Taking into consideration that play is directly connected to leisure and amusement, present facilities lack the cultural-sensitivity that address to the Filipino leisure patterns and aspirations. For instance, amusement parks, a core space that trigger childhood memories are presently challenged. These types of park that exist nowadays have a general feel and spirit that is too western. The design seldom addresses to the needs of a typical Filipino – therefore, the potentials are not maximized.
The problem now is the application of this Filipino recreation into the landscape – what is fun and enjoyable for the Filipino? How would it appeal to the Filipino youth? And how would an amusement park tap the inner child of the Filipino, regardless of age?
This study aims to harness the full potential of landscape design and espouses the amalgamation of indigenous and native game cultures together with the present western technology trends and styles therefore creating a unique Filipino recreational landscape that would bring pride to their culture and identity through holistic spatial programming and creative amusement park design.

The Philippines has a rich and diverse culture shaped by its historical encounters with colonialism. The colonialism brought changes in the culture of the pre-colonial Philippines, including its folklore. In today’s generation, globalization poses a threat in preserving the Philippine folklore. Developed countries have more influence in the Philippines and other developing countries and the interest of Filipino people in Philippine folklore is diminishing thus it must compete to ensure the continuation of its nature of being passed down through generations. This study explores how architectural design principles and digital technology can be used effectively to showcase and preserve the customs, values, and beliefs of the Filipino people through Philippine folklore in a modern setting by developing a Philippine Folklore Museum. It creates a set of architectural design principles extracted from Philippine folklore and develops conceptual framework that translate to experiential architecture. With this study, it is argued that utilizing digital technology in architecture can sustain and immortalize the stories for the current generation to appreciate and contemplate to keep them alive for future generations. In conclusion, this study of creating a Philippine Folklore Museum to address the vanishing interest of Filipino people in Philippine folklore in the face of a growing digital world provides insights into how architecture may serve as a link to remember and celebrate being Filipino.

In general schools in the Philippines, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are becoming more prevalent. Despite their unique challenges, scholars claim that these individuals have the potential to thrive in the general education setting and argue for their proper accommodation. Although more learners are being identified as neurodivergent, whose behaviors and traits stem from the differences in the way that their brain functions, there is limited information on the spatial issues associated with their conditions and the social stigma that they experience. This design project examines how architecture can improve a general elementary school that addresses the psychosocial needs of neurodivergent children. Specifically, this project investigates ways in which the programming and sensory characteristics of spaces can be developed to create a safe and friendly environment for these learners and allow them to form meaningful relationships with their typically developing peers. Furthermore, this project provides research on the development of sensory-friendly environments and the integration of a special education resource base by understanding their social and behavioral challenges. This research argues that a sensory design approach through the concept of harmonious coexistence can enable neurodivergent children to become more independent and promote inclusion in the general school setting. Thus, this project highlights the architectural design solutions that address the wellbeing of neurodivergent learners and provides insight into the significance of their sensory issues in shaping inclusive spaces to positively impact the way that they navigate the world around them.

With the boom of the racing scene globally and in the Philippines, a modern racing facility is needed to hone the potential and talent of Filipino racers. New innovations and technology in motorsports have been established over the years, and existing racing circuits in the Philippines are already outdated and often ill-equipped. This project aims to create a premier motorsports venue incorporating sustainability principles and local design integration that additionally aids in minimizing illegal street racing and speeding by providing a recreational space for public use during non-sporting days. Analysis of different race circuits and design standards and key informant interviews with individuals involved in the motorsports scene were done to create the proposed design for the racing complex. Through this design project, an architectural solution to the issues of existing race circuit typologies may be able to improve the design of motorsports venues toward a more sustainable infrastructure and boost interest and tourism in motorsports in the country. This project aims to provide an updated holistic space for both professional and casual athletes to grow and develop in the field of motorsports.

The threats of urbanization in Cavite, abrupt population growth and the transformation of public and private lands into residential, industrial and commercial uses have endangered the province’s biological diversity. As a consequence of man’s remorseless domination over the environment just to pursue his egotistic needs, the province’s forest reserves is slowly vanishing, the wildlife’s natural habitat has been replaced by tall structures. The only remaining showcase of old growth and wildlife in Cavite is the protected landscape of Mt. Palay-Palay/Mataas na Gulod found in Ternate, which is as well exposed with continuous deforestation and development.
In an attempt to save the remaining reserve of Cavite, this thesis study dealt with the development of Mt. Palay-Palay/Matass na Gulod Protected Landscape as a sustainable park that would satisfy not just the people’s need but also the needs of the environment. The goals of preserving the beauty, conserving the bounty and rehabilitating the majesty of the wilderness calls for an effective park management. To be able to do this, a design development plan that would provide a minimal impact and less intervention to the natural landscape and at the same time, will serve as refuge to the wildlife is necessary, thus the idea of an elevated arise.
The site is a critical area to develop and so, proper guidelines and extensive interviews and data gathering about the condition of the site were strictly followed. The protected area’s management zone is properly considered while the areas of special quality were mapped to be able to design effectively. The flora and fauna of the mountain are also analyzed to be able to introduce in the development, the plant species that are endemic and native. The construction of elements needed in the development including the boardwalks, canopy walks, etc., is deeply studied based on the standards.
Lastly, the researcher came up with a design solution that link one park zone to another. Recreational amenities are provided to amplify the tourism revenue of the site. Environmental guidelines are strictly followed to effectively design a park that will foster awareness to conservation, preservation and rehabilitation.