VISIONS, Vol. 1 by JC Royo by JC Royo

VISIONS

Each person views the world in their respective perceptions. These perceptions are shaped by the influence of their peers, institutions they belong to, or the kind of environment they have. By stepping out of one’s zones, an individual gains more knowledge and empathy towards the motivations and needs of parties with different lenses. This is how the designer shaped his perception in architecture.

This portfolio is the designer’s collection of works upon having viewed design from the lenses of his education, his experiences, and his exposure to the profession and the craft. More than an exposition of architectural graphics and finesse, this collection imparts the author’s philosophy in design- that architecture should be contextual to the people it will be serving.

Afterall, what makes an architectural building significant is the designer’s vision for his end-users.

JAIRO CHRISTIAN NARIDA ROYO

architect designer visionary

Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

hello.archr@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/jcnroyo

JC is a driven and passionate person. Aside from his knowledge in architectural communication and research, he has extensive exposure to organizational management. He is more than willing to explore opportunities in architecture and design, and even venture to other disciplines which his expertise can be applicable.

DIGOS CITY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2003-2009

DIGOS CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 2009-2014

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Certificate in Building Technology, Certificate of Proficiency in Basic CAD and Design, Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Computer Modeling, Rendering, and Animation, Architectural Thesis with Distinction Awardee Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2014-2020

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING

AutoCAD,Revit

3D RENDERING

Sketchup,V-ray,Enscape,Lumion

ARCHITECTURAL ANIMATION

Enscape,Lumion

ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION/ PUBLICATION MATERIAL MAKING

AdobePhotoshop,AdobeInDesign

MICROSOFT SUITE

Word,Powerpoint,Excel

VIDEO EDITING

AdobePremierePro,SonyVegas,Filmora

pointers

E-HOUSE: A Filipino Avante-Garde Residential Project (2021)

THE TWO TOWERS:

The corner lot head-turner Residential Project (2021)

A MAN’S LAIR:

Revamping a bachelor’s Architectural Interiors (2021)

CASA DE SANTO NIÑO:

Divine meets Resort-themed Residential Project (2021)

BAHAYHABI: An Urban Resettlement Complex (2020) ArchitecturalUndergraduateThesisProject AwardeeofArchitecturalThesiswithDistinctionfor UPMindanaoClassof2020

residential mixed-use competitions + commissions

APEX: A Tile-To-Thrive Design Installation for SKS Interiors (2021)

FLEXIFILIPINO: A 30-SQM Condominium Renovation Project (2019) Projeto2019CompetitionWinningEntry

E-House

A FILIPINO AVANTE-GARDE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (2021)

(In collaboration with YADS)

Site Location: Buhangin, Davao City

Floor Area: 150SQM

Eccentric. Equatorial. Ease.

Apart from the distinct E-shaped canopy, the proposal for a residential building made use of the three adjectives in the entire design process. The E-House revisits the identity of the client’s past houses , while harnessing the familiar silhouettes of a vernacular Filipino household.

The client had a distinct liking to experimental and geometric design accents. As a property specialist, the client explained that the designs had been a staple in the houses they have sold since it is striking enough to attract potential buyers.

In order to grasp the client’s brief, the facade had been treated with daring diagonal lines to create motion in the stillness of the architecture. To balance the exterior’s boldness, the architectural interior was designed to be as light and homey as a Filipino home. Interior spaces are backdropped in white, adorned with tropical and vibrant accents to continue the visual elements of the exterior.

Fusing the eccentricity of the elements without compromising the comfortable vibe of a family home was a challenge- but it was a challenge accomplished.

Thelivingtodininginteriordesignis characterizedbyamixoffamiliarwood andfabrictextures,andgeometric elements-creatinganedgyandoneof akindinteriorspace. COMFORT and MOTION.

INTERIOR MOOD

The interior spaces were studied to grasp the client’s preferrence and render the character of the user to the spaces. This was done through the creation of mood boards.

(TOPMOSTANDMIDDLE)

The main living space includes the Foyer, Living Area, Stairwell, Powder room, Kitchen, and Dining. The interior concept the designer wanted to capture for these spaces is Light and Airy Elements from the building facade (lines and colors) are continued onto the room, and are balanced out with light shades of wood and concrete, tropical furniture, plants, and golden accents.

(BOTTOM)

For the private spaces, the goal is to continue what is established with the facade and main living spaces. A Blush Tropical theme is fitting to give a sense of rest and recreation. Pastel-colored walls and tropical furniture are the main elements.

Toilet and Bath, Entertainment Room, Bedroom 1 Closet and Vanity

LEFT: Living Area Media console

TOPRIGHT: Kitchen and Breakfast Bar

BOTTOM RIGHT: Dining Area

(CLOCKWISE FROMTOPMOSTLEFT) Masters Bedroom, Masters Walk-in-Closet, Bedroom 1, Masters

The Two Towers 2

A HEAD-TURNER, CORNER-LOT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (2021)

(In collaboration with YADS)

Design Lead and Project Manager: JC Royo

Partners: Ar. Dave Yangyang, Marc Obero, Frances Campo

Site Location: Brgy. Dumoy, Toril, Davao City

Floor Area: 600 SQM

An architectural gem tucked in the middle of a resort village, to say the least for this project.

Atop the whole building, two shed roofs stand with opposite sweeping diagonals. The floating roofs create the character, which coined the name the Two Towers.

The only brief that the client wanted for the house is to be a head-turner, as the site sits on the corner of two streets. The façade is treated in a symmetrical fashion, balancing the design elements of the house for visual equilibrium. White and a medium Cherry Brown was chosen as the main colorway to give spectators the impression of a humble and comfortable home. The crown of the building- the floating shed roofs are the cherry- on-top of the building, which makes it even more noticeable and iconic.

“Simpleng

hambog lang”

The client wanted the residence to be a humble edifice of their success. To achieve the said impression, simple colors and textures were used extensively but are elevated with grandiose accents and elements.

The designer studied the day-today activities of the family in their primary house to create a logical and personalized space planning concept. The main design concern that they experienced in their initial house is that they cannot separate their work and rest, since the main living spaces double as an place to attend their business. As a tightknit family, this is their struggle as they cannot bond well in the house as the work clutter prevents them from doing so.

The plan is to divide the rest and the work spaces to simplify the functions of each space. The entrance takes

you to a foyer and an office, where they can attend business as they arrive and leave the house. An open plan for the living, dining, and kitchen is suggested to initiate conversation among family and guests. An accessible guest bedroom is also allocated for an elderly family relative. More private spaces are located in the second floor, with two balconies serving a view of the majestic Mt. Apo and the beach. There are three bedrooms for each member, with a personal walk-in-closet, and toilet and bath.

The mission for the interiors is to use the design elements of the exterior, while forging it with the personal characters of the users. For the general spaces, the client requested that it enunciates luxury while being ornamented with floral paintings and murals.

RIGHT: Wood will be the primary texture for the general interiors spaces, which is a continued element from the facade. This will be supported with marble and gold accents for a pop of luxury. Tertiary colors (ideally for the soft furnishings) will be dependent on the floral wall or painting motif.

CLOCKWISEFROMTOPMOSTLEFT:Proposals for Dining Area with the mural wallpaper chosen by the client; the double-height ceiling Living Area with views of the Dining, Lawn, and Family Area; a display cabinet along the hallway showcases the prized airplane and mug collections of the family.

A musician/collector’s haven. This approved Bedroom 2 design takes into consideration the user’s request to use blue and to showcase his hobbies.

The proposed Master Bedroom reflects the established interior mood of the general spaces; wood, white, and a touch of gold.

but still luxurious. Since this guest bedroom will house an elder, the room was kept simple with a cream color, and accessible grab bars in the

Mild,

toilet.

construction the two towers’

Construction of the project commenced on December 2021, and elapsed until completion on early 2023. Concrete reinforced by steel frames were mainly used for the structure.

SITESUPERVISIONandTRADESOURCING: JC Royo, under Ar. Dave Francis Yangyang

BUILDINGCONTRACTOR: Topcon Builders and Supplies

IT BROWN. Wood Panel Composite and wood-textured PVC Panels were used to bring color to the facade.

COLOR

Views from the Second floor hallway, Living Area, Dining, and Kitchen Area.

Bedroom 2, Masters Toilet and Bath, and Guest Bedroom nearing the final stages of construction.

A Man’s Lair 3

REVAMPING A BACHELOR’S ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS (2021)

(In collaboration with YADS)

Partner: Jan Althea Rabanes

Site Location: Brgy. Dumoy, Toril, Davao City

Floor Area: 300 SQM

Masculine.

Dramatic.

Cozy.

The designer elevates the interiors of an existing two-storey residential building proposal. The client, being a social bachelor, visualizes his home to be a reflection of his masculinity and warmth.

The designers were given the liberty to elevate the architectural interiors based from an exterior perspective and approved floor plans. The client is a bachelor, who wanted his house to be quite mysterious and masculine. The facade already exhibited much of these characteristics, thus what is seen on the outside is brought inside.

Stone and wood cladding was reintroduced into the interior space, pairing it with rustic and midcentury elements. Warm lighting were also added to bring moodiness and drama, while also accentuating focal points. Most imporantly, straight and sharp elements were used to induce masculinity in design.

The project was approved on late 2021, whie the actual construction of the project commenced on mid2022.

INTERIOR MOOD

The color scheme of the house was derived from the values that the client wanted to see in his house. These colors are also seen in the existing façade design of the building, carried out into the indoors.

Black dominates the spaces, but are of different texture- from wood, stone, steel, and glass. This darkness is neutralized by the introduction of dark oak accents and warm lighting. Pops of white also provide emphasis and rest to the eyes.

RIGHT: Exterior Perspective by Ar. Dave Francis Yangyang (2020)

The approved interior dark and dramatic design for the Living Area, including the Foyer and Stairwell. DesignedwithJanRabanes DRAMATIC TONES.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOPMOST LEFT: Bedroom 1 Bed Area, Masters Toilet and Bath, Bedroom 2 Bed Area, Bedroom 1 Study space, Bedroom 2 Media Console, Masters Closet and Vanity.

interior fitouts

LEFT: Masters Bedroom bed area

TOPRIGHT:

Masters Media Console

BOTTOM RIGHT: Masters Lounge

FROM LEFTMOST: Masters TV Wall, Masters T&B Vanity, Staircase, Masters Headboard Wall. All photos taken on-site during construction, December 2022.

Casa de Santo Niño

DIVINE MEETS RESORT-THEMED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (2021)

(In collaboration with YADS)

Design Lead: JC Royo

Partners: Jan Althea Rabanes, Keisha Remando

Site Location: Matanao, Davao del Sur

Lot Area: 7500 SQM (LotA) , 276 SQM (LotB) s

As solid devotees of the Santo Niño de Cebu, this influential family dedicates their success and this project to their patron. This divine meets resort-themed project exemplifies the harmony between, nature, man, and gods.

The client’s technical requirements for the project is for it to be a relaxing abode while being able to host parties and gatherings. The residence should have an element of surprise as guests continue to unfold the spaces of the house. It shall consist of six bedrooms, a pool area, a display for their motorcycle collection, and plenty of space for parking. Also, the current site is rich of lumber such as Mahogany, Kamagong, and Lauan, which the client requested to be utilized.

The client drew two things on a piece of paper during the client meeting.

The first is an image of the Santo Niño de Cebu, which they want the house to be inspired from. They want to see the image of the Santo Niño in the facade design. The second is a D-shaped plan, representing the first letter of the client’s surname. This D-shape should be the basis for the building definition, which will dictate the arrangement of the spaces.

LEFT: The actual sketch of the Santo Niño by the client. RIGHT: An enhanced visualization of the D-shaped plan and space zoning as requested by the client.

To execute the D-shaped plan, the building footprint will have to go around a central open landscape. From that idea, zones are identified based on the client’s requirements- main living spaces, parking space, private spaces, private deluxe spaces, transitory space, and the recreational facility. Thus, the D-shape will be split into four zones.

The spatial zones are elongated to a straight, quadrilateral D-shape to fit proportionally to the site’s wide fabric. Linking the zones to form two separate buildings, the residential building will host the semi-private/private spaces, while the cabana will be a semi-public space. Bedrooms will be separated by pocket gardens to provide the premium, resort-like privacy for better relaxation.

The goal for the house’s utility is to be a private retreat for the client. The use of simple and local materials are instilled in the symmetrical building form- creating a relaxing silhouette of Balinese/Tropical architecture. The concept exemplifies the harmony of human, nature, and gods into this divine resort-themed residence.

The site will feature six buildings and facilities, namely the Entrance Gate, a six-car open parking space, a fourcar capacity garage, the residential building, the Cabana, and open parking for the guests visiting the Cabana. The total footprint is 4050 sqm.

ODE TO NIÑO. The Santo Niño-shaped Porte Cochere will welcome guests into the house’s antesala. The Antesala, which serves as the primary lounge for guests of quick transactions, is a space present also in the traditional Filipino bahay-na-bato. DesignbyJCRoyo,VisualizationbyKeishaRemando.

A PURPOSEFUL SPACE. The central lawn garden located at core of the residential building and the cabana will be a multipurpose lawn which can cater to the functional needs of the client. This is where they can host parties and gatherings with large attendance. VisualizationbyJanRabanes.

RESORTONAFARM.The overall aesthetics of the residential building resonates Balinese villas. The view from the cabana transports guests into a resort despite being on a farm.

D-POOL. The D-shaped reference to the client’s surname is more noticeable in the pool area.

SHOWCASE. A collection of classic motorcycles will welcome guests entering the Cabana entrance, as the clients are huge enthusiasts.

Theinitialproposalwasreinvented intotheclient’s276-squaremeter lot,keepingtheapproveddesign philosophiesandsymbolismsofthe formerdesign. DIVINE, REINVENTED

Casa de Santo Niño 2

Facade Design and Visualization: JC Royo Space Planning: Jan Althea Rabanes

Overwhelmed by the scale of the project, the client requested to downsize the development from their 7500 square meter lot to their other 276 square meter plot of land. Contented with the initial design, the client requested to retain the façade aesthetics and the Santo Niño references in the new development.

The use of lumber and stones were still reflected on the new development, which was present in the old proposal’s aesthetics. The roof’s flaring shape was also derived with the addition of the spire for an added Balinese character. The element of surprise, the antesala, and the Niño-inspired entrance (downscaled from a porte cochere to a waiting shed) is still present in the new residential proposal.

ArchitecturalUndergraduateThesisProject

(awardedArchitecturalThesiswithDistinctionforClassof2020)

BahayHabi

A PROPOSED URBAN

RESETTLEMENT COMPLEX (2020)

Building Type: Residential, Institutional, Commercial

Site Location: Brgy. Mintal, Davao City

Site Area: 5 Hectares

BahayHabi is a proposed resettlement project to house the displaced families from downtown Davao.

BahayHabi is a wordplay of Filipino words bahay (house) and habi (weave). The name suggests interwoven homes interconnected into one united community.

Located in the urbanizing barangay of Mintal, BalayHabi offers 672 units for low to middle income-earning families. The units are tailored to the Filipino’s concept of domesticity, while offering flexibile space and elements for the family’s personalization. Aside from providing new homes, the resettlement complex offers commercial spaces, livelihood and community facilities, and recreational amenities- which stimulate the community life of the homeowners.

BahayHabi envisions to become a model Filipino community of the future, prioritizing the homemaking culture of Filipinos above all else.

SITE CIRCULATION STUDIES

SITE ANALYSIS

Residential Buildings

The residential buildings are the main highlight of the urban resettlement complex. It is equipped with a total of 672 room units for approximately 3000 low-income beneficiaries. Each of the three-storey residential buildings’ floor has thirty-two (32) units, having 16 units per wing. The units allocated per floor were grouped based on the likeliness of the setting cues and floor layouts.

Apart from the units, several social spaces are allotted for communitybuilding.

FORM DEVELOPMENT

SITE LOCATOR

SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF UNITS

Commercial Building

Becoming a public space buffer from the complex development to the main road, the commercial building is situated at the façade of the development. This commercial building shall serve as an immediate business hub catering to residents and outsiders alike.

Community and Livelihood Facility

The community and livelihood facility of the complex aims to provide spaces which enhance basic livelihood skills and spaces which the community can utilize to generate sustainable income. Through the facility, the community can come together for livelihood activities and manage the upkeep of the whole resettlement complex.

A P E X

A Tile-to-Thrive-themed Design Installation for SKS Interiors (2021)

(In collaboration with YADS)

Partner: Jan Althea Rabanes

Site Location: Ma. Guerrero Street, Poblacion District, Davao City

Unit Area: 3SQM

With the collaboration of Yangyang Development Services, the designer was invited to take part in a module design challenge for SKS Interiors Incorporated. The given design brief was that the module should feature the selected tile and vanity collections from the said interior depot, with the theme #TileToThrive.

The design brief required to feature SKS’ Bamboo Cladding, Fino Tile Collection, and one SKS Vanity Collection of the designer’s choice. Natural tones and hints of elegance was the direction they wanted to take with the module. Fortunately, the materials were able to accomplish the brief.

The designers’ rendition of the #TileToThrive concept encourages spectators to reach one’s summit through APEX.

The staple Filipino celebratory symbol of the bandarita was used to celebrate the story of the struggle towards prosperity. This icon of celebration not only represents success as the destination, but also embodies the process and the journey towards thriving.

Bamboo Cladding

Fino Tile Collection

Arden, SKS Vanity

COLOR PALETTE

IthighlightstheArdenVanityastheindividual, surroundedbyherringbonemountainsofFinoTiles. Thisistherepresentationofthestackingstruggles everyindividualhasyettoconquertoprosper. MOUNTAINS.

Thebamboocladdingisassembledtoindicate forwardandbackwardbuttons-apointofconflictfor theindividualiftheywillretreatorgoforthwiththeir goals. CROSSROADS.

Ifoneispersistenttowardstheirgoals,onewillberewarded andcelebrated.Thetileandbamboocladdingarearranged inashapeofadiamond,whichistherepresentationofthe rewardandthatthegoalisachieved. THE PRICE.

specs and elevations

MOUNTAINS

FlexiFilipino

A 30-SQM CONDOMINIUM RENOVATION PROJECT (2019)

Partners: Louis Alvarez, Pamela Puig, Frances Campo

Site Location: Davao City

Unit Area: 30SQM

Inspired by the adaptable interiors of Filipino vernacular houses, versatility breaks out from staticity. Incorporating a modern twist on the open interior plan of Philippine Traditional Architecture, the FlexiFilipino design boasts adaptive furniture made from locally sourced and sustainable materials, which provide multiple layouts the family can use in any occasion. With modularity as its feature, these produce a kid-friendly, flexible model space for the family. Flexi-Filipino creates flexible, locally inspired spaces for the better, bolder, modern family.