PLATE 1
A small chapel in Manila Boystown dedicated to Bsd. Carlo Acutis
A small chapel in Manila Boystown dedicated to Bsd. Carlo Acutis
This project is to redesign the Manila Boystown chapel dedicated to Bsd. Carlo Acutis, the millennial saint, in celebration of the 500th year of Catholic faith in the Philippines.
My first step in this project is researching on the given site, and on Bsd. Carlo Acutis. I found out that the existing Manila Boystown chapel is rectangular in form having large windows on both sides of the structure. The paint and trees are somehow poorly maintained. On the other hand, I learned more about Bsd, Carlo Acutis’ life and story, how he became a saint, his quotes, lifestyle, and hobbies.
Second is creating the concept sheet with goals, objectives, considerations, strategies, etc. Since Manila Boystown is an orphanage, for the homeless and abandoned, I wish for the children, youth and elders to find enlightenment, believe in faith, and be like Bsd. Carlo Acutis by making the chapel livelier, striking and convivial.
Third is drawing the schematic plans and elevation/ perspectives on a paper.
Fourth is creating the architectural drawings including the floor plan, site development plan, and elevations.
For the floor plan, I decided first on all measurements needed before drawing the floor plan on paper. I used the schematic plans and measurement for guide. And then, I rendered it in pencil.
For the site development plan and elevation, I also used the schematic drawings and measurements before doing the final drawing. This is also rendered in pencil.