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1. “Architecture isn’t just the reflection of the state of society, it’s the reflection of the mind”

2. Understanding the roles and differences of
Architecture
Urban Design
Urban Planning

3. Contents
1. Architecture
2. Urban Design
3. Urban Planning

4. Architecture
The art or practice of designing &
constructing buildings
1

5. Function:
Fundamentally to provide shelter
Form:
An art that is appreciated by many for its beauty.
Firmness:
Stability of structure
The 3 Fs of Architecture

7. Urban
The design of Functionality of spaces
between buildings & structures
2Design

8. WHAT IS URBAN DESIGN?
• Art of Making Places for People
• Human Interaction with the environment
as Squares, Piazza, Streets, Pedestrian
• Involves places such
Precinct

9.  Urban Design: is the process of giving form,
shape, and character to group of buildings, to
whole neighborhoods, and the city. It is a
framework that orders the elements into a
network of streets, squares, and blocks.
( by Daniel H. Burnham )

10. the process of giving form, shape, and character
Asia’s Latin City, Zambaonga, Philippines

11. It is a framework that orders the elements into a network of streets,
squares, and blocks
Espaňa Blvd, Manila

12.  Urban design: is the art of making places for people. It includes the way places
work and matters such as community safety, as well as how they look. It concerns
the connections between people and places, movement and urban form, nature and
the built fabric, and the processes for ensuring successful villages, towns and cities.
( by Nick Raynsford MP)
 Good Urban Design promotes how buildings are scaled and oriented
towards the street. Stops are landscaped to buffer between pedestrians
and vehicular circulation
( Design Hand Book )

13. Plaza Sta Cruz, Manila Philippines
How buildings are scaled and oriented towards the street

14. Stops are landscaped to buffer between pedestrians and vehicular circulation
Ayala Ave. Makati City Philippines

15. Urban
The Design & Organisation Of Urban
Space & Infrastructure
3Planning

16. • Layout of neighbourhoods, citiesand
regions
• Fulfilling needs of community &
economy
Balancing the built & natural
environment

17. Urban Planning :is a technical and political
process concerned with the use of land,
protection and use of the environment, public
welfare, and the design of the urban
environment, including air, water, and the
infrastructure passing into and out of urban
areas such as transportation, communication,
and distribution networks.

18. Manila Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance

19. Manila Transit Map

20.  Urban Planning : is a profession that offers a wide
range of opportunities for people with many different
talents and aspirations, plan for the future of urban
areas. Planners work to ensure that cities have what
they need to grow and prosper.
( by EdwardAbbey)
 Urban Planning : Effective planning provides opportunities
to choose the direction for the future of community .
( by Olmstead

21. Plan for the future of urban areas
New Clark City, Philippines

22. Planners work to ensure that cities have what they need to grow and
prosper.
Festival Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines

23. “If youcantell aman byhisshoes,youcantell acity byits pavements”
- RowanMoore
CHARACTERISTICS OF
MODERN COMMUNITIES

24. Advance industry and technology:
It is also called post industrial society having, highly
complex, and advance industrial and technological systems.
This is full of automation with minimum role of human being
in its operation.
Urbanization:
This is a model of urbanization. A cluster of societies,
towns and residential areas are established fulfilling the
residential needs of the people

25. ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES

26. High population pressure:
Population size is very high having millions of people
in cities.
Sub social institutions:
Basic social institutions along with their sub-
institutions or working organizations are found in it,
this is due to heterogeneity in the needs of the people
and volume of population.

27. Makati Central
Business District,
Philippines
Urban District, Metro
Manila, Philippines

28. Job opportunities:
These societies are hub of industrial and
economic organizations. Offices of these companies
are located in these societies due to which, better job
opportunities are available for educated, semi
educated and technically skillful persons.
Better income opportunities:
Due to economic activity, industries, commercial
and better income opportunities are available for the
people of materialistic society.

29. Manila Bay Area,
Philippines

30. Social stratification:
People are divided in to different social strata based
on their socio-economic background. A highly complex
division of labor along with specialization is found.
Urban facilities:
Modern urban facilities like fax, telephone, internet,
cable, mobile phone, gas, electricity, water treatment
plant, sewerage system, air ports, railways, road
networks, big commercial areas, hospital, school,
colleges, universities etc. are available in it.

31. BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, PHILIPPINES

32. Sources of communication:
Modern sources of communication like
telephone, internet, mobile phone, fax, cable are
applied while communicating each others.
Social mobility:
Due better education, industrialization, economic
and job opportunities, a high degree of social mobility
is found among people of this type of society. People
frequently change their profession, jobs and place of
residences.

33. International relation:
These societies develop better relation with their
neighboring countries which provide economic and
military benefits to them.
Crime rate:
Due to anonymity and population pressure, a high
degree of crime rate is found. Murder, theft, dacoits,
robbery, rape etc. happen many times in a day.

34. International Relations
Urban Crimes

35. Women status:
Status of women in modern society is high.
Women are highly educated and work parallel to men
in different walks of life. They are given due
importance and share in decision making and resource
sharing.

37. BEAUTIFUL:
Having beauty; possessing qualities
that give great pleasure or satisfaction to
see, hear, think about, etc.; delighting the
senses or mind.
COMFORTABLE
Living comfortably' means shelter, food,
security, privacy, companionship,
community participation and immersion are
not seriously prevented by limited finances.
SECURE:
Safe refers to the protection from
unintended threats, mishaps or
accidents. Secure refers to the protection
against deliberate threats like a crime.

38. BEAUTIFUL TOWN
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-10-
most-beautiful-towns-in-the-philippines/

39. Daraga
Daraga is a quaint market town located in
southeast Luzon. This rural town sits in the
shadow of Mount Mayon, with Daraga
Church perched dramatically on a hill
overlooking the volcano. Constructed in
1773, the church was built using volcanic
rock and features some intricately sculpted
reliefs on its columns. Just northwest of
town is Cagsawa Church, one of the
region’s most iconic sites. In the early 19th
century hundreds of people sought refuge
in the church during a devastating eruption
of Mount Mayon, but were killed when lava
engulfed the building. The remains of the
church look quite haunting against the
backdrop of green fields and towering

40. Baclayon
Baclayon was the first municipality to be
founded on the island of Bohol, established
by the Spanish in the late 16th century. This
charming town’s main attraction is
Baclayaon Church, which is a National
Cultural Treasure as well as a National
Historical Landmark. Although this historic
church was severely damaged during an
earthquake in 2013, its adjacent museum
remains open to explore. Aside from the
church, the town is home to dozens of lovely
colonial Spanish homes, dating back as far
as 1853. Baclayon is an ideal base for
whale-and dolphin-watching excursions to

41. Vigan
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vigan is one
of the oldest towns in the Philippines. Calle
Crisologo, the town’s historic center, is closed
to vehicular traffic. This beautifully-preserved
cobbled street is lined with colonial-era
merchant houses and Baroque churches.
Horse-drawn carriages, called kalesa, add to
the beguiling atmosphere. Most of these
elegant buildings are private homes, but a few
have been converted into B&Bs and museums,
allowing visitors the opportunity to see their
equally-stunning interiors. Established in the
16th-century, the town’s unique architecture
brings together elements of local, Chinese, and
European architecture. It’s considered to be
Asia’s finest example of a planned Spanish
colonial town.

42. Banaue is best known for its striking rice
terraces, which surround the town on all
sides. Located 216 miles north of Manila,
Banaue is one of four towns in Ifugao
province that comprise the UNESCO-
recognized Rice Terraces of the Philippine
Cordilleras. Ancient rice terraces are a
relatively common site in Asia, but Ifugao’s
are unique for their high altitude. The
terraces, which follow the natural curve of
the mountains, were introduced by the
Chinese more than 2,000 years ago.
Bordered by mud walls, the highest of
these impressive terraces is set more than

43. Basco
With its cobblestone houses, craggy
seaside cliffs and rolling hills, Basco looks
more like part of the European countryside
than the capital of the Philippine’s
municipality of Batanes. Pretty Basco
Lighthouse is located about 0.7 miles
north of the town, and offers fantastic
views over the coast. Basco is an
excellent base for exploring the Batanes
Islands, or you can simply stroll through its
charming flower-filled streets. Basco is
also a good starting point for hikes to the
top of nearby Mount Iraya, a 4,977-foot
dormant volcano which can be reached in

44. COMFORTABLE &
SECURED TOWN/CITY
https://www.beholdphilippines.com/the-best-places-to-live-in-
the-philippines/

45. Makati City
Makati City is perhaps the most upscale
area nestled in the lap of big Metro Manila.
From high-end shopping malls, fine dining
restaurants to luxurious five-star hotels, this
posh city is where the affluent locals gather.
It is also considered as the commercial,
financial, and economic center of the
Philippines. The Philippine Stock Exchange
is located in Makati and there are also
numerous multinational corporations
present in the city. Cost of living in Makati is
higher compared to other cities in the
Philippines, but it’s still considerably
cheaper than other cities in the world. The
city is pedestrian-oriented so you can easily
walk around the central business district
and the major landmarks.

46. BonifacioGlobal City,Taguig
Bonifacio Global City, also known as the BGC or The
Fort, is a financial and lifestyle hub in Metro Manila,
easily accessible from the central business districts of
Makati and Ortigas. BGC has experienced rapid
commercial growth, with many shopping areas and
dining options opening up to present a good lifestyle to
locals. This area has numerous residential
condominiums such as Essensa, Pacific Plaza Towers,
Serendra, The Luxe Residences, and Regent Parkway.
It is also home to corporate buildings like Bonifacio
Technology Center and Net One.
Most locals in BGC prefer to walk as everything is
situated in close proximity. Bonifacio High Street is a
good place to shop and there are some amazing
establishments like The Fort Strip, Hossein’s Persian
Kebab, and Pier One. St. Luke’s Medical Center, one
of the top healthcare institutions in the country, is also
within the vicinity. BGC is home to good educational
institutions such as British School Manila, International
School Manila, Korean International School, Everest
Academy, Leaders International Christian School, and
so on.

47. Sta.RosaCity
Santa Rosa is a first-class city in the province of
Laguna, just a short drive away from Manila. It was
initially a site for huge manufacturing plants, but
numerous housing developments, vibrant
commercial hubs, and theme parks like the
Enchanted Kingdom made it more than just an
industrial city. It is now known for its perfect mix of
city life and rural appeal, making it an ideal place to
live in.
Nuvali and Eton City are master-planned
communities in Sta. Rosa that has transformed their
locale into a lively commercial and business district,
teeming with offices, restaurants, and shopping
outlets. This development has also resulted in a rise
of residential developments in the area, from
condominiums, gated communities, to luxury
estates. Sta. Rosa is the main commercial hub of
South Luzon with major industrial parks such as
Laguna Technopark, Toyota Special Economic
Zone, Greenfield Automotive Park, and Toyota
Special Economic Zone.

48. Cebu City
Nicknamed “Queen City of the South,” Cebu is
one of the most popular and bustling seaports
in the country. The climate is mostly dry and
sunny with occasional rains, which makes is
pleasant most of the year. Presenting a
seamless mix of urban and rural influences, the
city flaunts a great selection of world-class
beaches, as well as numerous dining, leisure,
and entertainment establishments. It also has
natural and cultural attractions such as Jose R.
Museum, Provincial Capitol, Santa Rosa Falls,
and Taoist Temple. Cebu City is also a
significant center of education in the region,
being home to major educational institutions
such as Cebu Normal University, University of
Cebu, and Cebu Technological University. As
one of the most established economic centers
outside of Metro Manila, the city is also rich
with business and career opportunities.

49. DumagueteCity
Dumaguete is a quaint coastal city in Negros
Oriental. The sincere hospitality of its locals has
earned Dumaguete the nickname “The City of
Gentle People.” The city presents a laid-back island
atmosphere and an active community that
stimulates close relationships and harmony among
its members through fun activities, festivals, and
events, making it an ideal city to live or retire in for
Filipinos and expats alike.
Dumaguete is served by a domestic airport with
daily flights to and from Cebu and Manila. It has just
the right amount of establishments, with a good
balance of leisure, business, and healthcare
centers. Dumaguete also earned the name “Center
of learning in the South,” with numerous universities
in the city that produce talented graduates. Some of
the universities present in the area would be St.
Paul University, Negros Oriental State University,
and Silliman University, one of the top educational
institutions in the Philippines.

50. I. The best way to predict the future is to design it
II. If architecture is frozen music, then urban planning is
composition, and urban design is street performance.
III. Urban design is the discipline through which
planning, and architecture can create or renew a
sense of local pride and identity.
IV. Design is not just what it looks like, Design is how it
works.
Conclusion:

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