference Room
Talavera
Police Station
In a secluded area to the left of the civic mall lies the Talavera Police Station, strategically positioned across the Hall of Justice to ensure efficient transfer of persons under PNP custody to the courtrooms.
This location minimizes contact and visibility between detained individuals, civilian visitors to the civic mall, and the police station lobby, addressing a pressing issue of the existing police facility and enhancing security and privacy.
The structure’s form aligns with the design principles of the government center while adhering to PNP standards, including its signature blue-and-white paintwork. An octagonal watchtower symbolizes constant observation and provides natural light to the helpdesk area, the only public interior space.
In terms of planning layout, clerical offices are located at the front, with detention cells at the back, serviced by a secure carport. Bridging these areas are the visitors area, kitchen, detention warden’s area, and interview/ interrogation rooms
floor plan
interior perspective
Talavera
The Talavera Fire Station is strategically located with direct access to the Maharlika Highway, ensuring the quickest response times during emergencies.
Similar to the Police Station, the three-storey structure features a streamlined form that aligns with the government center’s design principles while adhering to BFP standards. A slender observation tower rises on the left, seamlessly integrated with a horizontal mass housing the other fire station’s functional spaces.
The ground floor houses the clerical offices of the fire station, a public reception for the Fire Safety Enforcement office, and the carport for fire trucks. The second floor accommodates the living quarters, kitchen, amenities, and staff conference area, with a sliding pole providing quick access to the ground floor. The uppermost floor features a Fire Safety Education Center for the invited public and multipurpose areas.
Ground
Talavera Farmers
Pasalubong Center and Commercial Promenade
The Talavera Farmers Pasalubong Center and Commercial Promenade creates opportunities for commercial activity within the institutional environment of the government center. It serves as a venue for farmers and MSMEs to generate income and promote local industries and products.
Located at the plaza’s periphery, it is designed to foster a lively and inviting ambiance, enhancing the vibrancy of the plaza and government center both day and night.
To boost foot traffic to the commercial structure and benefit the government center and its users, a public transport station was established. It integrates existing PUJ lines and accommodates provincial bus pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring convenient access for commuters and minimizes the impact of the development to the Maharlika Highway.
A notable feature of the twin structure is its folded roof form, symbolizing growth and upliftment, reflecting both the collective aspiration for the municipality and its crops.
Site Features of
the Government Center Development
Municipal Plaza with Water Feature
The mostly paved open space between the Maharlika Highway and the Municipal Hall, ensuring a clear vista. It is designed as a public assembly/ freedom park for the general public, embodying the spirit of democracy.
The lagoon/water feature serves as a retention pond for irrigation and runoff from the Rice Terrace Park, aerated with fountains to prevent undesirable odors.
Rice Terrace Park
A more gentle way upwards the Municipal Hall, it hosts also mini amphitheaters and opportunity for social interaction between the government and citizens during planting and harvesting rice.
water runoff diagram
aerial perspective
The mostly unpaved open space behind the Municipal Hall offers an alternative area away from the hustle and bustle of the government center frontage, providing an intimate and secure ambiance for the public.
Civic buildings line the sides, with a monument overseeing the space. The depression serves as a water catchment area during intense rainfall as well as a reminder of the site’s former use as a farmland, its Genius Loci.
Monument to the Carabaos Sunken Civic Mall
The Talavera Government Center features a color palette inspired by the verdant ricefields and farmlands of Talavera, transitioning to golden hues as the harvesting season approaches.
End of Volume 01 Undergraduate Thesis
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