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Chapter I
The Problem and Its Setting
Introduction
The local government, considered the most accessible level of government, is the
one that has power and responsibility for the development of a region, district, and city. It
has the authority to formulate and carry out policies in a limited area within a region that is
smaller than the entire state (Local Government | Definition, Examples, & Responsibilities |
Britannica, n.d.). A local government is established to provide local and community public
services in a specific geographic area, with a decision-making body that is elected by free
elections and administrative and financial autonomy.
Local government serves a two-fold purpose. The first is to deliver products and
services in an administrative capacity; the second is to represent and involve citizens in
establishing specific local public needs and how these requirements might be satisfied.
Local governments were created to establish order in ways that are democratically beneficial
to the general people ( (Eisenstein, 2019). The political and institutional processes through
which choices are made and implemented are referred to as governance. Participatory,
responsible, transparent, efficient, inclusive, and rule-of-law-respecting governance systems
are the most effective. At the local level, where governments interact with residents and
communities daily, it is especially crucial (Local Governance | UCLG, n.d.).
Local governments have a responsibility to engage their community members
comprehensively and appropriately to effectively carry out key functions of the government,
such as constructing and implementing laws, budgets, plans, directives, and strategic
visions, to establish a government "of the people, by the people, for the people" (Improving
Local Government, 2018). Furthermore, improving local governance is an important
instrument for ensuring peace, economic development, administrative efficiency, social
integration, and environmental sustainability. A local government may encounter
constraining factors such as the inadequacy of the government building for accomodating
the needs and demands of the public, businesses, and other significant sectors.
To deliver the utmost and special services to a city, municipal or city halls nowadays
are following the path of sustainability. In the sense that it reflects some modern currents
and institutions in society, a civic center or city hall is a physical manifestation of democracy.
Civic facilities, as well as municipal halls, must be open, friendly, and transparent.
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Furthermore, modernizations have already begun to adopt new inventive techniques to

improve sustainability throughout the building's design and construction.
In the province of Batangas, Batangas City is a first-class coastal component city
that serves as the provincial capital (Batangas City Profile – PhilAtlas, n.d.). It is a Regional
Growth Center, a Regional Agro-Industrial Center, and a Special Economic Zone in the
CALABARZON region (Batangas City Official Website - Introduction, 2014). Consequently,
Batangas City, often known as the “Industrial Port City of Calabarzon”, is one of the
Philippines’ fastest urbanizing cities. The Batangas International Port, one of the Philippines'
major passenger and container facilities, is located herein. It also houses one of the
country's largest oil refineries, three natural gas power plants, and several other major
businesses. In addition, the city acts as the province's educational, industrial, and
transportation hub; however, due to its fast-growing economy, its municipal hall which was
established way back 1960’s is not adequate in keeping up with the growing needs of the
city. Batangas City has experienced extraordinary growth and progress, and the city's
prosperity has prompted the construction of a new municipal hall to meet the city's present
and future needs.

Background of the Study

In 1572, Spanish missionaries arrived in Batangas City for the first time. The village
was created in 1581 and given the name "Batangan" due to the abundance of large logs in
the Calumpang River. The indigenous who resided near the river called the logs "batang"
and the community "Batangan." In 1601, the name was changed to Batangas. As the first
Gobernadorcillo, Don Agustin Casilao was appointed. The city has served as the province's
capital and administrative center since 1754. The Republic Act of 1969 established
Batangas as a city. The Charter of Batangas City, or No. 5495, is a document that governs
the city of Batangas (Batangas City Official Website - Historical Background, 2014).
Batangas City is located in the south portion of Batangas of Luzon in the Philippines.
The said city is a coastal city with a shape cove-like. The city of Batangas was bounded by
different municipalities: San Pascual in the northwest; San Jose in the north; Ibaan, Taysan,
and Lobo in the east; and Batangas Bay in the south. The city has a total land area of more
or less than 28,541.44 hectares. Through travel from Manila, the average travel time will be
approximately one hour and forty-five minutes by using the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road
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(STAR) tollway and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) (Batangas City Official Website -
Physical & Geographical Aspects, 2014).
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Batangas City's anticipated
population for 2020 is 354,589, with a population growth rate of 1.46 percent, while the
urban population comprises 220,688, the rural population is 133,901, accounting for 62.24
percent and 37.76 percent of the total city population, respectively. Consequently. The
population density of the city is 12 people per hectare or 1,242 people per square kilometer
(Batangas City Socio-Economic Physical & Political Profile, 2020).
In the economical aspect, the city's designation as an industrial growth center in the
CALABARZON region resulted in an increase in the number of businesses not only in the
Central Business District (CBD), but also along the Pallocan-Gulod,
Kumintang-Alangilan-Balagtas, and Bolbok-Balagtas Port Diversion Road. Moreover,
several four to six-story commercial buildings have already been constructed in the city.
Several of the city's existing businesses have already been refurbished and renovated, or
have been demolished for restoration and redevelopment.
Major establishments that are doing significant business in the city include the
Batangas Citimart Shop-On, Bay Citi-Mall, Citimart Caedo Plaza, Caedo Commercial
Center, Dilao Shopping Center, Epicenter, NOVO, Maker Sales Center, NuCiti Central Mall,
Pic n' Save Supermarket, Puregold Price Club Inc. Calicanto, Puregold Price Club Inc.
Calicanto, Puregold Price Club Inc. Calicanto, Puregold Price Club Inc. Calicanto, Puregold
Price Club Unicity General Merchandise Inc., Unitop, WalterMart, and Xentro Mall. New
Market, Shopwise, SM City Batangas, SM Hypermarket, Unicity General Merchandise Inc.,
Unitop, WalterMart, and Xentro Mall. In the year 2020, Batangas City had 10,977 registered
establishments. 9,262 enterprises, or 84.38 percent of the total, applied for company
renewal, while 1,715 businesses, or 15.62 percent, are new to the market (Batangas City
Socio-Economic Physical & Political Profile, 2020).
In Batangas City, there are twenty-three (23) major industrial establishments. The
city has sixteen (16) large-scale industries worth more than P60 million, four (4)
medium-scale industries worth less than P60 million but more than P15 million, and three (3)
small-scale industries worth less than P15 million.
In the utility infrastructure aspect, there are built roads, bridges, and a flyover. The
overall length of all roads in the city is roughly 566.53 kilometers as of CY 2020, comprised
of 77.31 kilometers of national roads, 30.54 kilometers of city roads, and 458.68 kilometers
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of barangay roads Asphalt paved roads have a total length of 155.11 kilometers, while
concrete paved roads have a total length of 343.16 kilometers. The unpaved route is 34.85
kilometers long, whereas gravel roads are 33.41 kilometers long. The national road in
Batangas City is now under the control of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH), Batangas 5th District Engineering Office. Conversely, the length of barangay roads
in the city has increased compared to the year 2019 with 451.81 kilometers. Consequently,
there are a total of Fifty-four (54) existing bridges (19 national and 35 local) and one (1)
flyover along national and barangays roads.
Land transportation options are readily available throughout the city. Buses,
jeepneys, privately owned automobiles, vans, jeeps, and tricycles are examples of public
transportation. Commuters can use public utility bus systems such as ALPS The Bus Inc.,
Batangas Star Express, Batman Star Express, Ceres Transport Inc., DLTBCO, Gold Star
Transit Corp., JAM Transit Inc., KL CNG, N. Dela Rosa, Pong & Oning, RRCG Transport
System, and Supreme Trans liner Inc. for trips to Metro Manila and neighboring provinces.

Conceptual Framework

Input Process Output

Figure 1. Conceptual Paradigm
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The paradigm in figure 1 shows the relations of the dependent and independent
variables that will help in conceptualizing the design proposal. The dependent variables are
the design concepts as a process and the proposed project as the output. The independent
variables are the problems encountered which are the problems on which the design and
plans of the proposed project will be based.

Statement of the Problem

This paper entitled, “MASA: Modernization And Advancement Through Sustainable
Architecture, Batangas City Municipal Hall: Efficiency, Adequacy, And Prospection,
Established By The Integration Of The Community And The Government. A Proposed New
Municipal Hall Of Batangas City'', aims to provide solutions to the following problems:
1. What is the current condition of the municipal hall of Batangas City in terms of
facilities, services, and site location?
2. Why is there a need to plan, design, and relocate a new Batangas City municipal
hall?
3. What design concept will be applied to the proposed project?
4. How will the structure fit the site concerning the physical condition of the
environment?
5. What will be the possible facilities suitable in the new Batangas City municipal
hall?
6. What architectural standards should be implemented for the said project?

Significance of the Study

This study intends to propose a new municipal hall in Batangas City. With this, it will
provide vital importance and general significance to the following:
To the municipal government of Batangas City, for which they will serve the
citizens in a comfortable environment and be able to have a structured and organized
system in the process of government management.
To government employees, this paper will be beneficial to them in terms of being
able to work in a well-managed environment in which they can exert their maximum potential
and productivity.
To the citizens of Batangas City, this will allow them to have a more comfortable
space as well as they will achieve a smoother transaction with the employees.
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To the environment, this study will help in minimizing the building footprint of the
development site by using local and sustainable materials and incorporating more efficient
mechanical systems to minimize the project’s overall impact on the environment.
To the students of Architecture and Fine Arts, this study will provide the students
with a guide regarding planning, designing, and conceptualizing a new municipal hall. It
contributes information as regards factors involved, new technologies, methodologies, and
other related topics in the development of a municipal hall.
To future researchers who seek information, this can serve as their basis for
further studies which can help them to provide new information to further improve studies
and services in the country. The result can also be used to create another topic for further
understanding and improvement of knowledge about hospitals and give them background
and benchmark for their future endeavors.

Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the study are sectioned into two parts such as the project
objectives and the design objectives. This matter is presented for readers to perceive why
the study is conducted.
Project Objectives
The project primarily aims to plan and design a new municipal hall in Batangas City.
The project objectives include:
1. Accommodate the growing population of government personnel and the public.
2. Improve and upgrade the quality of services and government facilities.
3. Support new ways of work plan and scheme by providing newly improved and
enhanced facilities.
4. Establish a landmark that will represent the city proper.
5. Promote environmental consciousness and connectivity.
6. Promote innovation and competitiveness.
7. Promote and cultivate sustainable architecture.
Design Objectives
The study is intended to provide an advanced approach to implementing design
applications that will result in an efficient municipal hall. The following objectives include
provident considerations and goals to be accomplished:
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1. Formulate an aesthetic and timeless design to meet the norms and guidelines of
government buildings and serviceable facilities.
2. Plan and facilitate the movement of people and services utilizing proper allocation
of spaces according to their needs and provide the most practical and efficient
design and layout that suggest ease for the user.
3. Optimize building space and material use.
4. Efficient and energy conservative with appropriate use of natural air and daylight.
5. Accommodate life safety and security needs.
6. Design and plan fully functional and efficient spaces to provide better services.
7. Considers non-monetary benefits such as aesthetics, historic preservation,
security, safety, resiliency, and sustainability.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The proposed study mainly focuses on planning and designing a new municipal hall
in Batangas City to provide accommodation, accessibility, convenience, and better
productivity among users, as well as to improve and upgrade the facilities and services that
could guarantee the satisfaction of the users.
The problem was developed due to the growing population of Batangas City and
limited and outdated facilities and spaces that resulted in inconvenience and unproductivity
among the users. This paper entitled, “MASA: Modernization And Advancement Through
Sustainable Architecture Batangas City Municipal Hall: Efficiency, Adequacy, And
Prospection, Established By The Integration Of The Community And The Government. A
Proposed New Municipal Hall Of Batangas City'' will provide a modern concept of
government facilities and create a new environment that will suit the needs of the users. The
study offers architectural solutions with regard to the following:
1. Master Development Plan
2. Planning and designing plans, facades, and interiors to their full functionality and
efficiency.
3. Formulation of architectural solutions by way of a sustainable municipal hall
development for a better and functional government building in the city.
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Definition of Terms
The findings of this study was applied practically as a guide for designing the
proposed sports academy. Before a review of the literature relevant to the research and
design project, definitions are provided for several key terms that are used throughout this
paper.
The following terms are conceptually or operationally defined to enhance the
understanding of the readers of this study.
Aesthetic. It is a branch of philosophy and one of the principal aspects of
architecture that pertains to the physical appearance and image elements and spaces which
is pleasing to the senses, especially the sight (Munro, n.d.).
Barrel-Vault. A barrel vault is a continuous arching shape that may resemble a
semi-cylinder or be pointed at its apex, suggesting the roof of a tunnel (Barrel Vault -
Designing Buildings, 2022).
Breathing Curtain Wall. Internal air flowed out through the walls to lower the
concentration of indoor air pollutants, which was the original notion of a breathing wall (Pitts,
1998).
Democracy. It refers to the highest authority in governance which is held by the
people, and it is usually exercised through representatives (Dahl, 2022).
Efficient. It refers to maximizing productivity and fully completing something without
any hindrance or delay (Efficient Definition & Meaning, n.d.).
Energy-Efficient. These are objects that consume only as much energy as they
require and waste none (ENERGY-EFFICIENT | Definition in the Cambridge English
Dictionary, n.d.).
Functional. A state of having a special activity, purpose, or task; relating to how
something works or operates and designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive
(FUNCTIONAL | Definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary, 2022).
Green Architecture. Sustainable energy sources, energy conservation, the reuse
and safety of construction materials, and the siting of a structure with consideration of its
environmental impact are all part of this architectural philosophy (Wines, n.d.).
Louvers. Airflow or light penetration is controlled by an arrangement of parallel,
horizontal blades, slats, laths, glass, wood, or other material (Louver | Architecture |
Britannica, n.d.).
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Modernization. A process of starting to use the most recent methods, ideas,

equipment, and others, so that something becomes or seems more modern (Cambridge
Dictionary, n.d).
Municipal Hall. According to Collins Dictionary, it is a building that houses the
administrative offices of a city or municipal government (Municipal Hall Definition and
Meaning | Collins English Dictionary, n.d.).
Outdated. Pertains to the state of being no longer considered useful or effective, or
not as good as now, because something more modern exists (OUTDATED | Definition in the
Cambridge English Dictionary, 2022).
Patio. A solid-floored area outside a home without a roof (PATIO | Definition in the
Cambridge English Dictionary, 2022).
Roof Canopy. A canopy is a type of open-sided overhead roof construction (Canopy
- Designing Buildings, 2021).
State. This pertains to the body politic, or, more strictly, the institutions of
government, and is the political organization of society (State | Definition, History, Figures, &
Facts | Britannica, n.d.).
Sustainable. A holistic strategy that incorporates ecological, social, and economic
components, acknowledging that all must be taken into account to achieve long-term
prosperity (SUSTAINABLE | Definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary, 2022).
Sustainable Design. The sustainable design aims to improve building performance
by reducing negative impacts on the environment as well as the health and comfort of
building occupants (Sustainable Design, n.d.).
Upgrade. A process of improving and advancing the quality or usefulness of
something and raising it to a higher standard, in particular, improvement by adding or
replacing components (UPGRADE | Definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary, 2022).
Vertical Park. Vertical parks or green roofs make use of vertical spaces while
utilizing vertical gardens incorporated in a design (Vertical Parks: The Parks Of The Future,
2017).
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Chapter II
Review of Related Literature
Related Literature
Foreign

Figure 2. The Green City Hall

Source: ArchDaily
The Green City Hall was proposed and designed by the Vo Trong Nghia Architects
for the Vietnamese city of Bac Ninh. The building was designed by a gradient-like series pair
of planted towers that collide at the center to emphasize a series of elevated viewing decks.
The firm was known for its designs with its main focus being the plant-covered
architecture and bamboo structures. The site was measured for almost seven-hectare
located in the center of the city in the northern part of the country.
The local government’s goal was to develop a more energy-efficient city and one of a
series of projects of the firm that incorporates the use of planning to exhibit its green
credentials. According to the architects who came up with the idea of towers as a series of
planted observation terraces, “The city hall is designed as a vertical park to provide a
greener landscape for the city. The proposal is conceived as the catalyst for the future green
development of Bac Ninh City. It is perceived as the new symbol of the city, which unites
both greenery and culture together.”
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The building is composed of two towers, one tower is designed for the government
offices while the other will house a civic center and party office. Combining the two towers,
the total floor area will be 36,000 square meters, and leaning these two towers means that
there is a harmonious relationship between the government and the citizens (Gintoff, 2016).

Figure 3. Seoul City Hall

Source: ArchDaily
The Seoul New City Hall is a futuristic green architecture designed by the IARC
Architects, that fits into the Korean landscape and conforms to the cultural emotions of
Seoul citizens. Furthermore, its characteristic horizontal architectural line and deep shade of
the roof are appropriate forms for the Korean landscape and climate. On the other hand,
Seoul's spatial interaction between architecture and urban organization differs significantly
from that of Western cities. The Korean living space lacks a visible axis or facade from the
entrance since it is made up of mountains and valleys.
Koreans believe that the sensation of space is more significant than the appearance
of an object, in this architecture, it is experienced through a variety of spaces, such as open
or closed spaces, rather than a single straight line.
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Seoul's new city hall aspires to be a model of future architecture that blends
seamlessly with the city's culture and environment. This design is inspired by Seoul Square
which is the city's symbolic heart and its only open public space. Seoul Square is extended
vertically in the conceptual design and the Seoul city office is located at the back of the
vertical square, while the cultural facility is located at the top. The cultural facilities are
placed in parts of the hanging structure where the multi-level hanging terraces connect.
Consequently, the wind-circulation-designed breathing curtain wall surrounds the Vertical
Square, the culture facility, and the multi-level hanging terraces.
The ecology plaza, which has a sustainable eco-system and green wall, is where the
hanging terrace is surrounded by this curtain wall. The city administration is open to citizens
through the maximum vertical space of the office, which symbolizes Seoul city hall's
transparency and democracy. Citizens can approach the new city hall via the existing city
hall and a bridge on the sunken square that leads to a one-story open basement. By
connecting the past and future of Seoul square, the new city hall in Seoul is completed
(Seoul New City Hall / IARC Architects, 2013).
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Figure 4. Buenos Aires Ciudad Casa de Gobierno (City Hall)

Source: ArchDaily
This civic building designed by Foster + Partners, architects based in the United
Kingdom, blends an environmentally friendly design with a unique, highly adaptable internal
layout of terraced workspaces. It has an entrance of about a four-story atrium with full-height
glass walls that let in plenty of natural light and offer a visual connection to the park across
the street. Furthermore, it has top-lit circulation corridors connecting all floors, which are
accented by two huge landscaped patios. The activity rooms are open, natural lit, and
visible, allowing for effective communication between departments and fostering a sense of
community.
The building's flowing roof canopy, which is supported by pillars and extends in a
deep overhang, shades the entrance plaza and facade, is its most distinctive feature. The
concrete barrel-vaulted roof is textured and exposed on the inside. Every aspect of the
scheme, including the composition of each facade, was developed in response to the local
climate - the eastern and western elevations are shaded by a screen of louvers that rise to
the whole height of the structure.
The Buenos Aires Ciudad Casa de Gobierno is an excellent example of how
architecture can collaborate with nature to reduce energy use naturally. Its flowing concrete
construction is both symbolic and functional in terms of temperature regulation. Shading
louvers on the east and west shelter the interior from direct sunshine, while courtyards let
sunlight into the building's heart - the building's design is very much a response to
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geography and climate in this way. The initiative has been critical in reviving the city's former
industrial district.
Local

Figure 5. Puerto Princesa City Hall

Source: City Government of Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa City Hall, considered the first government green infrastructure
project in the Philippines and the first in Palawan with a water treatment facility, is situated
along Sta. Monica , Puerto Princesa in Palawan. The construction of the green city hall
started around 2012 and was completed in 2013. The P742 million worth four-story green
city hall was designed by the University of the Philippines Diliman’s College of Architecture
Dean Jose Danilo Silvestre and his firm Danilo Silvestre and Associates. The city hall
adopted and incorporated the concept of green architecture. Its sustainable design with
natural topography and contour of the hill makes the city hall unique and stand out from
other green city halls.
In addition, one of its key design strategies is to use natural light and ventilation in
order to reduce the negative effects on the environment in a way that it allows the light and
air to come in to make it more energy-efficient. It is a pioneer to the shift of Palawan in
constructing green infrastructures as Puerto Princesa also seeks to be the first green city in
the world (Information About New Green City Hall, n.d.).
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Figure 6. Tagum City Hall

Source: Politiko Mindanao
The Tagum City Hall is known to be the most modern design city hall in the
Philippines in comparison with the standard and traditional Greco-Roman building of most
government units in the country. It is made mainly of glass and steel and is designed by an
Australia-based architect named Sol Flores. The new city hall houses the executive and
legislative branches of the Tagum city government.
Moreover, its floor area is around 9,000 square meters, the atrium has 2,000 square
meters of floor area and the rest are playgrounds and parks. The total development cost of
the new city hall is around P280 million. Inside the building are sculptures created by the
local artist of Davao City named Kublai Millan, which depict the different facets of the city as
the Music Capital of Mindanao. At the center of the city hall is an atrium set to stage the
various civic and cultural events of the city (New City Hall of Tagum City – Tagum City
Tourism, n.d.).
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Figure 7. Iloilo City Hall

Source: Inhabitat
The Visayas Islands’ first green building is the new Iloilo City Hall after adopting
some energy conservation practices in order to help in lowering the electric power
consumption. It has seven stories and is currently one of the newest tourist attractions in the
city of Iloilo with a roof deck and landscaped green plants and the Lin-ay sang Iloilo statue.
The city hall rooftop is equipped with solar panels-assisted air conditioning units at all offices
and facilities on the whole seventh floor.
According to the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), Iloilo city
is able to save P710,218 yearly or some P59,000 monthly and can reduce 36 metric tons of
carbon dioxide per month by utilizing solar panel systems. It has been also revealed that the
city will operate a rain harvesting facility at its rooftop and the rainwater that will be collected
will be used by all offices and facilities for flushing toilets and a water treatment device will
be installed for recycling of water for other uses at the city hall. From 2004 up to the present,
the International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) program on clean air and
air pollution has recognized the city for its energy conservation programs.
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Synthesis of the Reviewed Literature

The related literature that is present in the foreign and local studies indicates that
these studies help the proponents in concluding and conducting a design in a proposed
sustainable municipal hall in Batangas City. The proponents are able to come up with
different designs and combine these ideas by comparative analysis from different related
pieces of literature and can be applied to the proposed project.
The Green City Hall in Vietnam creates harmony between the citizens and
government officials. It provides a light atmosphere between the relationship between the
two and engages a green-sustainability design that applies the concept same as the
proponents’ idea that the proposed municipal building should incorporate these
characteristics in the design.
The conceptualization of the Seoul City Hall is considering different factors such as
culture, aesthetics, and sustainability. From having terraces up to spaces between rooms,
the city hall developed a solution in incorporating a sustainability building in an urban setting.
The present study will apply these considerations such as the perimeter of the site as well
as the aesthetics of the building.
The Buenos Aires Ciudad Casa de Gobierno is an example of a building that
considers energy-saving in a natural way. It also shows that using the climate and
temperature can be functional in a building. The proponents will put this into consideration
since the site is located in a tropical climate. Blending the modernization of design and
nature is also a goal of the proponents’ design.
The Puerto Princesa City Hall focuses on green architecture and applying
energy-efficiency design to the city hall. Reducing its negative effects affect the design in a
positive way and creates green infrastructure in the vicinity. The proponents’ goal, is aligned
with the Puerto Princesa Hall that the design was inspired by the green architecture and
sustainability of the building.
Tagum City Hall was built with modern architecture while considering the culture and
sustainability of the building as well as the culture in the city. Having these factors in creating
a building matches the location of the bounds. Same as the present design, the design of
the current work of the proponents considers the culture and sustainability to last for a long
time.
The Iloilo City Hall practices the green architecture and application of energy-saving
and combination in an eco-friendly state. Applying this kind of consideration in the
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proponents’ design building can help in improving the lifestyle of the government employees
and citizens.
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Chapter III
Research Methodology
Research Design (Data Gathering Procedure)
This chapter explains the data gathering, methods of research, site analysis, and
other data related to the development of the project which will give benefit to further
understanding of how the proponent arrived at the information and met the requirements
needed for the design of the project entitled “MASA: Modernization And Advancement
Through Sustainable Architecture Batangas City Municipal Hall: Efficiency, Adequacy, And
Prospection, Established By The Integration Of The Community And The Government. A
Proposed New Municipal Hall Of Batangas City''.

Data Resources
Research Generation
The proponents were able to collect information through different people and
agencies concerning the profile and space requirements of the project, with that, the
proponents were able to study the location’s suitability for the project, see and learn the
physical condition, and understand what is needed for the proposed Batangas City
municipal hall.
Internet
The use of the internet which is the most innovative and modern way of searching
has been a great help to the researcher to find especially the related literature and case
study for the proposed project. The proponent visited numerous websites which are related
to the development of the proposed municipal hall.

Government and Non-government Agencies

The proponents gathered vital and technical information regarding the proposed
project through the support of and assistance of the government agencies such as the
Human Resource Management and Development Office and the City Mayor’s Office of
Batangas City government. From the gathered information and data appropriate for the
solution for the problems identified and later can be established through the help of the
government of Batangas City and Batangas City itself
Some of the proponents’ data sources which are retrieved from Batangas City are as
follow:
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Method Research Sources Data and Information

Other sources and related Internet, Brochures, Related information and

information Books, Newspapers news about the site, laws,
and Magazines and provisions in
environment

Local Government Units Human Resource ● Socio-Economic

Management and Physical & Political
Development Office & City Profile
Mayor’s Office ● Existing Floor Plan

Table 1. Specific Data Resources

Data Analysis and Presentation

The process of inspecting, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of
highlighting useful information, suggestion, conclusion, and supporting decision making.

Site Selection
Site selection is the process of examining multiple options and assessing their
relative advantages and disadvantages. Site selection comes after the needs assessment is
completed.
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Site Location Proposals

Figure 8. No. 1 at Rizal Avenue, Batangas City

Source: Google Earth
The lot is located at Rizal Avenue, Batangas City near Batangas Convention Centre,
Batangas City Sports Center, and Batangas State University. It is overall easy to access
since the location is near the intersection road and major road with traffic lights and
pedestrian lanes. The location has complete access to utilities such as electricity, water, and
internet connection.
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Figure 9. Site No. 2 at Brgy. Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City

Source: Google Earth
The lot is located at Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City near Laurel Park, Batangas
Provincial Capitol, BIR Revenue District Office No. 58, and University of Batangas. The lot is
also easily accessible to public and private transportations. The site has complete utilities
such as electricity, water, and internet connection.
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Figure 10. Site No. 3 at Brgy. Balagtas, Batangas City

Source: Google Earth
The lot is situated in Brgy. Balagtas, Batangas City and is easily accessible by public
and private vehicles through the Diversion Road of Bauan-Batangas Provincial Road. The
said diversion road runs various connections starting from the national road to the star
tollway and all the way to the Batangas Port Access Road. The location also has access to
utilities such as electricity, water, and internet connection.
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Figure 11. Site No. 4 at Brgy. Balagtas, Batangas City

Source: Google Earth
The lot is situated in Brgy. Balagtas City near the border of Brgy. Alangilan. This site
is easily accessible through the main national road which is also accessible to the star
tollway. There are no other major obstructions to the site and utility services are also easily
attainable.
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Figure 12. Site No. 5 at Brgy. Calicanto, Batangas City

Source: Google Earth
The site is located at Brgy. Calicanto, Batangas City with nearby commercial and
some important city government buildings such as OCVAS, Puregold Supermarket, Bureau
of Immigration, and NTC Building. It is easily accessible to the public since it is near the
major road. The site has access to utilities such as electricity, water and communication
services.
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Figure 13. Site No. 6 at Brgy. Alangilan, Batangas City

Source; Google Earth
The lot is located at Brgy. Alangilan, Batangas City where it is also connected to the
main road. The site is not adjacent to the main road but is still easily accessible to the public
and businesses along the vicinity. There are no constraints regarding the attainability of
utility services.

Site Criteria
- Adequacy of Streets and Transit to Handle the Volume and Frequency of Traffic
- Accessible Pedestrian Route
- Accessible to Major Roads
- Accessible Route for Private and Public Vehicles
- Accessibility of Utility and Services (Electricity, Water, Communication Service,
Waste Management)
- Site Geometry
- Site Potential
- Site is within Urban Area
- Views
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- Land area/Lot size

- Located near Important Existing Facilities
- Located near Center of Transportation and the Center of Business Activity
- Site has Minimal Exposure to Noise
- Site has Minimal Exposure to Odor/Pollution
- Orientation
- Future Expansion
- Site has Minimal Vulnerability to Natural Hazard (Flooding, Site Erosion, Seismologic
Activity)
- Climate and Weather Conditions
- Vacant/Available Immediately
- Compatibility with the Adjacent Land Use and Surrounding Context

System of Evaluation and Rating

Site selection is the structured process of analyzing and examining multiple options
and assessing their relative advantages and disadvantages. The following are the scale to
be used in determining the overall rating of the site:
5 - Excellent
4 - Good
3 - Fair
2 - Poor
1 - Very Poor

SPECIFIC QUALITIES Site Site Site Site Site Site

No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6

Adequacy of Streets and Transit to 4 5 5 5 5 5

Handle the Volume and Frequency of
Traffic

Accessible Pedestrian Route 5 5 4 5 5 5

Accessible to Major Roads 5 5 5 5 5 4

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Accessible Route for Private and 5 4 5 5 5 4

Public Vehicles

Accessibility of Utility and Services 5 5 5 5 5 5

(Electricity, Water, Communication
Service, Waste Management)

Site Geometry 5 4 4 4 5 5

Site Potential 5 5 4 4 4 4

Site is within Urban Area 5 5 5 5 5 5

Views 2 4 2 2 2 2

Land area/Lot size 4 3 5 3 4 2

Located near Important Existing 5 5 2 3 4 3

Facilities

Located near Center of 5 5 4 3 3 3

Transportation and the Center of
Business Activity

Site has Minimal Exposure to Noise 3 4 3 3 3 3

Site has Minimal Exposure to 3 4 4 4 4 4

Odor/Pollution

Orientation 4 5 5 4 4 4

Future Expansion 4 2 5 3 3 4

Site has Minimal Vulnerability to 3 4 4 4 4 4

Natural Hazard (Flooding, Site
Erosion, Seismologic Activity)
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Climate and Weather Conditions 5 5 5 5 5 5

Vacant/Available Immediately 3 1 5 5 4 4

Compatibility with the Adjacent Land 4 4 4 4 3 3

Use and Surrounding Context

TOTAL 84 85 85 81 82 78

Table 2. Site Evaluation

Site Justification
The assessment of the possible advantages and disadvantages of the proposed
sites, through the help of the site selection criteria, helped in determining a more qualified
site for the proposed municipal hall. There are almost no consistencies in the ratings for
each site. Consequently, site no. 3, situated at Brgy. Balagtas, Batangas City obtained the
same rating as site no. 2 which is located at Brgy. Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City;
however, the researchers decided to pursue a site that has a greater potential due to its
size.
The chosen site, site no. 3, has a substantial location due to its considerable
distance from major roads. Unlike the other sites, this site is farther from other government
facilities and major amenities, but due to its availability and defining characteristics of
surfacing opportunities, this site is considered to be the most acceptable destination for
development. Furthermore, the site has more allowable space to present the identity of
Batangas City through a signifying destination/landmark. Overall, due to the size of the site,
a lot of potential for greater development surfaces and serves as a manifestation of
opportunities that it can provide.
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Site Data
Macro Site

Figure 14. Map of the Philippines

Source: Nations Online Project
The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia with over 7,461 islands covering a total
size of 117, 187, and some small islands lie about 500 miles off the coast of Vietnam. The
Philippines consists of three large islands: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The island
geography of the Philippines incorporates around 21,000 miles of natural shoreline. A little
part of the coastal areas has a rocky and irregular part. Several beaches in the country can
be found in the South Pacific. Moreover, the interior of the country is mountainous in most
parts and has extensive fertile plains located on the coast and center of Luzon of the
Philippines. Besides having plains, the said country has scenic hills and active volcanoes
which explains that the country is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
The Philippines has a tropical and monsoonal climate and has two seasons, dry
season and typhoon season (Country Reports, n.d.). The average annual temperature of the
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Philippines, excluding Baguio, is 26.6 degrees Celsius, based on the average of all
meteorological stations. January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 25.5
degrees Celsius, while May is the warmest, with an average temperature of 28.3 degrees
Celsius (PAGASA, n.d.).
Region IV-A (CALABARZON) had the biggest population in 2015 with 14.41 million
among 18 administrative regions. It was followed by the National Capital Region (NCR) with
12.88 million, and Region III (Central Luzon) with 11.22 million. The combined population of
these three regions accounted for about 38.1 percent of the Philippine population in 2015.
The country has 81 provinces, and of these provinces, Cavite was the most populous
in 2015, having 3.68 million citizens, followed by Bulacan (3.29 million), and Laguna with
3.04 million. Furthermore, twenty-four other provinces surpassed the one million population
mark. With regard to population size, Batanes is considered the smallest province in the
country with 17,246 citizens. Two other provinces posted a population size of less than
100,000 namely Siquijor, having 95,984 citizens, and Camiguin with 88,478.

Figure 15. Map of Batangas City

Source: Batangas City Official Website
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Batangas City is located in the Southern portion of the Philippines, Batangas

province is located in Region IV-A CALABARZON. Its capital is Batangas City, which is a
coastal city that has a cove-like shape, located at coordinates 13 degrees 45 minutes and
25.96 seconds north latitude and 121 degrees 3 minutes and 29.2 seconds east longitude
(13°45'18.91", 120°3'32.76''). The municipality of San Pascual bounds it on the northwest;
the municipality of San Jose on the north; the municipalities of Ibaan, Taysan, and Lobo on
the east; and Batangas Bay on the south. (Batangas City Official Website - Physical &
Geographical Aspects, 2014). Moreover, it has high temperatures all year, with
temperatures ranging from 29°C (85°F) to 33°C (92°F), while in June, July, August,
September, and October, the rainy season occurs. The majority of Batangas' annual
precipitation falls at this time of year.

Figure 16. List of Barangays in Batangas City

Source: Batangas City Official Website
There are 105 barangays in Batangas City, Some of them are named Pagkilatan
which was formerly a sitio of Matoco. Malalim was called the "southern part of the barrio of
Sirang Lupa, the northern portion of the barrio Mahabang Dahilig, and the eastern part of
San Isidro", "together with the sitio of Malalim" in the past. In 1954, sitio Malitam, which was
previously part of barrio Libjo, was elevated as a barrio itself only. Moreover, the barrio of
Talumpok was divided into two in 1957 which are the Talumpok Silangan and Talumpok
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Kanluran. Balagtas was formerly known as Patay, Kumintang Ilaya as Sambat Ilaya, and
Kumintang Ibaba as Sambat Ibaba.
In addition, the projected population of Batangas City for the year 2020 based on the
CY 2015 POPCEN of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is 354,589 with a 1.46% of
population growth rate. Brgy. Sta. Rita Karsada has the biggest population of 19,645 while
Barangay 15, an urban barangay, has the smallest population of 134.
Micro Site

Figure 17. Proposed Site

Source: Google Earth
The lot is situated in Brgy. Balagtas, Batangas City and is easily accessible by public
and private vehicles through the Diversion Road of Bauan-Batangas Provincial Road. The
said diversion road runs various connections starting from the national road to the star
tollway and the Batangas Port Access Road. It has an approximate size of 53,823.61 sqm or
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5.38 hectares. The location also has access to utilities such as electricity, water, and internet
connection.
Site Analysis
Strengths Analysis
- The site has a substantial amount of space which could support development
potential for a larger-scale project.
- Easily accessible through the diversion road and is close to the star tollway and the
national road.
- Some major community functions are accessible through the major roads.
- The site is an unoccupied space, making it readily available for
occupation/construction.
- Good multimodal access: the site is accessible by means of a pedestrian route and
has an easy-access for the both private and public vehicles especially Public Utility
Jeepneys or PUJs and tricycles.
- The site has a significant amount of well-established trees.
- There is a potential for growth in the number of amenities within the vicinity.
Weaknesses Analysis
- There is a predominantly concentrated residential and commercial establishment
near the site.
- Vehicular entry to the site could be limited only to two (2) accessible roads which are
the diversion road and from Tramo.
- There is a significant amount of trees on the site, making it vulnerable to clearing if
the property were to be completely developed.
- The site has access restrictions due to its proximity to other major government and
public facilities.
- There is a considerable amount of distance from other Barangays and significant
roads as well as major and minor amenities.
Opportunities Analysis
- There is the potential to increase pedestrian mobility on the site, as well as the
cultivation of green spaces, improving the connection of people to the environment.
- The potential for the public to appreciate green areas and aesthetic greenery layouts
that include a sense of arrival, a variety of activities, sitting locations, and
opportunities to cultivate plants and vegetables on-site.
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- Increase the amount of potential vegetation in public spaces through landscaping

and gardening.
- The construction of new and sustainable structures to meet the city's demands while
limiting negative environmental impact, offering additional parking spaces, and the
site's projected ability to host a public park.
- The establishment of a destination location that can lend a particular identity to the
local neighborhood or district.
Threats Analysis
- Failure to create a well-established image through the development could negatively
impact the perception of Batangas City.
- Poor planning and the lack of consideration may result in major developments and
modifications to the site that are irreversible.
- There is a potential concentrated noise from the road and/or from the close
residential and commercial establishments.
- The development could generate an increase in traffic congestion.
- The presence of more residential housing and commercial establishments in the
area may change the character of the suburb, causing the streets to become more
congested.
Summary of Site Analysis
Establishing an in-depth analysis of the site paves way for the identification of the
possible advantages and disadvantages that the site may provide. This also emphasizes the
characteristics of the site and its potential for development concerning its viability and
vulnerability. Through the identification and analysis of these significant points such as the
site’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the possible opportunities and threats that may
be encountered, it was determined that the site has a great potential for the development of
the new municipal hall for Batangas City. Furthermore, throughout the present strengths of
the site, it was identified that it has a great potential for large-scale development.
Consequently, the site has several weaknesses concerning its distance from other
government facilities and major amenities; however, it is still readily accessible through the
diversion road and from the star tollway as well as the national road. Nonetheless, the site's
development may destroy the present environment. On the other aspect, the land has a lot
of potential for development in terms of building stronger government-public interactions
through a green community design.
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The researchers were able to point out the premise of the viability of opening a public
landmark in the development by identifying the prospects that the site possesses. On the
contrary, the proposed site demonstrates particular internal and exterior points of potential
flaws. One of them is the potential for irreversible alterations to the site and the city's
perception. In this instance, the site's ongoing development may result in its alteration and
its natural context could also be lost. Moreover, there might be some restrictions on
movement and transportation, as well as the likelihood of an increase in the number of
vehicles in the area.
User’s Analysis
The proponents’ consideration is to know the projected possible users of the
proposed project to be able to plan the proper execution of the spaces. Following this, the
population, locals, and the entire city are important keys to knowing who will be the future
users of the project.
User’s Demography
The proposed new municipal hall of Batangas City aims to cater to the increasing
population of Batangas City as well as the employees of Batangas City municipal hall.
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Table 3. Number of City Government Personnel by Sex Distribution (2020)

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Table 4. Number of City Government Personnel by Age (2020)

Table 5. Number of City Government Personnel by Educational Attainment (2020)

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Table 6. Number of City Government Personnel by Eligibility (2020)

As of 2020, Batangas City government has 16 regular departments, most of which
perform service delivery and regulatory functions in addition to the city government owned,
managed and operated Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas. There are also a few offices
which perform staff and advisory functions for the City Mayor’s Office. Moreover, there are
25 national government agencies offices that are operating in the city. There are 12 divisions
which are integral to the Office of the Mayor. Furthermore, the city has a total of 2,660
government personnels. Some divisions or offices have a relatively larger number of
personnels such as the City Engineer Office, City Health Office, and others, for the reason
that it shows the importance of service delivery functions. While other offices that perform
staff functions like the City Legal Office have a small number of personnel.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Batangas City's anticipated
population for 2020 is 354,589, with a population growth rate of 1.46 percent, while the
urban population comprises 220,688, the rural population is 133,901, accounting for 62.24
percent and 37.76 percent of the total city population, respectively. The population density of
the city is 12 people per hectare or 1,242 people per square kilometer (Batangas City
Socio-Economic Physical & Political Profile, 2020). Consequently, the whole city has a
1.02:0.98 average ratio of male to female population, with the male population slightly
higher than the other.
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Organizational Structure

Figure 18. Batangas City Government Organizational Chart (2020)

Source: Batangas City Official Website
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Chapter IV
Architectural Programming
Spatial Organization
This pertains to the arrangement of spaces in the building. The manner in which
these spaces are arranged can clarify their relative importance and functional or symbolic
role in the organization of a building.
Spatial Identification
Staffing Requirements

Office/Division No. of
Personnel

1. City Mayor’s Office 375

2. Administrative Division 33

3. Human Resource Management Division 31

4. Permits and License Division 18

5. Public Affairs and Assistance Division 37

6. Information Division (PIO) 14

7. Transport Development & Regulatory Division (TDRO) 168

8. Tourism Division 3

9. Security Service Unit (DSS) 169

10. Information and Library Services 13

11. Public Employment Service Division (PESO) 4

12. Disaster Risk Reduction Management Division 27

13. Information and Technology Division (IT) 12

14. Investment Promotion (LEIPO) 5

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15. Sangguniang Panglungsod 135

16. City Planning & Development Office 40

17. City Registrar’s Office 34

18. General Services Department Office 387

19. City Budget Office 27

20. City Accountant’s Office 52

21. City Treasurer’s Office 79

22. City Assessor’s Office 93

23. City Legal Office 19

24. City Health Office 103

25. City Social Welfare & Development Office 66

26. City Veterinary & Agricultural Services 84

27. City Engineer’s Office 264

28. City Environment & Natural Resources Office 46

29. Office of the City COMELEC Registrar 15

30. Office of the City Auditor 17

31. City Department of Interior & Local Government 30

TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONNELS 2,400

Table 7. Staffing Requirements

Space Identification
I. Administrative Service
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1. Main Lobby - a passageway or waiting area that connects two or more rooms to
form a bigger room or sequence of rooms.
● Public Assistance and Complaints Desk - a public accommodation desk
that provides public assistance and addresses public complaints.
● Information/Interactive Kiosk - an information kiosk is a display or
information system that displays or gives information through some type of
interactive menu system.
● Reception Area - the public space that is used as an accommodation and
waiting area for visitors, clients, customers, complainants, and other persons.
● Communication Booth - is a communications station used by staff or
personnel which is used to call the attention of a certain person/s or to
generate announcements or send and receive transmissions.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the general public.
Departments:
2. City Accountant’s Office - provides the local government unit with accounting and
financial services.
● Barangay & Bookkeeping Division Office - it is the area in charge of all
financial transactions, including recording, posting, classifying, and
summarizing them, as well as the development and maintenance of financial
reports.
● Community Affairs Division Office - this area is responsible for reviewing
community activities, collecting and publishing local government information,
and assisting local government in community affairs management
responsibilities.
● Administrative Division Office - it is the area concerned with the planning
and implementation of a broad variety of administrative services to support
office operations.
● Pre-audit Division Office - this area evaluates substantial payments through
the accounting system of the local government unit before their issuance.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
3. City Administrator’s Office - exercise oversight and control over all city
government companies and/or agencies that are solely responsible for their own
operations. It creates plans, strategies, guidelines, rules, and laws, as well as puts
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them into action, especially for management and administration-related programs

and initiatives. Maintains coordination, supervision, and control over all of the office's
divisions, programs, and projects.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
4. City Assessor’s Office - is a local government office that is responsible for real
estate assessments within its territorial authority, which serve as the foundation for
real estate taxation.
● Appraisal & Assessment Division Office - this area is responsible for the
implementation of the real property tax code’s appraisal and assessment
laws and regulations for taxation.
● Administrative Division Office - it is the area concerned with the planning
and implementation of a broad variety of administrative services to support
office operations.
● Tax Mapping & Real Property Identification Division Office - is the area in
charge of identifying real property units by establishing the Real Property
Identification System, which allows for the easy determination of property
lines and boundaries, including actual usage.
● Records Division Office - this area is responsible for managing information
in the local government unit throughout its life cycle, from its creation or
receipt through its eventual disposal. Identifying, classifying, storing,
safeguarding, retrieving, tracking, and discarding or permanently preserving
records are all part of this process.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
5. City Budget Office - is a local government office that provides adequate and timely
technical budgetary services to various departments or offices of the city
government.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
6. City Civil Registrar’s Office - the principal role of this office is to accept, file, keep,
and preserve all registrable documents and judicial decrees that influence a person's
civil status.
● Front Desk - it is an area that serves as the first point of contact with
government clients. They handle important front-desk administrative tasks
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like answering phones, greeting clients, and keeping track of the office
budget.
● Death Division Office - an area that is concerned with the application for
timely death registration, and death registration with a delayed application.
● Record Division Office - it is an area that is responsible for recording in the
related register of birth, death, marriage, court decree, and other legal
instruments affecting a person's civil status.
● Marriage Division Office - this area is responsible for keeping a copy of
each marriage contract within the time limit specified in the existing Marriage
Law solemnized by authorized persons such as all civil officers and priests or
ministers.
● Legal Assistance Division Office - is an area that provides applicants and
walk-in clients with free legal assistance for their concerns or complaints.
● Registry of Deeds Office - the office in which houses the original titles to all
registered lands within its borders
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
7. City Engineer’s Office - an office established primarily to provide engineering
services to the local government unit concerned, including investigation and
surveying, engineering designs, feasibility studies, and project management.
● Administrative Division Office - in this area all documents and
communication are forwarded where it is recorded and filed. The division then
takes necessary and appropriate actions on all matters brought before its
knowledge.
● Building Permit Division Office - this area processes, reviews and
approves applications for the building permit.
● Construction Division Office - this area is responsible for the inspection of
all on-going constructions as well as administer, coordinate, supervise and
control the construction, maintenance, improvement and repair of roads,
bridges and other engineering and public works projects of the local
government.
● Electrical Mechanical Safety Division Office - this area processes, reviews
and approves applications for the electrical and mechanical permit.
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● Maintenance Division Office - this area is concerned with checking of city

electrical wirings for power, lighting and auxiliary systems, repair
malfunctioning equipment, and replace defective or broken components of
electrical equipment as well as repair and clean concrete drainage manhole
and earth canals.
● Motorpool Division Office - this area is responsible for the supervision of
Motorpool personnel in the performance of their duties and functions. They
also dispatch operation and drivers for operation and operate motor grader,
pay loader, road roller, mighty mite, dump trucks.
● Waterworks Division Office - this area is in charge of innovative solutions
across the water, sanitary sewer and stormwater management industries in
the city.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the general public.
8. City Environment and Natural Resource Office (CENRO) - is the primary steward
of excellent natural resources such as forests, watersheds, tree parks, mangroves,
greenbelts, and other comparable forest development projects.
● Conference Room - it is where conference calls, board meetings,
management discussions, and other major decision-making situations
happen.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the general public.
9. City General Services Office - this office assists the Mayor of the City in the
implementation of measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the
provision of adequate facilities by providing technical assistance and support.
● Inventory Section Office - the area that is responsible for ordering, storing
and using the local government inventory: raw materials, components, and
finished products.
● Bids & Awards Committee Office - this area is in charge of performing
pre-procurement and pre-bid conferences, verifying the eligibility of potential
bidders, accepting bids, conducting bid evaluations and post-qualification
proceedings, and may recommend contract award to the Head of the
Procuring Entity or his lawfully authorized agent.
● Public Service & Maintenance Unit - the area that provides for the upkeep
and maintenance of the community.
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● Administrative Division Office - in this area located are those who provide
support to the City General Services Office. This support might include
general office management, answering phones, speaking with clients,
assisting an employer, clerical work (including maintaining records and
entering data), or a variety of other tasks.
● Supply & Management Division Office - is an area that acts to identify,
acquire and manage the resources and suppliers that are essential to the
operations of the local government unit.
● Bidding Room - a room or location in a building where public auctions are
held.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
10. City Health Office - is one of the agencies under the local government unit that is in
charge of making health services accessible, available, acceptable, and inexpensive
to all of the city's residents.
● Pharmacy Division - allows the public to have free access to their
medication, and holds a number of benefits as a setting for public health
activities.
● Dental Division Office - it is a clinic that deals with the diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and other
structures of the mouth.
● Administrative Division Office - this area develops health human resource
management and administration plans, programs, procedures, policies, and
standards. They also develop and implement a comprehensive and balanced
HHR management system and programs to increase efficiency, effectiveness,
responsiveness, and progressiveness while promoting morale and integrity.
● Nursing Division Office - is a vital part in providing health care services at
the health center. This area assesses the client's health status, takes the vital
signs, provides emergent interventions if needed, health education, and
prepares them for clinical medical examination.
● Environment & Sanitation Division Office - this area involves human
excrement control, solid waste and wastewater management, as well as
insect and vector control.
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● Diagnostics Laboratory - this area involves the process of identifying or

determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of
patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data. It also holds the
responsibility for the diagnosis based on the results of laboratory tests or
medical procedures that involve testing a sample of blood, urine, or other
substance from the body.
● X-ray Division Office - this area performs radiography or x-ray diagnostics to
detect bone fractures, certain tumors and other abnormal masses,
pneumonia, some types of injuries, calcifications, foreign objects, dental
problems, etc.
● Medical Division Office - this area initiates and supervises regular medical
examination, supervises the provision of first-aid treatment and other allied
services during emergency operations, and provides medical consultation to
the local employees.
● Conference Room - is a large room where a number of people can have a
meeting/conference.
● Nutrition Division Office - this area focuses on the aspects relating both to
the nutrition of the healthy public and to the nutrition of that portion of the
public which suffers from various diseases, necessitating special nutrition.
● Population Commission - is a government agency mandated as the over-all
coordinating, monitoring and policy making body of the population program. It
is the lead agency promoting population activities.
● Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course Office
(TB-DOTS) - responsible for giving treatments and diagnosis of TB patients.
● EBD Health Card Office - the office in which accommodates the renewal
and registration of health cards.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the general public.
11. City Legal Office - is the local government unit's chief legal counsel, tasked with
drafting legislation for consideration by the local legislature and assisting and
supporting the Local Chief Executive in the delivery of fundamental services to the
public.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the general public.
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12. City Mayor’s Office - directs and supervises the local government's operations and
ensures that all of the government's programs and projects are in place and working
properly.
● Waiting Area - serve as buffer zones or transitional areas where occupants
tend to wait a certain time in order to go to the next room.
● Mayor’s Office - it is where the elected Mayor stays most of the time.
● Office of the Secretary to the Mayor - the office where the secretary of the
Mayor stays.
● Conference Room - it is where executive gatherings and board
conversations occur.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
13. City Planning and Development Office - is the agency in charge of preparing
comprehensive plans and other development planning documents, analyzing income
and expenditure, formulating and recommending fiscal plans and policies for
consideration by the local government unit's finance committee, and monitoring and
evaluating the city government's various programs, projects, and activities.
● Administrative Division Office - it is the area where it provides
administrative support services to the technical divisions and assists in the
office administration.
● Plans and Program Division Office - the office which integrates sector
plans and policies into short, medium and long term macro plans and
policies of the city.
● Research, Evaluation, Statistics Division Office - is the area that serves
the city’s data center of information and it accommodates the personnel
under this division.
● Special Projects Division Office - Conducts public consultations, meetings
on framework development, social acceptability of proposed projects and
programs.
● Zoning Division Office - facilitates the immediate and accurate processing
of all applications for Locational Clearance, Development Permit, placing
premium on client satisfaction while protecting the character and stability of
the location.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
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14. City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) - is the city government's
local social welfare arm, tasked with providing basic social welfare programs and
services to the city's vulnerable citizens.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
15. City Treasurer’s Office - principally responsible for revenue collection, custody,
correct disbursement, and management of the city's money; maintains and updates
the tax information system; completely implements the City Revenue Tax Code, and
provides critical information on public finance to local and national politicians.
● Cashier Office -
● Real Property Tax Division Office -
● Business Tax and Fees Division Office -
● Administrative Division Office -
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
16. City Veterinarian and Agricultural Services Office - prepares and implements a
citywide integrated agriculture development plan, and supports appropriate
agricultural technology to enhance agricultural land utilization and production.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
17. Sangguniang Panlungsod - is known as the council or the local legislative body of
a local government.
● Public Assistance Desk - a public accommodation desk that provides public
assistance.
● Sangguniang Panlungsod Members’ Offices - the members of
Sangguniang Panlungsod stays.
● Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall - used only for sessions and
meetings of the members.
● Sangguniang Panlungsod Conference Room - t is where conference calls,
board meetings, management discussions, and other major decision-making
situations happen.
● Vice Mayor’s Office - it is where the elected vice mayor stays.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the general public.
18. City Department of Interior and Local Government Office -
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
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19. Office of the City COMELEC Registrar - the office which is in charge of voters
registration in the city and it is also the one who conducts national and local elections
in the city.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels.
20. Office of the City Auditor (COA) - it is the office who is the one who records and
audits each act of the city government in terms of auditing rules and regulations.
● Stock Room - a room storage for supplies.
● Conference Room - it is where conference calls, board meetings,
management discussions, and other major decision-making situations
happen.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
21. Office of the City Congressman - it is where the elected Congressman stays most
of the time.
○ Conference Room - it is where conference calls, board meetings,
management discussions, and other major decision-making situations
happen.
○ Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
22. Association of Barangay Captains - the office of the formal organization of the
barangay captains in Batangas City.
○ Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
○ Conference Room - it is where conference calls, board meetings,
management discussions, and other major decision-making situations
happen.
City Mayor’s Division:
1. Business Permits and Licensing Office - its main goal is to have an efficient
service to the people that are applying for permits and assists the City Government
in generating income effectively at the same time, increasing business tax collection
through a business-friendly environment.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
2. City Defense and Security Services Office - security service to all personnel,
documents, installation, properties, and facilities within the City Government
premises and maintain peace and order in the area that the city covers.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
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3. City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office - minimizing the risk and
vulnerabilities of the city in case a hazard or calamity happens and limiting the
impacts of natural causes to ensure the safety of the citizens.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
4. City Investment and Tourism Office - improving the quality of life of the citizens
through balancing the agro-industrial development. It can create opportunities for the
citizens and improve the employment rates at the same time provide support to build
infrastructures, utilities, and social services for the community.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
5. Human Resource Management and Development Office -
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
6. Information Technology Services Division - it manages the ICT assets and
services that have centralized systems that are used for the storage of data
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
7. Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office - provides an overview of the
matters that are related to the investments in the localities.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
8. Public Affairs and Assistance Division - provides backup or quality service to
different Barangay Officials especially those far away when it comes to transacting
the documents that they proposed for the project in City Government.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
9. Public City Library Office - providing and promoting open and equal access to the
locals in quality materials, facilities and services to meet the information, education,
cultural and recreational needs of all the members of the community.
10. Public Employment Services Division (PESO)
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
11. Public Information Office (PIO) - has access to the happenings in the city and can
use the social media of the city to disseminate the information easily.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the personnels only.
12. Transportation Development Regulatory Division - maintains the regulation in
different modes of transportation, ensures the traffic rules that apply to the locals,
and provides efficient routes that will diminish the travel time of the citizens.
● Toilet - the toilet that is intended for the use of the general public.
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● Cashier Window - it is where all the financial activities happen.

II. General Service
1. Auditorium - is an assembly area/room that can accommodate large meetings,
presentations, and performances.
2. City Museum - is a local museum that covers the history of a city.
3. City Library - a well-organized collection of resources made available to the public
by the local government unit for reference or borrowing, financed by tax revenue.
4. Courtyards - an open region of flat ground enclosed by one or more structures,
partly or totally.
5. Cafeteria - is a restaurant where customers self-serve or are served at a counter
and then take their food to tables to eat.
6. Atrium - a central open room for the public.
7. Parking Area - an area located outside the building which is intended for the parking
of cars and other vehicles owned by employees, visitors, and the general public.
8. Security Office - is the office of the security chief and staff.
9. Security Post - a post intended for the security personnel.
10. Main Plaza - is an open area or a public square in the city hall development that
often features walkways, landscape, and sitting areas.
11. Mechanical Room - is dedicated to mechanical and electrical equipment, as
opposed to rooms meant for human occupation or storage.
12. Electrical Room - Distribution panels, branch circuit panels, and low-voltage
transformers are commonly found in these areas, and they service the end-user
loads such as lighting, receptacles, and small equipment directly. These rooms may
also house lighting control system panels and equipment (as well as other electrical
system gadgets).
13. Generator Room - provides enough space for equipment maintenance and
operation without putting excessive strain on the equipment.
14. Water Tank - are used to store water for a variety of purposes, including drinking
water, irrigated agriculture, fire suppression, agricultural farming (both for plants and
livestock), chemical processing, food preparation, and many more applications.
15. Material Recovery Facility (MRF) - is a solid-waste management facility that
processes recyclable materials for sale as raw materials to manufacturers for new
products.
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16. Warehouse - a place designed to store and handle goods and commodities
efficiently.
17. Rainwater Harvesting Theme Park - a rainwater harvesting system that is exposed
to the public for entertainment and to demonstrate techniques and provide
educational tools for groundwater recharge and water conservation.
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Definition of Spatial Elements

Qualitative and Quantitative Elements

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

MAIN LOBBY

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Main Lobby w/ Guest/Per 60 Accessibl Touchscre 1 m² 101.4 102.4

Information/Inte sonnel e en Kiosks m² m²
ractive Kiosk x10

Public Personnel 2 Formal Front Desk 0.6 m² 3.38 4.78

Assistance and x1 0.4 m² m² m²
Complaints Swivel 0.4 m²
Desk Chair x1
Chair x1

Reception Area Guest 50 Accessibl Sofa x6 8.1 m² 84.5 94.22

e Coffee 1.62 m² m² m²
Table x3

Communication Personnel 2 Formal Front Desk 0.6 m² 3.38 4.78

Booth x1 0.8 m² m² m²
Swivel
Chair x2

Toilet (Female) Public 10 Typical Water 1.2 m² 16.9 20.15

Closet x5 2.05 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x5
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Toilet (Male) Public 10 Typical Water 0.48 m² 16.9 20.75

Closet x2 1.32 m² m² m²
Urinal x3 2.05 m²
Lavatory
x5

Subtotal 247.08
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 321.20

m²

CITY ACCOUNTANT’S OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/u
ser)

City Accountant’s City 3 Formal Desk x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.12

Office Account Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
ant/Pers Chair x1 0.8 m²
onnel/Cli Chairs x2 0.25 m²
ent Shelf x1

City Accountant’s City 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Office Toilet Account Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
ant Lavatory
x1

Barangay & Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.8

Bookkeeping el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Division Office Shelves x4 1 m²
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Community Personn 16 Formal Desks x8 4.8 m² 27.04 38.74

Affairs Division el/Client Chairs x16 6.4 m² m² m²
Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Administrative Personn 16 Formal Desks x8 4.8 m² 27.04 38.74

Division Office el/Client Chairs x16 6.4 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Pre-audit Division Personn 16 Formal Desks x8 4.8 m² 27.04 38.74

Office el/Client Chairs x16 6.4 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.48 m² 8.45 10.19

el Closet x2 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.82 m²
Lavatory
x2

Female Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.72 m² 8.45 9.99

el Closet x3 0.82 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x2

Subtotal 194.66
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 253.05

8 m²

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
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m²/us
er)

City City 24 Formal Desks x12 7.2 m² 40.56 57.86

Administrator’s Administ Chairs x24 9.6 m² m² m²
Office rator/Per Shelves x2 0.5 m²
sonnel/C
lient

Male Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.24 m² 5.07 6.16

el Closet x1 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.48 m² 5.07 5.96

el Closet x2 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 69.98
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 90.97

m²

CITY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)
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City Assessor’s City 3 Formal Desk x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.12

Office Assesso Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
r/Person Chair x1 0.8 m²
nel/Clien Chair x2 0.25 m²
t Shelf x1

City Assessor’s City 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Office Toilet Assesso Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
r Lavatory
x1

Appraisal & Personn 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Assessment el/Client Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
Division Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Tax Mapping & Personn 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Real Property el/Client Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
Identification Shelves x2 0.5 m²
Division Office

Records Division Personn 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Office el/Client Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.48 m² 8.45 10.19

el Closet x2 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.82 m²
Lavatory
x2

Female Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.72 m² 8.45 9.99

el Closet x3 0.82 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x2
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Subtotal 246.24
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 320.11

2 m²

CITY BUDGET OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/use
r)

Records Division Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Office el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Barangay Budget Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Division Office el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.24 m² 5.07 6.16

el Closet x1 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.48 m² 5.07 5.96

el Closet x2 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1
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Subtotal 108.72
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 141.33

6 m²

CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/use
r)

City Civil City Civil 3 Formal Desk x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.12

Registrar’s Office Registra Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
r/Client Chair x1 0.8 m²
Chair x2 0.25 m²
Shelf x1

City Civil City Civil 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Registrar’s Office Registra Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Toilet r Lavatory
x1

Front Desk Personn 2 Formal Front 0.6 m² 3.38 4.78

el/Front Desk x1 0.8 m² m² m²
Desk Swivel
Officer Chairs x2

Death Division Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves 0.5 m²
x2
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Record Division Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves 0.5 m²
x2

Marriage Division Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves 0.5 m²
x2

Legal Assistance Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Division Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves 0.5 m²
x2

Male Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.24 m² 5.07 6.16

el Closet x1 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.48 m² 5.07 5.96

el Closet x2 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 196.16
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 255.08

m²

CITY ENGINEER’S OFFICE

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Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

City Engineer’s City 3 Formal Desk x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.12

Office Engineer Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
/Client Chair x1 0.8 m²
Chair x2 0.25 m²
Shelf x1

City Engineer’s City 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Office Toilet Engineer Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Conference Personn Formal Table

Room el Swivel
Chairs

Administrative Personn 30 Formal Desks x15 19 m² 50.7 72.2

Division Office el/Client Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Building Permit Personn 40 Formal Desks x20 12 m² 67.6 96.1

Division Office el/Client Chairs x40 16 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Construction Project 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Division Office Engineer Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
/Personn Shelves x2 0.5 m²
el/Client

Electrical Electrica 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

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Mechanical l Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²

Safety Division Engineer Shelves x2 0.5 m²
Office /Personn
el/Client

Maintenance Mainten 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Division Office ance Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
Engineer Shelves x2 0.5 m²
/Personn
el/Client

Motorpool Mechani 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Division Office cal Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
Personn Shelves x2 0.5 m²
el/Engin
eer/Clien
t

Waterworks Plumber/ 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Division Office Personn Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
el/Client Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 9 Typical Water 0.72 m² 15.21 18.48

el Closet x3 1.32 m² m² m²
Urinal x3 1.23 m²
Lavatory
x3

Female Toilet Personn 9 Typical Water 1.2 m² 15.21 18.05

el Closet x5 1.64 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x4

Subtotal 575.29
m²
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Subtotal + 30% Circulation 747.87

7 m²

CITY ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Administrative Personn 10 Formal Desks x5 3 m² 16.9 24.15

Division Office el/Client Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Shelves x1 0.25 m²

Environmental Personn 10 Formal Desks x5 3 m² 16.9 24.15

Safety and el/Client Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Permits Division Shelves x1 0.25 m²
Office

Forest and Personn 10 Formal Desks x5 3 m² 16.9 24.15

Natural el/Client Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Resources Shelves x1 0.25 m²
Management
Division Office

Pollution Control Personn 10 Formal Desks x5 3 m² 16.9 24.15

and Management el/Client Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Division Office Shelves x1 0.25 m²

Environmental Personn 10 Formal Desks x5 3 m² 16.9 24.15

Education and el/Client Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Information, Shelves x1 0.25 m²
Research and
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Development
Division Office

Solid Waste Personn 10 Formal Desks x5 3 m² 16.9 24.15

Management el/Client Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Division Office Shelves x1 0.25 m²

Conference Personn 20 Formal Table x1 4.98 m² 33.8 46.78

Room el Swivel 8 m² m² m²
Chairs x20

Male Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.24 m² 5.07 6.16

el Closet x1 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.48 m² 5.07 5.96

el Closet x2 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 203.8
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 264.94

m²

CITY GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
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er)

Supply & Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Management el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Division Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

General Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Maintenance el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Services Division Shelves x2 0.5 m²
Office

Bids & Awards Personn 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 66.2

Committee el/Client Chairs x30 6 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Public Service & Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Maintenance Unit el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Administrative Personn 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 66.2

Division Office el/Client Chairs x30 6 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Bidding Room Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.24 m² 8.45 10.39

el Closet x1 0.88 m² m² m²
Urinal x2 0.82 m²
Lavatory
x2

Female Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.72 m² 8.45 9.99

el Closet x3 0.82 m² m² m²
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Lavatory
x2

Subtotal 297.68
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 368.98

4 m²

CITY HEALTH OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appr

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User ox
Fixture (1.69 Area
m²/us sqm
er)

Pharmacy Pharmac 10 Accessib Shelves x6 1.5 m² 16.90 20.4

Division ist/Staff/ le Counter x1 2 m² m² m²
Client

Dental Division Dental 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Office Aide/De Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
ntist/Clie Shelves x2 0.5 m²
nt

Administrative Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Division Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Nursing Division Medical 16 Formal Desks x8 4.8 m² 27.04 38.74

Office Officer/N Chairs x16 6.4 m² m² m²
urse/Clie Shelves x2 0.5 m²
nt
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Environment & Personn 10 Formal Desks x5 3 m² 16.90 24.4

Sanitation el/Client Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Division Office Shelf x1 0.5 m²

Diagnostics Laborato 20 Function Laboratory 2.88 m² 33.8 48.68

Laboratory ry al Tables x2 0.5 m² m² m²
Staff/Cli Shelves x2 0.5 m²
ent Cabinets 4 m²
x2 3 m²
Counters 4 m²
x2
Desk x5
Chair x10

X-ray Division Medical 16 Function Desks x8 4.8 m² 27.04 38.74

Office Officer/P al Chairs x16 6.4 m² m² m²
atient Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Medical Division Medical 40 Function Desks x20 12 m² 67.6 96.1

office Officer/N al Chairs x40 16 m² m² m²
urse/Clie Shelves x2 0.5 m²
nt

Patient’s Personn 6 Formal Front 1.2 m² 10.14 13.74

Registration el/Client Desks x2 0.8 m² m² m²
Swivel 1.6 m²
Chairs x2
Chairs x4

Conference Personn 20 Formal Table x1 4.98 m² 33.8 46.78

Room el/Medic Swivel 8 m² m² m²
al Chairs x20
Officer/N
urse
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Nutrition Division Nutrition 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 44.3

Office Staff/Cli Chairs x20 4 m² m² m²
ent Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Population Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 44.3

Commission el/Client Chairs x20 4 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Tuberculosis Medical 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Directly Personn Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Observed el/Client Shelves x2 0.5 m²
Treatment,
Short-course
Office

EBD Health Card Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Office el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 8 Typical Water 0.72 m² 13.52 16.35

el Closet x3 0.88 m² m² m²
Urinal x2 1.23 m²
Lavatory
x3

Female Toilet Personn 8 Typical Water 0.96 m² 13.52 16.12

el Closet x4 1.64 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x4

Subtotal 584.4
9m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 759.8

37m²
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CITY LEGAL OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

City Legal Office Legal 16 Formal Desks x8 4.8 m² 27.04 38.74

Officer/C Chairs x16 6.4 m² m² m²
lient Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 46.8
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 60.84

m²

CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
 72

m²/us
er)

Mayor’s Office Guest 15 Accessib Sofas x3 4.05 m² 25.35 31.02

Lounge le Coffee 1.62 m² m² m²
Tables x3

Mayor’s Office Mayor/P 3 Formal Desk x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.37

ersonnel Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
/Guest Chair x1 0.8 m²
Chairs x2 0.5 m²
Shelves x2

Mayor’s Office Mayor 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Toilet Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Office of the Secretar 3 Formal Desks x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.37

Secretary to the y/Person Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
Mayor nel/Gues Chair x1 0.8 m²
t Chairs x2 0.5 m²
Shelves x1

Office of the Secretar 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Secretary to the y Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Mayor Office Lavatory
Toilet x1

Conference Mayor/S 20 Formal Table x1 4.98 m² 33.8 39.18

Room ecretary/ Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
Personn Chairs x20
el/Guest

Subtotal 89.62
 73

m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 116.50

6 m²

CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Administrative Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Division Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Plans and Planning 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Program Division Officer/C Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Office lient Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Research, Project 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Evaluation, evaluatio Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Statistics Division n Shelves x2 0.5 m²
Office Officer/C
lient

Special Projects Project 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Division Office Develop Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
ment Shelves x2 0.5 m²
Officer/C
lient

Zoning Division Zoning 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

 74

Office Officer/C Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²

lient Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.24 m² 5.07 6.16

el Closet x1 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.48 m² 5.07 5.96

el Closet x2 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 158.02
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 205.42

6 m²

CITY SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/use
r)

City Social Personn 40 Formal Desks x20 12 m² 67.6 96.1

Welfare and el/Client Chairs x40 16 m² m² m²
Development Shelves 0.5 m²
Office x2

Male Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.24 m² 5.07 6.16

 75

el Closet x1 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.48 m² 5.07 5.96

el Closet x2 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 108.22
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 140.68

6 m²

CITY TREASURER’S OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Cashier Office Personn 14 Formal Desks x7 4.2 m² 23.66 33.96

el/Client Chairs x14 5.6 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Real Property Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Tax Division el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Business Tax Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

and Fees el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
 76

Division Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Administrative Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Division Office el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.48 m² 8.45 9.78

el Closet x2 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x2

Female Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.72 m² 8.45 9.99

el Closet x3 0.82 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x2

Subtotal 198.63
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 258.

219
m²

CITY VETERINARIAN AND AGRICULTURAL SERVICES OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/use
r)

Agricultural Personn 16 Formal Desks x8 4.8 m² 27.04 38.74

Engineering el/Client Chairs x16 6.4 m² m² m²
 77

Division Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Cooperative Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Division Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Crops Division Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Fisheries Division Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Veterinary Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Services Division el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Research and Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Development el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Communication Shelves x2 0.5 m²
Division Office

Home extension Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Office el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.48 m² 8.45 9.78

el Closet x2 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.41 m²
Lavatory
x2

Female Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.72 m² 8.45 9.99

el Closet x3 0.82 m² m² m²
 78

Lavatory
x2

Subtotal 233.59
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 303.66

7m²

SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Sangguniang Personn 30 Formal Desks x15 9 m² 50.7 72.2

Panlungsod el/Client Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²
Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Public Assistance Personn 2 Formal Front Desk 0.6 m² 3.38 4.78

Desk el/Front x1 0.4 m² m² m²
Desk Swivel 0.4 m²
Officer Chair x1
Chair x1

Conference Personn 20 Formal Table x1 4.98 m² 33.8 46.78

Room el/Sangg Swivel 8 m² m² m²
uniang Chairs x20
Panlung
sod
Member
 79

Sangguniang Personn 25 Formal Table x15 9 m² 42.25 63.25

Panlungsod el/Sangg Swivel 6 m² m² m²
Session Hall uniang Chairs x15 6 m²
Panlung Chair x10
sod
Member

Office of the Secretar 3 Formal Table x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.12

Sanggunian y, Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
Secretary Personn Chair x1 0.8 m²
el/Client Chairs x2 0.25 m²
Shelf x1

Secretary of Secretar 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Sanggunian y Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Office Toilet Lavatory
x1

Sangguniang Sanggun 14 Formal Desk x14 8.4 m² 23.66 41.16

Panlungsod iang Chair x14 5.6 m² m² m²
Member’s Office Panlung Shelf x14 3.5 m²
sod
Member

Vice Mayor’s Vice 3 Formal Table x1 0.6 m² 5.07 7.12

Office Mayor/P Swivel 0.4 m² m² m²
ersonnel Chair x1 0.8 m²
/Client Chairs x2 0.25 m²
Shelf x1

Vice Mayor’s Secretar 1 Typical Water 0.24 m² 1.69 2.34

Office Toilet y Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1
 80

Male Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.48 m² 8.45 10.19

el Closet x2 0.44 m² m² m²
Urinal x1 0.82 m²
Lavatory
x2

Female Toilet Personn 5 Typical Water 0.72 m² 8.45 9.99

el Closet x3 0.82 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x2

Subtotal 267.27
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 347.45

1m²

CITY DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR & LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/use
r)

City Department Personn 24 Formal Desks x12 7.2 m² 40.56 57.86

Of Interior & el/Client Chairs x24 9.6 m² m² m²
Local Shelves 0.5 m²
Government x2
Office

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
 81

x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 65.92
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 82.696

m²

OFFICE OF THE CITY COMELEC REGISTRAR

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/use
r)

City COMELEC Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Registrar Office el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1
 82

Subtotal 56.36
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 73.268

m²

OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Commission On Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Audit Office el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Conference Personn 15 Formal Table x1 4.39 m² 25.35 70.39

Room el Swivel 6 m² m² m²
Chairs x15

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 126.75
m²
 83

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 164.77

5 m²

BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSING OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Business Permits Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

and Licensing el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

ATM Machine Staff/Gu 6 Function ATM 0.48 m² 10.14 10.62

est al Machine m² m²
x2

Receiving Receivin 3 Accessibl Counters 6 m² 5.07 11.07

Counter g e x3 m² m²
Clerk/Pe
rsonnel
 84

Subtotal 78.05
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 101.46

5 m²

CITY DEFENSE AND SECURITY SERVICES OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

City Defense and Personn 40 Formal Desks x20 12 m² 67.6 96.1

security Services el/Client Chairs x40 16 m² m² m²
Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.24 m² 5.07 5.72

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Urinal x1
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 3 Typical Water 0.48 m² 5.07 5.72

el Closet x2 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 107.54
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 139.80

2 m²
 85

CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/use
r)

City Disaster Risk Personn 24 Formal Desks x12 7.2 m² 40.56 57.86
Reduction and el/Client Chairs x24 9.6 m² m² m²
Management Shelves 0.5 m²
Office x2

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 65.92
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 85.696

m²

CITY INVESTMENT AND TOURISM OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
 86

m²/use
r)

City Investment Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

and Tourism el/Client Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Office Shelves 0.5 m²
x2

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 37.24
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 48.412

m²

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Human Resource Personn 24 Formal Desks x12 7.2 m² 57.86

Management and el/Client Chairs x24 9.6 m² 40.56 m²
 87

Development Shelves x2 0.5 m² m²

Office

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 65.92
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 85.696

m²

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Information Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Technology el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Services Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
 88

x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 56.36
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 73.286

m²

LOCAL ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Local Economic Personn 14 Formal Desks x 7 4.2 m² 23.66 33.96

and Investment el/Client Chairs x14 5.6 m² m² m²
Promotion Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38m 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² ² m²
Lavatory x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory x1

Subtotal 42.02
m²
 89

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 54.626

m²

PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ASSISTANCE DIVISION

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Public Affairs and Personn 20 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 33.8 48.3

Assistance Office el/Client Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 56.36
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 73.268

m²

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DIVISION

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

 90

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area

Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Public Personn 12 Formal Desks x6 3.6 m² 20.28 29.18

Employment el Chairs x12 4.8 m² m² m²
Services Office Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 37.24
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 48.412

m²

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT REGULATORY DIVISION

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Transportation Personn 40 Formal Desks x20 12 m² 67.6 95.6

 91

Development el Chairs x40 16 m² m² m²

Regulatory Office Shelves x2 m²

Cashier Window Personn 10 Accessib Counters 10 m² 16.9 30.15

el/Client le x5 2 m² m² m²
Chairs x5 1.25 m²
Shelves x5

Male Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Female Toilet Personn 2 Typical Water 0.24 m² 3.38 4.03

el Closet x1 0.41 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x1

Subtotal 133.81
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 173.95

3 m²

GENERAL SERVICE

CITY MUSEUM

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x
Fixture (1.69 Area
m²/us sqm
er)

Lobby Personn 40 Accessib Sofas x8 10.8 m² 67.6 80.56

 92

el/Client le Coffee 2,16 m² m² m²

Tables x4

Museum Personn 40 Open Table x20 12 m² 67.6 79.6

el/Client Plan m² m²

Office Personn 10 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 16.9 26.9

el Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Shelves x5

Toilet (Female) Personn 6 Typical Water 0.72 m² 10.14 12.09

el/Client Closet x3 1.23 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x3

Toilet (Male) Personn 6 Typical Water 0.24 m² 10.14 12.49

el/Client Closet x1 0.88 m² m² m²
Urinal x2 1.23 m²
Lavatory
x3

Subtotal 211.6
4 m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 275.1

32 m²

CITY LIBRARY

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
 93

er)

Lobby Guests 50 Accessib Sofas x10 6 m² 84.5 92.5

le Coffee 2 m² m² m²
Tables x5

Front Desk Front 2 Accessib Front 0.6 m² 3.38 4.78

Desk le Desk x1 0.4 m² m² m²
Officers Swivel 0.4 m²
Chair x2

Study Area Guests 30 Function Tables x6 10.56 m² 50.7 73.26

al Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²

Seating Area Guests 30 Formal Tables x6 10.56 m² 50.7 73.26

Chairs x30 12 m² m² m²

City Library Office Personn 10 Formal Desks x10 6 m² 16.9 28.15

el Chairs x10 4 m² m² m²
Shelves 1.25 m²
x5

Conference Personn 13 Formal Table x1 2.50 m² 21.97 29.67

Room el Chairs x13 5.2 m² m² m²

Books Collections Personn 20 Open Shelves 3 m² 33.8 36.8

Section el/Guest x12 m² m²
s

Public Computers Personn 20 Formal Table x20 12 m² 33. 8 53.8

el/Guest Chairs x20 8 m² m² m²
s

Information Desk Personn 2 Accessib Front 0.6 m² 3.38 4.78

 94

el le Desk x1 0.4 m² m² m²
Swivel 0.4 m²
Chair x2

Toilet (Female) Female 6 Typical Water 0.72 m² 10.14 12.09

Guests/ Closet x3 1.23 m² m² m²
Personn Lavatory
el x3

Toilet (Male) Male 6 Typical Water 0.24 m² 10.14 12.49

Guests/ Closet x1 0.88 m² m² m²
Personn Urinal x2 1.23 m²
el Lavatory
x3

Subtotal 421.58
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 548.05

4 m²

COURTYARD

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x Area
e e/Fixtur (1.69 sqm
e m²/user)

Courtyard Public 10 Open Bench 4.4 m² 169 m² 192.1

0 Plan x10 18.7 m² m²
Fountain
x1

Subtotal 192.1
 95

m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 249.73

m²

ATRIUM

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x Area
e e/Fixtur (1.69 sqm
e m²/user)

Open Area Public 50 Open Bench 4.4 m² 84 m² 91.4

Plan x10 3 m² m²
Plant
Box x6

Subtotal 91.4
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 118.82

m²

BREASTFEEDING STATION

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x Area
e e/Fixtur (1.69 sqm
e m²/user)

Breastfeeding Formal 15 Open Chair 6 m² 25.35 m² 31.35

Station Plan x15 m²

Subtotal 31.35
 96

m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 40.755

m²

CAFETERIA

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appro

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User x Area
Fixture (1.69 sqm
m²/us
er)

Dining Area Personn 60 Function 2-Seater 2.9 m² 101.4 141.25

el al tables x5 4.15 m² m² m²
4-Seater 8.8 m²
tables x5 24 m²
6-seater
tables x5
Chairs x60

Counter Chefs/C 5 Accessib Counters 4 m² 8.45 12.45

ook le x2 m² m²

Storage Staff 2 Function Shelves 0.75 m² 3.38 4.13

al x3 m² m²

Toilet (Female) Female 6 Typical Water 0.72 m² 10.14 12.09

Staffs Closet x3 1.23 m² m² m²
Lavatory
x3
 97

Toilet (Male) Male 6 Typical Water 0.24 m² 10.14 12.49

Staffs Closet x1 0.88 m² m² m²
Urinal x2 1.23 m²
Lavatory
x3

Subtotal 182.41
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 237.13

3 m²

PARKING AREA

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appr

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User ox
e e/Fixtur (1.69 Area
e m²/user) sqm

Service Road Personn - Function - - - 2000

el/Public al m²

Public Parking Public - Open - - - 1000

Plan m²

Personnel’s Personn - Open - - - 300

Parking el Plan m²

Motorcycle Public - Open - - - 120

Parking Plan m²

Subtotal 3420
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 4446

 98

m²

SECURITY SERVICE OFFICE

Space User No Space Furniture/ Area Area Appr

. Quality Fixture Furniture/ User ox
Fixture (1.69 Area
m²/us sqm
er)

Security Office Security 5 Formal Table x5 3 m² 8.45m² 14.45

Personn Chair x5 2 m² m²
el Security 0.5 m²
Post/Podiu 0.5 m²
m x1
Shelves x2

CCTV Control Personn 3 Formal Chair x3 0.4 m² 5.07 7.17

Room el Table x2 1.2 m² m² m²
Shelves x2 0.5 m²

Subtotal 21.62
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 28.10

6 m²

MAIN PLAZA

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x
e e/Fixtur (1.69 Area
e m²/user) sqm
 99

Plaza Personn - Open Bench 4.4 m² - 250

el/Public Plan x10 m²

Subtotal 250
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 325

m²

CLEANING STAFF/MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ROOM

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x
e e/Fixtur (1.69 Area
e m²/user) sqm

Staff Room Personn - Function Table - - 100

el al Chair m²
Shelf

Subtotal 100
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 130

m²

MECHANICAL ROOM

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x
e e/Fixtur (1.69 Area
e m²/user) sqm

Mechanical Room Personn - Function Table - - 100

 100

el al Chair m²
Shelf

Subtotal 100
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 130

m²

ELECTRICAL ROOM

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x Area
e e/Fixtur (1.69 sqm
e m²/user)

Electrical Room Personn - Function Table - - 25 m²

el al Chair
Shelf

Subtotal 25 m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 32.5

m²

GENERATOR ROOM

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x Area
e e/Fixtur (1.69 sqm
e m²/user)

Generator Room Personn - Function Table - - 40 m²

el al Chair
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Shelf

Subtotal 40 m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 52 m²

MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x Area
e e/Fixtur (1.69 sqm
e m²/user)

Material Recovery Personn - Function - - - 100

and Garbage el al m²
Collection Area

Subtotal 100
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 130

m²

WAREHOUSE

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x
e e/Fixtur (1.69 Area
e m²/user) sqm

Warehouse Personn - Open - - - 200

el Plan m²

Subtotal 200
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m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 260

m²

RAINWATER HARVESTING THEME PARK

Space User No Space Furnitur Area Area Appro

. Quality e/Fixtur Furnitur User x Area
e e/Fixtur (1.69 sqm
e m²/user)

Theme Park Public - Open Bench 4.4 m² - 200

Plan x10 5.19 m² m²
Water
Tank x1

Subtotal 200
m²

Subtotal + 30% Circulation 260

m²

TOTAL AREA 13,424

.774m
²

Table 8. Qualitative and Quantitative Elements

Graphical and Spatial Programming

General Spatial Elements
General Matrix Diagram
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Specific Matrix Diagram

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