ReLUXa Resort and

Spa
Discover the WondersClark
A Proposed of the Wellness
Filipino Healing Art
Spa and Resort THESIS PROPONENT:
Clark
SALIBAD, Freeport
SIR MC DOUGLASZone,
D.
Philippines
THESIS ADVISER:
ARCH. MARK JOSEPH G. MERCADO

MARCH 2015
 ReLUXa Resort and Spa
A Proposed Clark Wellness
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Spa and Resort
Discover the Wonders of the
Clark Freeport Filipino
Zone, Healing Art
Philippines
o PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1

o DIAGRAMS (Site Analysis, Zoning, Circulation, etc) 2

o ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONCEPTUALIZATION 3

(Design Concept, Design Goal, Form Concept & Translation, Structural
Concept, Material Concept, Design Philosophy, Design Considerations)

o SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 4

o ELEVATIONS / SECTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES

A. RECEPTION AREA 5
B. RESTAURANT 5
C. SPA CENTER 6
D. LODGING HOUSE 7
E. MULTI-PURPOSE PAVILION 7
F. ADMINISTRATIONS/DORMITORY 8

o FLOOR PLANS 9 - 13

o ARCHITECTURAL SPACE PROGRAMMING 14

o TECHNICAL LOT DESCRIPTION 15

(22,097 SQ, M @ CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PHILIPPINES)

o AUTHOR 15
(SIR MC DOUGLAS D. SALIBAD)
 ReLUXa Resort and Spa 1
A Proposed Clark Wellness
Spa and Resort
Discover the Wonders of the
Clark Freeport Filipino
Zone, Healing Art
Philippines

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

If you are looking for a rich cultural experience with medical, health or
wellness treatments, then ReLUXa Resort and Spa is the place that
soothes you best.

ReLUXa is a spa and resort located in Clark Freeport zone, the first and
biggest spa in the country that mainly caters Philippine Traditional Healing
Massage,which is the Hilot and other Filipino massages. The only spa in
the country that provides overnight stay in a beautiful and warm Kubo
Lodge where in it brings back the coziness living in a Kubo through its
design and functions.

ReLUXa Integrates and promotes traditional Filipino healing modalities

and use of local herbs, oils and essences.

ReLUXa has a vision to expand branches in the Philippines and make its
name trusted not only to the Filipino market, but as well as the whole
world community.

ReLuxas mission is to provide quality spa experience at the possible cost

and to render unforgettable experience to the guest.
 ReLUXa Resort and Spa ABOUT MY SITE! 2
Before I come up with a more effective
A Proposed Clark Wellness Site Development Plan

Spa and Resort The Site has a 22,097 sq. m on its size. It is along Manual
Discover the Wonders of the
Clark Freeport Filipino
Zone, Healing Art
Philippines A. Roxas Highway, a 65 m. R.R.O.W major connection to
other neighboring areas. It is in Rectangular shape
providing a clear view from the main road with low height
vegetation.

Site Zoning Site Analysis

Site Planning Traffic Flow/
Concept Circulation

COMMON AREA:
BIKING / JOGGING TRAIL

PRIVATE AREA:
LODGING HOUSE

PUBLIC PRIVATE
AREA: SPA CENTER

COMMON AREA:
GARDDEN PATHWALK

PRIVATE AREA : PUBLIC AREA:

UTILITIES and PARKING RESTAURANT

LEFENDS:
Public Utility Vehicles
Site concept is a combination of organic form and grid form, to Garden Path walk
create an effective design to the site development that blends Service Path
with the nature, making a community but not a calamity.
 Design Goal
ReLUXa Resort and Spa To design a Wellness complex that will cater to
the needs of the people on easing stress by
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A Proposed Clark Wellness means of providing a relaxing environment and
infrastructure.
Spa and Resort
Discover the Wonders of the
Clark Freeport Filipino
Zone, Healing Art
Philippines Material Concept

Design Concept Design Philosophy

The availability and abundance of
materials present within the area should be
BIOPHILIC DESIGN At present we shape buildings, thereafter, they shape used. As such, the area is abundant with
indigenous materials like the bamboo, cogon,
Recognizing humanitys place in nature and using the us
built environment to maintain, restore, and enhance the stones and concrete.
In the beginning, buildings reflect the
physiological and psychological connections to the natural qualities of the people who design and
world. construct them. Once built, the people who
Biophilic elements have demonstrably real, measurable live and work in them take on the qualities
of the buildings they inhabit. By Winston
benefits for human performance metrics such as productivity,
Churchill
emotional well-being, stress reduction, learning, and healing.
Moreover, it features an appreciation of nature, which can Structural Concept
lead to greater protection of natural areas, species
conservation, and pollution prevention. Open web Framing Open Joists makes
it easier and faster to install
mechanical systems such as
plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
Design Objectives Design Form Concept Rather than suspending these
mechanical systems below floor
1. To design a Wellness Center that reflects Considerations
W- WELFARE/COMFORT framing, an Open Joist sytem
an outward manifestation of relaxation and
allows them to be installed
peacefulness for the benefit of the tourists. E- EQUILLIBRIUM OF SPACES within the floor frame. Openweb
engineering helps eliminate
2. To create a design that embodies a welcoming L-LANDSCAPE the dangers of drilling and cutting
character for the tourists to patronize the facility
holes in the wrong place.
L-LEISURE
3. To design a wellness complex with a
character that can attract more clients and boosts N-NOISE/SOUND
revenue
E-EFFICIENT LIGHTING
4. To design a wellness complex with BOX FORM
modern Filipino character as a showcase of our S-SECURITY
traditional culture
S-SERENITY
5. To design a wellness complex that
endorses traditional Filipino architecture to show
our traditional crafts and materials.
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVES
RECEPTION AREA RESTAURANT 5

RESTAURANT
RECEPTION AREA a place where people pay to sit
a room in a private house
suitable for entertaining guests,
INTERIOR IDEAS and eat meals that are cooked and
served on the premises.
esp a lounge or dining room.

ELEVATIONS /
SECTIONS
 SPA CENTER
INTERIOR IDEAS
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ELEVATIONS /
SECTIONS

SPA CENTER
a commercial establishment offering health and beauty treatment
through such means as steam baths, exercise equipment, and
massage.
 LODGING HOUSE MULTI-PURPOSE 7
PAVILION

LODGING HOUSE
a house in which rooms are
rented, especially a house other
than an inn or hotel; rooming house.
INTERIOR IDEAS
PAVILION
Large or small, there is
usually a connection with
relaxation and pleasure in
its intended use.

ELEVATIONS /
SECTIONS
 ADMINISTRATIONS / 8
DORMITORY

ELEVATIONS / INTERIOR IDEAS

SECTIONS

ADMIN / DORMITORY
Adormitory(dorm) or
hall of residence or
hostel, is a building
primarily providing
sleeping and residential
quarters for large
numbers of people
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ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
SPACE NO. OF NO. OF ACTIVITY OF THE USERS MOVEMENT AREA FURNITURE FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT FLOOR
UNITS USERS
OF USERS OF THE AREA
MANUAL PIVOTAL PEDAL 90% USERS DESCRIPTION QTY AREA TOTAL

0.96 2.56 0.45 sq.m sq.m

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MOVEM TOTA
ACTIVITY OF USER/S AREA OF FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
Administration Building ENT L
Lobby 1 10 4.5 4.05 8.55 8.55
Information area 1 6 2.7 2.43 5.13 Desk 1 1.2 1.2 6.735 No Man OF Qt TOTA FLOO
Pivotal Pedal USER/S Description DIMENSION
Capa . of ual USER y. L R
Chair 2 0.2025 0.405 SPACES
city us
Waiting area 1 10 9.6 8.64 18.24 Sofa 4 0.64 2.56 21.8
Table 2 0.5 1 ers SQ.
Male & Female 2 10 19.2 17.28 36.48 Lav 3 0.6 1.8 40.848 0.96 2.56 0.45 90% L x W AREA
toilet M.
Wc 6 0.228 1.368
Urinal 3 0.4 1.2
Pwd toilet 1 1 2.56 2.304 4.864 Lav 1 0.6 0.6 5.692 Kubo Lodge
Wc 1 0.228 0.228 for 2 persons
Conference 1 12 11.52 10.368 21.888 Table 1 4 4 29.331
SOFA 1 1.00 x 1.00 1.00
room Living area 1 2 1.92 1.728 3.648
Chair 17 0.2025 3.4425 TABLE 1 1.00 x 0.50 0.50 5.15
Employees 1 12 11.52 10.368 21.888 Table 4 0.81 3.24 29.396 BED 1 2.40 x 1.57 3.77
lounge SIDE
Chair 15 0.2025 3.0375 Bedroom 1 2 5.12 4.608 9.728
TABLE 1 0.50 x 0.50 0.25
Range 1 0.36 0.36
Sink 1 0.45 0.45
CABINET 1 0.90 x 0.50 0.45 14.20
Water 1 0.42 0.42 REF 1 0.70 x 0.60 0.42
Dispenser RANGE 1 0.60 x 0.60 0.36
Stock room 1 2 0.9 0.81 1.71 Locker 3 6 18 30.78 Kitchen 1 2 0.9 0.81 1.71
Administration Office SINK 1 0.90 x 0.50 0.45
COUNTER 1 0.60 x 0.60 0.36 3.30
Resort 1 3 7.68 6.912 14.592 Desk 1 1.05 1.05 19.57
2.56 WC 1 0.60 x 0.40 0.24
Manager's office Toilet and
1 1 2.304 4.864 LAV 1 0.50 x 0.45 0.23
Chair 3 0.2025 0.6075 Bath
SHOWER 1 0.90 x 0.70 0.63 5.96
File Cabinet 1 0.9 0.9
Sofa 1 1.92 1.92
sub- total 28.60
table 1 0.5 0.5
Staff area 1 3 7.68 6.912 14.592 table 3 1.05 3.15 4.96
Chair 3 0.2025 0.6075

File Cabinet 3 0.4 1.2

Records section 1 2 0.9 0.81 1.71 1.71

Waiting area 1 2 1.92 1.728 3.648 Sofa 2 0.64 1.28 4.928

Accounting Office
Head office 1 6 15.36 13.824 29.184 Chair 6 0.2025 1.215 37.90

Desk 6 1.05 6.3

File Cabinet 3 0.4 1.2
bookkeeping 1 6 15.36 13.824 29.184 Chair 4 0.2025 0.81 34.99

Table 4 1.05 4.2

File Cabinet 2 0.4 0.8
Security and Safety Office
Head Security 1 2 5.12 4.608 9.728 Desk 1 1.2 1.2 11.333
office

Chair 2 0.2025 0.405

Monitoring room 1 2 1.92 1.728 3.648 Monitor 1 3 3 6.65

Maintenance Office
Head 1 2 5.12 4.608 9.728 Desk 1 1.2 1.2 11.333
Maintenance

Chair 2 0.2025 0.405

Staff area 1 4 3.84 3.456 7.296 Desk 2 1.2 2.4 10.10

Chair 2 0.2025 0.405

Elec room 1 2 - - - - 6.00

Mech room 1 2 - - - - 10.00
Genset 1 2 - - - - 4.00
Lavatory 1 0.6 0.6
Souvenir shop 1 15 14.4 12.96 27.36 Display cab 4 2 8 35.36

Kiosks 1 20 51.2 46.08 97.28 stalls 4 12 48 145.28

Gallery 1 20 19.2 17.28 36.48 182.4

total area 699.64

FURNITURE FIXTURE AND

ACTIVITY OF THE USERS
EQUIPMENT
MANU PIVOT AREA DESCRIPTI ARE TOTA
NO. NO. PEDAL MOVEME QTY
AL AL OF ON A L FLOO
OF OF NT OF
SPACE THE R
UNI USER USERS
USER AREA
TS S 90%
S sq.m

0.96 2.56 0.45 sq.m

Reception area
Lobby 1 10 4.5 4.05 8.55 8.55
Informatio
Desk 1 1.2 6.735
n area 1 6 2.7 2.43 5.13 1.2
0.202
0.405
Chair 2 5
Storage 1 2 0.9 0.81 1.71 Locker 2 6 12 20.52
Waiting
2.56 21.8
area 1 10 9.6 8.64 18.24 Sofa 4 0.64
Table 2 0.5 1
Male &
40.84
Female 2 10 Lav 3 1.8
8
toilet 19.2 17.28 36.48 0.6
Wc 6 0.228 1.368
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TECHNICAL LOT DESCRIPTION AUTHOR
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NAME: Sir Mc Douglas Salibad y Delos Santos

NICKNAME: Mikkie or Douglas
BIRTHDATE : July 22, 1990
ADDRESS: Blk 4 Lot 21 AFP Village, Cashew St. Silangan,
San Mateo, Rizal
CONTACTS: 09355805013 (Globe)
AFFILIATION: United Architects of the Philippines Student
Auxiliary (UAPSA)
Philippine Institute of Architects Junior
Affiliates (JRPIA)

MOTTO: The Best Revenge would be to be Beautiful

HOBBIES: I am more of playing Volleyball, loves doing make

ups, I do it as a sideline. Loves to eat, hangout with friends
not like partying but playing, go to malls and eat. Loves taking
care of pets. Loves putting of scent inside the house, like
putting of essential oils to a warmer with tea light on it. Loves
hearing ASMR videos while sleeping.

POINT OF VIEW:
After 7 years of studying Architecture, I learned a lot. In my
freshmen days, I learned more on proper angling, proper
shadings as well as making curve lines into more effective
straight lines going to knowing the proper standards on all of
it. Creating a more effective layouts and plans until I came up
into like I can be an adviser to my lower batch. And continue
legacy in my future and to the professional world.