AGORA

ALAS-AS
GO UMALI IGNACIO SESE
 OBJECTIVES
1. Vision/Thesis Statement
2. Problem Statement
3. Project Goals
4. Significance of the Study
5. Scope and Limitation
6. Theoretrical Framework
7. Conceptual Framework
8. RRL - 3 Local, 3 International
9. Initial Sketches/drawings/pegs
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
As a relatively-secluded, rural community, its
difficult accessing commercial spaces in different
areas that offer a variety of resources. Moreover,
the lack of proper marketplaces hinder residents
direct access to fresh products.

THESIS STATEMENT
By establishing a proper marketplace integrated
with vertical farming, the project aims to provide
users a good source of market offering a wide
range of fresh products. By doing so, may
promote agricultural tourism within the area
could help boost Alfonso's development.
 PROJECT GOALS

ACCESSIBLE MARKET GIven that the said Project is located in a rural location, it would be beneficial for
both owner and the masses to construct a farm where in it can acomodate to
provide numerous functions such as Farm, restaurant and a Local market. with
Project in mind this Provides to the local community a more efficient way to attain
fresh produce

RURAL ADVANCEMENT In times of economic distress, such as a poor harvest or depressed prices,
receiving visitors for agritourism activities may provide an avenue for generating
alternative or supplemental income for the farm family this in tern translates to a
more notable site in countrysides like Alfonso Cavite.
 PROJECT GOALS
Back to the land Those looking for family-friendly destinations find a certain appeal in farms. An
agriculture-based day trip or vacation gets everyone out of the city and offers
Entertainment interactions with nature, plants, and Local and conventional markets

COVID19 Protocol with the current setting of the Philippines During this Pandemic one of the
measures that we Proposed is to provide an al fresco dinning. eating in an enclosed
approved Activities space adds more to the risk of acquiring COVID19 however eating outside not only
cancels out the spread of the virus it also promotes sustainability for it uses Natural
ventilation and better air quality.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Community
this Project does not only promote agritourism in general but also the
community behind it. As stated, the community in Alfonso Cavite falls to
the rural sector of the philippines. They would benefit from this Project for
it provides exposure of an agricultural necessity that would attract tourist
locally and eventually international.

Local Residents

Given that the Nearest market is 2 kilometers away. the provision of

conventional markets in our project makes fresh produce more attainable
to the masses especially the residents of baranggay kaytitinga
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

Farmers

Agritourism provides opportunities for diversification and economic

incentives for growers. This Project helps farmers generate revenue from
recreational or educational activities, such as tours of a working farm or
“pick-your-own fruits and vegetables” programs

Future Researchers
the future researchers will benefit from this study as knowledge gained
from the RRL and ideas presented may be used as a reference or
background in developing agricultural farming in rural environments and
other related studies and researches.
SCOPE
Project Alas-as will only serve as a local market that sources fresh produce and
materials around the province of Cavite. The planned project will also be all inclusive,
where in there is no specific target market; The beneficiaries such as the farmers and
retailers and consumers such as the tourists are all welcome to visit the area to
explore more about farming and engage in trade with the locality in Alfonso.

LIMITATIONS
Since the project will involve a local market as well as a dine-in space that integrates
itself with the agricultural aspect, the major products will be limited to what crops we
grow in the farms themselves. Being a local market as well, would not be reliant on
other farms or other sources of goods.
 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

CONCENTRIC ZONE MODEL GARDEN CITY MOVEMENT

Process of urban growth was based on social A way to combine both rural and urban
status, divided into different zones in a circular lifestyles into small communities with circular
manner. Wherein the innermost layer is the most patterns. Accommodating a mixed-use type
active as it acts a node accessible to everyone. that had agriculture, housing, industry, etc.

CLUSTERED TREE FARMS

Vertical Farms act as the central layer Market serves as the interactive outer layer
that integrate a dine in and offer "you-pick"
Vertical Farms are spread out in the area service that make it interactive for the users.
Conceptual Framework

Local Marketplace In Alfonso Cavite

Lack of Benefits to
Limited Marketplaces in Not Focused on Delivering
Community Due to Low
Alfonso Fresh Produce For Locals
Economic Traction

Local Marketplaces Serves as an Agri Tourism Vertical Farming In

that benefits the Spot Project Site
community in the Encourage People to Learn
area more about Alfonso Cavite's
crops
Project Beneficiaries

Project Alas As

Lack of Benefits to
Limited Marketplaces in Not Focused on Delivering
Community Due to Low
Alfonso Fresh Produce For Locals
Economic Traction

Local Marketplaces Serves as an Agri Tourism Vertical Farming In

that benefits the Spot Project Site
community in the Encourage People to Learn
area more about Alfonso Cavite's
crops
Design Concept - Background
Having to establish a marketplace in our site, we realized
we needed a wide variety of agricultural produce to
support this typology. Hence, vertical farming was not only
a way to supply the different needed goods while
minimizing space, its also an architectural design solution
to boost tourism within the area. Gardens By the Bay

Benefits to Vertical Farming

Minimizes Space
Can use less water (up to 90-95%)

Enclosed-controlled environment
Less chemicals/pesticides
Koichi Takada Solar
Tree Marketplace
Clustered Tree Farms
The concept of clustered tree farms take
inspiration from the 'supertrees' from Gardens
by the Bay, as well as the Solar Trees from
Koicha Tokada Marketplace.

Taking inspiration from both China & Singapore,

our concept of clustered tree farms allows us to
utilize vertical farming in a controlled
environment. A semi-transparent frame was
also established as its exterior to have an
impact towards its users.

Each 'tree' holds and grows a specific product, in

which it supplies stalls that surround the tree
where people can buy and sell.
 Transparent Exterior
Vertical Farm
(1 Type of Crop)

Hallowed Interior

Segmented
Marketplace

General Layout
Potential Products:

rice coffee

corn mango

lettuce lettuce

okra tomatoes

brussels sprouts tuscan kale

You-Pick Market
Background
Selling fruits and vegetables directly from the farm
is a tried-and-true method of cultivating a healthy
relationship between farmer and customer. Under
the right circumstances, it can also be quite
profitable. A You-Pick or Pick-Your-Own farm
operation is a type of farm gate direct marketing
strategy where the emphasis is on customers doing
the harvesting themselves.
You-Pick market
the initial goal with the idea of "You-Pick Market" is to :

Provision of Fresh
attract the masses interactive Market
produce

You-Pick market

the Provision of the "you pick market" to our site highly benefits the other typologies.
Produce that are sold in the market come straight from on site Farmers
integration of Self picked produce to Al Fresco Vegan Dining
You-Pick market

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

Transparency Transparency
Low cost People will be on your property
Fresh Market Not all crops work really well
Review Of Related Literature
(Local)

1. Aquaponics Agri tourism Complex

Mariano (2017) explores the usage of Aquaponic farming in order to maintain

food sustainability and possibly resolve food scarcity in parts of Clark Green City.
The author proposes a production area in the farming zone, a production research
facility and most importantly a small market for crop and fish trade.

2.Keys to Inclusion of Small Farmers in Dynamic Vegetable Markets: The Case Of Normin Veggies in The Philippines
Concepcion et al. (2013) investigates the case of NorminVeggies, a group of
vegetable farmers that are located in the Southern Philippines which plans to
create strategies to be able to help small farmers to get into dynamic markets in
the Philippines. The author/s stated that most of these small farmers have not had
the opportunity to market their produce because of different factors such as
technologies, requirements and their proximity.
Review Of Related Literature
(Local)

Reconfiguring Space, Mobilizing Livelihood Street Vending, Legality, and Work in the Philippines

Milgram et al. (2016) investigates the marketplaces in Baguio City and how baguio
city strives for better space planning and inclusive mobilization of street vending.
The study also explores how architecture can affect in creating changes in the
livelihoods of the street vendors.
Review Of Related Literature
(International)

1. Vertical Farming: The future sustainable and Natural Cosmetics

Mellerup (2020) mentioned that hydroponic and vertical farming does everything
possible to create the best conditions for plant-growth. The author combine
knowledge about plant physiology of experience working with natural products to
create best possible botanical extracts provided by vertical farming that allows to
activate molecules of interest for safer products and better health.

2. Vertical Farming increases lettuce yield compared to Horizontal Hydroponics

McAinsh et al. (2017) have been proposed Vertical farming system (VFS) as an
engineering solution to increase productivity per unit area of cultivated land by
extending production into vertical dimension. The authors clearly demonstrates
that Vertical Farming system (VFS) presents an alternative to horizontal
hydroponic growth systems and suggests that further increases in yield.
Review Of Related Literature
(International)

3. Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability of Vertical Farming

Fatemi et al. (2017) stated that Vertical Farming can be potentially benefical in
increasing food production, maintaning high quality, safety and contributing
sustainable urban farming. Well-known advantages of growing food within the
urban territory can be benefical environmentally, socially and economically. The
author proposed that Vertical farms can also provide solutions for controlling
environmental condition and nutrients solution to crops based on hydroponics.
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