Background of the project

Shelter, one of the basic human needs, is a structure that protects a person from the elements and
gives a place to live.
It plays an important part in the existence of families and communities and has evolved through
the ages: from the simple lean-to roof made of leaves or animal skin to fortified castles made of rigid and
strong materials; evolving to more functional and flexible houses of the modern times. Although every
race, nation, and era reflects their distinct preferences in planning, arrangement of areas, material
articulation; all still carry the basic parts and zones of a dwelling with the living, sleeping and service
areas always represented.
Early families in the Philippines lived in balangays and communal areas were part of the physical
layout of the community. The small bahaykubo, arguably one of the earliest single detached dwelling
spaces, extends the space from within to the space surrounding the structure.
Statement of the problem
Common to every Filipinos dream is to own a house for their family.
For your first architectural design problem, your principal client is a 45-year old anesthesiologist
affiliated with a private general hospital south of Manila and his 40-year old wife, a managing director of
an advertising agency.
The eldest is a 18-year old varsity basketball player completing his architecture degree. The older
daughter is in Grade 7 and, with her talent, aspires to be a chef for her own restaurant. While the younger
daughter, who is in Grade 4, has a talent for visual arts and has appeared in a number of print ads and
fashion shows.
Despite each family member's busy schedule the family is a closely knit one. They are likewise
close to their relatives and they dream of inviting them for family occasions and gatherings which they
cannot do in their present condominium unit's limited space. The family collectively enjoys travelling and
loves nature.
Part of their household includes two female household help and a stay-in family driver.
As the family's first dwelling with you as their designer, the challenge is to present a design that
addresses their needs and wants for a dream home.
Project goals and objectives
The goal is to provide a single-detached, bungalow structure which is representative of the
family's culture & socio-economic status and responds to each of the closely-knit family's aspirations for
the future. This will be the following project objectives of the client:
1. To enable the family to host indoor family gatherings without sacrificing habitability and
privacy that can be seamlessly expanded outdoors should the need arise;

2. To maximize the good views the site possesses without sacrificing the family's safety and
security;
3. To espouse environmental responsibility by utilizing natural ventilation and daylighting
4. To develop a building character that is modern and contemporary with today's architectural
styles.
Significance of the Problem
Filipinos value the importance of closeness between family members. Since the client has a small
family, building a bungalow will be perfect and at the same time continue to enhance the relationships
between the family members; enough space is still available for visiting relatives and friends. With its
large and open space, Canlubang Laguna is the ideal location for building a bungalow with resilient
architecture that includes a garden which can greatly improve the health of the family, offer clean and
fresh air for a natural ventilation and sunlight. It also has a view of Mt. Makiling and the Tagaytay ridge.
Design Philosophy
Resilient Architecture as the New Sustainability
Natural disasters serve to remind those in the green design community that while building with
save-the-earth ecological motivation is certainly important, they dont matter much if a building
becomes uninhabitable due to natural or manmade disasters. Thats where resilient design
comes into play. Resilient design is the intentional design of buildings, landscapes,
communities, and regions in response to vulnerabilities to disaster and disruption of normal life.
Its the ability make our buildings responsive to change not resistive to it. We need to allow our
buildings to change and grow over time, to be able to remove walls without significant impact on
the structure, to reconfigure space that needs change, and to remove and replace electrical and
mechanical infrastructure as technology delivers new solutions. This is the sign of resilient
architecture, moving beyond sustainability and looking to the future without fear but with
optimism and confidence.
Design Concept
My main design concept is to establish a continuous, fluid relationship between the living, dining and
kitchen area. Instead of spending time in the bedroom, the family can bond while doing their
own things at the same time as eating, resting, reading or study. When guests are present,
accommodating and entertaining will be easy. Aside from this, each of these rooms are open or
near to the windows. This will be very favorable since the family loves nature.
Design Objectives
With resilient architecture as the new sustainability, the aim is to build and design a green,
functional, flexible, and aesthetically beautiful home that can accommodate the family and
guests, maximize the views and provide maximum natural light and ventilation.
Design considerations
1. Functionality

Although eye-catching aspects and design details are aesthetically pleasing and important
to the overall feel of your home, they are not more important than the function of your
home. Your home design must accommodate all the special living needs of your family
and needs to be designed in a way that will maximize the efficiency of the space where
your family will live, entertain and function.

2. Zoning
The zoning ordinance should be consulted first before deciding on the final site of a
house or building. An ideal residential area would be near right facilities such as market,
school, church and playground.
3. Views

Windows provide a connection with the natural environment and a relief from typical
interior spaces. Views that are highly valued, such as views of oceans, lakes, trees, or
mountains, can be both mentally restful and stimulating.
4. Orientation

The orientation of a house can affect how much natural light the house will receive, this
minimizes the need for unnecessary lighting and/or heating requirements for green home
design. The bedroom should not be oriented facing the afternoon sun. The kitchen
laundry and bathroom is better oriented west for sunlight kills many types of bacteria.
5. Natural ventilation

The amount of natural ventilation will vary based on building type and local climate and
will depend on the design of internal spaces, the size and placement of openings in the
building.
6. Daylighting

Daylighting design leverages visible light from the sun to enhance a buildings interior
illumination through direct, diffused and reflected lighting approaches. It can be used to
complement electrical lighting, create more visually stimulating environments and
significantly reduce energy costs.
7. Aesthetics

In the case of architecture, aesthetics may include branding, imageability, ideas about
community, importance of technology, beauty and design.
8. Building character

Character of a building is classified into three main categories: functional (purpose),

associated (influences and culture) and personal character
Design solutions
- Main parts of the house like the kitchen, dining area, living area and bedrooms have
enough natural light and ventilation and are near and open to each other
- Access to these rooms are easy and open
- Bedrooms are facing the view for the family spend most of their time there
- Easy access of views of the guests from the living room to the veranda
- Numerous windows in case the power goes out
- Design for use of building systems that can be serviced and maintained with local
materials, parts and labour

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Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Design: Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Project Designer And Architect: Saffet Kaya Bekiroglu
Client: The Republic of Azerbaijan
Area: 101801.0 sqm
Year: 2013
The Center, designed to become the primary building for the nations cultural programs, breaks from the
rigid and often monumental Soviet architecture that is so prevalent in Baku, aspiring instead to express
the sensibilities of Azeri contemporary and traditional culture and the optimism of a nation that looks to
the future.

The design concept of the Heydar Aliyev Center establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its
surrounding plaza and the buildings interior. Elaborate formations such as undulations, bifurcations, folds,
and inflections modify this plaza surface into an architectural landscape that performs a multitude of
functions: welcoming, embracing, and directing visitors through different levels of the interior.
With this gesture, the building blurs the conventional differentiation between architectural object and urban
landscape