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BRAINSTORMING and BUBBLE

DIAGRAMMINGTOOLS USED FOR THE DESIGN OF A

CHAPEL

DANILO V. RAVINA UAP RAJAH HUMABON CHAPTER

11 AUGUST 2013UAP RAJAH HUMABON CHAPTER GMMSacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City

AN INVITATION FOR THE SEARCH FOR A DESIGNER FOR A CHAPEL IN CEBU BUSINESS PARK

INTRODUCTION Cebu Holdings, Inc. is looking for a designer for a proposed chapel in Cebu

Business Park. The designer will be selected from invited designers who can comply with

the following requirements: Submit a profile of their design practice. Present initial design concepts for the said chapel.

CEBU PARK DISTRICT Cebu Park District refers to the integrated brand identity of Cebu Business

Park and Cebu I.T. Park. Each one is a complete destination comprising a dynamic whole. The ICON that represents this identity conveys the promise of growth, a representation of a balanced approach to all aspects of living. The Cebu Park District’s identity will serve to magnify each park’s best-in-class positioning and value proposition of being the premier district for business, leisure and living.

More than just a business and I.T. hub in Cebu City, Cebu Park District is a community. There are several aspects that define a healthy community. One very significant aspect is SPIRITUAL. The people of Cebu City is predominantly Catholic. Thus, there is necessity to provide for a place that defines the spiritual needs of the community. The best way to provide for that need is to have a chapel within Cebu Business Park.

In relation to this, the image of Our Lady Queen of the Visayas used to be in Ayala Heights Cebu. Due to certain circumstances, there is a need to transfer her to a new home. Aside from providing CPD with a venue to nourish its spiritual growth, more importantly this chapel will also be dedicated to the Our Lady Queen of the Visayas.

THE CHAPEL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/CONSIDERATIONS:1. A Chapel at the park. It should seem to be part of the landscape.2. It should have a dignified presence fit for a shrine dedicated to Our Lady Queen of the Visayas

but it shouldn’t overwhelm the rest of the park.3. Dignified interior space. Interiors should inspire prayer (not overly modern or too focus on the

design)4. The chapel may seat a 10-person (more or less) congregation indoors and with maximized

outdoor overflow. Activities may be daily Mass, garden wedding 5. There may be non-religious events outside (but within the park) but the sacredness of the

chapel should not be diminished.6. Provide a full-sized altar for Holy Mass (even big Masses). Provide for a possible tabernacle.

Indoor space may be air-conditioned. 7. Provide a confessional and sacristy (may be in a separate structure). Office space is optional (The

Chapel is not envisioned to be a parish church).8. This is a shrine dedicated to Our Lady Queen of the Visayas. Have a place for the icon.9. Comply with all regulations (National Building Code, Zoning, etc) for parking, toilet facilities (may

be a separate structure), etc.10. Easy to maintain (leak proof design, tropical climate consideration)11. Include an option for a modern or minimalist design with a touch of baroque or renaissance for

the interior reredo

PROJECT LOCATION

Ayala Center

Cardinal

Rosales

Ave

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Luzon Ave.

Mindanao Ave.

Linear Park

Cebu Business Park

CHC

1016

CSCC China Bank

Cebu Holdings Center

City Sports Club Cebu

Chapel Location

Cardinal Rosales A

ve.

Samar Loop

The Linear Park

1016 Residences

Marriott

China Bank

OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE VISAYAS

Height: 1.40 MTS.

REQUIRED OUTPUT(MAY BE IN ELECTRONIC SLIDES OR HARDCOPY)

Background of the design practice (history, partners and staff composition, design and project portfolio)

A presentation showing design concepts plans, sketches, and images that could briefly and clearly show the proposed design for the Chapel.

Other presentation materials (if deemed necessary)

GENERAL AGREEMENT Invited designers will be given at least three weeks to prepare a concept

presentation. They may be invited to present in person to Cebu Holdings, Inc. (CHI) in Cebu or presentation may be done via video conference (for consultants who are not based in Cebu).

Three designers may be selected and ask to further refine and present again their design concepts. This will lead to the selection of the designer for the Chapel.

CHI reserves the right to reject or not pursue any of the presented design or even with the project.

Presentation materials will remain to be the property of the designers and will not be required to be submitted to CHI (in the case where they will be presented in person)

No fee will be collected from the invited designers. All expenses related to the concept design preparation and presentation

including but not limited to the presentation materials, professional fees, staff salaries, per diem allowance, travel and related expenses will be for the account of the designer.

TIMELINE Disseminate email invite: Jan. 14, 2013

Concept Presentation/Short Listing: Feb. 04, 2013

Note: Further details of the concept presentation will be disseminated at least a week before the date of presentation.

PROJECT LOCATION

Ayala Center

Cardinal

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Linear Park

Cebu Business Park

CHC

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City Sports Club Cebu

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Free Powerpoint Templates

A CHAPEL IN CEBU BUSINESS PARKCONCEPTUAL DESIGN PRESENTATIONCHI Building, Cebu Business Park04 February 2013

THE DESIGN PROCESS

Building of Concept• Brainstorming• Bubble diagramming

Library Search

Evaluation of Site

Formulation of Floor Plan

Generation of Form

BRAINSTORMING. Brainstorming is one of the most valuable processes in which an “idea person” can engage. It is the simple process of writing down any and all ideas that come to mind when thinking on an specific topic or challenge. To brainstorm is to develop a list of 10 words or more that come to mind and serve as descriptors that communicate ones visual and emotional ideas relative to the project.There is one and only one fundamental rule to brainstorm: there are no wrong answers in a brainstorm.

The brainstorm list was filtered to four “big ideas” that are closer to the mental images created.

Out of the four “big ideas”, two were chosen to create a brainstorm bubble diagram in order to transform them into an architectural or graphical expression.

STIMULANT KEYWORDS from CHI Terms of Reference

Complete Destination Promised of growth Balanced Approached to

All Aspects of Living Healthy Community Spiritual Catholic Chapel Our Lady Queen of the

Visayas

Part of the Landscape Dignified Presence Shouldn’t Overwhelm Inspire Prayer Legal Code Compliant Easy to Maintain Modern to Minimalist

Design A touch of Baroque or

Renaissance for Interior Reredo

TransferArrivalMovementChristianitySymbolismMaryQueenshipSeashoreWavesIntegrationColorShadesLight

SYMBOLISM

WAVES

Brainstorm List

Holy Spirit as a Dove

SYMBOLISM

Cross

Parables

The song “12 Days of Christmas”

ichthus

WAVES

Water

Faithful

Hand

Baptism

Water plays a very important part in the public healing ministry of Christ.

The fish played an important role in the Bible, such as:• The story of Jonah.• The disciples were mostly fishermen.• Feeding the 5,000.• Tax coin from the mouth of the fish.• Drawing the net.• Symbolizes a Christian.

Brainstorm Bubble Diagram

Graphical Expressions:

ICHTHUS / FISH

WAVES / WATER

LIBRARY SEARCH.• BUILDING PLANNING and DESIGN STANDARDSfor Architects, Engineers, Designers, Consultants, Building Committees, Draftsmen and Students. Harold R. Sleeper 1955, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,New York

• LITURGICAL GUIDELINES ON CHURCH ARCHITECTURE.Paul VI Institute of Liturgy. Approved by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines, January 1999. Paulines Publishing House, Pasay City, Philippines

Evaluation of Site

Evaluation of Site

Formulation of Floor Plan

Generation of Form

Generation of Form: Thumbnail Perspectives

Generation of Form: Elevation

Generation of Form: Structural Consideration

Solar Radiation and Air Movement Considerations

Acoustics and Illumination Considerations

Site Development

DIGITAL PRESENTATION

Ad Jesum Per Mariam

GOD BLESS US ALL

A CHAPEL IN BUSINESS PARKCONCEPTUAL DESIGN PRESENTATIONCHI Building, Cebu Business Park04 February 2013