UST Quadri Park

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
Quadricentennial Square


"Quadricentennial Square"

Why is it considered a 21st Century Park?
              Well basically it was built around 2006 and despite UST being 400 years old, it's still considered a 21st Century Park because of its contemporary landscape elements found in the park.

"Aerial View"

Physical Elements of the Design
            The plan is almost symmetrical. The color scheme is so marvelous it gives of a historical element to the site. that it Its design is linear for easy access of the students passing between the Main Building and the Library.

Principles of Design
            Simple in plan and yet it has this aesthetic beauty that appeals to the present time with its balanced elements (plants, pavements, monuments, fountain). There are two focal points in the Quadricentennial Square namely the Quattromondial and Quadricentennial Fountain. Large scaled trees is used to buffer the park from the Main building and the Benavides Library. All in all unity and balance is achieved in the design. *clap *clap 

Quattromondial designed by Ramon Orlina

SPECIAL FEATURES
Repetition of Elements in linear form

Quadricentennial Fountain designed by Industron Inc.
(designer of CCP Fountain)

Ground covers to prevent pedestrians stepping
in the grass (shortcutting)

Night Picture with vibrant colors of green
and gray

Foliage trees that shades the park

Lamp posts with an island garden at the bottom


Plan of the Quadricentennial Square (not to scale)




Ayala Westgrove Heights Parks - by Miguel Alberto Garcia

The awe-inspiring beauty of a 400-hectare orchard environment is fertile ground for your family to thrive. Located at the center of the booming Sta. Rosa area, Ayala Westgrove Heights is a strategic location that creates the ideal neighborhood for families, complete with all that you may need nearby.


 Rooted in the heritage of Ayala Alabang, everyday living in Ayala Westgrove Heights is an extraordinary experience. Developed by Ayala Land Premier and grounded in its commitment to quality, feel secure in a solid investment so you concentrate on what is most vital-giving your children a life of boundless possibilities.
 Experience the art of living well in Ayala Westgrove Heights, a high-end residential subdivision set amidst rolling hills and valleys, blanketed by thousands of mango trees. At Westgrove, about half of the land area is reserved for open space: there are close to 200 hectares of orchards, lagoons, community parks, garden paths and preserved natural ridges. This community provides the perfect environment to raise a family.
 The subdivision covers over 400 hectares of prime land area offering choice lots with sizes ranging from 400 to 1,100 square meters. Completed amenities are in place to make Ayala Westgrove Heights the perfect community to build your future. Dive into the clear, cool waters of our pool. Shoot some hoops in our basketball courts. Your choice — indoor or outdoor. Score an ace in any of our four tennis courts. Get your kicks in our competition-sized soccer field. Trot down our jogging and bicycle paths, or simply relax in the country-club atmosphere of our clubhouse — all yours to use, no need for membership shares.




Lake Park & Botanical Garden - De La Salle University Dasmarinas - Jake Escares

Let's admit it. Schools at first is a fun place where you acquire knowledge, friends, and experiences that becomes part of your life. But there will come a time that our school tends to be a stressful place, because just by merely stepping on it's grounds makes you remember all the homework,  projects, quizzes and deadlines that sometimes tend to pile up and sucks the life out of you. And probably the worst thing that could happen is when you reach the point that you'll realize, the school ground itself is getting dull, and boring, and just by looking at it adds up to the stress that the schoolworks brought you, and just decide to go home and relax or just kill the time.

But there are some schools that gives me the impression that even they can calm your stress and makes you still enjoy the day despite all the loads of school stuff that you're at. There's something about these schools that they always have a good breeze and relaxing aura, and makes you not want to go home yet. One thing common about them is that they are not all cement, all walls, all doors and windows, but rather, full of trees, grass, sceneries, and hot spots to stay and relax. Among those schools, this University is one that I never get tired of exploring, specifically their lakeside park, and the park-like botanical garden.






    De la salle Dasmarinas was already established way, way before, and was known from its continuous growth, slowly increasing its student and course capacity, but at the same time, creating innovations in its landscaping for the convenience of the users. One of which, the Botanical Garden, was established together with the institution, but was recently renovated from a merely space of organized plant collection, to a park-like design, with many access pathways and sitting areas. Though its more like exclusive to students only, i would still consider this as a 21st century park because of the purpose it upholds.

Generally, the layout of the botanical garden was a number of identical spots/areas which almost all were circular in form, interconnected by neat, medium wavy pathways, surrounded by pure greenery and some benches and covers. And as far as my observation goes, it seems to be divided into categories. By either their specie or families, or their function or something related to botanical studies. it provides a number of focal points, and would really ask for your time and attention so you can really appreciate them. But a very likable attribute of this compared to others, though haven't got any  information on its exact size, is its seemingly wide area, although I think it's because it's beside the lake that's why it looks wide, but it doesn't constrict movements so can really give a carefree ambiance.






After researching the concept of this garden, it came down to a design similar to any recognized botanical garden around the world, plants here are arranged in a particular systematic manner, designed to serve specific purposes like Scientific or Botanical Research, Educational Function, Aesthetic and Recreational Function, Conservation Function, and for Public Service (like UST, their plants are also labeled). It was just designed to a manner where even visitors can enjoy and stay while appreciating nature's beauty.

I haven't got any information as well regarding its architects and designers, aside form the priests who initially established DLSU itself. I was supposed to roam a lot more, but unfortunately i wasn't able to recharge my battery, so i cant use my camera anymore, plus i have to go back to UST because i still have classes. Anyways, it's not just because of this project, but since then I really and always admire the design of DLSU - D because of its landscaping that would really make you forget that you are inside a University. I love how they prioritized nature in conceptualizing this instutution.









Sanctuary of Peace Garden, Sucat, Paranaque

Santuary of Peace Garden

Sucat, Paranaque

by Jaymie Generoso




A place, a park, a home, a sanctuary. found in a place that is not as you expected. the sanctuary of peace, home to some wild animals and a variety of plant species.


There are caged birds and animals to provide a complete essence of the life of nature.






As you enter this garden, you would see the variety of plants that are present from the site. This garden is only a part of the Manila Memorial Park which we always knew as a cemetery. This garden must provide a peace and quiet environment to comply with the needs of the people who usually visits their loved ones. 

A pond over the bridge gives a dramatic and more life to the park. You can walk over the bridge and freely see the entire park. You can also walk over the pond through large blocks of stones.







A sanctuary of peace and tranquility, the park's design was patterned after Mililani Memorial Park in Hawaii. It is considered as a 21st Century Park because of the way it was planned. Created and designed to have a modern style of landscape and hardscape elements. 

Pavilions are also provided.

Deciduous trees and evergreen trees are planted and placed where shade are most likely needed.


Walkways


There are hardscape elements that makes the garden or park more accessible for the people. Hardcape elements like benches, pavillions, and other elements that people usually use for their comfort.















Large blocks of stones are used as seats, which compliments to where it is placed.























Pictures above are the views that you will be able to see when you walk over the bridge. You can see the entire park.