CONCEPT BOARD
A PROPOSED CITY GOVERNMENT BUILDING - CITY HALL
CAGAYCAY-HOLDING A PIECE OF WOOD
DESIGN CONCEPT
The design concept is from the legend of Cagayan de Oro’s origin.
Accordingly, Cagayan de Oro is from the ancient Bukidnon word
"Cagaycay" which means the use of one's own barehand or holding a piece
of wood.The image of a hand holding a piece of wood symbolizes the act of
holding the city together. This idea of holding together is central to the
city’s growth and development, as the hand symbolizes both the individual
effort and collective strength needed to govern and sustain a thriving
community.
The building design combines neoclassical architectural styles, which are
traditional and timeless, with modern elements that represent the city’s
EVOLUTION OF FORMS SITE ANALYSIS
DESIGN OBJECTIVES DESIGN COSIDERATION
-Landscaping should incorporate USERS- CONSIDERING USER’S
native plants, trees, and sustainable NEEDS AND PREFERENCES
features like rain gardens. These will SECURITY-PROTECT THE USER’S
beautify the site, provide public FROM ANY THREAT
spaces for relaxation, and manage SUSTAINABILITY-INSTALLATION
stormwater, fostering an OF SOLAR PANELS AND
environmentally friendly RAINWATER HARVESTING
atmosphere. FUNCTION-FOCUS MORE ON
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY -Efficient circulation should be THE BUILDING’S PURPOSE
prioritized with well-designed paths, ORIENTATION-CONSIDERING
Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) spacious lobbies, and natural lighting SUNPATH AND PREVAILING
"Architecture is not just the art to create a welcoming and smooth WINDS DIRECTION
of building; it is the art of flow of people. CIRCULATION-IT SHOULD NOT
-The layout should ensure smooth BE HIINDERED BY ANY
organizing space to promote operation, with spaces designed for OBSTACLE
harmony, rationality, and civic efficiency and privacy. Departments ACCESSIBILITY-INTALATION OF
virtue." should be strategically located for RAMPS FOR WHEELCHAIR, PWD
easy interaction, with ample public CR AND ELEVATORS
areas like the conference hall and DISTRIBUTION-PLACEMENT OF
waiting spaces. SPACES IN RELATON TO EACH
- The building must include security OTHER
measures for sensitive areas, fire COMFORT- USERS SHOULD FEEL
safety systems, and a first aid room GOOD AND COMFORTABLE WITH
to ensure safety for all. THE AMBIANCE
- Spaces for public interaction, such MATERIALS-AESTHETIC GIVES
as the public hall and exhibition SATISFACTION TO USERS
areas, should encourage
transparency and civic engagement.
