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1.

BACKGROUND

The Philippines is a 100-million-strong agro-


marine nation enjoying the manifold gifts of its
archipelagic ecosystems. Given this richness and
diversity of natural resources. With 7,100 islands,
a total land area of 297,409 sqm. and a coastline
that is 17,360 km long. It is a tropical country
located at latitudes 50-200 north of the equator,
and longitudes 1170 -1270 east (Britannica Atlas
1969).

Several fruit trees that bear edible nuts are


claimed to have their center of diversity in the
Philippines. The most important of these is the
Canarium species, whose geographic distribution
in the country remains limited to areas located
relatively close to its center of origin.

There are almost seventy-five (75) known


Canarium species (Leenhouts 1956). Nine of
which are endemic in the Philippines and four of
the genus are of economic importance: C.
ovatum, C. Indicum, C. album and C. luzonicum
(Coronel, 1996). Among the species, C. ovatum
or the Pili nut is the most important nut producing
tree in the country. The varieties that are
promoted and propagated are M. Orolfo,
Magnaye, Laysa, Lanuza, Magayon, Mayon, and
Orbase (NSIC, 1999, 2000, 2003 & 2012).

Pili nut kernel is the most valuable part of the fruit


due to its high economic value. Aside from the
commonly known tree nut kernel, export
commodities derived from Pili nut kernels such
as pastries, confectionaries, and a whole kernel
is now emerging in the local and international
markets. Pulp oil that is comparable with olive oil
can be used as an alternative in salad dressing
and other application in food processing (Pham
and Dumandan, 2016). Pili nut is rich in
micronutrients such as Magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium, calcium, ascorbic acid, zinc, iron, and
copper. Minerals have vital roles in vitamin
absorption and energy production. (Food and
Nutrition Research Institute, DOST)

Demands for pili products continue to increase


both in the local and international market with a
competitive edge as it can very well compete with
macadamia, cashew, almond, and walnut in
terms of quality. (Berango, DTI V information
officer) Not just the pili kernel but also pili pulp oil
and pili elemi oil which has high international
demand. (Pili Focal Person, Vibar) But despite of
its rising demand, the supply is hard to meet and
the pili remains unpopular. This is due to the fact
that few of the farmers and processors are
involved themselves in the large-scale production
and processing of it because of the difficulty in
farming and post-harvesting process.

The focus of the study is in the context of partial


increase in production and further exposure and
promotion of Pili industry.

As the Philippines is the only country devoted to


large-scale production, processing and
commercializing of this nut (De Padua et al
1978), it has a high potential for being a top
export commodity such that we have the
monopoly of the foreign market (Coronel 1990).

2. SETTING
2.1 Scopes and Limitation
To limit the scope of the study, the following will
serve as the boundaries and basis to prove the
project feasibility.

2.1a Users

Among the three main sectors of the Philippine


economy, agriculture is the most neglected in

why the most area experiencing poverty is in the


rural. As such, it is no wonder that farmers are
among the poorest people in the country.

In Bicol Region, the largest component of the


economy is agriculture and recorded 486,000
thousand holders/farm operators aged 15 years
and over. A total of 708 thousand household
members (39%) were reported to have been
engaged in agricultural activities in 2012.

The region plays a significance role in the

Authority (PSA 2017) reports that the region


accounts 85% of the total number of pili
production in the country (see picture 1). It has
an existing area of 7,778 hectares with 617,317
bearing trees and 16,483 nonbearing trees.
Regional production was approximately 23,152
MT. There is around 13,435 pili
farmers/producers and 164 processors region
wide.

Based on PAS 2015, the Albay province has a


total number of existing bearing and nonbearing
pili trees of 50,911 and 80,552, respectively
within a combined area of 1,314.63 hectares.
Provincial estimated yield is 292 MT. The
province has 2,940 pili farmers and 35
processors (see picture 2).

Pili tree is a dioecious tree with one male and


one female organ. Propagation of the pili can be
accomplished using sexual (seeds/seedlings), or
by asexual methods. Sexual propagation is the
natural method of plant multiplication through
seeds. However, it has been noted that 50% of it
resulted of maleness and matured late about 8-
10 years before they bear fruit with an average
yield of 500 fruits/tree or 104,000 fruits/hectare.
They are usually grow tall and one of the
constraints in harvesting (see picture 3).

The second is the asexual propagation where


using grafting and inarching techniques. The
advantages of it is that is produces true to type.
The trees are low and making harvesting easy. It
also matures and bears fruit as early as 2 4
years and assured 100% female plantation and
also enables planting of more productive trees
with an average yield of 1,000 1500 fruits/tree
or 260,000 fruits/hectare. If using mono-cropping,
208 pieces grafted pili could be planted in 1
hectare. If using intercropping, 100 pieces of pili
could be planted (see picture 4).

2.1b Site
2.1b.1 Site Selection Criteria

The following are some factors to consider in site


selection for tree nut farming.

Location and orchard site selection


When choosing a potential site for an orchard,
issues relating to the land, such as soil type,
topography, aspect, slope, and irrigation supply
need to be considered carefully. Climatic factors
for the chosen site including temperature, rainfall,
wind and frost potential also need to be taken
into consideration

1. Climate - Site selection for nut orchard


must take into account local and regional
weather patterns.

2. Soil management - Tree crops tend to


be planted on light-textured soils such as
sandy loams or loams. Soil types are
classified by reference to the proportions
of silt, sand, and clay referred to as
texture. The major nutrients needed are
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

3. Variety selection - Variety selection is


critical and needs to be based on market
demand. The choice also depends on
region and climate.

4. Irrigation management - Water


availability is essential to consider as
commercial orchards must have the
reliability of supply and cannot produce
optimum yields without irrigation. Water
management is one of the largest and
most important inputs into an orchard.
Orchard trees are dependent on a regular
irrigation supplied on demand.

To achieve the best site for faming, there are


other factors to consider in site selection:
5. Biotic factors and the prevalence of
pests and diseases - Site selection may
consider the natural population of certain
organisms like bees and other pollinators.
Farmlands adjacent to forested areas
may be preferred. But places with a long
history of the presence of serious pests
and diseases may be avoided.

6. Cost of acquisition or lease and in


preparing the land - Where financial
feasibility or affordability is a
consideration, the cost of procuring or
leasing the farmland is a limiting factor.
This may take into consideration also the
cost of modifying the physical features of
the land such as in flattening or modifying
the landscape if so desired, the removal
of barriers like unwanted trees, clumps,
stumps and boulders, diversion of
floodways, construction of drainage,
roads and fire lanes.

7. Accessibility - A farm that is managed


as a business must have access to
supplies, equipment, and the market. It
must be provided with infrastructures (e.g.
roads) and, if the product is intended to
be marketed elsewhere, shipping facilities
or airports. Moreover, there is a general
preference for farms in familiar locations
and which are easily accessible to owner-
managers.

8. Labor supply and cost - Skilled labor


must be available at reasonable cost.
Otherwise, laborers from other parts of
the country may have to be imported.

9. Security and political stability - The


farm should be secure from thieves and
stray animals. Otherwise, an additional
investment may be provided for fencing or
security personnel. In addition, farms are
preferred in locations where the local and
regional populace is compliant to the rule
of law and where there is a stable
existence of peace and order.

10. Bureaucracy and investment benefits -


Site selection favors those locations
where the bureaucratic red tape is
minimal so that business permits and
other papers if so required can be
processed with haste. Likewise, countries
and localities which offer incentives, like
tax exemption, are preferred.

The following are some factors to consider from


Philippine National Standard: Code of hygienic
practice for fruits and vegetables.

Establishments, as well as the effectiveness of


any reasonable measures that might be taken to
protect food. Establishments should not be
located anywhere where, after considering such
protective measures, it is clear that there will
remain a threat to food safety or suitability. In
particular, establishments should normally be
located away from: Environmentally polluted
areas and industrial activities which pose a
serious threat of contaminating food.
1. Areas subject to flooding unless sufficient
safeguards are provided.
2. Areas prone to infestations of pests.
3. Areas where wastes, either solid or liquid,
cannot be removed effectively.

preferred by the RFU-5 in cooperation with the


Bicol Consortium for Agriculture Resources
Research, San Agustin, Pili Camarines Sur.

1. The site must be near the source of input


supply and distribution

2. The site must be flat with good drainage.

3. Water supply is very important in watering


the plant.

4. The nursery must be protected from


strong winds and flood hazards.

5. Pest and disease incidence in the area


must be taken into consideration and
ensure that no astray animals in the area
that may cause damage the plant.

According to the book entitled,


Philippine Agri-tourism Program: A Guidebook for
Developing Agri-tourism Program in the
there are nine (9) factors that make
a good agri-tourism site.

The following can be the main criteria for the


selection of the appropriate site.
1. Accessibility and Distance The
site, preferably, should be in close
proximity to major gateways and
highways (Airports, national Roads)
and near major destinations (25 km
radius).

2. Products The products should be


intended for consumption and sale
and the basic needs of plants (water,
soil, air, etc.) should be available and
should be in good quality.

3. Attractions the site should be near


major tourist destinations.

4. Facilities and Utilities There


should be available necessary utilities
such as plumbing, electrical and water
lines.

5. Infrastructure The site should be


accessible using good roads and
there should be available
communication systems.

6. Peace and Order The vicinity


should be peaceful and calm.

7. Market Attractiveness Farm site


should be near the target market and
should respond to t
secure its market growth and
development.

8. Environmental techniques and


methods geared to protect the
environment Preferred sites are
those with policies regarding
sustainability.

9. Social Acceptance The


government should be supportive of
the project and it is preferred to have
site where users need this kind of
facility.

The project site requirements and selection


criteria are to be considered to prove the
feasibility of the Pili leisure - commercial farm
and research. The project should be located in
land suited for growing of pili trees.

2.1b.2 Site Description

The site is located in Bicol considers as a home


of pili nuts. The region is where the best
variables for growing Pili converge. Home to at
least five active volcanoes one of which is the
perfect-coned and world-admired Mayon Volcano

generous rainfall.

The lot classified as through lot with total area of


22 hectares. It is an agricultural land that is good
for utilization and development of the project
proposal and pili plantation. The soil in the site
classified as loam soil which is rich in minerals
and nutrients. The presence of leafy forestation is
the manifestation that the site is suited for
growing crops specifically for pili tree (see picture
7).
The proposed Pili in[FARM]ation Hub is to be
sited in barangay Tabon-tabon, Daraga, Albay. It
is surrounded by neighboring agricultural
farmlands and residential zone to the south-east
(see picture 5). The site is served by the national
road, Pan-Philippine Highway to the south-east
and Brgy. Tabon-tabon Road to the north-west
which make it very accessible to the neighboring
provinces and cities (see picture 6). Availability of
buses and jeepneys for long distance travel and
tricycles for short distance travel. There is also
presence of taxi services.

The site is 3 kilometers away from the under


construction Bicol International airport and 7
kilometers away from Legazpi Domestic Airport.
The site is accessible to Legazpi National Port
with 8.6 km travel distance and Tabaco
International Port with 34 km travel distance.
Aside from airports and ports, the site is also
near in Barangay Comun that would be the south
central station of PNR in Daraga, Albay.

The site has the availability of potable water and


irrigation which is essential for pili farming and
has the full utilization of electrical, power systems
and efficient communication services.

2.1c Resulted Architecture

The Pilipinuts complex has 5 major zones:

1. Educational Zone

This zone is composed of Pili


Gallery/Museum and agri-library that
shows the history and information
about the pili industry. There is also a
training facility for events, seminars
and workshops.

Under this zone is the Lakbay aral


trail tour with different stations; Nursery
Dome, Coconut station, U-pick station,
Bee keeping, Plant tour station, Pili
candy house station and the
observatory tower station. All these
stations will educate and let the visitors
experience the farm to plate processes
of pili nut.

2. Agriculture Zone
Under this zone is the Research
Facility that takes care the cultivation
and propagation of pili nut in order to
grow it well and healthy. It is also
responsible in other farm operations.
Together with the research facility is
the research area or the nursery scion
grove where they study and take care
the plants. There is also a Post-
harvest facility that serves as an area
to reduce the loss of produce, add
quality into it and makes sure that it
reaches the specs and standards of the
clients or buyers.

Pilipinuts also have its own pili


orchard farm with different varities of
pili nuts promoting the grafting
method/asexual propagation.

3. Exhibition Zone
The exhibition zone is an area that
gives the micro and macro enterprises
an opportunity to showcase their bicol
products and introduce it locally and
internationally.

4. Commercial Zone

The commercial Zone consists of


Pick-a-Pili Farmer where you
can choose your own pili variants
according to your taste and
preferences. All pili products that you
need like, fresh pili farm goods,
delicacies, pili oil, crafts and souvenirs
are all available in the market with an
assurance of safety and quality.

Aside from the Market there are


also cafés and restaurants adjacent to
the pili park. The business center also
functions as a stop over in Daraga that
is one of the ways to introduce pili nut
to the tourists that are just passing
through the national highway.

5. Glamping Farm Resort

The Clubhouse is having a


function hall, restobar, and dining that
offers vegan cuisines.

The resort offers spas that make


you feel relaxed and a place where
you can experience the pili essential
oil.It also have different
accommodations to avail, the luxury
pods, glamping pods and if you want
more cheaper and affordable
accommodation it also offers camping
tents and nutshell capsules.

Aside from accomodations and


spas, the farm resort also has leisure
amenities like, bonfiring, stargazing
area, hammocking and fishing area.

2.2 Project Goal and Objectives

The project will show the relevance of


architecture with an innovative approach in
answering and responding the economic
problems, needs, and demands.

The goal of the project is to have a pili


in[FARM]ation Hub that will educate, produce
and promote pili industry.

To support the project goal, project objectives are


listed below:

To create a place that will educate the


guest/visitors about the farm to plate
processes of pili nut and making them
aware about the benefits and importance
of it.

To provide training facility that will be a


venue for seminars and workshops.

To develop an avenue that studies and


takes care the cultivation and propagation
of pili nut in order to grow it well and
assures the long - term growth of the
trees with the highest yield and quality.

To establish a pili commercial farm that


promotes new pili farming techniques.

To create a Nursery
establishment/development to support the
asexual propagation method and to
address the scarcity in the supply of pili
farming materials.

To establish a facility that will reduce the


post-harvest loss and add quality and
price value into the produce and makes
sure that it reaches client specs and
preferences.

To create a facility that will showcase not


just pili industry but also the products of
bicol and introduce it locally and
internationally.

Creating a place to boost the tourism


industry in Bicol.

To create a one-stop place for variety of


pili delicacies, crafts, and fresh farm
goods etc.

To develop a place that will be a stopover


of buses passing through the National
Highway.

To create a glamping farm resort offers


accommodation, healthy living and spa
experience using pili essential oil.
2.3 Definition of Terms

1. Pili Nut - is a species of tropical tree


belonging to the genus Canarium. They
are commercially cultivated in the
Philippines for their edible nuts.

2. Propagation - the breeding of specimens


of a plant or animal by natural processes
from the parent stock.

3. Agri-tourism - or also referred to as


is a form of tourism
activity conducted in a rural farm area
which may include tending to farm
animals, planting, harvesting and
processing of farm products. It covers
attractions, activities, services and
amenities as well as other resources of
thearea to promote an appreciation of the
local culture, heritage and traditions
through personal contact with the local
people.

4. Agri-Tourism/Farm Site - is a working


farm producing and/or showcasing raw
and/or processed products.

5. Day Farm - are farms ideal for day


tours/visits usually located near national
highways and main business area.

6. Farm Resort - are farms that offer


accommodation and dining services, for
the purpose of participating in or enjoying
interactive on-farm activities and other
farm life experience.

7. Glamping - is a portmanteau of
glamorous and camping and describes a
style of camping with amenities and, in
some cases, resort-style services not
usually associated with "traditional"
camping.

8. Farm Tour - refers to the activity of


visiting an agri-tourism/farm site on a day
tour, overnight stay or longer period of
time.

9. Food Hub - a centrally located facility


with a business management structure
facilitating the aggregation, storage,
processing, distribution, and/or marketing
of locally/regionally produced food
products.
3. DESIGN PROBLEM

By defining and simplifying the main problem as


an issue of deficiency of pili supply to attain the
rising demand locally and internationally and
unpopularity of it despite of its uses and
potentials, an architectural solution can be
hypothesized:

A Pili in[FARM]ation Hub that will partially help


increase the production and will further expose
and promote the Pili Industry. It will not be a
simple Pili farm but a potential key driver for the
effective increase of supply and recognition of Pili
industry.

3.1 Main Problem


Deficiency of pili supply to attain the rising
demand locally and internationally and
unpopularity of it despite of its uses and
potentials.

3.2 Sub-problems
The following sub-problems will further support
the quest on deriving conclusions on drawn
instances.

Sub-problem 1:
What are the reasons on deficiency of pili supply
in the country?
The reasons why there is the deficiency
of pili supply in the country is because
there are factors affecting it.

The number one factor would be the


commercial pili farming method practice
was just recently started and still lack of
knowledge of people about the new
propagation techniques and technology
used. There is no commercial planting
before of this crop in the Philippines and
fruits are only collected from natural
stands in the mountains near those so-
c
Southern Tagalog, and Eastern Visayas.

The second is the climate change,


although the pili tree is known to be one
of the most typhoon-resistant species, a
number of trees are destroyed by the
devastating typhoons that hit the area of
pili cultivation each year.

The third would be the difficulty in


harvesting and post-harvest process
where in the farmers are still in the
traditional method that is harder and
consumes more time especially in
depulping and deshelling of nuts.

The fourth would be the further


commercialization, the agricultural lands
are converted to residential or any
commercial occupancies in due
considerations to profitable interests
which will be reason. The greatest threat
to the genetic diversity of the species,
however, is posed by humans. The local
population is known to cut down pili trees
and sell them as lumber or fuelwood.

Sub-problem 2:
Why pili industry remains on its unpopularity
state despite of its economic value?
This is due to the fact that there is no
facility solely for pili industry.

Sub-problem 3:
What are the propagation methods and farming
processes of pili?
Pili tree is a dioecious tree with one male
and one female organ. Propagation of the
pili can be accomplished using sexual
(seeds/seedlings), or by asexual
methods. Sexual propagation is the
natural method of plant multiplication
through seeds. However, it has been
noted that 50% of it resulted of maleness
and matured late about 8-10 years before
they bear fruit and they usually grow tall
and one of the constraints in harvesting.
The second is the asexual propagation
where using grafting and inarching
techniques. The advantages of that is it
produces true to type. The trees are low
and making harvesting easy. It also
matures and bears fruit as early as 2 3
years and assured 100% female
plantation.

Sub-problem 3:
What are the pili products that are already
available in the market?
The major products of pili are usually
made in the most commercially important
part of pili, the kernel. Aside from the
commonly known tree nut kernel which is
can very well compete with macadamia,
cashew, almond, and walnut in terms of
quality, export commodities derived from
Pili nut kernels such as pastries,
confectionaries, and a whole kernel is
emerging in the local and international
markets.
The pili pulp, which is also an edible part
of the fruit. It contains a good source of oil
and is comparable with olive oil. It can be
alternative in salad dressing and other
application in food processing (Pham and
Dumandan, 2016). The pili oil also used
in cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical
products. The popular brand using pili oil
on its product is the PILI ANI a Filipino
skincare line features varieties of pili
beauty products and market it locally and
internationally.

The elemi resins from the trunk of the pili


which is exporting to the other country
and mainly used by the fragrance industry
after distillation of its essential oils.
(Philippine Council for Agriculture
Forestry and Natural Resources
Research and Development).

The pili shell have evolved in terms of its


usage into a new industry that now
provides both the domestic and
international markets with valuable items
like home decors and even body
accessories like native necklace,
earrings, headbands and bracelets that
has already gained some fashion
statement within ecology-conscious
circles. (DA-5Regional Field Unit)

Sub-problem 4:
Are the elevation, soil and climate of Daraga are
suited for pili plantation?
Pili is a tropical tree, preferring warm
temperatures and well-distributed rainfall.
It grows at low to medium altitudes with 0-
500 meters, 24-32 degree Celsius annual
temperature, 2 500-5 000 mm annual
rainfall and deep, fertile, well-drained soil.
(Orwa et al.2009)

Daraga, where the site is located, has 0-


100 meters elevation with the
combination of level to nearly level areas,
gentle to undulating to rolling areas. It has
a loam type soil which is rich in organic
matter that is good in growing pili tree. It
has a tropical climate and well distribution
of rainfall annually. The location is
classified as a tropical rainforest climate
with an average annual temperature of 27
degree Celsius, about 3081 mm of
precipitation falls.

The above elevation, climate and soil


characteristics of Daraga agree with the
ecology and biophysical limits of pili tree.

Sub-problem 5:
Is there near pili farms from the site?
Based on the data conducted by APAO,
Legazpi City 2015, Municipality of Daraga
is having 110 farms/farmers with an
estimated yield/500 fruits/tree/year of
566,000 fruits or 5.6 MT.

Within 10 km radius from the site the


minimum and maximum travel time going
to other farms range 4 minutes to 30
minutes.

Sub-problem 6:
Is there near pili processors near from the site?

Based on the data coming from the


Agriculture and Fisheries Market
Information System (AFMIS) there are 21
pili processors located in Daraga and
Legazpi with the minimum and maximum
travel distance of 4.6 to 8 kilometers.

Sub-problem 7:
Is the site is near in airports, ports and railways?
The site is 3km away Bicol International
Airport and 7 km away from Legazpi
Domestic airport. It has 8.6 km travel
distance to Legazpi National Port and 34
km travel distance to Tabaco International
Port. Aside from airports and ports,
according to Albay Rep. Joey Salceda,
Barangay Comun in Daraga, Albay would
be the south central station of PNR and it
will pass through the southern barangays
beside the Bicol International Airport and
Maharlika Highway up to Villahermosa
village then going to Matnog town in
Sorsogon province.

4. PRECEDENT ARCHITECTURE AND


RELATED STUDIES/LITERATURE

4.1 PRECEDENT ARCHITECTURE

Precedent studies can aid the design process


from concept to final design. The following
precedence with the relation to tourism,
agriculture, and architecture will be used as an
inspiration to the design development and will
give an idea or guide to a method that will be
used for the project proposal.
.

4.1.1 AGRITOURISM FARM CONCEPT

4.1.1a Costales Nature farm

Costales nature farm is the very first accredited


agritourism destination in the Philippines with
total area of 5 hectares. It was certified as an
organic producer by the negros island
certification services inc. (nicert).

The diversified integrated farm with its 58


varieties of vegetables and culinary herbs,
fish, pigs, and poultry, all grown organically
for the visitors to closely observe, pick, and
later, to healthfully and enjoyably partake of
with family and friends, is more than what any
other farm can offer. And visiting and seeing
the farm firsthand assures people of where its
products come from and that these are really
organic and grown only with organic fertilizer
produced on the farm itself through vermiculture
and composting of plant and animal wastes.

Visitors can choose from five modes of stay at


Costales nature farms. Its is for
three days and two nights of full rural relaxation
and farm life experience in a healthy and natural
environment, while the is
a two-days-and-one-
-
tour, and the is a half-day of
experiencing farm life. The -a is
especially designed for students and farmers to
whom the costaleses dedicate their efforts to
impart and spread healthy farming to encourage
future generations of progressive and nature-
loving food producers.

All the tours involve an orientation on organic


farming, a guided farm tour, and vegetable salad
snacks. The first three packages include lunch,
unlimited salad snacks, and fishing activities. The
wellness and life at the farm visitors have
personal veggie harvesting for breakfast and
lunch, while the same activity is on a pick-and-
pay basis for the other tours, with demonstrations
on salad preparation.

The farm is a perfect model of not only certified


organic production but also sustainability, income
diversification, business partnership, agri-
tourism, extension service, creative fund
generation, and the management of and intense
interaction with people.

ANALYSIS:

ORGANIC FARMING
Pilipinuts will adapt the way how Costales Farm
grows their crops organically by using
vermiculture. Vermiculture is the process of using
worms to decompose organic food waste, turning
the waste into a nutrient-rich material capable of
supplying necessary nutrients to help sustain
plant growth.

MODES OF STAY
Modes of stay in Costales Farm, like the
WELLNESS TOUR, LIFE IN THE FARM TOUR,
LAKBAY ARALTOUR and other farm activities
will set as a benchmark for the development of
farm activities in Pilipinuts.

4.1.1b Royal Oak Farm Orchard

Royal oak farm orchard is located in northern


illinois near the wisconsin state line offers family
fun & entertainment in a beautiful 120 acre
setting from mid-august through mid-november.
The farm has over 17,000 apple trees. It also has
pumpkins, giant pumpkins, gourds and winter
squash. It has the country's first apple tree maze,
amaze 'n apples, where you can wonder through
1.5 miles of trails with 9 varieties of apples.

the farm has a bakery where we serve up our


famous fresh apple cider donuts. You can pick
your own apples or pumpkins on the east side of
the orchard. They also provide the containers for
your use in picking of all fruit, including apples,
and pumpkins. There is also tree nursery where
you can purchase an apple tree.

The entertainment area has no admission fee.


Each guest can purchase entertainment tokens
good for any one of the train, carousel, hay ride
or orchard tour rides. Tokens can also be used
for our amaze "n apples apple tree maze.

Analysis:

The development will have different farm trail


stations that will give sensory experiences to the
user and let the experience the life in the farm.

4.1.1c The Farm At San Benito


Holistic wellness resort
The farm at san benito is a holistic wellness
destination the only one of its kind in the
philippines and among the most lauded in asia
and the world. Embark on a rejuvenating journey
in this private paradise and allow nature to heal
your mind, body, and spirit. Resting on fifty
hectares of lush tropical jungle just ninety
minutes from manila, the farm is a unique
wellness resort where east meets west, nature
fuses with science, and ancient healing traditions
merge seamlessly with modern technology.

The healing sanctuary offers exclusive spa


treatments to help restore balance and peace to
your mind and spirit, while nature and medicine
converge at the holistic sanctuary to stimulate the
self into complete physical and psycho-emotional
recovery. Finally, re-energize at the acqua
sanctuary, the newest addition to the farm's
internationally-acclaimed services.

Providing a haven of complete relaxation for the


mind, body, and soul, the exclusive luxury
wellness that the farm delivers has garnered for it
a reputation, not just of being the best spa in the
philippines, but one of the best across asia and
the world.

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describe vegan cuisine. But at the farm at san
benito, you can expect nothing less. Nutritious
and all-natural ingredients, most of which are
hand-picked from our own organic gardens, are
prepared using innovative methods to deliver
vegan cuisine that is exactly that.
The farm is home to one of asi
restaurants offering vegan cuisine, and is also
host to alive! Restaurant, which proudly serves
delectable raw food. From 2006 to 2016, the farm
has already received nine international awards
recognizing the unique and exemplary culinary
experience it continues to offer its patrons.

Analysis:

The farm at San Benito acts as an escaped


haven from the rigor of life offering holistic
wellness and providing a complete relaxation of
mind, body, and soul.

The project proposal will adapt the wellness and


spa sanctuary approach of San Benito farm
offering holistic approach. This will also be a
gateway to introduce the pili essential oils that
could be used in spa and massage therapy.
Aside from the oil it will also give a way to
promote the pili cuisines for a healthy way of
living.

4.1.2 FOOD HUB CONCEPT

4.1.2a West Louisville Food Port

The food port is an innovative development


focused on bolstering the local food economy
and enabling new efficiencies in the food system.

The west louisville food port operates as more


than the typical food hub with the addition of
several key programs that serve and provide for
all stages of the food chain, from farming, to
processing, shared community kitchen spaces,
retail, and recycling. The food port builds on the
city's historic position within the inland waterway
network and the city's legacy as a major shipping
port by providing a much needed infrastructural
connection between farmers and suppliers and
the growing demand for local food. Referencing
the street grids of the city which are rotated at
different angles from neighborhood to
neighborhood to maintain orientation to the ohio
river, the masterplan stitches together the urban
fabric.

The enclosed program is organized by the


shared needs and facilities of identified tenants.
The northeast corner of the site is anchored with
retail, a coffee roaster and juicer production
facilities. Aggregation and processing facilities
are located at the center of the site, with a
connection to seed capital's offices and the
kitchen incubator.

The jefferson county extension office is lifted to


create a strong connection between their
demonstration farms below, and directly
connected to the urban farm. The recycling
facility is placed at the southwest corner of the
site for ease of access. Corresponding outdoor
spaces aligned with surrounding thoroughfares
include a market plaza, food truck plaza, and
edible garden. The efficient building plan also
allows for systematic growth to allow the building
and its tenants to develop over time.

it defines a new model for how the relationship


between consumer and producer can be defined
and addresses uncaptured market demand and
inefficiencies within the local food industry.
Logistically heavy programs such as the
recycling facility and processing facilities are
oriented towards the elevated railway on the
west, while public programs such as retail and
educational facilities face 30th street. The
intersections of programmatic bars take
advantage of the unique combination of tenants
to introduce shared facilities where private
producers and public consumers meet.

Analysis:

The precedence will help the proposal to set new


standard and approach to connect the farmers,
suppliers and the consumers. It operates as a
food hub with farming, aggregation, processing
and ditribution.

4.1.2b The Rising Pili

The rising pili is a family-run business that is


marketing one of the philippines' most famous
nuts, the pili. The rising pili factory is where they
are quality checked and packaged ready for
export to countries in europe, and the middle
east. Marketed under the brand, the cracking
monkey, the pili nuts are sold with their shell on
to harness their maximum benefits.

the factory employs local staff from tablas, which


greatly helps the development of the island
towards being eco-friendly. As part of their
commitment to reducing waste, the rising pili
does not use any plastic. Instead, they package
their all-natural product onsite in reusable cotton
sacks. The plant committed saving energy and
water to minimize waste in the facility.
Their mission is to make the world healthier and
transform how people see food. In the factory,
they minimally processed foods, they use
packages that will biodegrade fast, they resemble
ay that uses more people and less
machines, being responsible for our environment
and thinking globally, acting locally.

Analysis:

Pilipinuts post-harvest facility will adapt the


concept of the rising pili factory, thinking globally,
acting locally, where in they think about the
quality of the products and give opportunity to the
locals.

4.1.3 RESEARCH FACILITY CONCEPT

4.1.3a Don Tyson Center for Agricultural


Sciences

Don tyson center for agricultural sciences is


organized in two wings a two-story research
laboratory wing and an administrative/office and
multi-purpose room wing. A glass link connects

gallery that visitors to the administrative wing and


patrons of the multi-purpose. Splitting the
program into office and laboratory wings allowed
for mechanical systems to be more efficient for
the vastly different needs of office vs. Laboratory
spaces. This also allowed for easier access
control of the public administrative program
function and the restricted scientific research.
The multi-purpose room is a large two-story
space, surrounded by glass, which acts as a
beacon and a main feature of the new facility. It
is located proud of the rest of the facility and
easily seen on approach. The site plan has a
place for future greenhouses and the landscape
design plan features water conservation by using
the natural drainage of the site as a rain garden
along the north façade and incorporates
rainwater harvesting. Agricultural test crop sites
can be seen from the building to the south,
grounding the building in the physical intent of its
use.

Research labs were kept generic and flexible to


allow for varied scientists, depending on
changing research needs. All labs are daylight,
with the lab wing and the administrative wing
running east/west for easily controlled natural
light, an important aspect to researchers dealing
with agriculture and the natural elements. The
scientist offices on the second floor share an
open collaboration space for cross discipline
interaction, all with a view to the large fields of
test plots to the east.

the office wing houses two departments, one


each on the ground and second floor. There are
shared conference rooms that can be scheduled
between the two departments and researchers
as needed, along with the large multi-purpose
meeting room that can be used for a multitude of
events for the state agriculture outreach
programs and university events. A shared break
room on the ground floor provides a place for all
three departments in the building to come
together informally on a day-to-day basis.
The exterior skin of the building draws from the
vernacular of the agricultural buildings on the
adjacent properties with vertical metal siding, but
presented in a more contemporary way with the
form of the building being simplified to respond to
the speed of the main thoroughfare to and from
campus. Natural stone from the area grounds the
building and provides a pedestrian scale and
texture from the site through the main entry.

Analysis:

The precedent can help the proposal in the


planning of pili research facility building providing
modern laboratories and workspaces. Having a
generic and flexible research lab with controlled
natural light dealing with agriculture and natural
elements. It will also adapt the landscape design
features water conservation using natural
drainage as a water harvesting techniques.

4.1.4 EXPOSITION CONCEPT

4.1.4a Grow At Saint Louis Science Center

Grow, a new exhibition at the Saint Louis


science center, aims to connect people to where
their food comes from through a series of hands-
on activities and demonstrations.

Grow pavilion, designed by architect gyo obata.


The agriculture pavilion, the main interior space
of the project, takes formal cues from typical
farming implements, such as plow blades or
scythes. The building will house exhibitions,
event space, interactive games and maps to
educate visitors about agriculture in missouri
and illinois and a set of underground classrooms
forming the ag learning center.

Much of the exhibit takes place outside, where


there's a community garden full of raised beds,
an aquaponics facility, a large combine
harvester, chicken coops and a small orchard. A
"fermentation station," a demonstration area
that's set up like a cafe, will house programs for
adults to learn about the science behind beer
and wine production.

The space also addresses environmental


challenges involved in developing a sustainable
food system, such as climate change and
drought. One area, called "water works," will
show people how valuable water is to food
production and the importance of conserving the
resource.

Earnest said she looks forward to seeing the


exhibit evolve in the future.

"what you see is not what you're going to see


next year," she said. "we anticipate changing it
not only seasonally but also annually and we're
going to respond to what we hear from visitors
and [learning] about what they'd like to know
more about."

Analysis:

Since the pili infarmation hub is for learning and


exposure of pili, the precedent study will give
help and ideas to the designer for the new
methods that will effectively connect, teach and
inform the public about the pilinut. The project
will adapt the outdoor exhibition offers different
activities in line with the farming process and
technology, indoor learning spaces and
interactive activities, maps to educate visitors
about agriculture and a set of classrooms
forming the ag learning center.

4.1.5 ACCOMODATION CONCEPT

4.1.5a Home Farm Glamping

JUST A HOP, SKIP AND A TUBE


LO AREST
GLAMPING SITE!
Home farm glamping is a luxury glamping site
offers mid-week and weekend relaxation breaks
for city workers, friends, and families, as well as
hosting corporate retreats, hen weekends, and
gourmet supper clubs.

Home farm works its magic for those who want to


enjoy the great outdoors and essential
downtime. Home farm glamping has nine bell
tents and three yurts on site between April and
October.

Alongside the accommodation are BBQs and


campfires, and guests can also experience fine
dining options and open air yoga classes, as well
as being able to explore the acres of land on
site. Home farm glamping has become an
essential escape from the city.
Aiming to inspire people with the glamping
experience, home farm is a place that enables
people to disconnect in order to reconnect.
-week stays are aimed
at friends, colleagues, couples, or for solo visits,
so that guests can get some positive time out
and focus on wellness and mindfulness.

ANALYSIS:

DISCONNECT IN ORDER TO
RECONNECT
Adapting the concept of glamping which gives
more distinctive farm stay experience to the
guests. Aiming to inspire people with the
glamping experience, a place that enables
people to disconnect in order to reconnect.

4.2 Related literature

The following related studies and literature will


help the study for the further understanding of the
proposed project and will serve as the basis of
plan and design conceptualization.

First is the concept of AGRITOURISM from the


book of agritourism authored by sznajder, m.,
przezbórska, l., scrimgeour, f. It says there that
there are three main features of agritourism. The
first feature is the possibility to satisfy human
need with practical participation in the process of
food production, in the life of a rural family and in
a rural community. The second characteristic
quality of agritourism in relation to conventional
tourism is the possibility to satisfy the human
cognitive need within farming production or
ethnography. The third feature of agritourism is
the possibility to satisfy emotional needs, which
is the willingness to have direct contact with
domestic animals, plant and animal products and
the products of processing, and the need to
experience the idyllic countryside associated with
the atmosphere of rusticity, silence, sounds or
even smells of the country and farm. Commonly
three agritourism functions are: socio-
psychological; economic; spatial and
environmental.

Second is a master thesis study which entitled,


ARCHITECTURE FOR A NEW FOOD
SYSTEM: AN INVESTIGATION INTO HEALTHY

conducted by Emily M. Gasperetti from the


graduate school of the university of
Massachusetts Amherst, department of art,
architecture and art history. The concept of the
study is to bring the people and the fresh food

industrialized eating habits leads to health


problems. A food hub that simultaneously offers
elements of community involvement and
outreach. A combination of a processing facility
for farmers and a marketplace for consumers that
reduce the transportation costs, preserve the
freshness of the food and could show to the
consumer where their food comes from. The
project have food processing, composting,
storage, distribution, market, cooking labs,
business development and administration, and
multipurpose space that could bring people
closer to its food. (gasperetti 2013)

Third, THE CONCEPT OF FOOD HUB, the


united states department of agriculture (usda)
defines the food hub concept strictly as " an
organization that actively manages the
aggregation, distribution, and marketing of
source-identified food products primarily from
n order to strengthen local
capacities to meet demand for wholesale
customers, retailers and end users.

To move the food from the farm to the consumer


more directly, an efficient and effective
distribution system is needed to gather food from
farms to food hub and food hub to the consumer,
while maintaining an adequate quality of food. To
bring food to the food hub, this new concept
proposes three options to farmers: they can bring
the product by themselves, they can pay
someone who transport from the farm to the food
hub and if they prefer the food hub offers the
products collection process directly from farms.
In conclusion, we will define the food hub as a
collaborative system between producer,
distributor and trader eliminating middlemen in
order to shorten the food supply chain; its main
function is to strengthen the supply of agro-
industrial products; the characteristics of a food
hub can be of commercial or logistical nature
which aims to add value to the final product

And lastly, the TIONAL


STANDARD: CODE OF HYGIENIC PRACTICE
FO by the Bureau of Agriculture
and Fisheries Standards, Department of
Agriculture. The objective of the code of hygienic
practice is to address the good agricultural
practices (gap) and good manufacturing
practices (gmp) that will help minimize
contamination, including microbiological,
chemical and physical hazards, associated with
all stages of the production of tree nuts,
specifically cashew and pili nuts from primary
production to consumer use. Particular attention
is given to minimizing microbiological hazards.
This code is intended to provide basic hygienic
requirements for farms, farm processing (shelling
and hulling), and/or commercial shelling or in-
shell operations.

The above-related literature are considered by


the author and took advantage of the concepts,
ideas, and information that would help to pursue
the main goal of the project proposal.

5. DESIGN CONCEPT AND SOLUTION

5.1 DESIGN CONCEPT

Combination of tourism and agriculture (Agri-


Tourism) disseminating the value of agriculture
for the economic and cultural development of the
country. The linkage of both practices acts as
catalyst to uphold the sustainable development in
terms of producing, learning and introducing Pili
industry.

The development concept is an


Far which aims the users to interact and
make relationship to the farm. Having an
interactive spaces that give sensory experiences
to the users while connecting with the local
processes.

5.1a DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

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