Casa Musa
CHING & HERMOSA
Architectural Design 04
Banana Social Housing + Marketplace
Tondo, Manila
W [14]
Instructor: Sir Kooks
CHING & HERMOSA
ARCDS04
PROJECT NAME:
LOCATION:
WEEK NUMBER:
Casa Musa
Tondo, Manila
14
DESCRIPTION: Social Housing project for informal settlers with the intent to develop a self-sustaining community by farming, recycling, reusing, and creating crafts from every part of a banana plant. Planned to provide homes for 30 families, and a marketplace open to the public
SUN PATH AND WIND ANALYSIS
The site is adjacent to Manila Bay, which is advantageous to the residents in having a captivating view of the Manila Bay sunset. It was also one of the foundations for executing the overall design in ensuring that each unit has a view of Manila Bay. Utilizing Manila Bay, using the second landfill became feasible by using boats to transport wastes dedicated to recycling.
ZONING MAP
Based on Comprehensive Land Use Planning (C.L.U.P.) Of Manila
high intensity commercial mixed-use zone
high density residential mixed-use zone
medium intensity commercial mixed-use zone
light intensity industrial zone
LANDMARKS
Points of Interest around the chosen site
a site
b smokey mountain dumpsite
c petron gas station & lubricating oil blending plant
d kynsna bldg.
e gawad kalinga paradise heights
f purple centers foundation
g risen christ parish
h coliseo de manila
i upskills+ foundation inc.
j brgy. 99 barangay hall
COMMUNAL AREAS
Retaining their lifesetyle and hobbies
KAPATIRAN
The design will emphasize the residents’ sense of brotherhood towards each other
SITE
The site is located at Radial Rd. 10, Tondo, Manila City. Gross floor area is 2,400 square meters.
STAGGERED LAYOUT
“As if about to fall”. The layout manifest the informal settlement pattern but in a vertical presentation. Additionally offering better sun shade compared to common housing complex structures.
MOMENTS
Communal Areas are spead throughout the project. A courtyard is also placed in the marketplace; inclined with the concept of sari-sari stores which also becomes a ‘tambayan’ in informal settlement communities. These communal areas offer many opportunites as well.
W6
Has communal bldg. Spaces were assigned
W8
Roof option
Explored the connections Added more housing
connections
W14 [FINAL]
Fragmented
Mixed everything
Assorted levels
Bridges and connections
Sari-sari store path
More housing! (total of 30 units from 8)
Roof garden / farms
TYPE A UNIT (7 X 10M)
CONNECTEDNESS
The bridges and stairs connect each complex and unit to maintain their sense of brotherhood. The bridges serve as shared spaces for the residents. The bridges are areas where people can pursue their activities. People can dry their clothes, play games and continue their hobbies and interests in a different yet acceptable location.
PROJECT NAME:
LOCATION:
WEEK NUMBER:
CHING & HERMOSA
Casa Musa
Tondo, Manila
14
DESCRIPTION: Social Housing project for informal settlers with the intent to develop a self-sustaining community by farming, recycling, reusing, and creating crafts from every part of a banana plant. Planned to provide homes for 30 families, and a marketplace open to the public
JURY
Ar. Jim Caumeron
Ar. Regina Morales
Ar. Michael Chito Diaz
“Casa Musa”
Banana Social Housing [AD4]
Instructor: Ar. / Sir Kook Nuestro
By: Joshua Hermosa & Anjello Ching
