CIRCULATION AND PATTERNS

PALAYAN CITY, GOVERNMENT FACILITY

ALARILLA, MELVIN JOHN G

BS ARCHI 3-E
 CIRCULATION AND PATTERNS CENTER LOCATION

MUNICIPAL HALL Placing the function hall in the center of the

municipal hall ensures that it is easily
accessible from various parts of the building.
This central location makes it convenient for
visitors to locate and access the function hall,
EXECUTIVE RECORD
PANTRY
CARTOGRAPHER SECRETARY OFFICERESTROOM
regardless of which entrance they use.
RESTROOM RESTROOM ASSISTANT ROOM OFFICE
VISITOR 'S LOUNGE
OFFICE

DENR
MAYOR 'S HEALTH OFFICE
PRIVATE OFFICE OFFICE
MAYOR 'S OFFICE
DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR
HEAD 'S OFFICE

GENERAL
MANAGE
R OFFICE
RESTROOM SECURITY/
CCTV Having multiple main entrances can improve
MUNICIPAL
ADMIN
RESTROOM SERVICE
OFFICE
accessibility for visitors, especially during busy
BIR OFFICE RECORD HEAD 'S RESTROOM HEAD 'S OFFICE RECORD MUNICIPAL RESTROOM

times or events. It can distribute foot traffic

OFFICE ROOM
OFFICE
ROOM AGRICULTURIST
OFFICE

FUNCTION HALL
more evenly, reducing congestion and wait
RESTROOM

DSWD SENIOR CITIZEN AGRICULTURE STORAGE

GSIS OFFICE OFFICE

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE
times at entrances.
GENERAL
MANAGE
R OFFICE DEPARTMENT
RECORD
ROOM
MARKET
INSPECTOR
OFFICE
LIBRARY RESTROOM

PERSONEL
OFFICE PUBLIC
PUBLIC
MARKET
EMPLOYMENT HEALTH OFFICE OFFICE
OFFICE
RESTROOM RESTROOM PRINTIN HEAD'S OFFICE RESTROOM RESTROOM RESTROOM TOURISM
G SHOP
OFFICE

UP UP
COMMUNITY CONVINIENCE
RESTROOM

PANTRY STORAGE

INFO
DESK
It should be intuitive, with clearly designated
areas for different services and departments.
DAR OFFICER
OFFICE
AGRARIAN
REFORM CONFERENCE
RECORD
HRMO OFFICE

High-traffic areas such as service counters,

ROOM

RESTROOM

waiting areas, and restrooms should be

MAIN ENTRANCE

strategically located for easy access.

CORRIDOR
ACCESIBLE RAMPS
CANOPY USED FOR SUN SHADING IN Width of Corridor allows for smooth movement
an accessible
FRONT OF POLICEway to people
STATION with disabilities.
of people within the building. Municipal halls
Installing ramps helps municipalities comply
often host a variety of events, meetings, and
with these regulations, ensuring equal access
activities, so having a spacious corridor ensures
to government services for all citizens
that visitors can navigate the building easily
without congestion.
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MUNICIPAL HALL

NATURAL LIGHTING

RESTROOM
RESTROOM
MUNICIPAL FILE
HEAD 'S ASSESSORS OFFICE VISITOR 'S ROOM EXECUTIVE
RESTROOM ACCOUNTANT 'S PANTRY
OFFICE LOUNGE RESTROOM RESTROOM
OFFICE ASSISTANT OFFICE

FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING RECORD
ROOM ASSESSORS VICE MAYOR 'S
Natural Light: One of the primary
OFFICE PRIVATE OFFICE

purposes of skylights is to bring natural

EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
SERVICE OFFICE

light into the interior spaces of the

FIRE EXIT FIRE EXIT

RESTROOM COMFORT
VAULT
ROOM

municipal hall.
HEAD 'S
OFFICE

RESTROOM
HEAD 'S PANTRY
OFFICE MPDC MCDO
COORDINATOR 'S
OFFICE
OFFICE
SANGUNIANG
BAYAN OFFICE
TREASURER'S INFORMATIO
OFFICE N
TECHNOLOGY FILE AND RECORD
ROOM
STATISTICIAN RESTROOM

OFFICE OPEN
BELOW

RECORD AND
RECORD
ROOM
FILE AND ARCHIEVE LCR OFFICE RESTROOM
BUDGET'S RECORD ROOM
DEPARTMEN
RESTROOM
OFFICE
HEAD 'S
OFFICE
T
CIVIL
REGISTRAR'S
DRR
RESTROOM ENGINEER 'S
OFFICE
RECORD
ROOM
OFFICE RESTROOM RESTROOM

OFFICE EMERGENCY EGRES

D
N D
N

Municipal halls must have clear and

RESTROOM
RECORD ROOM
ENGINEER'S
OFFICE

unobstructed paths for emergency egress

HEAD 'S
OFFICE
RESTROOM

COMELEC
in case of fire or other emergencies.
BUILDING
HEAD 'S OFFICE OFFICIAL'S OFFICE

Emergency exit routes should be well-

CANOPY USED FOR SUN SHADING IN
marked, easily accessible, and free from
FRONT OF POLICE STATION obstacles to ensure the safe evacuation of
building occupants.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
LANDING AREAS

additional space upstairs that is currently unused, At the top of the staircase or along the upstairs
it may be reserved for future expansion or hallway, there may be landing areas where
development as the needs of the community cultural art installations can be placed. These
evolve. Planning for potential growth ensures that spaces provide opportunities for visitors to
the municipal hall remains adaptable and pause and appreciate the artwork as they
responsive to changing circumstances over time. transition between levels.
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POLICE STATION

SECURE ACESS CONTROL

The prisoner entrance should have

METER STORAGE

MULTI-
USE JANITORIAL
BOILER
CELL
REPAIR AND
STOLEN VEHICLES controlled access points with secure
AND FAN TANK

doors, gates, or barriers to prevent

ISOLATION
CELL

unauthorized entry or escape. Access

VIOLENT
CELL

JAIL-MEN
SHOWER
may be restricted to authorized
SHAKEDOWN
PRISONEER ‘S ENTRANCE
CARPORT
(4 POLICE CAR)
personnel, such as police officers,
detention officers, and support staff.
PRINTS

OFFICE
MATRON OR
EXAM
MAIN OFFICE
LOCKER / STORAGE
ATTY CLERK

CLEAR AND DEFINED PATHWAYS

Circulation routes should be clear, well-

PANTRY
INFO DESK

defined, and easily navigable for all users,

STORAGE

CHIEF 'S OFFICE

including staff, detainees, and visitors.

VAULT

CANOPY USED FOR SUN SHADING IN

PUBLIC FOYER

FRONT OF POLICE STATION Corridors, hallways, and stairwells should

P&H

P&H
COURTROOM be wide enough to accommodate
pedestrian traffic.
COOPERATING
OFFICER'S
ROOM
LOBBY

PUBLIC RESTROOM
ENTRANCE

SECURE DETENTION FACILITIES

Design holding cells and detention areas

with robust security features, including
ACCESIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY reinforced doors, surveillance cameras,
and intercom systems, to prevent
an accessible way to people with disabilities.
escapes and ensure the safety of
Installing ramps helps municipalities comply
detainees and staff.
with these regulations, ensuring equal access
to government services for all citizens
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FIRE STATION

RESTROOM PWD TOILET TOILET STORAGE

OFFICE SPACE
WASHING AREA FEMALE QUARTER

RESTROOM KITCHEN / DINING

OPEN BELOW

SLIDE POLE

T&B T&B

OFFICE SPACE

TOILET TOILET

APPRATUS BAY WAITING AREA

OFFICE SPACE
MALE QUARTER MM 'S QUARTER

MM 'S OFFICE

INFORMATION DESK

GROUND FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR

FACILITATED PUBLIC ACCESS AND

OPERATIONS OF FACILITIES

DIistinct areas for public affiars

andmaintenance enables the
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
most effectivetraffic of people
Fire poles provide firefighters with a and automobiles
quick and efficient way to reach their
apparatus bay from upper living quarters CLEARANCE AND ACCESIBILITY
or sleeping areas when responding to
Clearance and Accessibility: Ensure that there is
emergency calls. This rapid descent
ample clearance around the fire poles to allow
allows firefighters to reduce response
firefighters to descend safely without obstructions.
times and quickly access their firefighting
The area around the poles should be kept clear of
equipment to respond to emergencies.
equipment, furniture, and other obstacles that
could impede their movement.