1.

SETTING

1.1 Introduction

Macro Site
Biñan, officially the City of Biñan and known simply as Biñan City is a 1st class city in
the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of
333,028 people. It comes second in Laguna coming from Metro Manila next to San Pedro City.
Biñan also known as Biniang has become both a suburban residential community of Metro
Manila and a location for some of the Philippines' largest industrial estates and export
processing zones. Prior to its cityhood in 2010, Biñan was the richest municipality in the
Philippines with an annual gross income of ₱677 million and net income of ₱250 million, as of
2007 by the Commission On Audit. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of
333,028, making it the third largest in population in the province of Laguna, after Calamba City
and Santa Rosa City.

Geography
Biñan is located 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Manila. It is bounded on the north by
San Pedro City on the south by Santa Rosa City and on the west by Carmona, Cavite. On the
eastern and northern horizon lies the Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. The city
covers a total land area of 43.50 km2 (16.80 sq mi) that represents 2.5 percent of the entire
Laguna province. In 2008, Biñan had a total population of 269,608. It is the fourth most
populated in the province, (9.8% of the provincial population) next only to Calamba City
(12.66%), San Pedro City (11.42%), and Santa Rosa City (9.92%).

Topography
Biñan is generally plain with 85.33 percent of its total area having a slope of zero to 2.5
percent. This covers all the 24 barangay except for small portions of Barangay Biñan and San
Francisco having a slope ranging from 2.6 to 25 percent, meaning it is gently sloping to strongly
sloping. With more than three-fourths of its area generally level to nearly level, this makes
Biñan suitable for agricultural and urban development.

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Climate and Rainfall
The climate of Biñan is characterized by two pronounced seasons; dry from November
to April and wet during the rest of the year. Maximum rainfall occurs from June to September
with an annual average rainfall of 200 mm. Biñan is protected by mountains in the peripheral
areas, and thus it is making the area cooler.

Soil Properties
Of the eleven soil series that compose the land area of Laguna, Carmona and Gingua
series covers about two types that can only be seen in Biñan. Carmona series covers about
2,577 hectares or 59.24 seen in Biñan's land area. Agricultural land in these areas is primarily
devoted to rice and sugar production. Gingua series, on other hand, specifically the fine sandy
type covers 315 hectares which is one of the most productive soils in Laguna where a variety of
crops especially vegetables are grown profitably. The other two basic soil series comprising
Biñan are Guadalupe series covering 660 hectares and Lipa series with 798 hectares.

Micro Site
Splash Island is the largest water park in the Philippines, located at Southwoods
Ecocentrum in Binan, Laguna. The slides, rides and attractions were designed to provide you
with a day filled with aqua thrills and adventure. It has large water slides and rides for
everybody's fun and amusement. Its longest side on the northeast of the lot is bounded by
South Luzon Expy which is a toll road. It affects the site by means of having noise and air
pollution. On its northwest side of the lot is adjoined by two open lots which provide unwanted
view because of the aridness of the lot since it has no vegetation except the grass or weeds.
Their parking area which is not part of the lot for the water park is located on the southwest
side of the lot. There is also a nearby Carmona River. The southeast side is bounded by Soro –
Soro Barangay Road that comprises informal settlers.

We chose this site because of the informal settlers residing in the adjacent property lot
of Splash Island. We want to make it a better place for amusement, entertainment, safety and
also for comfort of the users.

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Theme Park
An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and
games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of
amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often
featuring multiple areas with different themes. Unlike temporary and mobile funfairs and
carnivals, amusement parks are stationary and built for long-lasting operation. They are more
elaborate than city parks and playgrounds, usually providing attractions that cater to a variety of
age groups. While amusement parks often contain themed areas, theme parks place a heavier
focus with more intricately-designed themes that revolve around a particular subject or group of
subjects.

Everyone is fascinated by theme parks, no matter what the age of the person is.
People visit theme parks to have fun and spend time with their family and friends. Theme park
provides attractions that are more elaborate than simple city parks or playgrounds. They are
equipped with facilities that provide astonishing features, specifically designed to match their
chosen theme. Theme parks are built to entice not just the locals living within the park's vicinity,
but also those from foreign countries. Their aim is to be a tourist destination, which is why there
is a wide variety of attractions.

Nowadays, amusement parks are collaborated with beach resorts to provide total
pleasure to its visitors. Since they are becoming tourist destinations, the visitors tend to spend
several days to experience more of what the park can offer. Building a theme park would
require extensive planning. There are a lot of things to consider like the theme, location where
the park would be built, which amenities should be included, what rides should be operated,
most importantly who would supply the equipment for the amusement center. The facility is
envisioned to be the center of attraction of the park, so the supplier should be able to provide
rides according to the park's theme.

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Other types of Amusement Park
 Educational theme parks
Some parks use rides and attractions for educational purposes. Disney was the first to
successfully open a large-scale theme park built around education. Named Epcot, it opened in
1982 as the second park in the Walt Disney World Resort. There are also Holy Land USA and
the Holy Land Experience, which are theme parks built to inspire Christian piety. Dinosaur
World entertains families with dinosaurs in natural settings, while the SeaWorld and Busch
Gardens parks also offer educational experiences, with each of the parks housing several
thousand animals, fish and other sea life in dozens of attractions and exhibits focusing on
animal education.

 Family-owned theme parks

Some theme parks did evolve from more traditional amusement park enterprises, such
as Knott's Berry Farm. To entertain the waiting crowds, Walter Knott built a Ghost Town in
1940, using buildings relocated from real old west towns such as the Calico, California ghost
town and Prescott, Arizona. In 1968, the Knott family fenced the farm, charged admission for
the first time, and Knott's Berry Farm officially became an amusement park. Because of its long
history, Knott's Berry Farm currently claims to be "America's First Theme Park." Knott's Berry
Farm is now owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Lake Compounce in Bristol,
Connecticut may be the true oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United
States, open since 1846.

Santa Claus Town, which opened in Santa Claus, Indiana in 1935 and included
Santa's Candy Castle and other Santa Claus-themed attractions, is considered the first themed
attraction in the United States: a precursor to the modern day theme park. Santa Claus Land
(renamed Holiday World in 1984) opened in 1946 in Santa Claus, Indiana and many people will
argue that it was the first true Theme Park despite Knott's history. In the 1950s the Herschend
family took over operation of the tourist attraction, Marvel Cave near Branson, Missouri. Over
the next decade they modernized the cave, which led to large numbers of people waiting to
take the tour. The Herschend family opened a recreation of the old mining town that once
existed atop Marvel Cave. The small village eventually became the theme park, Silver Dollar
City. The park is still owned and operated by the Herschends and the family has several other
parks including Dollywood, Celebration City and Wild Adventures.

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 Regional parks
The first regional amusement park, as well as the first Six Flags park, Six Flags over
Texas was officially opened in 1961 in Arlington, Texas. The first Six Flags amusement park
was the vision of Angus Wynne, Jr. and helped create the modern, competitive amusement
park industry. In the late 1950s, Wynne visited Disneyland and was inspired to create an
affordable, closer, and larger amusement park that would be filled with fantasy. He followed in
the steps of Disney and had subdivisions within the park that reflected different lands. The
subdivisions included the Old South and other sections that referenced Wynne's background.
By 1968, the second Six Flags park, Six Flags Over Georgia, opened, and in 1971, Six Flags
Over Mid-America (now Six Flags St. Louis) opened near St. Louis, Missouri. Also in 1971 was
the opening of the Walt Disney World resort complex in Florida, with the Magic Kingdom
(1971), Epcot (1982), Disney's Hollywood Studios (1989) and Disney's Animal Kingdom (1998).

The issues and problems with themed parks are as of follows;

Crowd Control — we know that long lines are part of the park experience, but there is a limit to
our patience. Sometimes, parks allow far too many patrons into their gates and to every ride,
food stand and bathroom facilities, which in effect become a congested crowd. At some point, it
ceases the enjoyment. Long lines are the bane of theme park fans, but we know that the hours
we spend in lines are the price we must pay for the minutes we spend aboard rides.

Parking — most of the guests come to the parks by groups and they use vans and other large
vehicles that can accumulate groups of people. The common problem of theme parks is the
lack of parking spaces and/or car slots. Furthermore the micro climate of the area is torrid.

Spaces and Zoning — every ride, food stand and comfort room become crowded. Distance and
proper air flow is not considered in most of the theme parks. The zoning of spaces are not
distributed properly and doesn’t even have a connection between the spaces.

Sanitation and Maintenance — this is the vital problem can cause the business temporarily or
permanently closed. This pertains not only to the rides and other amenities but also the food
services especially the restrooms. Sanitation of restrooms is the major problem in most of the
theme parks. Given that aside, restrooms are always used by public user, any of age.

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1.2 Problem Statement
The proposed redevelopment of the site produces problems in any aspect whether it is
a better idea to redevelop such enormous and famous water theme park in the
Philippines. The redevelopment will be a bombshell to numerous users who went and
who plan to visit the resort before the redevelopment. There would be also problems
regarding the neighboring areas such as the residential of informal settlers, the
roadways, open lot, their own parking lot area.

1.2.1. How will the proposed redevelopment of the site compliment with its surrounding
infrastructures?

The proposed redevelopment of the site will compliment with its surrounding
infrastructures by maintaining its natural setting and preserving various kinds of
vegetation abundant in the area. The proposed redevelopment shall be well decorated,
hygienic and environmentally-friendly.

1.2.2. How will the proposed redevelopment of the site affect its surrounding infrastructures?

The proposed redevelopment of the site will affect its surrounding infrastructures by
creating nuisances to the nearby residential area. As the facilities rise up, the wind in
the area changes as well as the sun radiation. It affects vegetation since it lacks certain
wind and sun exposure.

1.2.3. What are the considerations pertaining to the PWD clearances and for elderly/children
as well as other users in your proposed redevelopment?

The considerations pertaining to the PWD clearances and for elderly in our proposed
redevelopment are; arrange rides accordingly, make sure that kids from all ages have
rides suitable for them, by providing ramps, wide access should be provided
considering huge amounts of guests, higher vertical clearances, placing benches and
by providing covered pathways.

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 Here are some suggested solutions for particular problems: determine the age group
that you want to cater, exits and entrances according to services, circulation, and management,
multiple entries and service roads are to be made, activities should be arranged as to provide a
smooth flow of circulation, signage and landscaping elements are a mandatory form of guide to
people in the park, consideration of space requirements of a particular theme, facilities like
drinking fountains and washrooms has to be located preferably near exits and food kiosks that
shall serve as refreshments, wide paved areas are to be provided, safety factor has to be
considered while setting forms and shapes, in effect ensures the well-being of the target users,
and the consideration of the adult age group.

1.3 Objectives

 To provide easy access, sufficient parking spaces and facilities that will curb
overcrowding within the site.
 To design a theme park that will suit the needs of the users as well as
compliment with the environment.
 To provide a wide range of entertainment and amplify the importance of local
tourism.

2. RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

2.1 Related Literature and Studies

Related Literature
 Badjao Houses/Bahay Kubo
These badjao houses were built almost entirely out of driftwood and debris from
coastal cities around Southeast Asia. The houses are constructed out of stilts that are carefully
placed in between coastal rocks and coral because of the current of the water covering the
whole area. It is mostly located on the seashore. For bahay kubo, usually on stilts because it is
earthquake proof and serves as a mechanism to maximize air flow and to minimize the heat
gain from the ground. Both houses used materials that are locally available within the vicinity
for lower rates and quicker transportation of materials.

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Legend of the Seven Lakes
 Lake Sampaloc
Lake was derived its name from a giant tamarind tree in the garden of a selfish stingy
old woman who drove away a fairy disguised as an old man asking for some fruit as a cure for
his ailing grandson, the stingy old woman had him driven away by her ferocious dogs. After the
old man left, there was a thundering noise followed by the cracking of the earth. The entire
orchard sank into a colossal pit which was eventually filled with water.

 Lake Calibato
It appeared that this rich valley used to be the domain of a Diwata who had wanted to
keep her realm free from the intrusion of humankind. She was angered when they built rocky
pathways that criss-crossed her valley. She caused a strong earthquake and a severe storm
that transformed her valley into a lagoon. The villagers named it Lake Kalibato, taken from the
criss-crossing pathways of the valley. (Kali must have been a conjunction of the Spanish Calle
or Street, while Bato means rock or stone.)

 Twin Lake (Pandin & Yambo)

A very rich couple lived in a beautiful house surrounded by an extensive fruit orchard
and flower garden. Despite the rich comfort and convenience of life that they inherited, the
couple was lonely because they were childless. They had prayed continuously that if they
would be favored with a child, they would do anything that they might be asked to do. A fairy
showed up to inform them that their prayer would be granted provided, however, that the baby
named Pandin should not be allowed to set foot on mother earth.

Then came an ardent suitor at the time when the girl was seeing. The young man
invited her to come down the house and promenade with him about the green orchard, but the
girl demurred. Suddenly the young man named Yambo grabbed the ball of thread and threw it
out of the window, the girl retrieve the ball for she could not get it herself. She hardly stepped
on mother earth when a terrible noise followed by the cracking grumble of the earth and the
heavy downpour eventually converted the huge orchard into twin lagoons separated from each
other by a bare strip of land.

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 Lake Bunot
Into the course of their routine patrol work, some Spanish soldiers came upon a quiet
lagoon and wanted to know its name for record purposes. They inquired from a man husking
coconuts by the side of the lake. Thinking that the soldiers were asking for the native name of
the coconut husk, the man replied: "Bunot." The Spanish soldiers left, muttering the word
"Bunot, Bunot," thinking that it was the name of their newly-discovered lake.

 Lake Palakpakin
The villagers had it that on moonlight nights they could see a beautiful, red-haired lady
washing her long hair with the hollow trunk serving as her wash basin. The tree was called
Palakpak. There was also a river nearby where a big fish appeared each night that the beautiful
lady was around. The villagers would not catch it, believing that it must be her pet. One day a
stranger came to the village. And so one moonlight night, he waited for her appearance. Seeing
the lady in her pristine glory, the stranger approached her. All of a sudden there was thunder
and lightning. The earth quaked with terrible intensity, while the river swelled alarmingly into a
lake. Both the beautiful lady and the big fish were gone, but in their place was a lake that
nurtured a large quantity of shrimps which when cooked turned red.

Studies
2.1.1 Rainwater Harvesting
Title: Proposed Destination Themed Park, Sustainability through Rainwater
Harvesting, Far Eastern University, AR-093
Author: Putoy, Ma. Christine L.
Summary: Designed a destination themed park by using a rainwater harvesting system
for utilities and sustainability of the project.

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Critique/Reaction: We can use the idea of having rainwater collection system by implanting it to
the design in our proposed project.

2.1.2 Existing Utilities & Water Treatment

Title: Bingwi Tahanan: a Proposed Community-theme Lakeside Park, Far Eastern
University, 2015
Author: Miranda, Charlene L.
Summary: With the concept of a net (bingwit), managed to design along with the lake and
make used of the existing utilities.

Critique/Reaction: We can make use of the existing utilities such as water bodies like lakes or
river and turn it to an architectural element.

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2.1.3 Energy Conservation & Outdoor Passive Cooling
Title: Subic Theme Park: Energy Conservation & Outdoor Passive Cooling, Far
Eastern University, 2003
Author: Flamiano, Lance Stefan L.
Summary: Through energy conservation and maximizing the flow of air.

Critique/Reaction: Use the energy conservation for our proposed site and also maximize the air
circulation and minimize the heat gain.

2.1.4 Reduced Carbon Emission

Title: Proposed Universal Studios Movie Theme Park Philippines: Reduced Carbon
Emission, Far Eastern University, 2012
Author: Pamintuan, Kyzia Mari B.
Summary: Designed a movie theme park that reduced carbon emission especially for
facilities and forms of transportation within the site.

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Critique/Reaction: Apply the idea of reducing carbon emission within the site to lessen the heat
gain and provide comfort for the users.

2.2 Case Studies

2.2.1 Local Theme Park

Name: Kidzania “the City of the Children”
Location: Park Triangle, North, 11th Ave, Taguig, Kalakhang Manila
Year of Establishment: August 7, 201
Designers: Mexican Entrepreneur Xavier Lopez Ancona
Profile:
• Theme Park Company Philosophy - Our philosophy is grounded in high professional
and personal values with the intention of contributing to our communities and achieve a
Better World.
• Tagline: "Get ready for a better world." "Where kids do big things."
• Their Mission is sevenfold:
 to feature the very best learning and entertainment experience in role-
playing for our Visitors,
 to deliver the most effective interactive medium of communication for our
Industry Partners,
 to promote the most recreational and supportive development environment
for our Collaborators,

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  to provide the finest tools for supporting our Business
 Partners,
 to achieve the greatest sustainable returns for our Investors,
 to supply the highest level of commitment and participation for the
enhancement of our Communities and,
 to champion the most supportive solutions for taking care of our
Environment.
• Vision - Our vision is to ignite the hearts and minds of kids everywhere by empowering
them to make the world a better place.
Accounting and Assessment of Existing Facilities General Assessment
• Average growth of guests/customers over the past years
Visitors per annum 360,000 (FY 2016)
• No. Of administrative officers and staff and their designations
• Owner: ABS-CBN Theme Parks & Resorts (73%) KidZ Edutainment Ltd. BVI (27%)
• Operated by: Play Innovations, Inc.
• General Manager: Ma. Rosario Bartolome (KidZania Philippines Governor
• Over 100 officials representing the different Industry Partners. KidZania's current
Industry Partners include more than 950 global and local organizations around the
world.

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2.2.2 Foreign Theme Park 1
Name: Disneyland
Location: Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, California, United States
Year of Establishment: 20th century opened; July 17, 1955
Designers: Walt Disney Imagineering & Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo, Michael
Graves, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Antoine Grumbach

Profile:
• Theme Park Company Philosophy
Our theme parks are worlds where people can share laughter, surprises, discovery,
and enjoyment together with other people, regardless of age or background.
• Tagline: "The Happiest Place On Earth"
• Their Mission:
 “to be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment
and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content,

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 services and consumer products, we seek to develop the most creative,
innovative and profitable entertainment experiences and related products in
the world.”
• Vision: Disney’s corporate vision statement has the following main factors:
 World
 Leading producers and providers
 Entertainment and information
• This corporate vision statement’s first factor is a specification of the company’s market
scope, which in this case is global. On the other hand, the second factor is about
leadership. Thus, the vision statement shows that The Walt Disney Company focuses
on becoming a top player in the global market for amusement parks, entertainment,
and mass media products.
• Theme: Fairy tales and Disney characters

Accounting and Assessment of Existing Facilities General Assessment

• Average growth of guests/customers over the past years Visitors per annum 800,000
(FY 2016)
• No. Of administrative officers and staff and their designations
• Owner: The Walt Disney Company
• Operated by: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

3. DESIGN THEORIES AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

3.1 Philosophy

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 “Architecture is a way to convey its legend.”
Architecture involves history of a certain place as well as its legends. We came up with
this philosophy because architecture is the way to tell the history of a place.
3.2 Concept
“Water-Amusement Park” – combined theme park of water and amusement park that can
provide explicit needs and pleasure of users.
“Modern Tropical Vernacular Design” – the site is located in a Tropical Region, it is our
advantage as an architects to design for tropical climate.
• Space and Form – “Sampalok” – its form is semi-circular that can maximize the flow of
air and minimize the solar radiation by having an appropriate orientation.

• Time and Character – “Landspace” - time is located in landscapes in different ways.

We see time in the growing of plants and trees; we see also time in their season
changing. The movement of the human through a park also symbolizes time.
• Economy and Structural – “Space Frame” – by having this structural component as
part of the design, we can achieve curvatures at ease. The materials are completely
indigenous.

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4. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
4.1 Site Analysis

4.2 Space Program

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REFERRENCES:
• http://sevenlakes.org.tripod.com/legend.htm
• https://www.archdaily.com/638523/5-architectural-secrets-of-the-badjao-21st-century-sea-
people
• Destination Themed Park by Putoy, Ma. Christine L., FEU AR-093
• Bingwi Tahanan by Miranda, Charlene L., FEU 2015
• Subic Theme Park by Flamiano, Lance Stefan L., FEU 2003
• Universal Studios Theme Park by Pamintuan, Kyzia Mari B., FEU 2012
• http://manila.kidzania.com/en-ph/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidzania_Manila
• http://manila.kidzania.com/en-ph/about_kidzania/concept
• https://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2015/08/kidzanian-guide-kidzania-manila.html
• https://www.ukessays.com/essays/philosophy/the-concept-of-time-in-architecture-philosophy-
essay.php
• http://www.olc.co.jp/en/tdr/profile/tdl/philosophy.html
• http://panmore.com/walt-disney-company-mission-statement-vision-statement-analysis
• Imagineering Disneyland 2003

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