Gardens of the World: Highlighting the Beauty of Nature
Set against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Malindang, the proposed Gardens of the World integrates recreation, spirituality, history, and heritage.
Tangub City in Northern Mindanao is bounded by the natural beauty of Mount Malindang in the north and Panguil Bay in the south. Aside from a vibrant agricultural sector, the city of Tangub also envisions itself as an eco-tourism hotspot. In 2012, the Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park has been designated by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
The proposed Gardens of the World is a response to the international attention received by Tangub City. It seeks to create a model Nature Park development in Mindanao that promotes ecological conservation and sustainability. It also aims to spread a culture that embraces local heritage, and a sense of community among the people of Tangub, that they may also be an inspiration towards a diversified yet unified Mindanao.
With its globally-inspired gardens, the project will be a haven for rest and relaxation. It also features cascading waters, spa and wellness facilities, and reflection pools. Read more.
At the left is the statue of St. Michael the Archangel with an amphitheater that can serve as an activity area for the devotees. The cascading water provides adds a sense of place that is tranquil and relaxing.
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Designing multi-family housing within cities
By 2050, the Philippines would have added 54 million more Filipinos. Around 70 to 80 percent of the population will be urban, which means we would need 200 more cities. Aside from creating new cities, we should also be equipping our existing cities to accommodate more people.
One way to do this is to encourage multi-family housing in our cities, instead of low-density, single family homes usually found within gated subdivisions. As such, our proposed residences in Pasig City efficiently makes use of a 200-square-meter lot for three townhouses.
The three options play around with clean lines and earth tones to achieve a minimalist and modern design. They also feature wide windows to maximize natural lighting and ventilation.
By going vertical, a large enough space is created to accommodate a carport, three bedrooms (plus a maid's room), four toilets and baths (one of which is connected to a walk-in closet), kitchen with service area, living room, and a family room where quality time may be spent.
