Diaz_27-3-2015_FINAL _DRAFTModern Filipino Style Bus Terminal with Luxurious Apartelle for Public

Users

Submitted by:Kevin Clarke A.Diaz

Student Number:201020074

Professor in Research Method for Architecture: Prof.Ar. Jasmin Lee

Date of Submission: March 27,2015

MODERN FILIPINO STYLE BUS TERMINAL

The title of my thesis is MODERN FILIPINO STYLE BUS TERMINAL WITH LUXURIOUS APARTELLE FOR PUBLIC USERS.

This is a thesis proposal presented to the College of Architecture, Adamson University.

In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of the Degree Bachelor of Science in Architecture

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ADRIAN TA-AY MORES LEONOR A.DIAZ AR/JASMIN LEEJOSHUA A.DIAZPAOLO ROS ALEMANY

MODERN FILIPINO STYLE BUS TERMINAL

-HAS AN APARTELLE FOR RELAXATION OF PUBIC USERS

-HAS A RESEMBLANCE FOR AN OLD FILIPINO HOUSE THE BAHAY NA BATO

-HAS A GOOD CIRCULATION FOR VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS

-HAS AMENITIES SUCH AS BAGGAGE AREA, FOOD KIOSKS AND BUS CONCOURSE

CHAPTER 1-THE INTRODUCTION

The introduction is a beginning section of the thesis which states the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, significance of the study, conceptual framework, project scope, limitations and delimitations and the definition of terms.

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Bus terminals here in the Philippines started in 1914 during the American Colonial Period which was the Philtranco when Albert Ammen and Max Blouse formed the old factory ALATCO which is also known as the AmmenTransportation Company.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1.)VEHICULAR AND

PEDESTRIAN

CIRCULATION IS THE

MAIN PROBLEM

INSIDE THE BUS TERMINAL.

2.)LACK OF FACILITIES INSIDE

THE BUS TERMINAL

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The questions that are needed to be solved in my thesis, Modern Filipino Style Bus Terminal with Luxurious Apartellefor Public Users are:

1. How can space can create regenerative/healing for post-crisis care inside the bus terminal?

2. How can the architect solve the problem in computing the right space(s) of each facility to be functional for the public users using architectural space programming? What are the positive and negative effects of it in planning and designing a bus terminal?

3. How to plan and design a good bus terminal with apartelles using the concept of Filipino Architecture?

4. What are the design considerations needed to be applied on having a good bus terminal which can be accessed by different users including the persons with disabilities or PWDs?

5. What are the local materials needed to be used to construct a Filipino, Eco-friendly bus terminal for the public users?

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

PROVIDE A GOOD AND WELL PLANNED BUS TERMINAL WHICH HAS GOOD CIRCULATION AND LARGE WINDOWS FOR VENTILATION

DOME SHAPE ROOF FOR SUNLIGHT PROTECTION AND RAIN PROTECTION OF PUBLIC USERS.

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

to create awareness to the people who are going to use the bus terminal which are the: administrators(manager, assistant manager, treasurer and secretary of the bus terminal, the staffs or the employees inside the bus terminal(barkers, janitors, vendors and the drivers of buses inside the bus terminal, the security personnel that will ensure the safety and the security of passengers, and the people who are the public that will use the bus terminal and ride a bus to go to their different destination.

To create sustainable solutions that will benefit the public in using the bus terminal. To create guidelines for the benefit and safety and security of the different users of the proposed bus terminal.

To create a model that has a good pedestrian and vehicular circulation and that will create a positive energy of the exterior and interior part the bus terminal.

To create a good concept that will stand out in all the bus terminal building in the Philippines using the Filipino Style Architecture and to have the most popular and to have the best bus terminal in Asia.

1.5 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Input (Design Concept to be

applied in Planning and Designing

a Bus Terminal with Luxurious

Apartelle for Public Users)

1. Filipino Architecture

2. Ecological Design/Sustainable

or Green Design

3. Design Considerations to be

applied such as:

- Anthropometrics

-Ergonometric

-Safety and Security

-Vehicular and Pedestrian

circulation

-Lighting and Ventilation

-Cost Efficiency

4. Butterfly Concept or so called

Metamorphosis Concept

Output (End Result)

The end result is a well functional,

well ventilated and a bus terminal

which has a good circulation for

the public users. The butterfly

concept which incorporates the

Filipino-Eco Friendly style of

architecture will be seen in the

interior and exterior areas of the

terminal. It is called a butterfly

concept because the faade,

elevations of the terminal look like

a butterfly.

Process (Throughput)

1. In applying the concept of Filipino

Architecture the architect will use local

materials such bamboo, coconut leaves,

tusks and shells etc. in planning and

designing a bus terminal and its

luxurious apartelle which will be located

at the second floor of the terminal.

2. In Ecological Design the placing of

trees and shrubs will be placed on the

outside of the bus terminal for the

beautification of the exterior part of the

terminal. The design will be seen in the

site development plan of bus terminal.

The plants will be arranged accordingly

to its variety, size and shape.

3. Design Considerations will become a

guideline of the architect in planning

and designing a bus terminal and its

apartelles.

4. Butterfly concept is applied on the

design of a terminal as a whole and it is

in the imagination of the architect

FIGURE NO.1

1.5 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

In my Conceptual Framework, Input-Process-Output is applied.

In the Input part of the figure, there are three (3) design concepts applied in planning and designing a bus terminal. These concepts are Filipino Architecture, Ecological Design or Green Architecture, Butterfly Concept

In process stage, the application of concepts are discussed which is found in the input stage. The Filipino architecture is known as the old fashioned design which is founded by various ethnic groups. In Ecological Design, the shrubs and trees are found in the site development plan of the proposed bus terminal which is located in Cavite. The butterfly concept is the concept which is inside the artistic mind of the architect it is called butterfly because the elevations of the building will be look like a butterfly.

The output is the end result of the conceptual framework. The result of the framework is green Filipino style bus terminal which will be known to all public users in the Philippines.

1.6. PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS

1.6.1 Project Scope

The project scope of my thesis is my proposed Filipino Bus Terminal will have following building components such as commercial spaces, residential spaces (the apartelles or stay-in area )

There will be also a hospital in case of emergency purposes which can be accessed by the public users. There will be also a driving school and large area for parking spaces adjacent to the bus terminal.

1.6. PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS

1.6.2. Limitations

Conduct an interview to the staffs of different terminals which is located in Cavite Region.

The elevations of the bus terminal will be inspired by the concepts discussed in Conceptual Framework

The study will just focus mainly on the amenities or the spaces found in the bus terminal.

1.6. PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS

1.6.3 Delimitations

Not study on the number of users buses and any type of vehicles which will be going in and out the bus terminal, the climate and topographical analysis of the terminal, the number of parking spaces found inside the terminal, buildings adjacent the bus terminal.

1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS

The technical definition of the title which is Modern Filipino Style Bus Terminal with Luxurious Apartelle for Public Users is operationally defined as:

having a bus terminal with modernistic approach wherein it will be using curvilinear, rectangular and triangular shapes.

The entire bus terminal will look like a bahay na bato which is known by our ancestors as the old house of Filipinos. The luxurious apartelles will be constructed and designed with complexity and artistic approach

1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Other important terminologies:

1. bus (noun)- it is designed to carry passengers in a fixed route and it is a large transportation vehicle.

2. automobile (noun) - it is invented to transport passengers and it has four wheels.

3. terminal (noun)- it is a man-made structure wherein buses stops and then passengers can get on and off

4. Filipino Architecture- it is popularized during the Spanish Era which is originated by Americans, Japanese,Chinese and Indians. It characterizes the use of such local and natural materials which are wood,brick,stoneand materials made of coconut and bamboo.

5. bahay na bato- It is known as house for the old Filipinos wherein it is influenced by Chinese,Filipino and Spanish Influences.

6. Modern Filipino Architecture- it is founded by two great architects who are Bobby Manosa and Leandro Locsin. It characterizes the use of buildings with the use of materials that are native, eaves which are overhanging, details for the ornaments with simplicity and large interior spaces for rooms.

7. JAC Liner Inc. - a bus company which started in the year 1987 as owned corporation

8. Genesis Transport Service,Inc.- The name of the bus terminal comes from the word of the bible which reflects the character and spirit of the founders of the terminal. The half logo is showing the Map of the Philippines which represents its origin.

CHAPTER 2-THE LITERATURE REVIEW

THE LITERATURE REVIEW

Bus terminals started in the Philippines in the year 1914 which was the Philtranco. Bus terminals are manmade structures where buses and other private vehicles such as taxis, jeepneys and fxsstop to pick up and drop off passengers.

Bus terminals in the Philippines has different amenities inside where it has baggage and passenger check-in where there are k-9 unit inspection in checking the baggage of the passengers, well ventilated pre departure area, food kiosks and personnel which are assigned to clean and promote peace and order inside the bus terminal day and night.

In terms of security, bus terminals have 24 hour camera surveillance to ensure the security of the passengers inside and outside the bus terminals. There are also clean restroom inside in disposing of body waste and urinating of passengers. In foreign bus terminals it is constructed in 2 to four storey and there are bed spaces or rather to be called apartelles, car parks, mini shopping areas, rooms for the VIP persons, clinic, postal office, waiting area and bank inside the terminal.

2.1 REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

2.1. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

The concept of sustainable Transportation is the main proponent of each communities and our country. It is also known as cycling, walking and transit by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. In all types of transportation it is safe and efficient. It allows the idea of bus.

2.2 CASE STUDIES

2.2. CASE STUDIES

2.2.1. Local Case Study of Public Transport in Cebu

According to Michael W. Roschlau in his case study Provincial Public Transport, Cebus public transport has two modes of regional and three intramunicipal on routes of major trunk.

2.2 CASE STUDIES

2.2.2. Foreign Study of Intercity Bus Terminal in Indonesia

(User behavior and requirements)

Terminals of Intercity buses function as transferring of commuters or people within the intracity and intercity highway-based public transport mode in other mid-rise countries. The increase and growth of the local government of the city in relocation of bus terminals from the central of the city to urban areas are conducted in past years (Dimitriou, 1993). In thirty five major cities there are forty bus terminals of intercity dates back on 1998 in the province of Java. Twenty two Bus terminals have been put to other parts and four other cities are trying to relocate them. The main purpose of the relocation of intercity bus terminal are development of urban areas, decrease of traffic problems in the streets which is located near the old central of bus terminals and addition of government revenues. The main important ingredients of modes of access are time travel, income household, luggage, age, access distance and residents status. They have the limited access of choice in owning of low class automobiles. The application of system of flat fare is in the intracity minibus, cost of access does not influence the place of boarding.

2.2 CASE STUDIES

2.2.3. Systematic Design of Urban Bus Stations

Bus stations can be classified into three types by the separation of circulation of buses and movements of pedestrian. Buses with one which departs from the roadside, varying from the sidewalk to a full grown terminal building, central island buses surrounded by bus lanes and one with parallel platforms separated and surrounded by bus lanes.

2.2 CASE STUDIES

2.2.4. Foreign Study of Bus Rapid Transit System of Ahmedabad

Bus terminals have connection in the users with the system of Bus Rapid Transit. Bus terminals are safe, accessible, comfortable and convenient to different types of passengers. Bus terminals have considerations and planning in designing of it. It has different types: interchange stations, main line stations and simple stops stations.

2.2 CASE STUDIES

FIGURE NO.2

2.3 RESEARCH PARADIGM

2.3. RESEARCH PARADIGM

In my thesis, Modern Filipino Style Bus Terminal with Luxurious Apartelle for Public Users, the paradigm that I have chosen is visualization wherein according to Tamara Munzer from her Fundamentals of Graphics, Visualization has a goal to show the capabilities of human beings in situation where problems are not clearly or sufficiently addressed to know the cognition to the perceptual system, wherein it uses images which is carefully designed as a form of external memory

2.4 SYNTHESIS

2.4. SYNTHESIS

Buses are the considered as the most important vehicle here in the Philippines and other parts of the country. Inside the bus terminals different automobiles are used to pick up and drop off passengers.

Different amenities can be found inside the bus terminals. These are baggage area, ticketing office, administration offices and food stalls, comfort rooms and main convenience store.

Baggage areas are used as a baggage checking which is conducted by the security personnel. In this area passengers can leave their baggage for a while.

The ticketing office functions as ticket distribution area wherein passengers pay for their ticket before entering the bus.

Administration offices are used as workplace for the employees of the bus terminal it is air-conditioned and well ventilated.

Food stalls and comfort rooms are also present wherein they, the users, can buy their food while waiting for the bus to arrive and comfort rooms to dispose their body waste and urinating

CHAPTER 3-RESEARCH METHOD

Planning and designing of a Bus Terminal is requiring methods to consider, which involves Filipino Style of Architecture and Modernism. The said bus terminal is designed with its function and it defines the standard design consideration, bus terminal will also maximize space for the benefit of its users.

3.4 DESIGN AND PLANNNG METHODS APPLIED IN THE DESIGN

3.4. DESIGN AND PLANNING METHODS APPLIED IN THE DESIGN

The Planning Methods used are Fishbone Diagram which is a type of diagram that collects all concepts in the diagram which combines all concepts to formulate general concept. Organic Diagram branches general ideas to specific in order to understand a problem in design.

4. REFERENCES

4. REFERENCES

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