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The document outlines a project for designing an Eco-Spiritual Vernacular Chapel that integrates traditional Filipino architectural principles with sustainable innovations. Key objectives include fostering a connection between spirituality and nature, utilizing renewable energy, and serving as a community space. The design must address site considerations, programmatic requirements, and present a clear concept through various submission elements.

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ARCH 122 - Plate - Chapel

The document outlines a project for designing an Eco-Spiritual Vernacular Chapel that integrates traditional Filipino architectural principles with sustainable innovations. Key objectives include fostering a connection between spirituality and nature, utilizing renewable energy, and serving as a community space. The design must address site considerations, programmatic requirements, and present a clear concept through various submission elements.

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JMJ MARIST BROTHERS Midterm Plate

Notre Dame of Marbel University 2nd Semester SY 2024-25


City of Koronadal Ar. Arnie May B. Vilda-Angeles, UAP

ARCH 122
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4
____________________________________________________________________________

Name : ______________________________________
Date : February 5,2025_

Project Title

A Proposed Eco-Spiritual Vernacular Chapel: A Contemporary Interpretation of


Indigenous Sacred Spaces

A. Design Problem

The challenge is to design an Eco-Spiritual Vernacular Chapel that embodies the spiritual and communal
essence of traditional Filipino worship spaces while integrating sustainable innovations. The chapel
must be deeply rooted in vernacular architectural principles, using locally sourced materials, passive
cooling techniques, and nature-inspired design elements. It should serve as a sacred, inclusive space for
prayer, meditation, and community gatherings while being adaptable to various environmental conditions.

With urbanization and climate change affecting the way religious structures are built, the project must
balance cultural authenticity with modern technology, ensuring that it remains resilient, sustainable, and
deeply connected to nature.

B. Design Objectives

1. Vernacular Inspiration: The design should draw from indigenous Filipino architecture, such as
the Bahay Kubo, Bahay na Bato, or tribal worship spaces, while adapting them to modern needs.
2. Eco-Spiritual Harmony: The chapel should foster a strong connection between spirituality and
nature, incorporating elements like open-air spaces, natural materials, and organic forms.
3. Sustainability & Climate Responsiveness: Utilize passive cooling, renewable energy sources
(solar panels, rainwater collection), and low-impact building materials.
4. Community Integration: The chapel should serve not only as a place of worship but also as a
venue for community rituals, cultural events, and environmental advocacy.
5. Innovative Yet Traditional: While using new techniques, the design must still reflect the essence
of traditional Filipino sacred spaces, maintaining a sense of cultural continuity.

C. Site Considerations

1. Choose a location with strong cultural or environmental significance (e.g., near a natural water
body, forest, or mountain).
2. Consider accessibility and how the chapel integrates into the landscape without harming the
natural surroundings.
3. Adapt the structure to respond to climate conditions (flood-prone, typhoon-prone, or earthquake-
prone areas).

D. Programmatic Requirements

1. Main Worship Hall – Open, flexible space with symbolic design elements.
2. Meditation & Reflection Areas – Semi-private nooks for personal prayer.( Optional )
3. Multi-Purpose Gathering Space – Can host community events and cultural rituals.
4. Landscaped Courtyard or Garden – Enhancing spiritual connection to nature.
5. Sustainability Features – Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, natural ventilation systems.
E. Design Challenge

How can vernacular architecture be reinterpreted to create a spiritually uplifting, environmentally


sustainable, and culturally meaningful place of worship for modern communities?

F. Submission Requirements:

1. Concept Board (100pts)


Provide a written statement explaining the design concept, highlighting how modernity and
vernacular elements harmonize in your design.

2. Site Development Plan (100pts)


3. 2 Perspective (100pts)
4. Floor Plan (100pts)
5. Elevation and Section with Material Specification (100pts)
1. Clearly articulate the choice of materials and provide specifications. Include information on
sustainability considerations.
6. Roof Plan with Material Specification (100pts)
7. A3 Vellum Paper

Criteria 0 (Unsatisfactory) 50 (Basic) 75 (Proficient) 100 (Excellent)


Strong, innovative
Clear, developed
1. Design No clear concept. Present but poorly concept.
concept. Creative
Concept and Lacks innovation or articulated concept. Exceptional
but lacks
Innovation creativity. Minimal creativity. creativity and
innovation.
originality.
Basic organization Well-organized, Exceptional
Disorganized and
2. Spatial with functional functional spaces. organization.
impractical spaces.
Organization and issues. Meets Efficiently meets Enhances user
Fails to meet
Functionality minimal program program experience and
programmatic needs.
needs. requirements. interaction.
3. Aesthetic Good aesthetic Excellent aesthetic
Poor aesthetics. No Basic aesthetics.
Quality and quality. Well- quality. Strong,
coherent design Limited design
Design considered design coherent design
expression. attention.
Expression expression. expression.
Basic technical Solid technical Flawless technical
4. Technical Major technical
understanding. execution. execution. Detailing
Competency and flaws. Incomplete or
Some incorrect or Detailing is mostly enhances the
Detailing incorrect detailing.
incomplete details. correct. design.
Highly polished,
Clear
Poor presentation Basic presentation. professional
5. Presentation presentation.
quality. Communication is presentation. Ideas
and Effectively
Communication of understandable but are communicated
Communication communicates
ideas is unclear. lacks polish. with clarity and
ideas.
impact.

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Submission Schedule:

Date of Particulars Comments Grade


Submission
February 10,2025 Research 2 1.Conduct a SWOT
analysis of the
chosen site
2. Design concept for
your Eco-Spiritual
Vernacular Chapel
Minor Plate 1 Site
Development
Consultation
February 12,2024 Minor Plate 2 Floor Plan, Elevation,
Section and Roof
Plan Consultation
Major Plate 1 Submission of Final
Site Development
Plan
February 19,2024 Major Plate 2 Submission of Final Note:
Output Cumulative result
-Concept Board
-2 perspective
-Floor Plan
-Elevation
-Section
-Roof Plan

Certified By:

Ar. Arnie May B. Vilda – Angeles , UAP Date: ___________


Instructor

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