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DESIGN CONSIDERATION
SUSTAINABILITY AESTHETICSACCESIBILITYCOMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
COMFORTABILITY
ISABELA
ISABELAISABELA
Natural Disasters
Environmental Regulations
Market Competition
Economic Uncertainty
-Geoffrey Bawa
Palanan, Isabela – A Hidden Coastal Sanctuary
Palanan is a remote municipality located on the eastern coast of the
province of Isabela, Philippines. Nestled between the Sierra Madre
mountain range and the Philippine Sea, Palanan is known for its rich
biodiversity, pristine coastlines, and lush tropical rainforests. Due to its
isolation — accessible primarily by boat or air — it has remained largely
untouched by urban development, preserving its natural charm and
ecological integrity.
Pandanus tectorius, locally known as pandan dagat, is a native tropical plant
found abundantly along the coastal areas of Palanan. It thrives in sandy, saline
environments and is naturally adapted to withstand typhoons, salt spray, and
shifting shorelines.
THE
THE
PANDANUS TECTORIUS
PANDANUS TECTORIUS
GROWS WITH LONG,
GROWS WITH LONG,
BLADE-LIKE LEAVES ARRANGED IN LAYERS (TIERS),
BLADE-LIKE LEAVES ARRANGED IN LAYERS (TIERS),
AND IT HAS STILT-LIKE AERIAL ROOTS THAT BRACE IT
AND IT HAS STILT-LIKE AERIAL ROOTS THAT BRACE IT
AGAINST STRONG WINDS AND COASTAL CONDITIONS.
AGAINST STRONG WINDS AND COASTAL CONDITIONS.
THESE CHARACTERISTICS INSPIRE A RESORT DESIGN
THESE CHARACTERISTICS INSPIRE A RESORT DESIGN
THAT EMPHASIZES LAYERED SHADING, STRUCTURAL
THAT EMPHASIZES LAYERED SHADING, STRUCTURAL
ELEVATION, AND MODULAR ADAPTIVE SPACES IDEAL
ELEVATION, AND MODULAR ADAPTIVE SPACES IDEAL
FOR THE TROPICAL, STORM PRONE SETTING OF
FOR THE TROPICAL, STORM PRONE SETTING OF
PALANAN IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA.
PALANAN IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA.
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PANÁPANÁ”
PANÁPANÁ”
REFLECTS THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THE
REFLECTS THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THE
PLANT AS WELL AS THE LAYERED HOSPITALITY
PLANT AS WELL AS THE LAYERED HOSPITALITY
EXPERIENCE.INSPIRED BY THE FAN-LIKE SPREAD OF
EXPERIENCE.INSPIRED BY THE FAN-LIKE SPREAD OF
PANDAN LEAVES, THIS RESORT EMBRACES GENTLE
PANDAN LEAVES, THIS RESORT EMBRACES GENTLE
FORM, AIRINESS, AND COASTAL COMFORT.
FORM, AIRINESS, AND COASTAL COMFORT.
THE PANDANUS TECTORIUS GROWS WITH LONG,
BLADE-LIKE LEAVES ARRANGED IN LAYERS (TIERS),
AND IT HAS STILT-LIKE AERIAL ROOTS THAT BRACE IT
AGAINST STRONG WINDS AND COASTAL CONDITIONS.
THESE CHARACTERISTICS INSPIRE A RESORT DESIGN
THAT EMPHASIZES LAYERED SHADING, STRUCTURAL
ELEVATION, AND MODULAR ADAPTIVE SPACES IDEAL
FOR THE TROPICAL, STORM PRONE SETTING OF
PALANAN IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA.
“PANÁPANÁ” REFLECTS THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THE
PLANT AS WELL AS THE LAYERED HOSPITALITY
EXPERIENCE.INSPIRED BY THE FAN-LIKE SPREAD OF
PANDAN LEAVES, THIS RESORT EMBRACES GENTLE
FORM, AIRINESS, AND COASTAL COMFORT.
PANAPANA HAVEN
“Layered Comfort, Rooted Resilience.”
“PANÁPANÁ HAVEN ”
“PANÁPANÁ HAVEN ”“PANÁPANÁ HAVEN ”
BEACH RESORT C OMPLEX
FAN-LIKE SHELTER FROM “PANÁPANÁ ”
FAN-LIKE SHELTER FROM “PANÁPANÁ ”FAN-LIKE SHELTER FROM “PANÁPANÁ ”
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SWOT ANALYSIS
Biomimetic Design Philosophy
Climate-Responsive
Cultural & Natural Relevance
Adaptive Modularity
Unique Brand Identity
Construction Complexity
Infrastructure Limitations
Weather Dependency
Eco-Tourism Growth
Local Community Engagement
Scalable Design for Future
Expansion
Architecture cannot be totally
explained but must be
experienced.”
HOTEL LOBBYHOTEL LOBBY BARBEQUE RESTAURANTBARBEQUE RESTAURANT
POOL AREAPOOL AREAMAIN BUILDINGMAIN BUILDING
BERNARDINO LYKA A. DELA CRUZ, ARMAND EDQUILA, KYLE MYKEL QUITORAS, JONAZEN VALENCIA JOHN LLYOD II
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