Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

“SEASCAPE: Upgrading Qualities of Experience through Biophilic Design”

A Thesis Proposal Presented to the

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the

Submitted by:
Eunice Grace O. Bautista

December 2019

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 ABSTRACT

Batangas province has a distinct feature compared to the rest of the

provinces in the country in terms of deep and natural harbor and strategic

geographic location. It is endowed with rich and fertile lands and fine and

beautiful beaches that is being developed to harness to the fullest its tourism

potentials and productivity.

Tourism is one of the vital industries that enhance the growth of economy

in the Province of Batangas. Batangas is endowed with natural richness

developed into tourism resources.

The municipality of San Juan, located at the tip portion of Batangas

Province was identified by the Department of Tourism as a priority area of

Tourism Development under the Philippine Tourism Master Plan.

The study will help to enhance the tourism industry in San Juan and more

number of local and international tourists will enjoy their stay in this tourist area.

The study will use the concept of biophilic design, to increase occupant

connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect

nature, and space and place conditions.

One of the challenges of the study is the steady stream of market.

Another drawback is the existing related facilities which can be a threat for

rivalry. Through marketing strategies and the use of modern technologies, the

proposal will be a prominent destination for single, group and family gatherings

and leisure get away from the city.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to extend her warmest gratitude to those who become

part of her journey in accomplishing this research study. She would like to thank them

from the bottom of her heart, because this study would not be completed without the

help and support of several people.

The researcher would like to offer the biggest acknowledgement to the Lord God,

for the strength the He always provides when she felt weak and the guidance He has

bestowed upon her during the times that the researcher wanted to give up.

The researcher is also very grateful for all the support, whether financially,

morally, physically or spiritually, that came from her family. She recognizes the great

effort of her family on how they provide financial assistance for it is the struggle they face

at the very beginning of this study. She is very thankful for all the prayers they had given

when finishing this study seems very impossible.

To her classmates, the researcher is blessed to have people like them in her life.

As the saying goes, quality over quantity. They may have been not more in number, but

the researcher guarantees that extreme happiness happens when they have all the time

to be together.

To the instructors and faculty members of Architecture, Interior Design, and Fine

Arts Department, who played a big part in nourishing and enhancing the researcher’s

knowledge for the past years until the day that she is ready to face this bigger challenge

in her student life, thank you. They are the reason behind every challenge that the

researcher tries to surpass, and the fulfilment of this thesis proposal is the greatest gift

the researcher could give back to them.

- Eunice Grace O. Bautista

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 DEDICATION

In the fulfilment of this thesis proposal, the researcher would like to

dedicate this study to the following persons:

To her beloved parents, Arnel and Charity Bautista;

To her brother, Arnel Joseph Bautista;

To her sisters, Monica, Camille, Meca, Claire and Marianel Bautista;

To her loving grandparents, Loreto Orense and Lourdes Bautista;

To her loving Aunties and Uncles;

To TANGLES;

To her College Friends;

To the Department Professors;

To her research instructor, Ar. Jhun Ilagan,

To all her fellow students of Batangas State University

Especially all Architecture, Interior Design and Fine Arts students;

This wonderful endeavour is all for you.

~ Eunice Grace O. Bautista

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE ……………………..i

ABSTRACT ……………………..ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ……………………..iii

DEDICATION ……………………..iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………..v

LIST OF TABLES ……………………..vi

LIST OF FIGURES ……………………..vii

LIST OF APPENDICES ……………………..viii

Chapter I – The Problem and Its Background

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Background of the Study 2

1.3 Theoretical Framework 4

1.4 Statement of the Problem 5

1.4.1 Major Problems

1.4.2 Minor Problems

1.5 Significance of the Study 5

1.6 Objectives of the Study 6

1.6.1 Project Objectives

1.6.2 Design Objectives

1.7 Scope and Delimitation 7

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 1.8 Definition of Terms 9

1.8.1 Contextual Definition

1.8.2 Operational Definition

1.8.3 Synonyms / Abbreviation

1.9 Acronyms 10

Chapter II – Review of Related Literature

2.1 Related Literature

2.1.1 Foreign Research 11

2.1.2 Local Research 23

2.2 Synthesis of the Reviewed Literature 28

Chapter III – Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design (Data Gathering and/or Procedure)

3.1.1 Research Paradiagram 30

3.1.2 Data Sources 33

3.2 Data Analysis and Presentation

3.2.1 Site Selection

[Link] Site Criteria 35

[Link] System of Evaluation

And Rating 36

[Link] Site Justification 37

3.2.2 Site Data

[Link] Macro Site 39

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 [Link] Micro Site 78

3.2.3 Site Analysis

[Link] Strength, Weaknesses, and Threats

(SWOT) Analysis 83

[Link] Summary of Site

Analysis 84

3.2.4 User’s Analysis

[Link] User’s Demography 85

[Link] Organizational Chart 99

[Link] Behavioral Pattern/

Analysis 106

Chapter IV – Architectural Programming

4.1 Spatial Organization

4.1.1 Spatial Identification

[Link] Staffing Requirements 107

[Link] Space Identification 117

4.1.2 Definition of Spatial Elements

[Link] Qualitative and

Quantitative Elements 121

4.2 Graphical and Spatial Programming

4.2.1 General Spatial Elements

[Link] General Matrix Diagram 156

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 [Link] General Bubble Diagram 156

4.2.2 Specific Spatial Elements

[Link] Specific Matrix Diagram 161

[Link] Specific Bubble Diagram 161

Chapter V – Building and Site Concept

5.1 Structural System 166

5.2 Electrical System 173

5.3 Plumbing System 175

5.4 Sanitary System 176

5.5 Mechanical System 176

5.6 Fire Protection System 177

5.7 Security System 178

5.8 Communication and Electronic System 179

5.9 Environmental System 180

5.10 Waste Management System 181

5.11 Landscaping System 182

Chapter VI – Design Framework

6.1 Design Philosophy 183

6.2 Design Concept

6.2.1 Major Design Concept 183

6.2.2 Minor Design Concept

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 [Link] Form 184

[Link] Function

[Link] Time

[Link] Economy 185

[Link] Safety

[Link] Landscape

[Link] Ventilation 186

6.3 Architectural Guide 187

Chapter VII – Funding and Manner of Financing

7.1 Source of Funding 193

7.2 Probable Construction Cost

7.2.1 Land Acquisition Cost

7.2.2 Building Construction Cost 193

7.2.3 Fixed and Movable Equipment 197

7.2.4 Land Development Cost 199

7.2.5 Site Development Cost

7.2.6 Professional Fee 199

7.2.7 Tax and Permit Cost 202

7.2.8 Staff and Operations Personnel Requirements

and Costs 202

7.2.9 Total Project Cost 206

7.3 Return of Investment

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 7.3.1 Projected Annual Income 206

7.3.2 Operating Expenditures 210

7.3.3 Gross Annual Net Income 210

7.3.4 Return of Investment 211

7.4 Maintenance and Sustainability 211

Chapter VIII – Findings, Conclusions and

Recommendations

8.1 Findings 212

8.2 Conclusions 213

8.3 Recommendations 213

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

CURRICULUM VITAE

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 LIST OF TABLES

No. Title Page

Table 1.0 Data Source and Data Gathered 33

Table 2.0 System Evaluating and Rating 36

Table 3.0 Barangay Total Land Area and Total Percent 51

Distribution

Table 4.0 Slope Classification and Percentage Distribution, by 57

Category, by Area and by Location

Table 5.0 Existing General Land Uses 68

Table 6.0 Existing Urban Land Uses 69

Table 7.0 San Juan Tourism Establishments 73

Table 8.0 Lot Bearings 83

Table 9.0 San Juan, Batangas Demography 85

Table 10 San Juan, Batangas Projected Total Population 87

Table 11 San Juan, Batangas Total Guest Arrivals 88

Table 12 San Juan, Batangas Projected Total Tourist Arrival 89

Table 13 San Juan, Batangas Projected Total Population and 89

Tourist Arrival

Table 14 Cultural and Tourism Activities/Festival of San 91

Juan, Batangas

Table 15 List of Nationally and Internationally Significant 92

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 LIST OF FIGURES

No. Title Page

Fig 1.0 Conceptual Paradigm 5

Fig 2.0 Ocean Resort Residences at Conrad Fort 11

Lauderdale Beach

Fig 3.0 Westin Hapuna Beach Resort 14

Fig 4.0 Vancouver Convention Center West, Canada 16

Fig 5.0 5.0 BE Grand Resort, Bohol 23

Fig 6.0 Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Princesa, 24

Palawan

Fig 7.0 Philippine International Convention Center 26

Fig 8.0 Research Paradigm 30

Fig 9.0 Map of Site Location 36

Fig 10 Map of the Philippines 39

Fig 11 CALABARZON Region 41

Fig 12 Province of Batangas 42

Fig 13 Political Map of San Juan, Batangas 44

Fig 14 Location Map of San Juan, Batangas 46

Fig 15 San Juan Municipal Base Map 50

Fig 16 Composite Landslide and Flooding Susceptibility 56

Fig 17 Slope Map 59

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Fig 18 Soil Map 60

Fig 19 General Zoning Map 63

Fig 20 General Land Use Plan 64

Fig 21 Road Network Map 66

Fig 22 Project Team Organizational Chart 99

Fig 23 Organizational Chart of Administrative Services 100

Fig 24 Organizational Chart of Accounting Department 101

Fig 25 Organizational Chart of Maintenance and Security 102

Department

Fig 26 Organizational Chart of Convention Center 103

Fig 27 Organizational Chart of Fitness Center and Spa 104

Fig 28 Organizational Chart of Restaurant 105

Fig 29 Behavioral Pattern Analysis of the Site Entrance 106

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