00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-1685675941131440060 Buklod 20260413112458.0 ta 260413s2023 xxu r |||| u|eng d DARC rda eng DMLUC LG 993.5 2023 A7 B87 Busog, Ma. Chyna Allyssa F. author. Hayahay promoting inclusivity and comfort through an Interactive Art and Convention Center within Araneta City, Cubao Ma. Chyna Allyssa F. Busog ; Ruby Teresa M. de Leon, adviser. Quezon City College of Architecture, University of the Philippines Diliman June 2023. xvi, 213 leaves, 51 unnumbered folded leaves of plates illustrations (some color) 28 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier include appendices. Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Architecture) -- University of the Philippines Diliman June 2023. With the Philippines’ fast urbanization growth rate, the majority of its population will soon be residing in urban cities. To accommodate this influx and sustain the growing ecosystem, a rising trend for commercial area developments is observed. However, several of the designed spaces in these developments, particularly Araneta City, Cubao, exhibit typical design and facilities, and have limited communal spaces, neglecting local communities and negatively impacting user wellbeing. In order to optimally function, an urban landscape requires a healthy urban ecosystem enhanced by architectural designs for wellbeing. Communal spaces that incorporate art as therapy, consider sensitivity, and balance familiarity and diversity in spaces, promote inclusivity and comfort within the community. Nevertheless, there are limited architectural studies that focus on these design interventions for the country’s urban spaces, hindering an effective architectural design for its environment and user wellbeing. This thesis explores the incorporation of art spaces and convening facilities for comfort and inclusivity to assist in strengthening a community and city. The objectives include assessing existing buildings and designed spaces of Araneta City, according to responsiveness to environment and sensitivity to user wellbeing and experience, and developing respective frameworks for the final design output of an interactive art and convention center within the metropolitan area. A mixed-methods approach is used through the lens of critical realism. Assessing quantitative and qualitative data using combined research strategies ensures the effectiveness of a design with set guidelines but also specific to user experience. These strategies include historical research on Araneta City and the use of surveys and interviews for the analysis of user preference and satisfaction through prominent themes and concepts. The establishment of an interactive art and convention center that promotes inclusivity and comfort within Araneta City positively impacts user wellbeing, contributing to a healthy urban landscape. Commercial areas Araneta City (Cubao) Public spaces Araneta City (Cubao ) User wellbeing. De Leon, Ruby Teresa M. thesis adviser. FI UP UPD DARC LG 993.5 2023 A7 B87 Thesis