VERCELES Thesis Proposal

i-CON of Sport, Verceles 1

“i-CON OF SPORT”

A Multi-Use Football Stadium and Sport Center

by

ALEJANDRO JOSEPH E. VERCELES

An undergraduate thesis proposal

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

ARCH 199.1: Design Thesis Proposal

College of Architecture

University of the Philippines

July 2011


1.0 BACKGROUND

Filipinos prove their courage in sports as they harvest medals in different events. In the

international level, Filipinos stamp their marks as they prove to be the best among the best.

There are six major sports in the Philippines. These are basketball, boxing, billiards,

bowling, football and volleyball. Some of these sports events have rewarded the country richly

and produced world champions like Paeng, Coo, Bata, Django, Amang, Flash, Pancho, Onyok,

Caloy and Manny.

Other sports include baseball, american football, swimming, underwater diving,

kayaking, sailing, wind surfing, cockfighting, horse racing, motor racing and jai-alai are also

appreciated.

In the past few years, boxing has grown its popularity among Filipinos as more and

more Filipino boxers have been continuously bringing pride and glory to the country through

sports. As boxing had made a name among Filipino households, so did the Philippines made a

name in the international scene of sport.

During the past months, Philippine football has been getting a lot of following and

attention lately thanks to the Philippine Azkals- our national football team. They brought the

honor and the love for football back in our country and that they can carry our flag high. In the

near future, football (touted as the game suited for Filipinos as playing the game doesn’t require

much of height in order to excel in the sport) could be the number one sport in the country.

Having a good training facility further increases the competency of our athletes and at the same

time put the country in the world of football. The state-of-the-art stadium will be the home of our

national football team.

Recent years have seen a flurry of activity in the sports stadium sector around the

world, compromising both construction and the expansion of existing structures. A significant

part of this activity involves the provision of facilities serving notionally “national” sport

infrastructure needs. The importance of sport as a trigger for tourism and leisure activities has

also been observed, both in terms of its sociological drivers and effects and as a motivation for

travel, either for participation or spectation.

Many countries have a national stadium, which typically serves as the primary or

exclusive home for one or more of a country’s national representative sports teams. Usually, a

national stadium will be in or very near a country’s capital city or largest city. It is generally (but


not always) the country’s largest and most lavish sports venue. In many but not all cases, it is

also used by a club team.

1.1 Top Ten Stadiums in the World

Seeing as there are so many enormous stadiums scattered across the world, it would

take more than size into account when honing them down to a top ten list. Judgments were not

made on the basis of any strict criteria, but rather, the unique characteristics each venue

brought to the table, whether it is historical significance, architectural beauty, or technical

wizardry.

Stadium Name Use Location Opened Capacity

1. International Stadium Yokohama football & athletics

Yokohama, Japan 1998 72,327

2. Beijing National Stadium football & athletics

Beijing, China 2008 80,000

3. Azadi Stadium football Tehran, Iran 1971 100,000

4. Estadio de Maracana football Rio de Janeiro,

Brazil 1950 82,238

5. Melbourne Cricket Grounds football &

cricket Melbourne,

Australia 1854 100,018

6. Stade Louis II football & athletics

Fontvieille, Monaco 1939 18,500

7. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium football Madrid, Spain 1947 80,354

8. Old Trafford football Manchester,

England 1910 75,957

9. Camp Nou football Barcelona, Spain 1957 99,354

10. Aztec Stadium football Mexico City,

Mexico 1966 105,000

1. International Stadium Yokohama

2002 marked the first time that a World Cup tournament has taken place in an Asian

country, as well as the first time that the tournament has been hosted by two countries

simultaneously. The Japanese were certainly enthused they accommodated the 2002

World Cup final game.


The point of pride for the Yokohama’s designers is the pitch itself: despite its orientation

in an indoor facility, the grass on the field is natural. Accompanying this marvel is a

movable roof, two massive replay screens at either end of the field, and a collection of

824 lights, arranged to eliminate the appearance of any shadows on the field.

2. Beijing National Stadium

Located at the south of the centerpiece Olympic Green in Beijing, is a stunning

landmark, which staged the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. It also hosted the Summer

Paralympics 2008 and Race of Champions 2009. It has been nicknamed the “bird’s

nest” due to the web of twisting steel sections that form the roof.

3. Azadi Stadium

Iran may not be the ideal vacation spot for families or honeymooners, but could prove

appealing to the more adventure-oriented. International turmoil aside, Iran is still a safe

and beautiful country to visit. And azadi Stadium, one of the largest in the world, is

considered a must-see for travelers. Built in preparation for the 1974 Asian Games, the

building was designed to accommodate 100,000 people, a number that is frequently

exceeded by as much as 30,000.

4. Estadio de Maracana

Brazil and soccer. When you think of one, you think of the other. Given this level of

fanaticism, it should come as no surprise that Brazil boast’s the world’s second largest

stadium in Maracana, with an official capacity of approximately 125,000.

The Maracan was built for the 1950 World Cup tournament, and its structure, until

recently, has remained untouched. This hands-off approach to stadium maintenance left

Maracana imbued with historical significance and a mecca for architecture and soccer

enthusiasts alike.

5. Melbourne Cricket Grounds

With a capacity of 100,000, the MCG or the G as locals call it, it is the largest stadium in

Australia and for that matter, in cricket. The stadium is also the symbolic spiritual heart


of sport in the country. On the global stage, The MCG is known as the jewel of the 1956

Summer Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

6. Stade Louis II

This stadium is a fairly new one, having been inaugurated in 1985 as a replacement for

the original Louis II Stadium, which was completed in 1937. This building doesn’t boast

much in the way of history, and at a 20,000 capacity, hardly rivals other venues in terms

of size, but it stands out nonetheless by virtue of its architectural magnificence. In

keeping with the surrounding city, this place is plush – sporting facilities aside, the Louis

II is home to fine boutiques and office space, and is renowned as one of the most

comfortable stadiums in Europe.

7. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Real Madrid is one of Europe’s oldest, and arguably most successful, soccer squads,

and its home stadium enjoys a history that is nearly as rich. Although the club was

founded in 1902, the team did not have their own venue until 1924, when they moved

into the Chamartin Stadium. After the Chamartin was destroyed in the Spanish Civil

War, club president Santiago Berbaneu commissioned the construction of this building

on the same ground.

8. Old Trafford

The richest sports club in the world (Manhester United) also plays in one of the most

venerated stadiums on the planet. Just the name Old Trafford alone is enough to evoke

images of the iconic structure, let alone of giants like George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton,

David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson.

9. Camp Nou

Feel free to make yor case Real Madrid fans. Although it is granted to Santiago

Bernabeu the elite status among world stadiums, Camp Nou edges it out by a hair.

Overall the complex is more impressive, grandiose and the fans, much rowdier.


10. Aztec Stadium

One of the most impressive stadiums in which to catch a football match, Estadio Azteca

is simply colossal. The official capacity of 115,000 makes it the third largest stadium in

the world. Azteca is home to the legendary Club America and draws massive crowds for

the Mexico City squad.

1.2 List of Stadiums in the Philippines


Table 1.1 List of stadiums in the Philippines. Also shown above are functions (use),

location, capacity and year of opening

1.3 Rizal Memorial Stadium- Our National Stadium

During the early years of the Philippine national team, they played their home matches

at the Manila Carnival Grounds. By 1934 it became the site of the Rizal Memorial Sports

Complex. One of the facilities within the complex is the 30,000 capacity national stadium,

known as the Rizal Memorial Track and Football Stadium or simply the Rizal Memorial Stadium

(RMS). Since its opening, it has been the venue of the Philippine national team.

However, it has also become a hub for athletics. The continued use for athletics along

with poor maintenance has deteriorated the stadium and the 1991 Southeast Asian Games was

the last time it was used for international football matches. Other stadiums used were Barotac

Nuevo Plaza Field, Iloilo Sports Complex, PhilSports Stadium and the Panaad Stadium. The

latter was recently considered to host the semifinal matches of the 2010 AFF Suzuki

Cup between the Philippines and Indonesia, but was disqualified for not satisfying the

standards of the ASEAN Football Federation.

Sport is a tool for social reform and it fosters values like solidarity, teamwork and

discipline towards nation building. In the Philippines, sport is a unifying factor for the nation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_(sport)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Southeast_Asian_Games

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_AFF_Suzuki_Cup

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_AFF_Suzuki_Cup

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_Football_Federation


Recognizing the impact of sports on nationalism, the government should address the shortage

of sports facilities in the country and the need to prioritize mass sports as a vehicle for

empowering the people.

1.3.1 Proposed Multi-use Stadium

Over the past two decades, sports facilities have become disposable buildings. Despite

the opportunity for these projects to be energetic public nodes in cities, their development has

been giuded by a narrow user group, focusing on revenue generation while sacrificing greater

public venues. The idea that the best sports facilities must be singular in purpose has resulted

in facilities that are not only inflexible, but also economically and environmentally irresponsible.

Worse, they are often irrelevant or irreverent to the communities they serve.

Multi-use sportsfields are defined as those devoted to a variety of functions, including

two or more sports activities. Non-sports uses may include concerts, film shoots, car shows,

and more. Some of these fields also may used for parking and camping.

Typical environmental issues and concerns about the development of a new stadium

include the following:

1. increased vehicular traffic

2. large numbers of noisy and often aggressive fans/ pedestrians

3. noise from events

4. bright building and event lighting

5. overshadowing of adjacent buildings

6. lack of activity around the stadium at non-event times

7. inappropriate scale of the project in relation to its surroundings

With good analysis, design and operational controls, most of the following problems can

be mitigated to satisfy neighbors.

1.4 Sport Center

Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are

considered to be “fun”. The term recreation implies participation to be healthy refreshing mind

and body.


Humans spend their time in activities of daily living, work, sleep, social duties, and

leisure, the latter time being free from prior commitments to physiologic or social needs, a

prerequisite of recreation. Some factors that account for an increased role of recreation are

affluence, population trends and increased commercialization of recreational offerings.

Private sponsors put up sports clinics to encourage the youth to engage in healthy

recreation. Almost all barangays have several multi-purpose gyms which are ideal venues for

basketball, volleyball, and badminton tournaments. Some public parks are also sites for

exercise programs that include aerobics and dance exercises, among others.

The sport center will be a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the celebration of Filipino

sports and their significance in our lives and culture. It would be the place for domestic and

international visitors to experience the thrill, value, and history of Philippine sports.

The center will offer exhibits and events that allow visitors to appreciate a variety of

sports, teams, players, coaches, cities and fans. It will also serve as a central location for

hosting nationally visible sports-related events.

2.0 SETTING

2.1 Limitations

Though one of the goals of this project is to create a stadium that will host international

competitions and alike, the development towards the game of football will be the main focus of

the stadium proper. Pressure is often put on to inrease the field size or to include a running

track. Occassionally, such requirements are unavoidable. Unfortunately, this will result in a

much less successful facility than a football stadium that is specifically built around the football

field’s dimensions.

Perhaps the largest cities of the world, with very large budgets and the objective of

hosting the Olympic Games one day, might be capable of satisfying the needs of football and

athletics. For a third world country like the Philippines, however, surrounding a football field with

a running track in a modern stadium should be avoided.

The inclusion of the sport center will increase the utilization and improve the financial

viability of the stadium. But it is not in the scope of this study to address the details surrounding

the museum’s functions. The researcher will deal with spaces that are expertly deemed


necessary on the center’s goal to educate Filipinos the significance of sports, develop

opportunities for sports participation, promote sports excellence, and increase awareness of the

benefits of physical education and recreational sports.

2.2 Assumptions

Some aspects of the research shall be assumed based on the results of the feasibility

study that will be undertaken. These shall include assumptions regarding the source and

amount of funds to be utilized for the complex as well as the actual possibility of its presence.

Meanwhile, in determining the seating capacity of the stadium for major international

matches shall be based on FIFA standard of at least 30,000 people.

Lastly, the researcher shall carry on the project with the assumption that the PSC, POC

and PFF along with the Senate will sought an act with the intention to develop football, and

promote sports excellence as a whole.

2.3 Definition of Terms

a. i-CON – abbreviation term for Interactive-Based, Civic-Oriented Nucleus (of sports). A

term applied by the researcher which refers to the facility of the stadium and the sport

center in general.

b. Sport Center – The sport center will be a world-class, interactive-based, civic-oriented

museum dedicated to the celebration of Filipino sports and their significance in our lives

and culture.

2.4 Site Study

Several factors were considered in the site selection of the project. These factors are

not just concerned with the physical make-up of the location but also the present situational

conditions of the area. In addition to these, other aspects included were the specific needs of

the project as a structure and a facility.


2.4.1 Site Size and Location

A stadium should be situated in a location which is sufficiently large to provide spacious

and safe external public circulation/activity areas and marshalling space for service vehicles

and functions. Also larger sites increase the possibility of providing adequate on-site parking

areas – a requirement which will probably remain for the foreseeable future.

The availability of sufficient external space will also allow for future extension or

redevelopment. Many famous stadiums around the world are in heavily developed locations

with roads, buildings, and canals immediately adjacent on all sides. Their renovation and

redevelopment possibilities are restricted by their limited site size and this is not a desirable

situation.

The ultimate location would probably be a large city-centre site with good access to

public transport, major roads, and motorways and parking that can be used by others when

games are not being played. This reduces the possibility that large parking areas will be used

for as little as 100 to 200 hours per year. A stadium with ambitions to host international events

is more attractive to event holders if it is within comfortable reach of hotels and active

commercial environments and at least one international airport.

2.4.2 Proximity to Commercial Area

The proximity of the stadium/ sportscenter to the city proper or to a commercial area is

an important factor in a way that it is easily accessible.

The sportscenter location may be strength or it may be a weakness. Their location is

one of the key factors in their accessibility, and a determining factor behind who visits them and

how successful they are in meeting their mission. Identifying the best location for a new “sport

center” needs careful consideration; factors such as physical accessibility, synergy with other

cultural and allied facilities, potential for investment and contribution to regeneration

programmes need to be borne in mind in examining options for a sport center’s location.

2.4.3 Access to Mass Transit

While it is normal for the arrival of spectators at the stadium to be spread over a

sufficiently lengthy period to prevent undue congestion near the turnstiles, the majority of

spectators will seek to leave the stadium at the same time, resulting in significant space


requirements. To prevent such quandary, a reliable mass transit system adjacent to the

stadium should be considered.

2.4.4 Utilities

As with other complexes that support a large number of users, the project would indeed

benefit if adequate utility lines are already present in the site. This would include water supply

lines, sewerage line, electricity lines and even telephone lines.

2.4.5 Land Availability

It is very important that there is a buildable land still available in the site with an

appropriate size fit to build such a stadium. Having such would eliminate the need and the cost

for demolition. Along with this, the land must be within the bounds of the land use zoning plan

imposed by the local government. It may also be included within the locality’s allocated area for

sports and recreation. Land availability not only means the presence of such land but the

possibility of actually acquiring it.

2.4.6 Land Compatibility

This plan provides direction to the zoning by-law for the future development of the lands

within the city’s jurisdiction. The transition will occur over time and until the lands are developed

for the intended use, the use of these lands will be restricted to existing uses.

2.4.7 Chosen Site and Justification

There are two sites that have been considered to site the stadium, namely: North

Triangle (Part of QC-CBD Plan) and Royal Ace Golf Driving Range, Brgy. Matandang Balara.

Both sites are in Quezon City.

Criteria North Triangle

Quezon City

Rating Royal Driving Range

Brgy. Matandang Balara, Quezon City

Rating

1. Site Size & Location

The site is about 30 hectares situated at the QC Triangle Exchange.

5

The driving range is about 5 hectares. Buffer zones and public spaces around the property will enlarge the site twice as much (10 hectares).

3


2. Proximity to Commercial Area

The site is located east of Trinoma Mall and SM City North EDSA. One of four districts included in QC-CBD Master Plan.

5

The site is located just across the Don Antonio Drive south of Ever Gotesco Mall (Commonwealth) and East of Shopwise Commonwealth, Don Antonio Badminton Court.

4

3. Access to Mass Transit

EDSA Highway and MRT North Station is just one block away. MRT-7 line will be situated along North Avenue adjacent to the site.

4

West of the site is the Commonwealth Avenue. MRT-7 line will be situated along Commonwealth Avenue and a station will be positioned adjacent to the site.

5

4. Utilities

Power- Meralco

Water- Manila Water Co.

Communication- served by print broadcast, postal, telecomm, telephone & internet services

Solid Waste Disposal- government collection system

5

Power- Meralco

Water- Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

Communication- served by print broadcast, postal, telecomm, telephone & internet services

Solid Waste Disposal- government collection system

5

5. Land Compatibility

Mixed-use Commercial Zone (QC-CBD Master Plan)

5 Residential Zone (as of year 2000, updating in progress)

1

6. Land Availability

It is owned by National Housing Authority. Informal settlers occupy some part of the site.

4 The driving range is privately-owned by businessman Anthony Causon.

3

SCORE: 28/30 21/30

Table 2.1 Site Selection

2.5 Significance of the Study

The creation of the state-of-the-art multi-use football stadium would benefit the country

in many aspects.

2.4.1 General – International Recognition

With such a facility, the country eventually will be recognized as top destinations for

sports tourist in the region and at the same time provide leisure activities. The facility will be for

interaction of athletes at all levels as well as an exciting sporting venue for community

members seeking an active lifestyle. In the same way, the sportscenter would further increase


Figure 2.1 Quezon City North Triangle Exchange (a 50 hectare land of the QC-CBD Master Plan)

Figure 2.2 The site occupies a total of 10 hectares (including buffer zones) north of Diliman


the nation’s awareness in the value of sports and its history; and would develop opportunities

for sports participation among Filipinos.

2.4.2 Specific – Philippine Football

A lot of coaches and concerned citizens whose aim is to promote and develop the level

of football in the country expressed that rather than a shortage of ability, they attributed it to

lack of unity, good training facilities and investment. With such a facility, we will indeed gain

more recognition in the sport of football in the international scene.

2.4.3 Specific – Celebration of Philippine Sports

The sport center aims to educate Filipinos the significance of sports, develop

opportunities for sports participation, promote sports excellence, and increase awareness of

the benefits of physical education and recreational sports.

2.4.4 Architecture and Construction

Architecture presents a unique challenge in the field of sustainability. Construction

typically consume large amounts of materials, produce tons of waste and often involve

weighing the preservation of buildings that have historical significance against the desire for

the development of newer, more modern designs.

Though the stadium will be of visionary in terms of architecture design, the goal is to

create a healthy built environment based on resource efficient and ecological principles.

2.6 Initial Space Program

2.6.1 Multi-use Stadium

There are no known formulas for determining a stadium’s optimum capacity. It is very

much a choice for those in charge of its development. However, for major FIFA international

matches a stadium should seat at least 30,000 people.


2.6.2 Sport Center

As a civic-oriented attraction, the sport center’s exhibits engage people of all ages

through an interactive and celebratory environment.

A. Hall of Halls

The sport center will display a ring of individual tributes to Philippine sports, sports halls

of fame, sports-related organizations that have partnered with, and are resources for the center.

B. Immersion Theater

This is the multimedia area of the sport center. Visitors could watch presentations of

sports-related videos, live games and other all levels of sport talk.

C. Special Event Spaces

Each room will feature artifacts, architecture and others. Each sports-specific room

within the sport center will touch on the sport’s history, its unique place within the fabric of

sports and culture, greatest Filipino sports figure and moments, physical mechanics and more.

D. Retail Areas

The center will be featuring a retail shop where visitors are able to extend their

connection to sports via the purchase of a variety of sports-related merchandise such as

photographs, posters, apparel, arts, books, toys, games, CDs, videos and autographed

memorabilia.

E. A unique café and a fine dining restaurant


3.0 DESIGN PROBLEM

Modern stadia are intended to provide a facility for sport and other events that is world

class, and typically share the attributes of large capacities, state-of-the-art construction, high

cost and significant injections of public funding.

The researcher aims to investigate the social and physical issues which surround the

creation of a new multi-use stadium in the country. From these problems, the current and future

needs of the stadium shall be drawn. Architecture will then be the tool to seek out possible

solutions to the problems presented.

How architecture can become an icon of sport through an innovative stadium

design which will recognize the achievement of the nation in football and revolutionize

the building legacy of the country?

3.1 Sub-problem 1

The sport center will be a venue to celebrate the history, cultural significance and

worldwide appeal of sports on local, national and global level. It will provide access to a diverse

audience including metro area residents and domestic and international visitors to Quezon City.

How can the design, organization and arrangement of spaces within the sport center

contribute to the development of sports excellence and encourage sports participation of

Filipinos?

4.0 PRECEDENTS AND RELATED LITERATURE

The following books, while presenting various types, forms and designs of international

sports facilities, showcase and explain how society and culture influence the body of leisure,

recreation and competition, which in turn, inspire the architecture of sports.

Geraint John and Rod Sheard share their expertise in stadium and arena design in the

book, “Stadia: A Design and Development Guide.” The book basically covers topics delving on

the planning not only of the interior spaces of a stadium or any sports spectator venue but the

exterior spaces as well. In planning, different design considerations pertinent to spectatorship

such as circulation, viewing, seating and others were discussed. The guide also went as far as

to taking up administrative and financial operations and activity organization.


Carles Broto, in his introduction for the book, “Architecture on Sports Facilities,”

described how sports, in general, are altogether a “social, economic, and cultural phenomena.”

Sports architecture reflects not only the character of a particular sport, but more importantly, it

represents a society and the society’s sporting traditions. In the same book, it presented

several examples of contemporary sports facilities around the world that vary not only

according to the sport it caters to but also to the society which it serves, and the site and

environment within which it is built. All these cases portrayed how architecture became a tool in

dealing with the issues of standardization while responding to arising specific requirements and

sporting regulations.

In the thesis by Margarette Hernandez, “An Arena for Multiple Sports,” she studied

kinetic structures and how such movable structural assemblies and mechanical systems can

assist the development of adaptable architecture. These two concepts were used so as to

create a flexible arena that will be able to serve various sports while considering the interplay

between player preference and spectator comfort (Hernandez 2007).

5.0 METHODOLOGY

There is a need to conduct both historical and descriptive research designs to be able to

complete the research component of this thesis. These schemes will be performed to meet the

specific objectives of the study.

5.1 Interpretative – Historical Research Design

The historical research design shall encompass the history of sports in the Philippines

so as to establish its roots, evolution and prominence.

5.2 Descriptive Research Design

The descriptive research, on the other hand, shall be performed so as to give a

background of the current condition of stadiums in the Philiipines. Aside from this, this particular

method shall tackle trends and demands in sports and recreation in the country and in the

international scene. This would include studies on building technologies and structural forms

that may be applicable to the research especially in terms of foundation and building envelope.


5.2.1 Research Tactics

A. Collection of Secondary Sources

Secondary sources shall include publications and literary sources such as books on

stadium design, football, sports administration, sports architecture, museum basics and others.

Also included are magazines, newspaper articles on the condition of sport venues in the

country. Theses related to the subject matter will also be used as references as well as legal

and official documents that shall support the project’s viability. Secondary sources will also

include non-print documents such as documentaries on stadium and modern museum designs,

sports and current affairs programs on television, and valid internet sources.

B. Interviews

The researcher will conduct interviews with associations that are involved in sports and

museum management in the country. This includes interview appointments with representatives

from PSC, POC, PFF, National Museum Director and others. Information that wil be gathered

and gained from them will give light on the operations of the associations which shall guide the

programming of the project. Interview with Filipino architects, engineers and contractors who

have been involved in the construction of premier sports complexes and stadiums will also be

conducted to explore sports architecture trends in the country at present.

C. Ocular Visits and Immersion

The researcher will visit sports venues around the metro to observe the trends applied

to sports architecture in the country. Observations and photo documentations will be noted and

used as references for the design of the project.

D. Case Study

The researcher shall examine related studies and theses to establish theories and work

on recommendations that may be significant and similar to the project.


E. Feasibility Study

A feasibility study shall be conducted to ensure the viability of the project and the

possibility of its construction to actually take place while taking into account important

considerations. The researcher shall regard the cost-utility study.

F. Site Selection and Analysis

A set of criteria shall be made based on the requirements of the facilities with reference

to the site. These criteria shall guide the researcher in assigning possible options where to site

the project. From these options, the most appropriate site shall be selected and analyzed. Site

visits will be done to support the decision behind the selection and acquire pertinent documents

such as TCT, land-use and zoning maps, regulations and developmental plans from the urban

planning and engineering departments of the city halls of sites being studied.

These tactics shall be undertaken so as to gain valid and reliable information that shall

be used as bases for the project. With enough information and data, it would formulate ideas to

create a more in-depth concept of the proposed stadium facility, analyze the required spaces

and create preliminary design schemes.

6.0 REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

6.1 Books

Ambrose, Timothy and Paine, Crispin (2006). Museum Basics. Routledge or Taylor & Francis

e-Library. New York

Broto, Carles (2005). Architecture on Sports Facilities. Singapore:

Page One Publishing Limited

Geraint, John and Sheard, Rod (1994). Stadia: A Design and Development Guide. Oxford:

Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

Hershberger, Robert (1999). Architectural Programming and Predesign Manager.

The McGraw Hill Companies


6.2 Dissertations and Theses

Hernandez, Margarette (March 2007). An Arena for Multiple Sports.

Thesis, University of the Philippines, Diliman

Mata, Mildred (March 2008). Tahanan ng mga Kamao ng Bayan: The Philippine Boxing

Development Complex. Thesis, University of the Philippines, Diliman

6.3 Online Sources

Federation Internationale de Football Association (2007). Football Stadiums Technical

Recommendations and Requirements. Retrieved from http://www.FIFA.com

National Sports Museum. 26 E. Broadway, New York, NY 10002. Retrieved from

http://www.the sportsmuseum.com/about_board

Wikipedia (2011). Philippines National Football Team. Retrieved from

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_national_football_team

Wikipedia (2011). Sports in the Philippines. Retrieved from

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_the_Philippines

http://www.fifa.com/

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http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_national_football_team

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_the_Philippines

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