IRIDEA

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [DICT]

JUSHUA M. EVANGELISTA

BS ARCHITECTURE IV-3

DESIGN
DESIGN CONCEPT
CONCEPT
CONNECTION
Connection can be considered as the
primary concept of the whole project. The
entirety of the structure is influenced by this
concept.

The edifices main function is to be the bridge of

connection between the many archipelagos of the
Philippines.

DESIGN
DESIGN CONCEPT
CONCEPT
IRIDEA

Iris + idea

Iridea, the proposed edifice, was named

after the messenger of the gods, Iris, and
the word idea (which translates to, the
messenger of the idea).

What it was named after also reflects its

principal purpose, and that is to enhance
the
state
of
communication
and
information technology in the Philippines.

DESIGN
DESIGN CONCEPT
CONCEPT
INSIGNIA

The Endless Knot

The endless knot symbolizes connection in

Buddhism and it correlates with the
structure in terms of function, which is the
endless route that the edifice will take in
serving the country.

It will be the emblem of Iridea.

FORM
FORM CONCEPT
CONCEPT

Trapezoidal
shape

Division of three
departments

FORM
FORM CONCEPT
CONCEPT
A

DEPARTMENTS:

Cutting the inside of the trapezoid not only

to increase flexibility and usage of space,
but to lessen the massive quality of the
shape.

educational/training A
information technology
B
communications C

FORM
FORM CONCEPT
CONCEPT
A

Interior open
spaces

FORM
FORM CONCEPT
CONCEPT
A

Pushing department
B forward to
emphasize the main
entrance
A

FORM
FORM CONCEPT
CONCEPT
A

Interconnection of trapezoidal quadrilaterals is the inspiration

of the form of Iridia. The manipulation of the said shape made
way in maximizing the flexibility and efficiency of space.

DESIGN
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
CONSIDERATIONS
2

Privacy and security

must be addressed in
creating technological
structures since they
are hotspots for theft
and security threats.

Double entrances
are incorporated
upon entrance in
the IT department.

PRIVACY
SECURIT
&
Y
ACCESS CONTROL
SYSTEM

Staff rooms, computer

rooms, electric rooms
and other private rooms
use hydraulic doors for
increased security.

Staff and students must

log-in first before
entering the premise.

Security cameras are

also installed in some
areas.

FENESTRATION

Pedestrians from the outside must

not see whats going on inside the
IT department, but the usual
solution for this results in a
fortress-like workplace. This should
not be a compromise in design.

One-way, triple-glazed
glass windows are used
to achieve privacy without
compromising the view
and psychological element
of the workplace.

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
CONSIDERATIONS
Structures with lots of
electrical equipment
always face threats in
safety from the
interior and the
exterior.

FIRE SAFETY

Fire sprinkler system

Fire-proofing of electrical rooms

Fire extinguisher distribution

SAFET
Y
2

Cooling units are

attached to the walls of
computer rooms. Extra
spaces are given for it for
repairing computers as
well.

WATER SAFETY

Humidity sensors are

installed to monitor humidity
level of a certain machine.

DESIGN
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
CONSIDERATIONS
UNIVERSAL
DESIGN

Ramps that span floor levels, transport

lifts, carrier lifts, etc. are distributed in
the structure. This is to provide better
circulation for active elements in the
structure such as users, staff, and
some equipment/apparatuses.

RAISED
FLOORS

Floors are raised in rooms/areas where

additional cooling systems are applied.
This is to add space for the pipes and
ducts that will be used in the process.

VENTILATION

OTHE
SYSTE
R
MS

Cross-ventilation is
incorporated in the interior
of the training and
communications department
and a separate ventilation
system for IT department.

ACOUSTICS

Acoustics and soundproofing are necessary for

some rooms that create noise
that may affect its adjacent
rooms such as server rooms.

SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Department)
1 SERVER ROOMS (Computer rooms)

Main server room/bay

Standby server room/bay

ENTRANCE ROOM

Back-up server room

UPS (Uninterruptible Power

Supply) ROOM/ BATTERY ROOM

Main telecommunications room

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM/BAY

BACK-UP ROOM

EQUIPMENT ROOM

(IT

Cooling system area/room

GENERATOR ROOM

ELECTRICAL PANEL ROOM

SPACE
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS (IT Department)
9
10
11

STORAGE ROOM(for equipment)

SUPPORT STAFF ROOM

Console room

Equipment configuration room

PREPARATION/TESTING ROOM

12

Equipment storage room

HELP DESK/MONITORING ROOM

ADDITIONAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:

Electrical/boiler rooms

Transportation storage rooms (for

equipment carriers)

Transport lift/elevator

CCTV room

Security room

Server/computer connection
rooms for installing and cooling of
computers. Extra space should be
considered for this room.

DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT DIVISION
DIVISION (by Function)
A

B
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING

Employee training for ICT.

Student educational
training for ICT courses and
jobs.

In turn, gives ICTknowledgeable graduates

and employees to the
country. Thus, increasing
the countrys
competitiveness.

In charge of being updated to all

facts, updates, and issues (both
internal and external) that may
concern the country.
Must aid communications
department in smooth flow of
information dissemination.

Provides assistance to
educational/training department
with state-of-the-art equipment
and knowledge impartation.

COMMUNICATIONS

Largest department that assists

the country with anything
regarding communications.

Also informs IT department

important facts to inform citizens,
like incoming earthquake drills,
traffic hotspot zones, and the like.