The document discusses proposals for civic centers in different locations. It summarizes the key elements and purposes of civic centers. Civic centers are intended to serve as the administrative and cultural hub for a community, containing government offices, convention spaces, recreational facilities, and open spaces. The proposals aim to make these centers accessible, sustainable, and iconic landmarks that bring people together and support the community.

2. What is Civic Center?
A building complex which houses similar functions.
Municipal entertainment center
The administrative hub of a town, city or district
A prominent land area within a community that is
constructed to be its focal point or center.
Usually contains one or more dominant public buildings,
which may also include a government building.

3. Project Profile
Novaliches, Quezon City; The Northern district of
Novaliches is composed of primarily residential.
La Mesa Eco
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SM City
Fairview
SM City
Novaliches

4. Project Concept
To propose an urban district hub for
conventions, social, recreational, sporting &
learning activities and events that will
showcase a strong community bond within the
locality of Novaliches, Quezon City.
The Civic Center will include:
District Offices (Community Org. & Extension
Offices)
Convention Center/Presentation Hall,
Recreation & Sports Center, Amenities
(Police Station, Transportation hub)
Information & Learning Center ( Library &
Museum)
Open Space (Garden/Park)

5. Project Site
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6. Architectural Iconic
Character in accessibility
Novaliches is the northern district part of
Quezon city, it has difficulty
to the city’s public center/ city hall. The
district also was lack of public places for
its people and users.
In concurrence, a new civic center to be
proposed will mark a new stone in the
development of community relations and
economic productivity having their own
rendezvous place; and will be the first
district center in Quezon City.
The proposal will be in modern urban and
green iconic character to introduce an
innovative and sustainable civic center.

7. Midland Municipal
Building

8. The design concept envisioned to be in-keeping with the
spirit of the existing building, its vernacular, colour, and
texture maintaining its transparency as a public and
democratic space for people.
The strong horizontal lines of the existing building
defines the design of the building, expanding on the
front entrance with a public covered canopy and barrier-
free access from the parking lot, and clear vertical
element for identification and main entrance location.
The 8,500 s.f. two storey building features:
cream-coloured brick, horizontal ribbon windows,
skylight atrium lobby space, maintaining a light-weight
appearance with abundant natural light for civic office
workers and visitors.

10. RONAC Art Center

11. This is an art center which includes a mattress
gallery, art shops, architectural design studio, basketball
court, food shops, and venue for exhibits, launch, and
other events.
This is a place where art enthusiasts and normal
people visit to see art, play, and dine-in. It is a very unique
place and hangout area. Its façade is also modern and
very eye-catching, especially with the spiral staircase
outside the structure. This makes the building more iconic
and adds the character of the building.
Different strategies were used in this building, like
skylight, smart combination of concrete and wood, and the
color of white is also incorporated. The façade of the
building also shows the Morse code of a song and the
concept of it is inspired by mattress.

12. City of Vaughan
New Civic Centre

13. A M e e t i n g P l a c
New Civic Centre
City of Vaughan e A public square, a year – round park and a center of
the local government.

14. E n v i r o m e n t a l
New Civic Centre
City of Vaughan L e a d e r s h i p
Energy Efficient, Sustainable Development
A Green Building…

15. A c c e s s i b l e a n d
New Civic Centre
City of Vaughan I n n o v a t i v e
Public Transit, Green Power
Bicycle Paths…

16. G r e e n D e s i g n
New Civic Centre
Natural Materials, Alternative Energies,
City of Vaughan Reduce Consumption…

17. Singapore Civic
and Cultural Center

18. Closer to the realization of a remarkable landmark
on the island.
Its angular, multi-faceted design creates a variety
of perspectives, changing the form dramatically
depending on the viewpoint.

19. Providing the largest venue of its kind, comprised
of function spaces, administration, foyers,
circulation areas and artist and technical support
areas.

20. Principles
Leverage Value of Real Assets – These
assets, through design and reflective utilization, can
positively impact the quality of public services,
outreach to the public, the community’s image and
the livelihood of employees
Identify proper circulation & zoning – All
Community services and facilities should be
perceived by citizens clearly and consistently as a
single, related organization.
Implement Easy Accessibility – Community
services should be easy to find for its customers.

21. Principles
Distribution of Public/Private Zones–
Considering functions of spaces/area of the
community.
Places for Collaboration – Provide spaces and
occasions for the users to gather together
informally as a community.
Design for Change/Character – design the
structure for flexibility and change

22. AGUILAR, JOHN RAY
CAASI, JONICA VALERIE
LOON, DABIE LEE