The intrinsic human act of place-making is the basic principle driving the design conceptualization. Humankind’s desire to mark their presence on the landscape is the fundamental driving force - to make a place identifiable to their kind or collective group belongs to them. The collective social activities are centered around a public space associated with the community. Traditionally, this appeared in the simplest forms as: street, junction, yard; and in more elaborate urban forms as: city square, park, hall, stadium.
The Arc is conceived from this fundamental intent. At the most fundamental level, it provides shelter for community activities - the place for regular living amenity, social and recreational activities, communal and sports events.
![the design addresses the sunlight, heat, humidity, and rain of the tropical climate]()
![large green roof deck insulates and filters collected rainwater before discharging it to the canal waterways]()
![the arc provides additional elevated communal space that can be central location for social and recreational activities]()
![softlight casted through evening daylight]()
![covered canopy walkway with green roof-deck above]()
![upper green roof deck]()
![covered canopy walkway with green roof-deck above]()
![Community vegetable gardens - promote integration among the residents and education on the values being self-reliant]()
