AMACE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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Door

A hinged, sliding, or folding barrier of wood, metal or glass for opening and closing an entrance to a building, room or cabinet

TRUE

True or False: The term maaliwalas basically sums up the likable elements of the Filipino space: breathable, clean spaces suffused with light

Bubble Diagram

_____________is a very simple drawing that consists of representations of spaces connected by solid or broken lines to specify the type of relationship between the spaces

Space Program

Is a tool that lists the spaces, what is within it and its specific uses and function of each one in tabular form.

Aesthetics

The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of art, beauty, and taste with a view to establishing the meaning and validity of critical judgements concerning works of art

Crawl Space

An area in a building having a clearance
less than human height, but accessible by
crawling.

Porch

An exterior appendage to a building,
forming a covered approach or vestibule to
a doorway.

Ambience

The mood, character or atmosphere of an
environment

Evidence Based

________________ design is an approach to
design that seeks to create better
outcomes by basing decisions on credible
research.

Stability

The shape of a triangle represents

Articulation

This is a method or manner of jointing that
makes the united parts clear, distinct and
precise in relation to each other.

Rectangles

All other _________ can be considered to be
variations of the square with the addition of
width or length.

TRUE

True or False: A backsplash is a vertical
panel of waterproof material attached to
the wall in front of a countertop or stovetop
to protect against splashed liquids.

Housing Unit

A house, apartment, suite of rooms, or a
single room, occupied or intended for
occupancy as separate living quarters

Kabisera

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate
word or phrase: ________ is the most
prominent place for the head of the family
or a special guest found at the dining table.

Atrium

An open, skylit court around which a house
or building is built.

Townhouse

A type of row house usually in urban
setting joined by common firewalls

Pass-through

A window-like opening in a wall or partition
through which things may be passed, as
between a kitchen and a dining room

Proportion

Is the relationship of one part to another or
to the whole, or between one object and
another.

Balcony

An elevated platform projecting from the
wall of a building and enclosed by a railing
or parapet

TRUE

True or False: Reach typically refers to the
extending the arms and fingers for
effective control without over-extension

Dynamic Fit

Applicable dimensions when our body is in
movement

Fashionable

Fill in the missing word/ phrase: Good
design avoids the throwaway culture. It
veers away from being ___________ and
therefore never appears antiquated.

an Intellectual
Process

Architecture is both a product and
_________ __________

Attic

A room or space directly under the roof of a
building usually used as a storage

Circulation Space

Passage of persons or things from one
place to another or through an area

Facade

The front of a building or any of its sides facing a public way or space,
especially one distinguished by its
architectural treatment

Porte-Cochere

A porch roof projecting over a driveway at
the entrance to a building and sheltering
those getting in or out of vehicles

Orientation

The position of a building on a site in
relation to true north, to points on the
compass, to a specific place or feature, or to
local conditions of sunlight, wind, and
drainage

Static Fit

The type of fit where the body is at rest

Marcus Vitruvius
Polio

During the Renaissance period, this person
wrote about the criteria of what makes
good architecture that is still being used
today.

Mezzanine

A low or partial story between two main
stories of a building.

Storage Space

__________________ is often neglected in
residential planning, but it is one of the
most crucial as it allows the residents to
keep all of their belongings and special
acquisitions.

Anthropometrics

The collection and application of human
measurements

Fenestration

The design and placement of windows in a
building.

Multifamily
dwelling

A kind of residential structure that is
designed or suitable for use by several or
many families

Creche

a facility which enables parents to leave
their children while they are at work and
where children are provided stimulating
environment for their holistic development.

7% 9% 11%

Standard slope of a car parking ramp

Ergonomics

the study of people in their workplace and
is the process in which workplaces,
products and systems are designed or
rearranged so that they fit the people who
use them.

Softscape

Is living part of your landscape, the vegetation.

These features may be permanent, such as shrubs and evergreens, or temporary like perennials.

Examples include: Trees, Shrubs, Grass, Flowers, Vegetable Plants, Soil

Hardscape

It is the heavier, unchanging, inanimate objects comprised of gravel, paving, stone and wood.

Hardscape elements include: Walkways, Patios, Driveways, Retaining Walls, Swimming Pools, Water Features, Stone Benches, Sprinkler Systems

1:12 or 12%

The minimum/standard slope for a PWD
ramp

Linear Form

A series of forms arranged consequently in
a row

Radial Form

A composition of linear forms extending
outward from a central form in a radial
manner

Clustered Form

A collection of forms grouped together by
proximity or the sharing of a common
visual trait

Grid Form

A set of modular forms related and
regulated by a three dimensional grid

Physical
Perceptual
Conceptual

Architectural Orders

Physical

Space, Structure, Enclosure, Machines

Perceptual

1.Approach and departure
2.Entry and egress
3.Movement through the order of spaces
4.Funtioning of activities within spaces
5.Qualities of light, color
6.Texture, View, Sound

Conceptual

1.Images
2.Patterns
3.Signs
4.Symbols
5.Context

Principles of
Vitruvius

Venustas
Utilitas
Firmitas

Subdivision Planning

Consider lot size given for apportioning

Roadway system should be double loaded type

Provide buffer trees on the frontage of each lot Follow design standards given by the authorities

Meandering roadways create interesting lay outs

Residential

Identify owner’s space requirement and wish list

User’s Profile

Special treatment regarding spaces concerning environmental factors

Apartment, Townhouses and Walk Up Condominiums

Cluster arrangements are preferred

Consider utilities and services like the use of meter banking, electrical room, fire exits and suppression system, vertical transport, laundry areas, water tanks etc.

Hallways must be adequate

Offices (Commercial)

Consider nature/ function/ services of the office

Open planning concept is good

Most economical ratio 70% rentable space and 30% circulatory/ service areas

Problem specific situations must be carefully analyzed

If basement parking is required, take note of density requirements

Banks (Commercial)

The vault shall be so located at the most secured independent spot within the building

The manager’s cubicle/ office shall be near the public area

Define banking floor and clerical area

Straightforward circulation

Security is priority

Hotels

(Commercial) Guest’s needs always first

Guest rooms must be provided with adequate facilities

Internal T&B for guest rooms is okay, Bed areas must be adjacent to area with window

Kitchen areas must be accessible to function areas with at least 60% dining, 40% kitchen

Provide adequate BOH area away from public view

Business center and concierge must be accessible from all points

Hospitable atmosphere for the whole setting

Cinema

Sightlines in relation to the screen and seating configuration “60 cone of vision”

Fire protection system and exits must be equally distributed

Acoustical treatment and lighting system

Active ventilation

Recording or Sound Studio

Acoustical treatment

Apply the principle of “box within a box”

Control booth with sound equipment

For dubbing studio provide projector room and screen with sound effects pit

No walls are perpendicular to each other

Floor must be raised floor system

Shopping Center

“Every square inch counts”

Display of merchandise

Space configuration to maximize foot traffic

Ample parking slot available

Service and delivery system

Convenient circulation and way finding

Seaports and Airports

Passenger and cargo traffic must be segregated

Terminal building must be provided with appropriate facilities

Coast guard office / Air Transportation Office is required, provide it with communication facilities

Land transportation access must be included

Passenger concourse and waiting area must be adequate especially during peak season

Manufacturing of Large Scale Industry

(Industrial) Eco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutants

Buffers zones are very essential

Roadways must accommodate movement of large vehicles and equipment

Site zoning must be clearly established: Administrative, Production, Storage, Prohibited, Utilities

Safety features must be included

Factories

(Industrial) Eco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutants

Internal zoning must be established: Color coding of areas are preferred to monitor flow

Catwalks can be provided for systems supervisor

Clinic must be near production area

Loading and Unloading zones for raw and finished products must be properly located in relation to storage facilities

Pollutants must be checked

Shipyards and Hangars

(Industrial) Stockyard for materials must be large enough to accommodate volume of materials

Check dimensions of ship/ aircraft- space must accommodate different models

Repair sheds should have ample structure height

Schools

(Institutional) Identify primary users’ profile

Consider the 3 major components of the academe: Instruction, research, and extension

Lecture room size as per DepED/ CHED requirements: 7m X 9m for 40 students

Provide ample circulation facilities

Safety and security measures

Research Laboratory

(Institutional) Holding area of specimens

Safety and security measures

Provision of work stations and technical library

Records vault and surveillance system

Databank location

Library

(Institutional) Determine book holdings

Use of ICT features

Provide book repairs and work area

Ample storage facilities

Dumbwaiter for multi floor libraries

Ample light and ventilation

Museum

Circulation system/ flow of viewers

Vault of priceless collections

Curatorial spaces

Workshop area for repair, restoration and maintenance of artifacts

Flexible service entrance for large materials

Safety and security

City Hall and Civic Center

(Institutional) Application of all laws and provisions on design and construction

Heavy public oriented/ transactional areas must be on the ground floor

Linear flow of civic services

Flagpole and assembly area

Recreational facilities

Hospitals

(Institutional) Strict zoning of areas- sterile/ non sterile, private/ public, quiet/ noisy

Relationship of major divisions: OPD/ Emergency/ Clinical/ Surgical/ Wards/ Administration/Ancillary

Centralized Planning

Fire Station

(Institutional) Importance of the apparatus floor

Hose tower

Quarters and living areas

Administration and night watch

Equipment storage and facilities

Embassy

(Institutional) Delineation of consular affairs, attaches portfolio office and ambassadorial

Security and evacuation features

Quarters and residential units

Public spaces, presence of flagpole mage, character

Penitentiary

(Institutional) Classification of areas by concentric arrangement construction

Security/ surveillance features

Recreational/ occupational areas

Humane environment

Police Station

(Institutional) Booking counter

Armory must be near office of station commander

Safety and security features

Cell separation

Sports Facilities

Climate conditions

Population of players, spectators, and support persons

Availability of land and site

Safety Surfacing of the play areas

Parks

Openness
free flowing movement
segregation of areas of different activities
and features
landscaping and way finding elements

Office-Workroom and Workshop Reserve Collection Room

(Museums) CURATORIAL FUNCTIONS

Collection, preservation, identification, documentation, study and restoration

Storage of collection

Display Gallery

(Museums) DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Thematic and changing displays of selected objects and documents from the collections arranged to tell a story

Workshop
Office-Workroom

(Museums)
DISPLAY PREPARATION FUNCTIONS
The preparation of exhibits

Lecture Room, Storage Closet, Kitchenette Lobby, Sales and Information counter Cloak Room, Toilets and Washrooms

(Museums) EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC FUNCTIONS

This term has been expanded to include all public functions

Lectures, school tours, society meetings, films and social functions

Reception, information, sales, supervision of display gallery

Public requirements

Heating-Ventilation
Room, Electrical
and Mechanical
Room and
Maintenance Room
Janitor’s Closets

(Museums)
OTHER SERVICES
Electrical and Mechanical
Janitoria

1.80 x 1.80

required turning radius for wheelchairs under amended BP 344

1.10 x 0.80

wheelchair size

0.70 x 1.20

maximum reach of PWD

0.65

PWD lavatory reach

0.5 x 0.5

crib size

1.2 x 2.4

working triangle

0.60 × 0.40

placemat size

1.20 sqm

mininum t & b area

3 sqm

minimum kitchen sqm

5 sqm

minimum bedroom sqm

75 mm

(concrete protection for reinforcement)

for concrete cast and permanently exposed to earth such as footings

40-50 mm

(concrete protection for reinforcement)

for concrete members exposed to weather

40 mm

(concrete protection for reinforcement)

concrete cover of pipes, conduits or fittings and exposed to weather

40 mm

(concrete protection for reinforcement)

for beams and columns

20 mm

(concrete protection for reinforcement)

for concrete not exposed to weather or in contact with ground, such as slabs, walls & joists