project overview
The Philippines is considered one of the main producers of coconut products. In recent years, production is decreasing and farmers are being left behind even though the industry is rising globally. Furthermore, there is no center for the coconut industry here in Mindoro. There are many coconut organizations but there is no coordination and monitoring of smallholders of coconut farms.
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One solution is putting up a center for promoting agriculture particularly coconut farming in the province. The center will serve to coordinate and monitor the different organizations. It is a research hub for improved methods in the planting and production of various coconut products. It is also a showcase to educate visitors like school children, foreigners, agriculture enthusiasts. The hub can provide employment for the nearby community.
tubo: el coco research hub and agro-ecotourism complex
Tubo, a tagalog term of Mindorenos to coconut embryo or coconut heart, since the project is envisioned to be the heart or center of coconut industry in Mindoro.
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS
The zones are positioned based on the existing condition of the site. The major zones are located at the highest point while water catchment, irrigation, and coconut plantation are located at the lowest point.
SITE ZONING & SPACE REGIONS
DESIGN TRANSLATION OF THE SITE
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Using furrow irrigation is a good way to introduce a new way of upgrading the way of planting coconut trees to the farmers since coconut needs more water and it helps the coconut to produce more fruits. This type of planting is not only beneficial to the coconut trees but also aesthetically pleasing to attract tourists Coconut trees are 10 mts in between.
Planting the three varieties of coconut trees that can be found in Mindoro: MAWA DWARF,CATIGAN DWARF, AND LAGUNA TALL.
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Using intercropping to make the development more sustainable
MATERIALS
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
ZONE 1
Zone one is consists of admin buildings and a registry area for visitors. A coconut museum where behind it is the coconut market where coconut products and by-products are being sold. Another building is the event and gathering center that can accommodate 150 persons.
ZONE 2
Zone two is consists of recreational areas such as parks, elevated walkways with a cafe, and some recreational activities on it. Zone 2 also has a restaurant that serves menus that are made of coconut.
ZONE 3
This is the zone where coconut fruits and other parts of it are being processed to produce products and by-products such as coconut water, coconut milk, coconut honey, coir ropes, and sheets that can be used in different things, coconut tiles, souvenirs, etc. Visitors can observe and view the things that are going on inside all the processing facilities since there is a space for a viewing area The research center and training center is also located here.
ZONE 3
This is consists of a wellness spa, accommodations, dining hall, and campgrounds. This is the zone to relax and have tranquility.
OVERALL PRESENTATION BOARD
