A PROPOSED CITY SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT YOUTH

AT-RISK CENTER IN OZAMIZ CITY

A Proposed Design

Presented to the Faculty of the

College of Engineering and Architecture

La Salle University, Ozamiz City

In Partial Fulfillment

of the requirements for the Degree Of

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

KATHLEEN EUNICE V. CAMINIAN

May 2019
 Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Imagine growing up with absent parents, surrounded by gang

violence and rampant drug activity. Imagine having steal food

just to survive day to day. Most of the negative behavioral

symptoms can persist if young people do not receive proper

instruction in identifying positive behavior. Without said

instruction, this can result in aggression, antisocial

personality disorder, juvenile delinquency, isolation, and

ineptness. To prevent or correct negative correlation, the

researcher has come up with the study that will help at-risk

youth on how to be motivated to perform socially appropriate

skill to employ, correctly decode and interpret information from

other, be sensitive to social feedback to enhance social

interactions.

Hence, the researcher has come up with a proposed City

Social Welfare and Development Youth At-Risk Center that is

secure, well-equipped, and regenerative to provide a therapeutic

and spatially motivating living and workspace for the users.

With this proposal, it would eradicate space and would enhance

the personal satisfaction of the clients. This would cater the

general population living in Ozamiz City and its neighboring

cities and municipalities.

This proposal will emphasize the importance of continuous

training and provide a strong learning environment at the City.

Because just like all children, these at-risk youths have

potential; they just need hope and someone to believe in them.

1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In the year 1917, a young Irish Catholic Priest started a

home for troubled and homeless men by renting a boarding house

and welcomed all boys in Omaha, Nebraska regardless of their

religion.

On the outskirt of Omaha, Father Edward Flanagan moves his

Boy’s home and ended up noticeable known as Boys Town in the

year 1921. By 1930’s, The Village inhabited hundreds of young

men, which develop to incorporate a school, residences and

organization structures. The community turned into an official

town in Nebraska in 1936.

Monsignor Nicholas Wegner became the new official chief of

Boys Town after the death of Father Flanagan in 1948. The

population of the Village multiplied, increased strong financial

balance, and stretched educational, professional, athletic and

arts for its occupants.

 Hupp’s tenure began accepting girls coming to Boys Town. At

the year 1977, The Village opened a National Research Hospital

which recognized today as a children’s treatment center with an

illness of hearing and speech and helps 60,000 hard of hearing

and almost deaf kids.

At the year 1985 to 2005, Father Valentine J. Peter led

Boys Town. The Village expanded its programs and facilities to

more than 12 destinations across America as new research-based

facilities were produced, for example, the quantity of families

served, and the nature of care.

In the year 2005, Father Steven Boes has been the Boys Town

executive director. Under his administration, Boys Town keeps on

growing its care across over America.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Thousands of children are in danger in every city. Some of

the dangers are drug addiction, crime, abandonment,

physical/sexual abuse, violence, and lack of education. The

most common danger in the City is drug addiction, crime, and

poverty.

This is why the researcher believes that every child

deserves a future, every family deserves to stay together and

every community deserves to strive. Therefore, the researcher

has come up with a study to propose a City Social Welfare and

Development Youth At-Risk Center in Ozamiz City.

Moreover, the researcher aims to answer the following

questions:

1. What design and structural types that will reflect the

City Social Welfare and Development Youth At-Risk Center

identity?

2. What are the facilities and recreational spaces that

should be available in building a City Social Welfare and

Department Youth At-Risk Center?

3. What are the safety precautions and considerations to

ensure the life of the residents?

4. What would be the architectural plans and design

guidelines for the proposed City Social Welfare and

Development Youth At-Risk Center?

5. How can the researcher integrate good circulation and

accessibility in the planning of the structure?

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

To draw a clear conclusion, these are the specific

objectives cited below:

1.3.1 To design a sustainable Youth At-Risk Center that

shows an environmental friendly in Ozamiz City.

 1.3.2 To provide a safer home for the children and

families.

1.3.3 To promote a culture of sharing that promotes

openness.

1.3.4 To achieve safety and optimum security for the

users of the facilities.

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

City Social Welfare and Development Youth At-Risk Center

would give a thousand of at-risk children the love, support and

education they need to succeed over the years. This takes the

advantages of this review:

To the Youth. The study is important to the youth for it would

provide hope, and chance to a Childs bright future.

To Families. The study is important to the families for them to

provide a healthy environment for their children.

To the Community. The study will help strengthen a community by

keeping kids and families’ safe, improving education and provide

access to opportunity.

1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

The study is focused on the architectural development of

the City Social Welfare and Development At-Risk Center,

particularly on how the design would be treated through

interpretation of collected data and information. This

development comprises the design concepts, site development,

space programs, floor plans, and aesthetics of the structure.

This research is only limited to the architectural aspects

that will involve structural, electrical, mechanical and

plumbing conceptualization.

1.6 THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

To observe appropriate architectural practice in designing a

hospital and other health care facilities and as part of the

professional practice in guidelines code and ordinance set by

P.D. 1096 and P.D. 1185 and department of health.

1.6.1 Environment. Hospital and other medical related spaces

should be in a place accessible by the users and should be

free from anything that hinders such access (i.e. smoke,

odor, dust, etc.).

1.6.2 Occupancy. Any building not related to medical

purposes should not be used or converted. The location

should comply always with the local zoning ordinances.

1.6.3 Safety. Maintains and upholds a secure and safe

environment for the common good.

1.6.4 Exits should be limited to entrance doors, exterior

and interior stairs and ramps.

1.6.5 There should be two separate exits on each individual

floor area of the building.

1.6.6 Fire Exits should always be open.

1.6.7 Security. Should prioritize the safety and security of

the building and the users of the facility.

1.6.8 Corridors- two-point forty-four meters width for bed,

stretcher, and wheelchair

1.6.9 Entrance ramp should not be level to the site.

1.6.10 Lighting. All areas should provide a proper lightning

to make the environment more comfortable and healing.

1.6.11 Ventilation. Sufficient and efficient ventilation

should be mandatory for patients’ comfort and convenience.

1.6.12 Water Supply. Should only use the approved public

water supply and should ensure that the water is safe,

drinkable, adequate, and obstruct.

1.6.13 Waste Disposal. Liquid waste should always be

discharge into the public approved sewerage system.

Disposed, collect and treat in appropriate regulations and

rules set by the code and the law for solid waste.

1.6.14 Sanitation. Such utilities should be provided

throughout the building and vicinity for a healthy

environment.

1.6.15 Material Specification. Walls, floors, and ceilings

should be made from durable and fire-resistant materials.

 1.6.16 Segregation. Rooms and toilets should be separated

according to gender.

1.6.17 Fire Protection. Installed fire alarms in walls, smoke

detectors or indoor peepholes, and fire extinguisher.

The increase in population and the number of youth dealing

with drug addiction, crime, abandonment, physical/sexual abuse,

violence, and lack of education. Every individual is still

qualified to have good lives. Because of this worry, this

research expects to enhance the personal satisfaction of the

clients.

In connection, lawful premises are assessed. Based on the

minimum standards for facilities, services and resources

recommended by the Department of Health (DOH) for this type of

healthcare facility;

1. The proportions of the facility must be adequate for the

proposed building may be all around ventilated and roomy

for inhabitants to be generally agreeable to permit

protection for the restorative treatment region, treatment,

and gathering exercises. The land territory must have

enough space for games and entertainment and learning

exercises.

2. The building should meet development and wellbeing models,

also fire control and wellbeing and sanitation necessities.

3. Bathroom and toilets – There should be no less than one

restroom, one latrine, and one toilet is in great working

conditions for each ten (10) patients. It should not give

locks aside from those to the selective utilization of

managerial staff.

4. Kitchen might be spotless constantly and should be

outfitted with satisfactory fundamental cooking utensils

and nourishment stockpiling and with arrangement to

secure/bolts every single sharp protest.

5. Dining region might be perfect, very much lit, shielded

from creepy crawlies and vermin's, happily finished and

should be given seats and tables.

6. For residential facilities with bedrooms, the requirements

are:

6.1. The bed shall be placed at least 100 cm. or one (1)

meter apart.

6.2. If a double-decked bed is utilized, this shall have

at least one-meter space from the ceiling and again

between the upper and lower beds.

6.3. The bedroom shall be cleaned and orderly always.

7. The emergency clinic should help the physically wiped out

patients. For no less than two patients and with the

arrangement, space must be sufficient and all around

secured for their own cleanliness and excretory capacities.

 It must be unmistakably available for the individuals who

are on obligation.

8. Adequate water supply and power must be accessible to the

degree conceivable; there must be phone and different means

for outside correspondence.

The foregoing guidelines are intended to complement

accepted architectural and engineering principles, and the

provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines, and

other relevant rules, regulations, and ordinance promulgated by

the national and local agencies.

1.7 Site Selection

Each location will have different criteria for site

selection. The site should be near transportation to make it

easier for the staff personnel, visitors, and families to reach

the area. The following is a list used in the selecting a site.

I. Present and the future environment- Economic, social, and

housing makeup of the community.

II. Integration with community plan - Potential housing

expansion relative to size, need, and location. Zoning

requirements, limitations or restrictions.

 III. Site characteristics- determine the percent of usability

of the site for building, parking, services, roads,

recreation, and playfields.

1.8 Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework presented in Diagram 1 shows the

different inputs of the study in order to come up with the

appropriate solutions to the problem for City Social Welfare

Development Youth At-Risk Center. Likewise, different laws

should also be applied in order to come up with appropriate

design solutions.

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

1.9 Design Concept

1.9.1 Inclusive Design

The way places designed affects the ability to move, see,

hear and communicate effectively. An inclusive design is one

which can be accessed and used by everyone, regardless of their

age, ability or gender. Relate to all elements of surroundings

including public open spaces which also serve to different parts

of the built environment. Considering the people’s diversity,

the inclusive design seeks to provide an environment which

addresses everyone’s varying needs.

It aims to participate equally, confidently and

independently in everyday activities and creates new

opportunities to deploy creative and therapeutic environment.

The concept simply implies that through inclusive design it

will help people use developments safely, with dignity, comfort,

convenience, and confidence. Ensure that many people involved in

the design. Provide flexibility in use; how the building or

space will be used and who will use. Design buildings and

environments that are convenient and enjoyable to use for

everyone.
1.9.1.1.1 Sustainable Tropical building in passive design

Reducing impacts by designing and constructing

buildings that are appropriate for the climate, have a

minimal environment impacts, and are healthy and

comfortable for building users. Designing a building

in a way that maximizes natural ventilation.

Passive design works with the environment to

exclude heat or cold and take advantage of sun and

breezes, avoiding or minimizing the need for

mechanical or cooling.

1.7.2 Design Objectives

 To create balance between the users and the environment;

 To come up with a comprehensive plan for a At-Risk Youth

Center;

 To provide a normative and spatially motivating living and

working environment for the users;

 To develop the area in order to address the need of the

neighborhood; and

 A design that considers nature as part of therapy of the

users.
 1.7.3 Design Considerations

1.7.3.1 Major Considerations

1.7.3.1.1 Form

1.7.3.1.2 Sustainability

1.7.3.1.3 Human psychology, comfort, and recovery

1.7.3.1.4 Sanitation

1.7.3.2 Minor Considerations

1.7.3.2.1 Accessibility

1.7.3.2.2 Safety

1.7.3 Design Criteria

1.7.3.1 Effective space planning and zoning

1.7.3.2 Therapeutic effectiveness

1.7.3.3 Adequate and appropriate services

1.7.3.4 Architectural context

1.10 Definition of terms

Child. Refers to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years.

Child in conflict with the law. Refers to a child who is alleged

as accused of, or adjudged as, having committed an offense under

Philippines laws.

Offense. Refers to an act or omission whether punishable under

special laws or the Revised Penal Code, as amended.

 Definition of City Social Welfare and Development. Formulate

measures; develop plans and strategies in implementing social welfare

programs and projects for the City.