CEBU CREATIVE DISTRICT : AN IMMERSIVE DESIGN CENTER AND STARTUP INCUBATOR CULTIVATING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION THROUGH EXTENDED REALITIES

from Paul Libres Architectural Portfolio 2023 v.1.0

WINGED HOUSE

Location: Apas, Cebu City

Project Type: Academic Project, Undergraduate Thesis

Project Composition: Partnership

Contributions: Primary Research, Planning & Development, 3D Modeling, Design Conceptualization, Site Analysis, and Architectural Diagrams

Thesis Advisers: Ar. Nheil Crisostomo & Ar. Ralph Richard Su

Cebu City is designated as a “Creative City of Design” by the United Nations Educational, Scientiﬁc and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) however, the city’s creative landscape was found to be sporadic leading to a lack of a dedicated arts and design district.

As we transition to the FourthIndustrialRevolutionorthe Industry 4.0, it is hightime that we adopt emerging technologies such as extended reality (XR) which includes virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and augmented reality (AR) as a new medium for ideation, production, and distribution in the creative industries.

To accelerate the developments in the creative industries, creative start-ups play a huge role in the introduction of new ideas and innovation. However, these start-ups are subjected to factors such as high entry market costs and production which can hinder their growth.

Additionally, emerging technologies in XR only stimulate the auditory and visual senses which lacks the stimulation of haptics. This leads to lacking characterstics of immersive experience as a new medium for creatives.

Site Analysis

The site in focus is in Camp Lapu-Lapu, Apas, Cebu City. The site being a former military base camp opens up as a new growth driver of the city in creating spaces for the creatives as a true “Creative City of Design”.

The site has a total land area of 24.79 hectares with a sloping terrain and abundant vegetation. It is in close proximity to existing creative activities, high commercial activity in IT Park, and universities oﬀering creative programs.

DESIGN CENTER & START-UP INCUBATOR EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM immersive enhanced user experience through harmonious fusion of architecture and emerging technologies of extended realities dynamic dynamic user experience through a non-linear approach to planning and circulation along with stimulating environments for creativity, productivity, and collaboration.

The VR Museum is a spatial exploration of a 360-degree space whichsetstheparameterforthedigitalenvironmentasareponse to the lack of haptics. The digital environment is complementary tothephysicalworld soasuserscanroamaroundthespaceand be able to touch these physical modules which are a representation of digital elements to achieve full immersive qualities

The AR Museum is applied with immersive room projections which can showcase various art of Cebuano artists to evoke new experience to the general public.

CEBU NORTH GATEWAY: LILOAN INTERMODAL SEAPORT TERMINAL AND PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT

CEBU NORTH GATEWAY: LILOAN INTERMODAL SEAPORT TERMINAL AND PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT

Location: Municipality of Liloan, Cebu

Project Type: Academic Project

Project Composition: Partnership

Contributions: Primary Research, Planning & Development, 3D Modeling, Design Conceptualization, Architectural Diagrams, and Schematic Utility Diagrams

The Municipality of Liloan with its fast-paced economic growth, recent developments pose threats to the historical fabric of Liloan where there is a clear disparity and disconnect with recent developments and the identity of the locality. The spurring economic growth also poses the municipality as a gateway to the north-side of Cebu which calls for a state-of-the-art facility as the municipality reaches cityhood.

The redevelopment aims to bypass the land travel time to address issuesofeconomiclossesduetotraﬃcjam, connect diﬀerent modes of transportation for user-convenience and revitalize the historic fabric of the municipality.

ZONING AND VISTAS

ACCESSIBILITY AND VEHICULAR MOBILITY

For an Intermodal Seaport Terminal, we looked into the ﬂow of passengers and its relationship with other modes of transportation such as buses, PUJs, and even tricycles.

The vehicular and pedestrian circulation concept was formulated by taking inspiration from an airport circulation. This resulted into a two-level seaport terminal while maximizing the ground level use of immediate connection to buses and PUJs.