College of Architecture
Architectural Design Project
Proposed Plans and Design of
“Collatio”: A Mixed-Use Best-Use Condominium Development
Escolta, Manila
A Research Project Presented to
Arch’t. Serge T. Chua Jr., FUAP
Adamson University
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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For
Research Methods for Architecture
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Privado, Michael L.
B.S. Architecture
March 21, 2013
This book is dedicated to my family, friends, and loved ones…
Acknowledgements
I would like to acknowledge the staff and faculty of the College of Architecture of Adamson University for preserving the goodwill and fairness of education in the art of Architecture. Deserving also of my gratitude is the staff of the Adamson University Library for providing the necessary resources for the completion of this thesis book.
To one of my best set of friends, Cocoi Base, Jonas Rivera, Aldren Rocha, Ian Dinglasan, Lioniel Espere, Roy Pera, Jade Duhaylungsod, Noel Montanano, Alexander Custodio, for the laughs despite the challenges and adversities. To Jona Lyn Laririt, Kim Lao, TJ Antonio, Israel Mole, Herald Bayabay, for keeping me company and for listening to my dumb stories of life frustrations and stupid stories.
To Architect Serge T. Chua Jr. for being an inspiration and role model, and for providing me the learning necessary to complete this book. To Architect Walther N. Ocampo for being my second adviser in this thesis book and for believing in me in spite of me giving up on myself in times of hardships.
To my family, Honesto R. Privado, Norma L. Privado, and Nemia L. Privado, for being patient with me in tenure here in Adamson University and for providing me with love and generosity which no material thing or money can match.
And lastly, to our God the creator, who is the source of all knowledge and is the greatest Architect of