ONE ASEAN | An International Exchange Center for ASEAN

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PROJECT TITLE: ONE ASEAN | Association of South East Asian Nations Community International Exchange Centre

Location: Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines

An Architectural Thesis Project presented to the Department of Architecture of the Polythechnic University of the Philippines College of Architecture and Fine Arts

THESIS PROPONENT: Sorreta, Von Harry D.

This thesis project study shall be a channel for the inception of the proposed project entitled ONE ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations community international exchange centre; moreover, it would serve as a reference for future projects/studies related to the ASEAN community and both of its local and international matters. Upon its possible foundation, the proposed project will showcase a unified regional complex wherein it shall be made of developments that would cater different aspects of international cooperation with resemblance to its cultural, political, economic, spiritual and developmental factors. It will be a channel for transformative growth and cultural and information exchanges. The complex shall serve as the nerve centre of the ASEAN economic minister in the country. Likewise, it will promote multi-lateral agreements between nations through a centralized community that includes the ASEAN national administrative offices, ONE community plaza, cultural and exposition centre, AUN international learning institute, the ASEAN heritage museum, accommodation, sports and interfaith facilities, and commercial and business establishments that will promote Multiracial unity and the colors of Southeast Asia.

ABOUT ASEAN:

The Association of South East Asian Nations or commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a group of ten member countries particularly located on the South East Asian region. It was formed in the year 1967 by Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand with one vision to promote regional stability and political and economic cooperation. On January 1984, Brunei Darussalam joined the organization after achieving its independence; thus, making the nation as its sixth member. Before the turn of the Millennia, four more nations joined to complete the current ten members; these are Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and finally Cambodia.

ASEAN, since then instructs far greater influence on Asia-Pacific trade, political, and security issues than its members could achieve individually. This has driven ASEAN’s community building efforts. This work is based largely on consultation, consensus, and cooperation. The ASEAN Leaders at their Malaysian Summit in December 1997 affirmed to transform ASEAN into a stable, prosperous, and highly competitive region with equitable economic development, and reduced poverty and socio-economic differences. This has paved way for the ASEAN vision of an integrated community in 2020.

The Association keeps on arising toward economic, political, social and cultural prosperity. ASEAN as a single entity would rank as the sixth largest economy in the world, behind the US, China, Japan, India and Germany.

(ASEAN Secretariat 2008)

| concept development

| aerial perspective

| site development plan

(divided unto three distinct zones inspired by the three pillars of ASEAN community)

| asean community plaza

(showcasing the proposed ASEAN landmark emblem inspired by the ASEAN logo)

ASEAN SOCIO CULTURAL COMMUNITY ZONE

· This community zone is one of the three major zones of One ASEAN; the zone shall feature cultural and information appreciation, promotions and exchange spaces and structures and symbolize one strong ASEAN through cultural and multi-ethnic cooperation. This area shall showcase spaces such as Youth centre, ASEAN heritage museum, ASEAN cultural hall and support spaces such as the ASEAN community plaza.

ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ZONE

This community zone is one of the three major zones of One ASEAN; the zone shall feature economic related structures that shall support its delegates and symbolize one strong ASEAN through a strong economic integration. This area shall showcase spaces and facilities such as convention/ exhibition centres, ASEAN workforce immigrants’ dormitory, AEC sub-offices, function and lecture halls and support spaces such as commercial and retail establishments, and sports and recreation area.

ASEAN POLITICAL SECURITY COMMUNITY ZONE

This community zone is one of the three major zones of One ASEAN; the zone shall feature administrative, political and corporate affairs spaces and symbolize one strong ASEAN through proper and just administration. This area shall showcase the ASEAN-Secretariat Office building, Administration, Engineering, Security and Maintenance Offices.

walkthroughs (Lumion 4.5)

Disclaimer: The ASEAN logo, ASEAN emblem, the name of the Association, ASEAN community are all reserved copyright of ASEAN. The proponent are given permission to use these elements by the DFA-ASEAN Philippines Secretariat for Educational and Research purposes only. The proponent's goal is to use the project for future references, to further uplift the upcoming ASEAN community and to raise interest and awareness for the public.