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Architectural Design 2

Plate 200
A Shop house
(Module 2)
Objectives Special attention should be observed based on the following
considerations:
 design process principles
 design creativity/ aesthetics
 functional space planning
 shape and form transformation
 shape and form organization
 anthropometrics & ergonomics
 modular coordination
 graphic and visual techniques

Introduction “Tara Kape!” is considered a new love language among millennials and
Gen Z. Coffee culture in the Philippines has expanded during the pandemic.
Filipinos are known to consider coffee as one of their lifelines to survive a
busy day or to spend time with friends. The growing market became an
opportunity to expand cafés in the Philippines. However, establishing a coffee
shop isn't just about the good aroma and taste of caffeine, aside from its
accompanying food, the scheme of the place should have its own space
identity to complete the coffee experience.
A monochromatic palette, pastel colors, or even earthy tones that
compliment a spacious and simple interior is the standard for the minimalist
design that's been the trend in coffee shops lately. The minimalist aesthetic
is traditionally rooted in Japan's Zen Buddhism and Scandinavian design.
Emerging during the 1960s to reject abstract expressionism, a group of
artists — Donald Judd, Carl Andre, and Dan Flavin created the art to focus
on simple geographic shapes and the form. An open layout and uncluttered
space is a source of relaxation as the focus is on the functionality of certain
objects, which makes cafe owners choose this kind of aesthetic for their
architectural and interior design

Problem Statement As frequent travelers, the couple was inspired by different architectural
styles from their trips abroad; but they have decided to go for a tropical
design for this project. With their big love for coffee, the couple would like
to make the experience of their future customers into a memorable one;
through great food, excellent customer service and aesthetically pleasing
place. To better manage this dream project, the couple plans to combine the
café and their house into a single three-level structure. The couple would
also like to take advantage of the Metro Manila’s Cityscape view using half of
the uppermost floor as a deck which will be a part of the coffee shop to
attract more customers. As the Architect, your task is to deliver an effective
design providing all the requirements of the client without sacrificing their
privacy and comfort.

Problem Context A young professional couple inherited a rectangular lot in R2 basic Zone
located in Antipolo, Rizal with a lot area of Five hundred seventy-three-point
fifty square meters (573.50 sqm). The said lot is bounded by a main
thoroughfare with a width of fifteen meters on the West and another road
with a width of eight meters on the South. The site has a frontage measuring
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to Thirty-one meters (31.00 m) and has seven percent (7%) slope towards
West.
The remaining sides of the lot is already occupied by an existing
residential houses. Located on a higher elevation, the site has a clear view
of Metro Manila’s cityscape made even more beautiful by the sunset. This
scenery inspired the couple to start making their dream house x cafe into
reality.

Requirements
Programming Data Information gathering and analysis of the theme or concept, users or
Collection and Data occupants, anthropometrics and its relationship to human factors
Evaluation (ergonomics), space allocation, furniture, fixture, equipment and other
considerations for well-designed built environment.

1. Problem Diagnosis (detailed analysis of the design problem)

2. Design Criteria
2.1 Design Objectives (goals in design)
2.2 Design Philosophy (original principle as design approach)
2.3 Design Concept (main idea, the big idea)
3. Behavioral Analysis (user-activity relationship)
4. Functional Zoning (grouping of spaces according to use)
5. Adjacency Matrix Diagram (proximity of spaces)
6. Inter-relationship Diagram (relationship of spaces)
7. Circulatory Diagram (traffic flow/ movement users)
8. Space Program Worksheet (TABULATED) (space/ area/ room analysis;
identification of the relevant spaces/ areas/ rooms with corresponding:
8.1. name of each space/ area/ room (properly zoned)
8.2. description (definition of each space/ area/ room)
8.3. users/ number of users (identify immediate users)
8.4. furniture and fixture requirement (proper sizes/ clearances)
8.5. utility requirement (lighting, power, water, sewer/drainage)
8.6. quantity of each space/ area/ room
8.7. area/ size of each space/ area/ room (required dimension/
magnitude of each space in order to identify the logical sizing of
spaces and circulation pattern)
8.8. total area/ size
9. Site Analysis [orientation (compass-solar-wind), view/vista, noise,
adjacent properties, legal considerations, etc]

Space Program and RESIDENTIAL ZONE:

Space Allocation
Carport (2 Cars)
Porch
Living Area
Dining Area (8 seating capacity)
Kitchen
Pantry
Service Kitchen
Laundry Area
Private Lanai
Powder Room
Maids’ Room (2)
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Utility Room
2 Bedrooms with own T&B
Master Suite
Balconies
Office & Library
Areas you may deem necessary

COMMERCIAL ZONE:

Parking
Service counter
Dining Areas
- Indoors (20 seating capacity)
- Alfresco (30 seating capacity)
Main Kitchen
Supplies storage
Delivery Area
Staffs’ Locker Room with T&B
Head chef/ Barista Office
Manager’s Office
Private Rooms (2)
Comfort Rooms
Delivery Riders’ Lounge
Utilities
Gardens/Landscape
Areas you may deem necessary

Specification Pen and ink, colored/rendered presentation on 20” x 30” tracing paper,
PDF file for research paper
DUE: Tuesday, 20 APRIL 2024

Concept Space and Form Concept Development

Development Presentation of drawings or sketches on the space and form analysis
describing the specific character and intent of the design solution.
Illustrations on the evolution of the shape (plan) and form massing
(perspective) of the building, applying form transformation and form
organization based on the architectural concept.

Specification Pen and ink, colored/rendered presentation on 20” x 30” tracing paper
DUE: Tuesday, 23 APRIL 2024

Synthesis Integration of individual components into a unified design solution

applying identified fundamentals in architectural design. Overall planning
approach with respect to zoning, functional set-up, activity analysis and
modular coordination.

Specification Pen and ink, colored/rendered presentation on 20” x 30” tracing paper
DUE: Tuesday, 30 APRIL 2024
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Presentation Knowledge and skill to present the ideas into workable drawings.
Final Drawing Requirements:
Concept Board
Site Development Plan (Use appropriate scale)
Floor Plans, provide a detailed drawings for each buildings (1:100 m.)
Elevations (1:100 m.)
Sections (1:100 m.)
Interior Perspectives, provide at least two (n.t.s.)
Exterior Perspective (n.t.s.)

Specification Pen and ink, colored/rendered presentation on 20” x 30” tracing paper
DUE: Tuesday, 07 MAY 2024

Performance Criteria Problem Analysis/ Programming 30%

Detailed Form/Shape Development Presentation 10%
Anthropometrics & Ergonomics Consideration 10%
Efficient Modular Design 10%
Synthesis/ Organization of Solution 30%
Presentation Technique 10%
TOTAL 100%