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Through architecture, we can pave the way for them to have a better chance of raising our flag. Since Subic Bay Free Port Zone is suitable for development and the special economic zone is also adjacent to a body of water the building inspiration was based on ‘Clam’ which is a type of sea creature with a shell in two parts that can close together tightly. The clam feature was incorporated in the façade of the arena,mimickingtheclamshelltexture and formation pattern to the roof to give characteristics to the development and a skylight pattern inspired by the carbonate calcium atoms which is a clamshell material. Combining with building technologies and add-up features is the solar lamp that is situated around the facility, kinetic pavement, greywater system, and the like to accumulate enough energy to help sustain the development.
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KAINAYAHAN
Marine Eco- Tourism Resort and Underwater Marine Museum
KAINAYAHAN is an underwater marine museum with a land-base resort that promotes the life, culture, and, tradition of the Tagbanua tribe located in the Central area of Palawan where most of the Tagbanua people can be found. The Aborlan, Palawan was notable for its Seven-line Coral Reefs with an impressive Marine Protected Area which stimulates the idea of the general concept of the project. Integrating the culture of the Tribe with facilities that cater to the enrichment of their history through Cultural Park, Convention Center, Learning Hub, Basketry makingand,Underwatermarinemuseum.
The designer incorporated the Coral Reefs as the Design Concept of the resort which symbolizes growth, life, diversity and, home for Marine animals. By providing a connection to a building above the land and structure underwater, it aims to bring the tourists an innovative dimension of Filipino Architecture where they can experience a high-quality service and provide a nostalgic ambianceineverysuite.
Like the Coral Reefs, it needs species to stay alive and to create life, the project aims to provide livelihood and raised awareness about Tagbanuan Tribe and the life beyond the water to combat the relentless negative impact of human activity on marine habitat. Jointly with the marine life in Palawan and the tradition of the Tagbanua Tribe willstayaliveandneverforgotten.
