Thesis Adviser:
Presented to Faculty of Architecture Saint Louis College City of San Fernando, La Union
Summary/Abstract of the Thesis
The proposed marine biology research center development provides extensive utility including marine biology research, a marine sciences library, exhibit and gallery, a seminar venue, and a base of operations for the management and protection of marine protected areas and marine sanctuaries of the City of San Fernando.
The project study is entitled “Marine Biology Research Center for the Marine Sanctuaries of the City of San Fernando, La Union.” The facilities located herein are laboratories, wet and dry, lecture halls, audio visual rooms, exhibits and galleries, special library, greenhouse, boathouse, and a bay watch tower. All facilities contribute to the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of marine life particular but not limited to the marine protected areas of the City of San Fernando; and disseminating said understanding to students, professionals, fishermen and more like-minded individuals.
In totality, this project aims to create a structure that brings together elements of marine life and human culture by means of research, study and education.
This study draws influence from this design philosophy as a laboratory facility remains a facility that will value utility rather than its aesthetics, although aesthetics does play apart in designing such a facility, it is not a priority. A laboratory facility has its own requirements just like any other structure. They differ, however, in a way wherein a laboratory facility may offer more utility due to its dependency on environmental, mechanical and situational factors.
The design concept followed in terms of balance is unsymmetrical balance. The structure can be divided into two parts. These parts are labeled as the north and south wing. There is a clear distinction between these two as it follows a strategic hierarchy wherein spaces are strategically placed to call attention to themselves as being important elements in the composition of the structure.
Indirectly, this hierarchy of spaces creates an unsymmetrical balance wherein informal grouping of shapes attempt to satisfy the eye’s instinct to observe balance without making effort to place equal masses at similar distances. The study adapts design guidelines and standards from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, a worldwide accredited non-profit organization recognized by 200+ countries and whose guidelines is adapted by hundreds of laboratories. Under the guidelines of the CLSI, local laws of the Philippines have also been into note as guidelines and standards in designing aspects particular to the nation. The CLSI provides detailed guidelines for finishes, ventilation, electrical, lighting, plumbing and others. For this study, only the architectural aspect is applicable and considered to be presented for the manuscript.
Based on the findings of this study, the development of a marine biology research center would benefit partnerships with the City Government of San Fernando as it would provide convenient and public access to laboratory facilities within the region.
The development opens up the possibility of internal research conducted by the said government for their own gain and benefit and can be achieved through the proposal of a new organization comprised of seasoned man power of organization already under or in partnership with the said government and the development of a marine biology research center may also be utilized by other organizations involved in the study, management and protection of the marine protected areas and marine sanctuaries of said city as a communal space to conduct operations and program activities
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