In the Plaza Complex, the plaza is surrounded by all except

The home of the Spanish (except for the Friars & the

high ranking officials)

What is the total area and perimeter of intramuros

puts more emphasis on other values such as

sanitation, housing, and aesthetic improvements

the illustrado territory; the enclave of the

rich and powerful. Also the manifestation of folk

religiosity

the trading port developed by the

Chinese and Arabs

the main commercial district with swirls

of shops, movie houses, restaurants, etc.

a commercial town built by the

Spanish with streets of “specialized” categories

(i.e. ceramics, soap, etc.)

centered on two churches (Our Lady of

Loreto and Saint Anthony of Padua). Also known

as the first “University Town”

San Miguel (Malacañang)

Ermita

first town built around a train station

town built by the Americans for Oil

depots

A 158 hectare area in the Novaliches watershed was selected and called __________ and National Government Center

Precursor for the National Housing Authority

Master Plan designed by Architect and Planner,

Carlos P. Arguelles, based on suburban

developments in California with modifications

BLISS

this traditional CBD is a center of business and commerce, has a population nucleus, and seats the national government

a business, financial, commercial, convention, and recreational center of the Metropolitan Region covering an area of 979 hectares. Begun by the Ayala conglomerate in 1948.

another business, financial, convention, shopping, and recreational node. Developed by the Ortigas conglomerate in the 1950s, it’s present configuration fully developed only in the late 80s. The area covers 600 hectares.

developed in the 1960s by the Araneta Family, was intended as an alternative business center in the Eastern side of the metropolis. This 37 hectare property now reflects more of a bazaar economy, though plans are now being developed to convert the area to a more modern commercial and recreational center.

Predominant element for many person’s image

Lateral references, not coordinate axes

Recognizable as having some common, identifying

character

Points, strategic spots by which an observer can enter

Point references considered to be external to the observer

designing the overall layout of routes

and development blocks

offers users a choice of experiences

designing the massing of the buildings and the enclosure of public space

designing the spatial and constructional arrangement of individual buildings and outdoor spaces

A vocabulary of visual cues must be found to communicate levels of choice

developing the design for sensory choice

making the design encourage people to put their own mark on the places where they live and work