Marikina City has developed from a residential and industrial type of municipality to a highly urbanized city in the Philippines. The downtown area of Marikina City, which locals refer to as Bayan, exhibits the said progression of the city because of the revitalization of the different establishments in the area. Despite this, it also has caused problems in terms of transportation, and it still lacks development in commercialization. A commercial complex that doubles as a satellite terminal will serve as the proposed project in response to these issues. The project aims to aid the existing main terminal in Bayan to address the congestion in the area and to vitalize the commercial developments adjacent to the project site through integrating the commercial and terminal systems.

The objective of this thesis is to review the current state of the transportation sector in the Philippines and to propose a possible solution to the dilemma it faces. The Cubao area (Barangay San Martin de Porres, District IV) of Quezon City is the chosen site by this document because the vicinity already houses important structures for a successful TOD (Transit Oriented Development) such as but not limited to the following : existing railway systems (LRT-2 and MRT-3) along 2 major highways ; socio-cultural, recreational, institutional structures in the vicinity ; naturally high pedestrian influx ; a developing business district ; and the pre-existing image of transportation hub of Metro Manila for commuters. By analyzing the present conditions of the site and data gathered from government and private institutions, an Intermodal Transport Terminal is conceptualized for this document. This document will provide a design for the Phase 1 of the Intermodal Terminal with the support of additional 'growth' models for the future phases of construction. Phase 1 will be comprised of main areas such as the Northbound and Southbound terminals for buses ; its concourse ; administrative spaces ; footbridges to adjacent buildings ; and commercial spaces which will constitute the majority of the building mass. An architectural design of a monorail station is also provided with linkages to the site via footbridges and is located at the adjacent lot (which is set to be traversing along the C-5 highway). By these interventions, this document hopes to provide a possible design prototype that could spur growth and more TODs which in turn could reorganize the transportation system in the country.

The Subic Bay Think Pad is a science and technology movement park - a hub for productivity and exchange. It was conceptualized as a transition structure into Subic Bay Central Business District's (Subic Bay CBD) goal of becoming a model base conversion into a business district. With its four main core spaces- the public realm, the future lab, the business incubator, and the play tower, the Subic Bay Think Pad aims to revitalize vibrancy and re-establish identity in Subic Bay CBD through its local's involvement. The different spaces were unified under the design concept of movement which were manifested in the design elements of permeability, flexibility, and naturality. As a transition structure, the project incorporates start-up and business learning spaces with park and play spaces- spaces which are familiar to Subic Bay locals and culture. The thesis took into consideration the patterns and current lifestyle of the CBD users in introducing this agenda-based approach design as a way of re-identifying what the CBD means to the locals and what the CBD can provide for its locals.

Today, the Garments Capital has become well known because of its quality and cheap products. As the municipality prepares bidding for cityhood, empty are now being developed. It is only fitting that in these times of redevelopment, that the fundamental elements be looked into once again. The image of Taytay that will be known locally and globally, is what's put in the spotlight once it succeeds in becoming a beautiful city. The agenda seeks to address the issues on the establishment of a clearer image, a participative community while taking advantage of its location and resources. The study focuses on the possible architectural interventions that could help improve the imageability of the city.

The South Triangle Learning Commons is a learning facility which aims to combine and integrate educational, commercial, and residential spaces into one facility. The project hopes to not simple put the different spaces are able to operate harmoniously and promote learning through interaction and collaboration while at the same time, create civic spaces wherein the community may develop. The design approach utilized by the thesis batch of 2017 is that of an agenda-based response wherein a specific district and eventually site was identified. The agenda, which were formulated based on the information about the site, acted as the main guiding force for the thesis project. With this approach, the thesis batch of 2017 aims to develop new building typologies that combine the different functions of existing spaces and structures.