GRADE CRITERIA:
COMPUTATIONS = 10%
PROBLEM DEFINITION & CONCEPT FORMULATION = 20%
INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION, AND EFFECTIVE NON TYPICAL
SOLUTIONS = 30%
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS = 30%
PERSPECTIVE = 10% #
MIDTERM EXAM ARCHT 31 - DESIGN V
Submitted by: Giorge Nicolye G. Copag
Parking buildings play a crucial role in
addressing the challenges of urban congestion by
providing safe, organized, and efficient spaces for
vehicles. With the steady rise of car ownership,
motorcycles, and the growing demand for
sustainable transport options such as bicycles and
electric vehicles, well-planned parking facilities
have become essential to support urban mobility.
This proposal presents a comprehensive development plan for a five-level parking
building, guided by standard parking allocations of 70% for cars and electric vehicles, 20%
for motorcycles, and 10% for bicycles.
The project includes a feasibility analysis covering development costs, investment
recovery periods of five and ten years, and parking fee computations based on current
market rates. Through careful planning, integration of modern mobility needs, and
consideration of financial sustainability, this design aims to provide a viable solution that
eases traffic congestion, improves accessibility, and contributes to the long-term
efficiency of the city’s transportation infrastructure.
INTRODUCTION
EARLY ASSESSMENT
LOCATION OF THE
SITE
1,093.04 sq.m
8853+2RP DUMAGUETE CITY, 9°18'27.3"N 123°18'16.5"E
NEGROS ORIENTAL
EARLY ASSESSMENT
Dumaguete is a coastal
component city in the province of
Negros Oriental. It serves as the
provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 33.62
square kilometers or which
constitutes 0.62% of Negros
Oriental's total area. Its
population as determined by the
2020 Census was 134,103. This
represented 9.36% of the total
population of Negros Oriental
province, or 1.66% of the overall
1,093.04 sq.m
population of the Central Visayas
9°18'27.3"N 123°18'16.5"E
region.
ACTUAL PHOTO OF THE SITE
SITE ANALYSIS AMIHAN WIND
NORTHEAST MOONSOON
THE SITE
H A B A G AT W I N D
SOUTHWEST MOONSOON
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Proposed Parking Building
HIGH POTENTIAL
MODERATE POTENTIAL
LOW POTENTIAL
HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE
MODERATELY SUSCEPTIBLE
LEAST SUSCEPTIBLE
GENERALLY SUSCEPTIBLE
LIQUEFACTION
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Proposed Parking Building
VERY HIGH SUSCEPTIBILITY
HIGH SUSCEPTIBILITY
MODERATE SUSCEPTIBILITY
LOW SUSCEPTIBILITY
FLOOD
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Proposed Parking Building
VERY HIGH SUSCEPTIBILITY
HIGH SUSCEPTIBILITY
MODERATE SUSCEPTIBILITY
LOW SUSCEPTIBILITY
TSUNAMI
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Proposed Parking Building
VERY HIGH SUSCEPTIBILITY
HIGH SUSCEPTIBILITY
MODERATE SUSCEPTIBILITY
LOW SUSCEPTIBILITY
RAIN-INDUCED
DESIGN PROBLEM
The Challenges in Urban Parking
Facilities
In many urban areas, the lack of
organized parking leads to traffic
congestion, unsafe streets, and
reduced accessibility. Existing
facilities are often undersized,
poorly planned, and unable to meet
growing demand, with little
consideration for modern needs
such as electric vehicle charging or
efficient traffic flow. Without
proper programming and financial
planning, many projects also
struggle with sustainability. As a
result, residents continue to face 1,093.04 sq.m
daily parking shortages that worsen 9°18'27.3"N 123°18'16.5"E
congestion and limit urban mobility.
DESIGN CONCEPT
“Daloy: to flow”
Parking buildings must be more than just storage for vehicles; they must become efficient,
safe, and adaptable infrastructures that support the continuous flow of people, mobility, and
urban life. Rooted in the Filipino value of “daloy,” which means flow or movement, this design
concept envisions a facility that eases congestion, supports modern mobility needs, and
enhances the daily experience of its users. Instead of being a rigid structure, the parking
building is conceived as a dynamic system that organizes circulation, integrates sustainability,
and ensures financial viability for long-term use.
Design Objectives
COMPUTATION Item Formula / basis Calculation Result (m²)
Lot area (given) — — 1,093.04
Frontage (given) — — 33.69 m
Front setback area Frontage × 8 m 33.69 × 8 269.52
Left side length (given) — — 19.87 m
Right side length (given) — — 46.76 m
Average depth (avg of left &
(19.87 + 46.76) ÷ 2 — 33.315 m
right)
Side setback (each side) Avg depth × 5 m 33.315 × 5 166.575
Total side setbacks (both) 2 × 166.575 — 333.15
Total setbacks Front + both sides 269.52 + 333.15 602.67
Buildable footprint (per floor) Lot area − total setbacks 1,093.04 − 602.67 490.37
Total GFA (5 floors) Footprint × 5 490.37 × 5 2,451.85
COMPUTATION
Area allocation 70/20/10 → 137 cars, 196 motorcycles, 163 bicycles →
496 total slots.
Development cost ≈ ₱91,814,750 (building ₱85,814,750 + elevators
₱6,000,000).
Required revenue to recover in 5 years = ₱2,096.23 / hr (building-wide) →
₱4.23 / slot / hr.
operating income at Car ₱20/hr, MC ₱10/hr, Bike ₱5/hr = ₱5,515 / hr.
FIRST FLOORPLAN
A B C D E F
39705
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
1 MAINTENANCE
& CCTV
CONTROL ROOM
6635
6637
RAMP
2
ELEVATOR
ELECTRIC CAR
PARKING
UP
ENTRANCE
10170
10168
25209
27497
MOTOR CYCLE
PARKING
20A
TICKET BOOTH - - -
GFCI
3
8404
10704
4
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
39705
SECOND FLOORPLAN
A B C D E F
39705
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
6635
6637
RAMP
2
ELEVATOR
ELECTRIC CAR
PARKING
UP
10170
10168
25209
27497
MOTOR CYCLE
PARKING
20A
- - -
GFCI
3
8404
10704
4
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
39705
THIRD FLOORPLAN
A B C D E F
39705
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
6635
6637
RAMP
2
ELEVATOR
ELECTRIC CAR
PARKING
UP
10170
10168
25209
27497
MOTOR CYCLE
PARKING
20A
- - -
GFCI
3
8404
10704
4
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
39705
FOURTH FLOORPLAN
A B C D E F
39705
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
6635
6637
RAMP
2
ELEVATOR
ELECTRIC CAR
PARKING
UP
10170
10168
25209
27497
MOTOR CYCLE
PARKING
20A
- - -
GFCI
3
8404
10704
4
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
39705
FIFTH FLOORPLAN
A B C D E F
39705
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
6635
6637
RAMP
2
ELEVATOR
ELECTRIC CAR
PARKING
UP
10170
10168
25209
27497
MOTOR CYCLE
PARKING
20A
- - -
GFCI
3
8404
10704
4
9080 9060 6360 7125 8080
39705
3 2 1
APEX
20000
4000
5TH FLOOR
16000
4000
4TH FLOOR
12000
20000
4000
3RD FLOOR
8000
4000
2ND FLOOR
4000
500 3500
1ST FLOOR
500
NGL
0
FRONT ELEVATION
1 2 3
APEX
20000
4000
5TH FLOOR
16000
4000
4TH FLOOR
12000
20000
4000
3RD FLOOR
8000
4000
2ND FLOOR
4000
500 3500
1ST FLOOR
500
NGL
0
REAR ELEVATION
F E D C B A
APEX
20000
4000
5TH FLOOR
16000
4000
4TH FLOOR
12000
19500
4000
3RD FLOOR
8000
4000
2ND FLOOR
4000
3500
1ST FLOOR
500
NGL
0
RIGHT ELEVATION
F E D C B A
APEX
20000
5TH FLOOR
4000
16000
4000
4TH FLOOR
12000
19500
4000
3RD FLOOR
8000
4000
2ND FLOOR
4000
3500
1ST FLOOR
500
NGL
0
LEFT ELEVATION
PERSPECTIVE
INTERIOR
