Chapter III.

3 Site Development Options

Site Analysis
Proposed Site Development Plan

Scheme 1
Scheme 2
Part IV. Architectural Design Translation

Chapter IV.1 Design Program

Problem Diagnosis

The study proposes a development of the 3.055-hectare property of Light of Jesus Community.

The users of the proposal comprise with 150 elderly residents and 60 staffs (admin, care-giver, medical

staff, household etc.). In every pilgrim which is conducted every month and out-reach programs the

expected number of visitors ranges up to 40 persons. The goal of the study is to formulate a design

solution based on the current need of an elderly and architectural problem existing on home for the

elderly and should be sensible on basic activities of daily living (BADL) of an elderly. Consider

architectural characteristics specialized for an elderly use that promotes mobility, safety and accessibility.

The design supports the physical, mental and emotional health of an elderly. It is ideal that the structure

is simple, effective and efficient to promote sustainability.

Design Criteria

Design Objectives

 To formulate a simple, economical, efficient and effective design solution.

 To design spaces that is safe and adaptable to personal preferences and changing capacities.

 To create a space that enrich elderly's social and cultural aspect.

 To create a space that is intergenerational considering the visitors that varies in age.

 To incorporate architectural elements that helps elderly (especially with dementia) in circulation

and way-finding.

 To design a space that creates a spiritual atmosphere and aligns to the spiritual activities.

Design Philosophy

"The best architecture comes from a synthesis of all the elements that separately comprise a building."

- Norman Forster
Design Principles

Universal Design

Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the

greatest extent possible, without the need of adaptation or specialized design (Burgstahler, 2015). The

principles offer designers guidance to better integrate features that meet the needs of as many users as

possible are the following:

1. Equitable use. The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

2. Flexibility in use. The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

3. Simple and intuitive. Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience,

knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.

4. Perceptible information. The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user,

regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities.

5. Tolerance for error. The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or

unintended actions.

6. Low physical effort. The design can be used efficiently, comfortably, and with a minimum of fatigue.

7. Size and space for approach and use. Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach,

manipulation, and use regardless of the user’s body size, posture, or mobility.
Design Concept

The design concept of the proposal is to have a sense of community on the place. The concept is

to integrate or connect diverse age group rather than segregating elderly to the society. This make the

place lively and have a positive impact on emotional and mental health of an elderly. The proposal

provided spaces for socialization such as courtyard, play space and etc. The design creates a home like

setting that makes the elderly live comfortably.

Design Considerations (laws and standards)

The Law to Enhance Mobility of Disabled Persons BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344

Implementing rules and regulations of Batas Pambansa bilang 344- ‘An act to enhancethe mobility of

disabled Persons

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 344 – “AN ACT TO

ENHANCETHE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS,

ESTABLISHMENTS, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALLFACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES

Group D-2 5.3.1 Homes for the Aged Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I,

J, K, L, and M. (Cite B.P. 344 for the further details of each features required)

A-Stairs B-Walkways
C-Corridors I-Switches, Controls, Buzzer

D-Doors J-Handrails

E-Washrooms and toilet K-Thresholds

G-Ramps L-Floor Finishes

H-Parking Areas M-Drinking Fountains

Space Programming & Space Allocation

Spaces Private/Public Furniture Users Area # of # of Total

/Fixtures per Users unit Area
user (m2 )
(m2)
1. Common Lounge Public Sofa, table staffs, 1 30 3 120
visitors,
elderly
2. Kitchen Semi-Private Kitchen Cook 1 8 1 25
sink,
counter
top table,
table,
shelve,
range,
utensils
cabinet
3. Dining Area Public Dining Staffs, elderly .6 100 1 90
table,
shelve,
4. Elderly room Semi-Private Bed, elderly .6 1 150 1000
cabinet
5. T&B Private Water elderly .8 2 10 40
closet,
lavatory,
shower
area
6. Recreational Public Table, visitors, .6 30 1 40
Area chairs, elderly
shelves
7. Library Semi-Private Shelves, elderly 1 30 1 50
table,
chairs
8. Television Area Public Sofa, staffs, 1 60 1 70
table, visitors,
 television, elderly
tv stand
9. Fitness room Semi-Private Gym Elderly 1 20 1 40
equipment
10. Multi-Function Semi-Private Table, visitors, 1.2 150 1 230
Room chairs, elderly
sound
system
11. Organic farm Public Bench, visitors, 1 20 1 200
shelve elderly
12. Courtyard Public Bench, visitors, 1 80 1 200
drinking elderly
fountain
13. Play Space Public Playground visitors, 1.2 75 1 150
equipment, elderly
drinking
fountain
equipment
14. Sitting Area Public Bench elderly .6 15 5 80
15. Prayer Centre Public Sound visitors, .6 100 1 300
system, elderly
pew,
pulpit,
sculpture
16. Clinic Private Table, Medical 1 5 1
cabinet Staffs, elderly
shelve,
chair, bed
17. Counseling Private Table, Mental Health 1 3 4 80
Room cabinet Counselor,
shelve, elderly
chair
18. Consultation Private Table, Medical 1.2 3 6 120
room chair, Staffs, elderly
shelve,
bed,
cabinet
19. Treatment room Private Table, Medical 1.2 3 8 160
chair, Staffs, elderly
shelve,
bed,
cabinet
20. Service Area Semi-Private shelve Housekeeping 1.2 5 1 90
staffs
21. Laundry Semi-Private Washing Housekeeping 1.2 5 1 35
machine, staffs
shelve,
iron board
22. Staff room Private Cabinet, staffs 1 8 5 160
table,
shelve,
chair,
locker
 23. Pantry Private Cabinet, staffs 1 20 2 80
table,
shelve,
chair,ref
24. Admin Private Cabinet, Admin staffs 1 6 1 40
table,
shelve,
chair
25. Retail Facility Public Shelve, Visitors/staff .8 20 1 60
counter,
chair
26. Public Restroom Public Water Visitors .8 8 2 30
closet,
lavatory,
27. Parking Slot Public Visitors/staff 1 13 111
28. Storage Room Private Shelve staff .6 1 5 20
29. Mechanical Private Generator, Maintenance .6 2 1 20
Room cabinet staff
30. Electrical Room Private Maintenance .6 2 1 15
Staff

Behavioral Analysis

Elderly Daily Routine

Time Activity

4:00 am Wake up, Morning snack

Bathing

6:30 am Mass

7:30 am Breakfast

8:00 am Free time

Open for visits

9:00 am-12:00 nn Out-reach Program

12:00 nn Lunch time

1:00 pm-3:00 pm Siesta time (if there are no visitors)

2:00 pm Wake up (if there are visitors)

Perinial time
 Afternoon snack

Free time

Open for visits

5:00 pm Dinner

Free time

Sleeping time

User Analysis

Elderly

 Muscle Weakness

 Depressed, stressed

 Needs social support

 Some needs assistance in performing BADL

 Uses cane in walking or wheelchair for movement

 Some are bedridden

Staff

Admin

 In charged in the programs held

 Admission of elderly

 Monitors needs and financial aspects

Caregiver

 Assists elderly in BADL

Cook
  Prepares the food

Maintenance Worker

 Fix or repair broken fixture/facility etc.

Housekeeper

 Maintains the cleanliness of the facilities

 Do laundry

 Iron clothes

 Wash dishes

 Maintain the cleanliness

Nurse

 In charged in health care of the elderly

Visitor

 Multi-generation

 Pilgrim

 Out-reach program

 For Recollection

 Talk to elderly
Organizational Structure
Functional Zoning

The elderly residential is placed near on the recreation area and common area to encourage

socialization. The common areas are placed on the north side where the solar radiation is less so the

elderly can comfortably use the space. The space for visitors are placed near the entry of the site. The

open space on the center of the site serves as the focal point or the view and the building surrounds it.

Vegetation is placed on the south side of the site in order to cool down the site especially during

noontime.
Programming Matrix/ Diagrams

Adjacency
Inter-relationship
Circulatory