Fashion plays a vital role in delivering change. Its beauty influence the people and its ephemerality distresses the environment especially on limited resources. Still, it has been perceived for its potential to contribute for sustainable changes through marketing, consumer transactions and supply chain management. The connection between the fashion industry, people and the environment has led to the focus of this thesis: the integration of a sustainable fashion industry in a landscape architectural development. Taytay, Rizal, known as the Woodworks and Garment Capital of the Philippines, is the province where the study is proposed to be developed. The municipality has been a pool of dressmaking, and also a commercial venue for retails. Though the garment industry has continuously contributing to their local economy, its potential to offer more diverse choices to the public and to sustain its own textile resources has not been realized. The development of an integrated fashion-oriented development is a new landscape architectural exploration that aims to connect fashion, environment, and people in one setting. This thesis achieved this through identifying the most appropriate site using trade area and development suitability analysis, qualitative research from different stakeholders of clothing industry and local people. From the data gathered, the researcher come up with the concept of HAMAKA: habi, makina, kasuotan, which represents the key players of Slow Fashion movement: the producers, the designers, and the consumers. This concept guided the design of the integrated fashion district that will beneficial for the industry, the environment, and the public.
How would a landscape architectural intervention introduce a new and sustainable fashion system in the urbanized municipality of Taytay that could address its production issues and contribute to its dressmaking community?
NEW FASHION SYSTEM NATURAL ENVIRONMENT POTENTIALS CREATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Site Data References The researcher, together with her thesis colleagues, had agreed that the site of their stu the province of Rizal. Specifically, the municipality of Taytay was chosen to be the site connection and potential contribution in the helping the local manufacturing and fa ments that are locally produced for local fashion houses are commonly sourced from area development suitability analysis, the researcher determined the appropriate site municipality of Taytay. The data gathered were also used to oversee the physical ext
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To gain understanding of the site location, maps of the site vicinity on land use, topography, and hazards were consulted, as well as its socio-economic profile. Municipal data about the previous and existing conditions of Taytay were retrieved from 1971 profile from UP School of Urban Planning and 2010 Comprehensive Land Use Planning of Taytay from the Municipal Planning Office. These data served as points of comparison for analyzing the changes happened to Taytay through the years.
Trade Area Analysis Trade/Market area analysis focusses on locating and describing the targe software and applied on the analysis methods listed below: 1. Simple Ring Method – simplest way to define a trade area. A point was scope of the trade area considering a uniform geography. 2. Huff Model – used to analyze the probability surface of customer patron site in Taytay based on the market profiles produced using this method. 3. Network Analysis and Drive-time Polygon – used in determining trade speeds. The map produced helped in determining the consumers’ shop
et market and to know the potential of the proposed development in the community. To analyze the trade area and to produce market profiles, the researcher used GIS
s drawn from the center of the Taytay, Rizal from which the distance (radii: 1-10km) rings were created. The map produced helped in determining a quick analysis of the
nage with the consideration of distance, current activities, variation, and attractiveness. The map produced was used to determine the regions of patronage and the best . areas based on travel time and road networks. To calculate travel time, the map combined the distances along actual streets and highways combined with their travel pping patterns using the location and the time travel. This map also helped the researcher in determining the site extent through the accessibility analysis of the roads.
From the assessment of existing conditions and trade area analysis, the researcher determined the appropriate site for the study. The site chosen is the Taytay Tianggian Area. The thesis physical extent included the Old Market Area, Public Pay Parking and the and the proximate Textile Stores as these areas were included as contributors for the competence, variation, and attractiveness of the proposed development. The site extended up to Sitio Malabon.
The integration of the three key players for a sustainable fashion industry was taken into ccount in conceptualizing the design for the proposed development. These integration is the summary of the Slow Fashion concepts. As these key players are involved in the whole process of the clothing industry, the overall concept of the design is the dressmaking process which was simplified into three sub-concepts: habi, makina, kasuotan which constituted the meanings for the term “HAMAKA”. Habi/Producers Zone
The producers zone was translated from the concept of “habi” or weaving. From sourcing the raw materials to processing them into textiles and clothes, this zone is proposed to engage the users into the first processes of the dressmaking and introducing them to the local community that produces or makes the clothes.
Makina/Business Zone
Makina or the Business Zone deals with the other stakeholders of the clothing industry that are more concern with fashion. These fashion stakeholders are perceived as important key players as they greatly influence the trend in clothing through fashion or clothing designs. Given that position, the trendsetting capacity of the zone are maximized by providing area to exhibit the works of these stakeholders and the sustainable approaches to fashion industry. Kasuotan/Consurmers Zone The last zone is based from the concept “kasuotan” or clothing. This zone is the final stage of dressmaking process wherein clothes are being sold and used. The key player being targeted here is the consumers or the public, since all people use clothes. This zone is abstracted to be the reward of the users for getting through the development. As this zone involves the public or the consumer, the proposed spaces for this include the relocation of the existing market area, the relocation and redesign of the flea market area.
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Sinagtala is a 50-hectare farm and resort in Brgy. Tala, Orani, Bataan. It i in Tagaytay City and Batangas. Thus, making it suitable for coffee product
Coffee is one of the best products of Tala. It is being used by big manufacturers and the recent years reduced coffee production by more than 50%. With the existing con
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The flow and form of the design is based from the process and art of coffee making. Coffee Latte Art is a trending art that is made from teardrop shaped to winding and spiral milk formation on top of coffee or cream
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is about 500 meters above sea level foothill of Mt. Natib which contributes to its climatesimilar to that tion.
d coffee shops like Nestle Philippines, Starbucks, and The Beanery. But due to climate change, the hot weather duting ndition of Sinagtala, the design seeks to achieve the following:
experiencial coffee farm and existing amenities of resort
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Improvement of coffee production through knowledge of agroforestry
Plantation and Intercropping System
As seen on the SDP and section, the plantation is placed on the north-east part of the resort which has a lower elevation and surrounded with existing forest trees. Coffee trees are planted with coconut trees which provides canopy for the shade loving plants.
Rake Garden and Viewing Deck (Drying Area)
Ready-to-dry seeds are placed like a shallow sand play area wherein visitors can manipulate the dry seeds to form a rake garden. A wired dome-like structure is provided for users shade and a viewing deck from the storage/shed room for them to see the garden on top view.
The Coffee Tour: An Interactive Farm and Processing Facility
To embrace the sweet labor of coffee making, the resort provides a tour with a twist.
“Ketinggian dan Kepelbagaian� A Play on the Variation and Elevation of Malaysia Situated in Southeastern Asia, Malaysia is seen as a mix of modernity and development. Often depicted as a country of contrasts, Malaysia is often considered a melting-pot of different races and religions. Geographically, there is Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, and in the middle lies the South China Sea. The terrain consists mostly of coastal plains that gently rise and give way to hills and mountain ranges. On one side of Malaysia, the ongoing modernization is evident, clearly seen via the Petronas Towers and the city of Kuala Lumpur in general, and on the other, remain the wooden houses built on stilts in the Sarawak province, preserved even with the passing of time. Malaysia is a country known for its diverse culture and beautiful natural resources. With the population being 50% Malay, 25% Chinese, 11% indigenous, 7% Indian, and the other remaining races as the last 7%, the design of the garden space must encompass each and every culture and capture the contrast of such a nation in order for it to truly represent Malaysia. However, instead of taking one element for every culture, the approach used was finding a common factor and using that as the basis for design. Here, the common element used was the play in heights and elevation that is typical of the natural landscapes of Malaysia and which is prevalent in the architecture of the different cultural groups. These are represented using different vertical elements which are dominant throughout whole garden. The architecture from each culture varies greatly, but common in each was the presence of tall structural additions to the edifice. Examples include the minaret of Islamic architecture, the pagoda of the Chinese, the gopuram from the Hindus, and stilts that the indigenous people used for their houses. In addition, one of the most famous icons of Malaysia is the Petronas Twin Towers, which are known and noted for their towering height.
MOUNTAINS
TRELLIS
PATHWALK
PLANTER BOXES
The garden design was patterned after the topography of Malaysia which begins from pristine mountainous areas that gradually slope down to coastal plains. In the exhibit, the upper right part of the site is the highest point, and it houses the rock formation inspired by the karst formations in the Gunung Mulu National Park. This national park is one of the most biologically significant locations in Malaysia because of its biodiversity, with its rich and thriving rainforest and a significant amount of flora and fauna, and geodiversity, with formations that range from steep vertical cliffs to deep gorges and hidden valleys. The garden, then, gradually slopes down to a more modern and less naturallooking area which represents the city, mimicking the Malaysian geography.
The modern part of the garden, inspired by the urbanized cities found along the coast, is represented mainly by two elements: the large trellis structure and the tall vertical planter boxes. The large trellis structure is particularly inspired by the New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building. This design represents the dominant style of architecture that is found in modern Malaysia, Islamic architecture, which results from Islam being the state’s official religion. Along with the trellis, the simple-looking vertical planter boxes represent the skyline of the metropolis of Malaysia and are designed to be very modern and tall, just like the buildings in the city. The planter boxes also alternately house plants and water to represent the water and plants in the coastal plains where the cities are built by.
This landscape planning aims to recommend strategies in order to assist the community and its governing body to plan. prioritize, and implement landscape interventions through the following points: identify the vision and principles that will guide the planning approach; identify existing habitats within the site based on landscape features, characteristics and values; developa criteria for the planning approach, identify planning approach appropriate for each habitat in order to develop programs to attain the vision; and come up with planning strategies to implementin accordance with the identified approaches.
The Magbukun Aetas of Kanawan are believed to be the first inhabitants of Morong, Bataan. As different groups of people came to settle in Morong and the establishment of Bataan Natural Park and Philippine Refugee Processing Center (PRPC), their community was moved closer and closer to the ranges of Mt. Silanagan. Habitat Planning In order to segregate the habitats with respect to the corresponding intervention appropriate for the area, each habitat is graded according to the following quantification with respect to the ecological value it has or the ecological benefit it provides. Ecological Benefit Quantification: 1. Complexity of vegetation (3 layers) 2. Variation of wildlife habitats (more than 2 layers) 3. DENR Classification as protected area 4. Remoteness to human settlement Afterwhich the characteristics it possess will determine its ecological rating which is graded as follows: • High and Above Average - Preservation Approach • Average - Reinforcement Approach
Ecological Planning
This planning involves the identification of habitats that can be unified for a specific function. This also includes the analysis of placement of different patches and corridors in a network to form the mosaic of the site. Core areas or the areas of importance for biodiversity, often those with high ecological value are edged and must be connected to each other through the creation of habitat corridors in an undisturbed state. The Ecological Map shows open and closed canopies in opposite locations were being connected by the riparian corridor on one side and stepping stones corridor on the other side. All patches serves a single function of agricultural production, except for the IP villaege; hence the edge.
The following are the identified habitats according to the available information gathered. Other data that may affect biodiversity such as soil type, rain distribution, are typically the same within the area.
The Magbukun Aetas used to live along the shores of Morong. With the Presidential declaration of Kanawan Negritos Reservation Area, the tribe were secured with 227-hectare of land which provides them food, shelter, and livelihood. However, the decline of forest covers and produce, their traditional means of obtaining food and resources has become insufficient and thriving has been threatened. Community empowerment involving education and introduction of methods for cultural preservation, forest conservation and sustainable means of livelihood has been the project of both local government facilities and non-government units together with the community in the pursuit of an independent and self sustaining indigenous people. Ant Burrow The idea is to help build this IP community like the way ants do. A community where people are thinking small yet achieving big. Ants are relatively simple organisms, but working together, they can build a sustainable dwelling place. A place where unity is automatic, where guiding one another is everyone’s responsibility. These are the mindset of a group towards attaining their goals and towards creating their Ant Burrow. The aim is for the Magbukun Aetas to become self-organizing to solve problems and adapt to changes in the environment by discovering ways to work around system outages.
SCHOOL EDIBLE GARDEN
KA ELEM
COMMUNITY GARDEN
LIVELIHOO AREA
LIVESTOCK AREA RAINWATER HARVESTING AREA
COMMUNITY GARDEN
RESIDENTIAL AREA
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
ANAWAN M. SCHOOL
WATER PUMP AREA
COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMUNITY BATHROOM
LIVELIHOOD AREA
RESIDENTIAL AREA
OD COMMUNITY BATHROOM
COMMUNITY GARDEN