Technological University of the Philippines

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila
www.tup.edu.ph

Architectural Design 8

PROPOSED HIGH RISE BUSINESS HOTEL

Site Selection

Prepared by
Sonny R. Floresca A.K.A. Sonny Boy
Mike Leonard N. Magallanes A.K.A. Lover boy
BSA-4A

Presented to
Archt. Amelia Bautista

Site no. 1 Alphaland Bay City

CRITERIA

Location : Pasay City in front of Solaire Hotel and Casino

Topography

Relatively flat with a small portion of the site being vegetated. Being a
reclaimed land, there is a little setback on the stability of the soil to support a tall
building using conventional foundation.

Demography

Population of the City is at almost 400,000, with increase of about 1-2% each
year. The majority of the people on the locality of the site comes from the
nearby provinces, most of them are employees on the business centers nearby.

Accessibility

Two roads could serve as primary access to the site, the Aseana avenue and J.W.
Diokno avenue. Access by the sea is another possible access.

Visual Quality

Natural seascape visually accessible from the site, giving the opportunity for a
nice sunset view. The city landscape and skyline on the east could be another
possible vista point.

Legal Matters

No legal issues. The project would comply on the zoning regulations of the city.
Project would also comply with the development plans of the property owner.

Geographical
location

6 km. South of Manila, at Aseana City

Availability of
utilities

Water-supply and Power-lines already exist on the site. Any other utilities such
as Cable/Digital TV, Internet and phone lines are all available on site.

Neighborhood

The project could be blended well on the site, with exiting structures of similar
functions nearby.

Compatibility

14o31 N, 120o58 E

Site no. 2 Ocean Drive corner Bay Shore Avenue

CRITERIA

Location : Pasay City near Mall of Asia

Topography

Relatively flat with a small portion of the site being vegetated. Being a
reclaimed land, there is a little setback on the stability of the soil to support a tall
building using conventional foundation.

Demography

Population of the City is at almost 400,000, with increase of about 1-2% each
year. The majority of the people on the locality of the site comes from the
nearby provinces, most of them are employees on the business centers nearby.

Accessibility

Seaside Boulevard from west is the possible primary access. Other possible
access roads are Ocean Drive and Bay shore Avenue from the east and south
respectively.

Visual Quality

Natural seascape visually accessible from the site, giving the opportunity for a
nice sunset view. The city landscape and skyline on the east could be another
possible vista point.

Legal Matters

The project would comply on the zoning regulations of the city. But the site is
currently in use as a parking space by the nearby establishments. Ownership of
the land is not confirmed, so as its future development plans.

Geographical
location

6 km. South of Manila, at the Mall of Asia Complex

Availability of
utilities

Water-supply and Power-lines already exist on the site. Any other utilities such
as Cable/Digital TV, Internet and phone lines are all available on site.

Neighborhood

The project being a Business hotel would be a different type of structure from its
neighboring structures in terms of function, having almost all existing structure
around the site being entertainment and commercial establishments.

Compatibility

14o32 N, 120o58 E

Site no. 2 Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

CRITERIA

Location : Taguig City near in The Beaufort and Regent Parkway

Topography

Relatively flat with a weedy surface of the site. The land or the soil is in good
condition so that it is capable in supporting high rise buildings without using
expensive construction method.

Demography

Population of the City is at almost 613,000, with increase of about 1-3.5% each
year. The majority of the people on the locality of the site come from the cities
around the location; most of them are employees on the business centers nearby
and professionals who can buy condominium units.

Accessibility

There are two major roads that are possible to put primary accesses to the site,
the Rizal Drive and McKinley Parkway which is located at the north side of the
site and 21st Drive a minor road which is possible to put secondary access

Visual Quality

The landscapes of the parks nearby to the site are possible for good vistas, as
well as the beautiful buildings surrounded by it are also possible for good vista.

Legal Matters

The project would comply on the zoning regulations of the city. But the site is
currently in use as a Commercial Park by the nearby establishments. Ownership
of the land is not confirmed, so as its future development plans.

Geographical
location

9 km. East Southeast to Metro Manila, at Bonifacio Global City

Availability of
utilities

Water-supply and Power-lines already exist on the site. Any other utilities such
as Cable/Digital TV, Internet and phone lines are all available on site.

Neighborhood

The project of being a Business hotel would be a same type of structure from its
neighboring structures in terms of function because the city is well known for
this type of business.

Compatibility

143219 N, 1210225 E

SITES
CRITERIA
Topography
Demography
Accessibility
Visual Quality
Legal Matters
Geographical location
Availability of utilities
Neighborhood
Compatibility
TOTAL

Alphaland Bay City

Seaside Boulevard

BGC