PROPOSED

PUEBLO DE PANAY ESPLANADE

CARDORA, RENIEL
CERILLO, MA. CHELSE
CUAGON, MERRY DAWN
FULGAR, JUSTINE ROSE
LAVA, MIKEE JOY
OCASO, RAQUEL ANNE
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INTRODUCTION
Esplanade is a long, open area, usually next to a river or
large body of water, where people may walk, ride
bicycles, or interact with each other. Esplanade plays a
vital role in Roxas City, Capiz, for it is considered as a
protection for riverbanks, which helps to conserve
environmental values and provide opportunities for
public access and recreational use. The city center of
Roxas City is a busy place, and esplanade has been a
breathing space for the community, however there are
developing parts of the Roxas City like Pueblo de Panay
that lacks open spaces for the public good. For this
reason, the riverbank of Pueblo de Panay will be
developed into an esplanade that promotes safety,
comfort, good health, sustainability, aesthetic, and
connection between people.

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THE SITE

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THE SITE
Pueblo de Panay is located in Roxas City, Capiz,
Philippines with an estimated elevation of 7 meters
(23 ft). The riverbank along the river of Pueblo de
Panay is connected to the Panay River, the longest
river on Panay Island in the Philippines, with a
total length of approximately 152 kilometres. In
addition, Roxas City has a population of 179, 292
based on the 2020 National Census Survey, while
the Province of Capiz has a total population of
804,952. Pueblo de Panay is spanning 670 hectares,
PUEBLO
and is the largest township development in the DE PANAY,
Central Philippines, with an estimated 55,000 daily ROXAS
foot traffic. It includes dedicated places for diverse CITY,
CAPIZ
functions smoothly blended to one another with the
advocacy “Life. Work. Balance”.

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THE SITE
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

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SWOT ANALYSIS

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SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
• Riverbank’s wide open space is • Absence of riverbank protection
suited to house the proposed structures or riprap
and development of the esplanade • Inadequate trashcans for proper
• The view offers by the river waste disposal
enhances the proposed esplanade’s
• Insufficient traffic signs and
visual characteristic
• Relatively level surface of land can streetlights
afford easier development process

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
• Presence of adjacent structures • Existence of unwanted
that offer services that helps to vegetation
improve the site quality • Possible soil erosion
• Adjacency of the site to main subsidence due to the absence
roads making it easily accesible of riverbank protection
for the public • Presence of high humidity
caused by warm temperature

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SITE PROBLEMS

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SITE PROBLEMS
Vehicles have been increasing on the roads of Pueblo de
Panay, however there is lacking in traffic signs and traffic
lights on the site that may cause risk to vehicles and
pedestrians. The site’s unpaved pedestrian walkway has
garbage, unwanted vegetation, and humid ambiance that
creates pedestrian inconvenience and discomfort. There are
undesirable tall grasses and trees that buffers the good view
of the river. Moreover, the site has no riverbank protection or
riprap that helps stabilize the area and prevents future soil
erosion.

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DESIGN OBJECTIVES

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DESIGN OBJECTIVES
• To provide accessible pedestrian-friendly and
vehicle-friendly spaces that will promote comfort
and safety to all users.

• To create an efficiently designed esplanade that will

maximize productivity and well-being of the
community.

• To design an aesthetically-pleasing,
environmentally-friendly, and sustainable esplanade
with sense of identity.

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RELATED CASE STUDIES

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RELATED CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY NO.1: ILOILO RIVER ESPLANADE
The Iloilo River Esplanade Project has ten phases along the Iloilo River
traversing the districts of Lapaz, Lapuz, Mandurriao, Molo, and Iloilo City
Proper. Key elements of the of the project is restoration of areas, confronting
issues on water pollution, “greening” the banks of the river and fostering
sustainable land use, and pursuing the economic potential of the Iloilo River.

Key Features of the Esplanade:

• Catering primarily to pedestrians.
• Dike originally built as a flood control measure.
• Slope protection, including concrete paver blocks, embankment works,
docking area, viewing decks, and metal railings.
• Mangroves fill the riverbanks to cushion the impact of climate change.
• The public have various areas for social development, recreation and
physical fitness.
• Walkable open community space, and outdoor activities such as brisk
walking, jogging, aerobics, cycling, or simply enjoying the cool and
pleasant breeze.

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RELATED CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY NO.2: MANDULOG RIVER ESPLANADE

Mandulog River Esplanade is located in Brgy. Hinaplanon and

Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City. With a length of 298 meters and width of 8
meters, this esplanade has been attracting both local and foreign tourists in
Iligan City. The esplanade project has the objective of controlling floods in
Iligan City. The flood control project pointed out the reason why it is
elevated compared to the infrastructures around it.

Key Features of the Esplanade

• Serve as a flood control mechanism to protect people behind the park.
• Built with modern design, mainly with concrete bricks, modern lamp
posts powered by solar energy, modern benches and glass shades.
• The open area, provides local sightseers a wide view of the river.
• Good spot for jogging, picnic, exercise and appealing walkway.

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CASE STUDY NO.3: BACOLOD RIVER ESPLANADE

Bacolod City Esplanade, starts from the Lupit Bridge along the
Circumferential Road and runs towards the side of Bacolod Government
Center. With 440-lineal meter revetment wall with flood wall, including
improvement of riverbanks, along the Lupit River. The realization of the
Bacolod City Esplanade project is a symbol of unity of the local
government unit and the national government. City government made the
esplanade inviting.

Key Features of the Esplanade

• Serve as protection of the riverbanks from possible erosion.
• Installation of concrete paving blocks, steel railings and lamp posts.
• Good venue for the recreation, social and fitness activities.
• Landmark and a tourist attraction of the city.
• Stretch of pavement designed for walking or driving along a river or
sea.
• Area is safe and convenient to the public.

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RELATED LAWS

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LAWS GOVERNING RIVERBANK AND ESPLANADE
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1096 - National Building Code of the Philippines
The purpose of this code is to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework of minimum standards
and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1067 - The Water Code of the Philippines

A decree instituting a water code, thereby revising and consolidating the laws governing the ownership,
appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources.

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1152 - Philippine Environmental Code

This Act makes provision for the protection of the environment of a broad sense. The Code established
specific environment management policies and prescribes environmental quality standards.

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LAWS GOVERNING RIVERBANK AND ESPLANADE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386 - Civil Code of the Philippines
The general law that governs property relations in the Philippines. Under this law is the legal ownership of lands
related to waters such as riverbanks and streams.

BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 344 - Accessibility Law

An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments,
and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and Other Devices.

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DESIGN CONCEPT

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DESIGN CONCEPT: SENSE OF PLACE
The proposed esplanade adapts the concept of “sense of place” or idea of creating connections
between people and places, which helps improve ecological aspects. ACCESS AND CONNECTION
Through this concept, the proposed esplanade will be provided with
effective access and connections, uses and activities, sociability, and SOCIABILITY
comfort and image.
Access and Connections USES AND
Accessible pedestrian-friendly and ACTIVITIES

bicycle-friendly space COMFORT AND IMAGE

Uses and Activities
Convenient daily living activities

Sociability
Welcoming and connects people to other people

Comfort and Image

Aesthetically-pleasing, environmentally-friendly, clean, safe,
comfortable and has sense of identity
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PHASE FOUR

PHASE THREE

PHASE TWO

PHASE ONE

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SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PHASE EIGHT

PHASE SEVEN

PHASE SIX

PHASE FIVE

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PHASE ONE
LANDSCAPE
RAILINGS
VIEWING DECK
BOAT DOCKING
SHED
CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND
BENCH
RIVER BIKE PARKING
PHYSICAL FITNESS AREA
SHED
JOGGING LANE
BIKE LANE
RAMP
STAIRS
STREETLIGHT

ROAD

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PHASE TWO
LANDSCAPE
WALKWAY
SHED
BLEACHERS
BENCH
RIVER JOGGING LANE
BIKE LANE
STREETLIGHT
RAILINGS
TRASHCANS
RAMP
STAIRS

ROAD

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PHASE THREE
LANDSCAPE
TRASHCANS
WALKWAY
SHED
BLEACHERS
RIVER BENCH
JOGGING LANE
BIKE LANE
RAMP
STAIRS GOING DOWN

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PHASE FOUR
LANDSCAPE
TRASHCANS
WALKWAY
SHED
BOAT DOCKING
RIVER BLEACHERS
BENCH
JOGGING LANE
BIKE LANE
BIKE PARKING
RAMP
STAIRS GOING DOWN

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PHASE FIVE
LANDSCAPE
TRASHCANS
WALKWAY
SHED
BLEACHERS
RIVER BENCH
JOGGING LANE
BIKE LANE
RAMP
STAIRS GOING DOWN

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PHASE SIX
LANDSCAPE
TRASHCANS
WALKWAY
SHED
BLEACHERS
RIVER BENCH
JOGGING LANE
BIKE LANE
RAMP
STAIRS GOING DOWN

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PHASE SEVEN
LANDSCAPE
TRASHCANS
WALKWAY
SHED
BLEACHERS
RIVER BENCH
JOGGING LANE
BIKE LANE
BIKE PARKING
RAMP
STAIRS GOING DOWN

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PHASE EIGHT
BOAT DOCKING
LANDSCAPE
TRASHCANS
SHED
WALKWAY
BLEACHERS
BENCH
JOGGING LANE RIVER
BIKE LANE
STAIRS
RAMP

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PROPOSED STRUCTURES
AND DEVELOPMENT

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ACCESS AND CONNECTION
BIKE LANE JOGGING WALKWAY ENTRANCE POINTS
Bike lane provides LANE Walkways are pedestrian lanes Entrance is designed to provide clear public access to the esplanade.
a designated space providing designated area for It is provided with stairs and ramps accessible for PWDs.
Jogging lane
on the roadway provides a space people to walk free and safely. The
Accessible ramp (BP 344):
suitable for 3m wide walkway will
for people to jog. A • Slope ratio of ramp is 1:12
bicyclist. It is accommodate 3 persons to walk
lane uses to • Level area not less than 1.80 m at the
designed to side by side.
separate runners top and bottom of any ramp.
separate road users • Landing is 1.5 m wide.
from normal
and improve traffic • Handrails on both sides of the ramp at
flow. The width of vehicle traffic.
700 mm and 900 mm from the floor of
the one PAVEMENT STRUCTURE the ramp
directional bike Pavement structure is a base
lane is. 2.44 m to to support traffic loads.
allow bicyclists to Pavement thickness is 150mm
travel side-by-side for bike lane and walkways
(DPWH (DPWH Guidelines)
Guidelines). Stairs (PD 1096):
• Stair riser height is 200mm
• Stair tread width is 300mm

BIKE JOGGING LEISURE PEDESTRIAN

ROAD AREAS RIVER
LANE LANE WALWAY

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 ACCESS AND CONNECTION Sharp Turns sign – a
SIGNAGES AND PAVEMENT SYMBOLS signal that there is a
series of sharp turns up
ahead on the path.

Path curve sign –

this gives the riders a
Trash sign - signs tell visitors where direction that the path
to put their waste and act as a ahead curves to the
reminder to practice proper waste right or left.
disposal.

Jogging lane
signage– Where
PWD ramp signage - helps people joggers and other
with disabilities mainly wheelchair users people can be used to
locate and gain access to esplanade. separate runners from
normal traffic.

Bike lane signage – provide signal for

bicyclist to ride within their lane without
interfering the road and pedestrian spaces.

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USES AND ACTIVITIES
PHYSICAL FITNESS AREA CHILDREN’S
Physical fitness area enhances the physical strength. With PLAYGROUND
the purpose of combining outdoor exercise, natural light Playgrounds are essential
and sensory stimulation reducing stress and encouraging spaces where children can
healthy behaviors. express their fun-loving
nature while developing
crucial cognitive, physical,
social and emotional skills.
BOAT DOCKING
Boat docking gives an efficient
amount of space for securing
boats to dock as well as loading
and unloading of supplies, and
maintenance and cleanup of
boats.
BIKE PARKING AREA
Bike parking area is where bicycle can
park efficiently, and securely to avoid
road accident and traffic congestion. The
parking area has a with of 600mm for
each bicycle, located along the bike lane
and is within 15m of the entrance
(DPWH Guidelines).

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 SOCIABILITY SHED
Sheds that could protect us from rain or the scorching sun while
providing access to improve social connectedness. Souls worn out
following a dismal day spent primarily in traffic.

BLEACHER
Bleachers are an efficient solution to accommodate big groups
of people in a small space. When everyone is seated, group socialization
is usually easier, and you feel more
like a member of the group.

BENCH
Bench's basic function is to
allow you to sit down, but it
may also be utilized to improve
your fitness! People who have a
space to rest in between
workouts are more likely to
walk or jog.

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 COMFORT AND IMAGE WASTE
SEGREGATION
STREETLIGHTS Waste segregation
Streetlights lighten the road to assist drivers, cyclists and people who are
minimizes the
walking. Streetlight is in single-sided arrangement, in which mounting height is
waste and ensure
less than or equal to road width. Road streetlight is 12m high with 24m spacing,
reduction in landfill space
while bike lane and pedestrian walkway has 6m high and 12m spacing
for final disposal. Waste can
streetlights (DOE Lighting Guidelines).
be segregated into the biodegradable,
non-biodegradable, and recyclable waste.

DRAINAGE SYSTEM
LANDSCAPE Drainage system collects the runoff stormwater from the
Landscaping produces a cheerful road and around the esplanade. and slowly release it to
environment in the surrounding area, natural water catchments. It reduces runoff of rainwater
providing residents with clean air, a into esplanade, and prevent flooding.
pleasing appearance, and natural
RIPRAP
beauty. The esplanade's aesthetic
Riprap riverbank protects soil
appeal is enhanced by landscape design.
surface from erosion to prevent
the river's flow from destroying
the bank. It is used to stabilize
slopes that are unstable due to
seepage.

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 COMFORT AND IMAGE
IDENTITY

SCALLOP
SHELL FINS

Capiz is a province in the Western Visayas region that is home Fishing is one of the most relevant jobs of Capizenos, which helps
to Roxas City, also known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. to enhance the production of abundant fishes. It is a job that
To create a sense of identity and pride, the design concept of the completes the image of Capiz, creating the form of ''Fins” as a
shed is inspired by the ornamental seas shell derived from the concept that will serve as a wide shed for the visitors in the
mollusk ‘pectinidae’, or more commonly known as the scallop shell. esplanade. It is an anatomical feature composed of rays protruding
Each single shell represents the nature’s beauty, and the city’s from the body of a fish that forms an array of shapes, which has an
culture. aesthetic impact due to its scale matching the culture of Capiz.

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Riverbank and Esplanade
BS ARCHITECTURE – 4A
CARDORA, RENIEL
CERILLO, MA. CHELSE
CUAGON, MERRY DAWN
FULGAR, JUSTINE ROSE
LAVA, MIKEE JOY
OCASO, RAQUEL ANNE

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AR. PETER V. BELLOSILLO JR.

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