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Verdant Haven
A Mid-rise Mixed-used Residential Community
Design Goal Design Concept

The goal of the design is to A biophilic building designed to integrate nature into the
present a human-centric building urban fabric of one of Manila's busiest districts. This design
with a sustainable residential concept aims to create a sanctuary within the city, promoting
construction that seeks to well-being, sustainability, and community engagement
connect building occupants more through the incorporation of natural elements and eco-friendly
closely to nature to enhance well- practices.
being and overall quality of life by Green Facades and Roofs:
integrating natural elements and Living Walls: The building's exterior will feature vertical
principles into the building gardens with native Philippine plants, providing insulation,
design. improving air quality, and creating a visually appealing
natural facade.
Rooftop Gardens: The rooftop will be transformed into a
lush garden space with a mix of communal gardens, private
Culture green areas, and urban farming plots, encouraging
residents to engage with nature and grow their own food.
The community has a strong
academic focus, with various
activities and events centered
around the universities,
Design Objectives
complemented by a diverse food
scene that includes local street To design spaces that ensure the comfort,
food and established dining privacy, and security of the building
places. While the area faces occupants
challenges like traffic congestion
and occasional safety concerns, it
offers a lively and energetic To build a structure with complete provision
atmosphere with the convenience of facilities and amenities, offering the
of being close to schools, residents and guests a greater likelihood to
commercial establishments, and
transportation options. live, work, and relax in a single structure
Community To design a building that incorporates
The community within the site is characterized by a vibrant urban sustainable features into the building design
atmosphere and a diverse population. It comprises a mix of
students, faculty, and staff from these universities, as well as long- to contribute in the overall well-being of the
term local residents and small business owners who run local occupants
shops, eateries, and services catering to the community's needs.
The area boasts significant educational infrastructure and is well-
connected through major roads and public transportation, making To create comfortable living conditions by
commuting convenient. providing access to sunlight, privacy, natural
ventilation, and open spaces
Design Considerations
To design an economically viable structure,
meeting both operational and financial
objectives
Accessibility Safety and Comfort Sustainable Aesthetic

Security Design
Design Strategies
PASSIVE COOLING ORIENTATION
SUSTAINABLE
MATERIALS SUN SHADING
SITE
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Strategic location; the project is located within a close proximity to several
universities and is primarily located within the National University Triangle
Good accessibility; the project is easily accessible form the main road and
the amenities are close within the site of the building that caters to the
daily needs of the occupants
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High competition; presence of other residential and commercial building
developments in the National University Triangle increases competion for
tenants
Noise and congestion; since the project is situated in a busy area, potential
issues with noise pollution and congestion could affect the quality of living
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The site is available for development and is located within the
recommended market analysis
Growing student population; increasing number of students drives
demand for housing and associated services
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Economic downturn; can lead to decreased demand for housing which
could negatively impact the project's revenue and growth prospects
environmental risks and natural disasters; since manila is known to be
BLOCK 2 35.00X 148 flood-prone, flooding may be a risk for the project and natural disasters
such as earthquakes or typhoons is inevitable. building strategies and
LACSON AVENUE CORNER construction should be taken into consideration.
BESIDE VALENCIA STREET
Blow-up Plans
STUDIO UNIT 1-BEDROOM UNIT 2-BEDROOM UNIT
Site
Development
Plan
ELEVATIONS
ROOF DECK
ROOF
ROOFDECK
DECK
PUBLIC PARKING
FACADE
FACADE
LIVING AREA
Materials Used
Wood
Concrete Textured LIVING AREA BEDROOM
Cladding
Walls
FLOOR PLANS
GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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PODIUM PARKING FLOOR PLAN

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FLOOR PLANS
TYPICAL 2ND - 9TH FLOOR PLAN

SCALE 1:100 MTS
5TH & 10TH FLOOR PLAN

SCALE 1:100 MTS
FLOOR PLANS
AMENITY ROOM LOWER FLOOR PLAN

SCALE 1:100 MTS
AMENITY ROOM UPPER FLOOR PLAN

SCALE 1:100 MTS

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Verdant Haven

A Mid-rise Mixed-used Residential Community

Design Goal Design Concept

Accessibility Safety and Comfort Sustainable Aesthetic

STUDIO UNIT 1-BEDROOM UNIT 2-BEDROOM UNIT

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

PODIUM PARKING FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL 2ND - 9TH FLOOR PLAN

5TH & 10TH FLOOR PLAN

AMENITY ROOM LOWER FLOOR PLAN

AMENITY ROOM UPPER FLOOR PLAN

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