A CONVENTION CENTER JEAHDIPASUPIL
DIPASUPIL,JEAHNICOLEM.
DLSL - 3RD YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
11 / 27 / 2003
FILIPINO
09054516422
“Form ever follows function.”
– Louis Sullivan
CONTENTS
SITEANALYSIS
SUSTAINABLEFEATURES
MountMakiling
PolytechnicUniversityofthe PhilippinesSantoTomas
SantoTomasCityHall
PamahalaangBarangay ngPoblacion1
HaciendaDelSol
TheMangoGrove Subdivison
StoTomasPublic Cemetery
StoTomasPublicMarket
SMCityStoTomas
Brgy.SanBartolome
MAJORHGHWAY PRMARYSTREET FREEWAY(NTERSTATE) approximately5,45800sqm
MadisonGardens
CastroResidences THESITE
S&RMembership Shopping
SantoTomas,Batangas, lacks a dedicated venue for large gatherings, conferences, and exhibitions Building a Convention Center addresses this need by providing a multifunctionalspacefor community events, business functions, and cultural showcases. This analysis considers site conditions, accessibility, and environmental factors to ensure an efficientdesign.
cationoffersaccessibilityto taining proximity to natural
Neighbourhood Bar&Resto
SituatedalongMaharlikaHighway,amajorarterialroadthatconnectsSantoTomasto nearbycitiesandprovinces.ItsproximitytotheSTARTollwayseamlessaccessfor gueststravelingfromMetroManila,CALABARZON,andbeyond
ENVIRONMENTALANDCLIMATICDATA
Santo Tomas experiences a tropical climate with distinct dry (December-May)andwet(June-November)seasons.
DEMOGRAPHICSTUDY (STOTOMAS,BATANGAS)
LANDAREA 10,0323767
POPULATION(NSO2015) 179,844
HOUSEHOLD(NSO2015) 42,629
POPULATIONDENSITY 13.5
REGISTEREDVOTERS 91,342
Average annual temperature is approximately 26°C. May is the hottest month (32°C), while January is the coolest (22°C).
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, with peak solar exposure occurring between 10 AM and 3 PM. TEMPERATURE RAINFALL HUMIDITY WINDPATTERNS SUNPATH
The wettest months occur from June to September, with the highest rainfall in July, averaging 350 mm duringpeakmonths.
Relative humidity ranges between 75% and 85%, peaking duringtherainyseason.
Influenced by Amihan (Northeast Monsoon) from November to April and Habagat (Southwest Monsoon) from May to October.
MAHARLIKAHIGHWAY
BRGY.SANBARTOLOMEROAD
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Daluyon,fromtheFilipinoword"pagdaloy"meaningflow,embodiestheessenceofaconventioncenter aspaceforpurposefultransition, exchange,andcollectiveprogressItsymbolizestheflowofideas,culture,andcollaborationThedesignfollowstheprincipleofformfollows function,withafocusonlogicalcirculationandspatialrhythm,allowingintuitivemovementthroughthespace Usingmaterialslike texturedconcrete,wood,andstone,itcreatesasenseofculturalconnectionandpermanence Daluyonismorethanjustabuilding;it representsgrowth,resilience,andthecontinuousjourneyofpeopleandideasadvancingtogether.
DESIGN CONCEPT
BIOMIMICRY
Biomimicry,inspiredbynature’s systems and processes, drives Daluyon’s design to emphasize natural flow, efficiency, and sustainability Like ecosystems, the center ensures intuitive circulation and seamless movement for its users. Using organicmaterialssuchaswood, stone,andconcrete,thedesign connects to nature while reflecting sustainable principles
BiomimicryguidesDaluyontobe adaptable, energy-efficient, and resilient, fostering a space that evolveswithitsenvironmentand promotes collaboration and progress.
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Blend with nature: Create a structure that harmonizes with its surroundings.
Show adaptability: Design a building that responds to environmentalchanges
Incorporate biomimicry: Use nature-inspiredstrategiesforenergy efficiency,watermanagement,and durability
Promote sustainability: Reduce resourceusewithsmartdesignand renewableenergy.
Ensure functionality and flow: Design with purpose, ensuring seamlessandefficientmovement
Achieveexcellence:Setastandard for innovative, eco-friendly architecture
DESIGN CONSIDERATION
SPACE PLANNING ANDLAYOUT
AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS
TECHNOLOGY AND SMART FEATURES
SAFETY, SECURITY AND EMERGENCYPLANNING
ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN
SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN DESIGN
Namib Desert beetles collect water from morningfogusingtexturedshells.
Incorporate rainwater harvesting by using a parametric tree collector to channelroofrunoffintostoragetanks forsustainablereuse.
Sunflowersmovetofollowthesunacrossthe sky(heliotropism)tomaximizelightabsorption.
Mimic the sunflower's spiral pattern by arranging solar panels in a logarithmic or spiral pattern on the rooftoptooptimizelightcaptureand spaceefficiency.
Cacti in deserts have thick, waxy skins to reducewaterlossandspinestoprovideshade.
Use thermal mass materials (like concrete,brick,stone,wood)tostore and release heat, and design shaded facadestoreducesolargain.
Certaininsects,likebees,regulatehivetemperature byusingnaturalventilationandinsulation
Integrate green roofs and plant boxes to enhanceinsulation,reduceheatabsorption, and improve air quality, leading to better energyefficiencyandthermalcomfort.
ZZANINE FLOORPLAN
