PROPOSED A PROLIFIC SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE BUILDING

A PROPOSED PROLIFIC SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE BUILDINGBEGASO, BERNADETTE L.2 0 0 9 1 2 0 6 1 5

To understand the meaning of design is to understand the part form and content play and to realize that design is also commentary, opinion, a point of view, and social responsibility. Paul Rand

This creative influence implicit in the design continues long after the building is completed. Once constructed, our buildings start shaping us from within.Why is the project significant?Existing office has these problems: Allocation of the spaces enough based from their needs.

Impracticality of rental complications that limiting the building for any further potential facilities that can be introduced.

Fire Prevention Safety prioritization.

CURRENT INTERIOR SPACES Ceiling of the interior offices Pantry with sink Interior office layout

Common toilet for the building

Committee roomsMulti-purpose hallCURRENT INTERIOR SPACES

Session hall

Fire ExitProperty WarehouseCURRENT EXTERIOR SPACES

Recreational Area

CanteenParking Area6PROPOSED SITE: VACANT LOT IN PASAY CITY (IN FRONT OF GSIS BUILDING) SITE PROFILE: Location: Bounded by J.W. Diokno Blvd. and Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City

Land Area: Approximately 7.22 hectares

Coordinates: 143258.5N 1205904.4E

Land Owner: Government owned by S.S.S.

LOT SIZE: The lot site reached the requirement of the Senate for an ideal site location. Located near current Senate office building and front of GSIS building.

SITE PHYSICAL AND APPEARANCE: Gently sloping to gently undulating elevation. Lot area located on an open area where there is no traffic and public congestion. As convenient to the existing building of the Senate, the security and safety of the place is already ensured.

ZONING: Located near an institutional building and commercial establishments (GSIS building, Manila Film Center and Hobbies of Asia)

SURROUNDING AREAS: The site is near major road which is the Diosdado Macapagal boulevard. It is also accessible to both public and private commuters.

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