Plate No.

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The Philippine Statistics Authority- National Statistical Coordination Board (PSA-NSCB)
estimates that the population of the country is already at 102.9 million. Among those,
PSA reports that the official poverty statistics (as per the latest 2014 1st semester
report) is at 25.8% or 1.2% higher than in 2013 of the same period.
The numbers are indicative as many Filipinos, especially in depressed areas, dont even
have access to basic needs including hygiene and sanitation. Furthermore, since the
country is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire and Typhoon Belt, during calamities such
as typhoons, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions the poor sectors are the most hard-hit.
Whether in the province or in Metro Manila, it is evident that the country is not yet
prepared. Its high time that we give attention to this problem. An evacuation facility
should be readily operational once natural disaster comes in. Furthermore, to maximize
its full use, the facility should also be with a multi-purpose function able to contribute to
the growth of the community.
Design Challenge
The design challenge is to create a sustainable multi-purpose facility that has an
evacuation center capable of accommodating 50 families or 250 people. Whether in
ordinary times or during calamities, the center must symbolize the strong bond of the
community and the people even during crisis, thus it shall called:

BIGKIS: Community Enrichment Facility

Key Functions:
Community Facility- What are the needs of the area that the
community facility can address? It should be an area where good
health and hygiene, livelihood and training are fostered. While
functional, it should be self-sustaining. Be creative on how this area
can be relevant to serve a bigger purpose.
Evacuation Center- While sustainable, the facility should be disasterresilient. On the onset of the crisis, the facility must be capable of
providing their basic needs including sanitation.
Area Selection:
Where in your community do you think it is feasible to build BIGKIS
with its multi-purpose and evacuation functions?

Can the area selected help in making the structure safe from flood,
earthquake, etc?
Is it accessible for everybody? So that when disasters arise, they can
easily reach it?
Total Area Allotted: 500-700 square meters.
Maximum Building Storey: Two (2)
Requirements for BIGKIS:
Must have an alternative and sustainable means for water acquisition
especially for its toilet and shower needs.
With provisions for careful handling and disposal of solid waste and
sewage management.
Can meet energy needs through passive design and renewable energy
sources.
Minimal impact on surroundings from construction until operational.
Use of locally-sourced material.
The facility must be flexible/ expandable to accommodate more
families.
The facility can be easily replicated.
Furthermore, the facility must be reasonably priced.

Eligibility
ArchiNEXT 2016 is open to:
1. Third (3rd) or fourth (4th) year BS Architecture students currently enrolled
and a bonafide student in CHED-accredited and recognized colleges and
universities nationwide.
2. One (1) entry per student
Submission (Hard and Softcopy are required)
1. Hardcopy:Contestant must submit the ff in hardcopy/ actual, sealed in an
envelope with the Name and School as label:

Accomplished and Duly Signed ArchiNEXT 2016 Entry Form (click

the link to download) and an endorsement letter from the Dean.

Design Entries must be mounted on a 30 x 40 board with 1-inch

border on all sides using two (2) boards only in a horizontal/ landscape
orientation:
BOARD I: Overall Concept, Site Development (1:200) and Aerial
Perspectives.
BOARD II: Detailed Floor Plans, Site Section (longitudinal/ crosssection), Building Elevations, Spot Details, Vicinity Map (not to scale);
Scale: 1:100.

Full Design Concept/ Statement printed in a short bond paper.

Maximum of 2 pages using Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 spacing.
See Design Challenge for guide.

Identification of any form on the mounted board (front or back) and in

the Design Statement shall invalidate the entry.
2. Softcopy: Softcopy must be saved in a CD format and inserted together in
the envelope with the hardcopy version. The CD, properly labeled with Name
and School, must include the soft copy of the ff:

Design Entries in .pdf format (high resolution, full size).

Design Entries in .jpeg format (A3).

Full Design Concept/ Statement in .doc/ .docx format.

Entrants recent 22 photo in .jpeg format.

3. Others

The envelope labeled with Name and School (containing entries on

board with the CD for softcopy) must be sent to the ff address:

Hocheng Philippines Corporation

Sales and Marketing Office
1163 Chino Roces Ave.,
San Antonio Village, Makati City 1203
To submit ArchiNEXT 2016 entries for FREE via LBC, just present valid
school ID and photocopy of ArchiNEXT 2016 accomplished entry form.

In participating in the program, the candidate agrees to have their

names and/or designs published in a third-party publication or in any
other medium without extra fee or charge. Likewise, all entries shall
become the property of Hocheng Philippines Corporation.

Plagiarism of any form shall not be accepted and will be considered

disqualified.

Judges decision is final.

Hocheng Philippines Corporation shall also shoulder the travel cost and
accommodation of competition winners only residing in the provinces
(outside Metro Manila with at least 4 hours of travel by land). Ticket and
accommodation are not convertible to cash.
4. Deadline of Submission of all entries: December 31, 2015 (postmark
must be on this date).
5. Timeline

Concept & Design- 40%

How well was concept planned and executed? While functional, it must be
visually engaging. Overall, it should also foster a positive impact to the
community.
Can the design be easily replicated by other communities?
Sustainability- 40%
Focuses on sustainable architecture which should be self-sufficient and cost
effective to be able meet not just the current stakeholders needs but also the
generations to come. This also gives importance on how well the structure
will be able to conserve and utilize resources around the community.

Innovation- 20%

Highlights the students limitless creativity to probe deeper and go beyond

expectations.

Particulars Prize
Ist Prize

Php100,000

2nd Prize

Php 50,000

3rd Prize

Php 30,000

Runners-up

Php 10,000

Likewise, Special Awards shall be determined with the corresponding prize:

Special Awards Prize
Most Innovative

Php 10,000

Best Presentation

Php 10,000

Most Popular

Php 5,000

Schools of the winners will receive a counterpart prize:

School 1st

Php 20,000

School 2nd

Php 15,000

School 3rd

Php 10,000