CODE REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE

STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS The structural integrity of the building, including the design and
construction of load-bearing elements such as beams, columns,
and foundations, must comply with the structural provisions
outlined in Chapter 6 of the NBC.
FIRE SAFETY REGULATONS Fire safety measures, including the provision of fire exits, fire-
resistant materials, fire detection, and suppression systems,
are governed by Chapter 7 of the NBC. This chapter outlines
requirements for ensuring the safety of building occupants in
the event of a fire.
ACCESSIBILITT STANDARDS Accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities, such as
ramps, handrails, accessible restrooms, and signage, are
covered under Chapter 8 of the NBC. This chapter sets forth
requirements to ensure that buildings are accessible and
usable by all individuals, regardless of physical ability.
ZONING AND OCCUPANCY The NBC provides guidelines for zoning regulations and
CLASSIFICATIONS occupancy classifications in Chapter 3. This includes defining
the permissible land uses and building occupancy types
based on local zoning ordinances and regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental protection measures may be addressed in
various chapters of NBC depending on the specific
requirements of the location and project. This could include
provisions for erosion control, stormwater management,
habitat preservation, and other environmental
considerations relevant to the museum site.
PARKING STANDARDS PD 1096 outlines parking space requirements for various
types of buildings and uses.The code mandates a minimum
number of parking spaces based on the building's occupancy type and
size. This can range from one slot per eight dwelling units for residential
to one slot per 125 square meters of gross floor area for commercial
buildings.
 No. of Needed
Space Users Space Quantit Circulation Total Area
Area (sqm) Furniture
Requirements (x.36sqm (Area = y (x40%) (sqm)
) sqm)
Permanent 120 15 = Display 123.33 - - 240
Galleries cases
benches
signage
Temporary 80 15 = Movable 82.22 - - 160
Galleries display
walls
benches
signage
Commercial/ 50 10 = Display 51.39 - - 100
Leasable Spaces shelves
counters
seating
Storage Rooms 70 3= Shelving 71.94 - - 140
units,
cabinets
Museum Lobby 60 20 = Information 61.67 - - 60
kiosks,
seating,
planters
Museum Shop 60 15 = Display 61.67 - - 60
and Café racks,
tables,
chairs,
counters
Auditorium and 100 5= Seating, 102.78 - - 100
Function Halls stage, AV
equipment
Reception, 40 15 = Counter, 41.11 - - 40
Cashier, and seating,
Baggage Counter display
racks
Staff Room 30 3= Desks, 30.83 - - 60
chairs,
cabinets
Curator’s Office 20 1= Desk, chair, 20.56 - - 20
filing
cabinet
Administration 30 0.83 Desks, 30.83 - - 30
Office chairs, filing
cabinets
BOH Areas 50 1.39 Shelving 51.39 - - 50
units,
cleaning
equipment
Utilities 40 1.11 Equipment 41.11 - - 80
racks,
 access
aisles

USER
Description
DEMOGRAPHICS
An average consumer, no matter what age, is welcome within the flagship
offers a variety of products. Its main categories of products revolve around m
Average
of luxury lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessori
Consumer
hospitality.

Ralph Lauren Enthusiasts would likely go to the flagship store to get more
Enthusiasts
usually hard to find on their retail outlets due to limited stocks a
Flagship stores often have products that are a collector’s item, in which coll
Collectors
in. Especially when talking about a flagship store that also sells wat

Alteration of Most Flagship retail stores offer services correlating to what products they b
clothes could expect going into the store to find and avail those s
BUILDING CODES
30 mts.
Building height limits: for
residential cultural buildings
Classification of occupancy: Group Business and mercantile
E
Type of Type IV
construction:concrete,masonry,
steel and iron with fire-resistive
techniques (of 1 hr)t
Minimum off-street parking 2.15 x 6 mts
requirements: average car parallel
parking measurement
NBCP’s MINS AND MAX:Minimum 1.0 SQM
area of vent shafts
NBCP’s MINS AND MAX:minimum 900 mm
clear width of an exit doorway
NBCP’s MINS AND MAX:standard 1.2 sqm
minimum area of toilet
s Users’ Behavior Space Needed
es Spend time together, engage in interactive exhibits, attend Interactive exhibit areas, family-frien
educational programs zones, education rooms
ol Participate in guided tours, engage in hands-on activities, learn Educational exhibit areas, classroom
ps about marine life on activity areas
ts Explore exhibits, take photos, attend special events or shows Exhibit galleries, special event space
opportunities
hers Study specimens, conduct experiments, access reference Research labs, specimen collections,
materials libraries
ors Lead workshops, conduct demonstrations, gather resources for Workshop spaces, demonstration are
teaching resource libraries
ation Learn about marine conservation efforts, engage in discussions, Conservation exhibit areas, discussio
seek opportunities for involvement volunteer information desks
ts - Interested in general information about marine life - Exhibition halls
- Likely to visit popular exhibits - Gift shop
- May take guided tours or audio guides - Restrooms
- Cafeteria or food court (optional)
nts - Curious about specific topics for research or education - Educational labs
- Likely to participate in educational programs or workshops - Lecture halls or classrooms
- May require access to reference materials or interactive - Library or resource center
exhibits - Exhibition halls
hers - Seeking detailed information for scientific study or data - Research laboratories
collection - Archives or collections
- May require access to specialized equipment or archives - Access to specimen storage facilitie
- Likely to spend extended periods of time analyzing exhibits or - Quiet study areas
specimens
es - Looking for interactive and educational experiences for children - Children's play areas
- Likely to spend time exploring hands-on exhibits or - Interactive exhibits
participating in family - Family restrooms
-friendly activities - Cafeteria or food court (optional)
asts - Passionate about marine life and oceanography - Specialized exhibit areas (e.g., deep
- Likely to seek out specialized exhibits or events exploration)
- May engage with museum staff or volunteers to learn more - Interactive experiences
- Access to knowledgeable staff or vo
- Gift shop