Quiapo, Manila, PH.

To create a new image for Quiapo, Manila.

To consider on the flow and circulation of human traffic.
To reuse F & C Tower as an commercial establishment to lessen the population and
congestion of people at the Plaza Miranda.
To provide landscape, park-like ambiance and focal point at the Plaza Miranda.

Water-logged area.
Heart of Manila; Old downtown
Clusters of islands bounded by esteros before.
Considered as one of the centre's of popular region.
Centre of trading since the opening of Suez canal.
Heritage houses along R. Hidalgo St.
Known for the Basilica of the Black Nazarene or Quiapo Church

 Public square bounded by Quezon Boulevard, R. Hidalgo Street and Evangelista

Street.
Named after Jos Sandino y Miranda; Philippines' Secretary of the Treasury (18331854)
Plaza Miranda Bombing 1971. 49 million-worth renovation in 2000 after decades
of neglect as a result of Manila's urban decay.
Monument was built to commemorate bombing victims.
Serves as Freedom park. Manilas version of Times square.

5,358 square meters (57,670 sq ft) with a design capacity of 16,074 persons.
Paved with Granite tiles and surrounded by Neo-Gothic Architectural Details.
Two grand entrance arches bearing the coat of arms of Manila on the western side.
Covered Colonnade.
A plaque commemorating the Plaza Miranda bombing in 1971 is installed at the
southwest corner. While on the southeast corner, fronting Quezon Boulevard, has a
35-foot (11 m) high marble obelisk topped by a statue of a woman whose
outstretched arms bear a torch, representing freedom; Plaridel Corner.
The obelisk is flanked by two columns on each side which are topped with urns made from an alloy of
cast iron and bronze, which also serve as gas-fired cauldrons which may be lit for special occasions.

 Relatively flat and may be easily utilized.

Commercial district.
Existing landmarks surrounding the site.

Proximity with the coast

Poor behaviour and system
Informal settlers, vendors and etc.
Poor planning
Clogged streets due to street vendors.
Heavy traffic every Quiapo day (Fridays), Sundays and Feast of Black Nazarene.
Poor drainage system
Doesnt attract tourist because of its reputation with regards to safety.

Increase in public or private profit

Dead buildings that can be redevelop into usable ones
Expand business ventures
Development of local tourism
Lighting up the area
Availability of buildable areas within the site

 Protests due to redevelopment

Uncontrolled street vendor behaviours
Uncontrolled informal settlers

Northeast Monsoon
Amihan

Southwest Monsoon
Habagat

 There is a good selection of systems on the market, and choice of the

most suitable systems for any particular project will need to take into
account planned usage, anticipated loads, volume and type of traffic,
existing ground conditions, drainage and, of course, cost. Many of the
most popular systems are based on a hexagonal cell, although square
cells systems are available. The key points to note with any system is the
open percentage, both at the top surface and at the base.

Quiapo is a district and a

primary sity square of Manila.
It derives its name from the water
cabbage (Pistia stratiotes), which is
named Quiapo or Kiapo in
the Tagalog language.
Referred to as the "Old Downtown
of Manila", Quiapo is home to
the Quiapo Church, where the feast
of the Black Nazarene is held with
millions of people attending
annually.
Quiapo has also made a name for
itself as a place for marketplace
bargain hunting.