RESEARCH

DISCUSSION OF DIALECTICS

THESIS STATEMENT

Barangay Consuelo’s Macabebe Mangrove Area presents the pressing need to conserve its diverse mangrove ecosystem as it serves as the foundation for its locals’ livelihood development by providing profit from fishing and aquaculture.

ANTI-THESIS STATEMENT

While conservation is paramount, the local communities of Barangay Consuelo rely on the mangroves in the Macabebe Area as resources for everyday coastal living and other socio-economic needs.

SYNTHESIS

A wetland center programmed with local fisheries entails the harmony between conservation of native mangroves and livelihood sustenance of the Barangay Consuelo community by generating income through the promotion and stewardship towards the mangrove ecosystem while providing foundation to its fishing capital.

SITE ANALYSIS

PREMISE

The wetland center will be designed to accommodate one tour bus and the center’s staff for maintenance.
Programs of the wetland center will focus on educational purposes such as immersive learning experiences inspired by the flight pattern of an egret: a common bird spotted in the Macabebe Mangrove Area.
The project budget for the wetland center will be assumed appropriate for the site.

The design group has established a set of premises to follow in consideration of the competition’s theme and site:

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

ADJACENCY MATRIX

DESIGN CONCEPT

The initial form of the amphitheater began with an “S” shape of an egret wing as an open pavilion design. A 100mm diameter bamboo pole is utilized for the framing structure of the roof with canvas sheeting.
The “S” shape of the pavilion roof is used as the outline of the walls instead, so that the amphitheater has surrounding walls.
The amphitheater was further developed to a much smaller scale, accommodating 40 occupants. The form retains its shape.

The amphitheater's shape was redefined, and a roof was added to keep the sun's heat out. Instead of traditional seating, wooden swings are used to allow children to mimic the experience of birds perching on branches.
The form is drastically altered to a dome structure as building technicalities are taken into account.
The arches, inspired by the shape of an egret’s wing, represent the entrance of the people, while the opening above represents the entrance of the birds, as this amphitheater brings together both human and bird species.

FORM DEVELOPMENT