OKIRAN
Pananaw sa Lanao
DESIGN CONCEPT
The
Maranao
Cultural
Park
is
envisioned as an immersive cultural
landscape
where
architecture,
craftsmanship,
and
storytelling
converge. Inspired by the intricate
language of Okir, the park transforms
traditional Maranao artistic principles
into spatial experiences that celebrate
identity, resilience, and continuity. Every
pathway, structure, and open space
serves as a chapter in the cultural
narrative, allowing visitors to journey
through the history, traditions, and
living heritage of the Maranao people.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
"Culture is not merely displayed—it is experienced."
Rather than functioning as a museum of isolated artifacts, the park allows visitors to
actively experience Maranao traditions through movement, architecture,
performance, craft, and interaction.
OKIR AS SPATIAL LANGUAGE
Instead of applying Okir solely as
decoration, its flowing geometry becomes
the organizing principle of circulation,
space-making, landscape patterns, and
architectural identity throughout the park.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A. LAKE
B. PARKING AREA
C. COMMERCIAL AREA
D. RECEPTION AREA
E. ENTRANCE ARCH
F. CAFE AREA
G. COMFORT ROOM
H. FISHING / VIEWING DECK
I. MUSLIM ARCH
J. BRIDGE
K. CENTRAL MONUMENT
L. AMPHITHEATER
M. MUSEUM GALLERY
N. LIVING HERITAGE BLDG.
O. SUPPORT BUILDINGS
P. BOTANICAL GARDEN
Q. ANCESTRAL MONUMENT
R. PAVILION
S. GATEWAY MONUMENT
T. CANOE AREA
U. LAKESIDE TRAIL
V. TOROGAN HOUSE
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MATERIAL PALETTE
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Metal Sheet
White stone finish
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Pebble Stone
Warm Wood
Brass
Grass & Pavers
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SITE COMPONENTS
PERSPECTIVES
The spatial organization follows a narrative progression that guides visitors from
introduction, historical understanding, cultural immersion, artistic appreciation,
and finally reflection—mirroring the continuing story of the Maranao people.
COMFORT ROOMS
LIVING HERITAGE BUILDING
AMPHITHEATRE
BRIDGE
PAVILION
FISHING DECK
CANOE AREA
ANCESTRAL MONUMENT
COMFORT ROOMS
GATEWAY MONUMENT
BRIDGE
MUSEUM GALLERY
SITE COMPONENTS
PERSPECTIVES
The spatial organization follows a narrative progression that guides visitors from
introduction, historical understanding, cultural immersion, artistic appreciation,
and finally reflection—mirroring the continuing story of the Maranao people.
CENTRAL MONUMENT
TOROGAN
ENTRANCE ARCh
MARANAO GROUP
LEADER:
Macapulay, Richmone Combate
MEMBERS:
Agbayani, Princess Joy
Cenal, Sandara
Diohen, Reba Ladyong Galacyan
Domingo, Melvean Earl
Gammad, Marynel
Howard, Bryant
Iringan, Bryle
Langcay, Ailyn Batang
Ragual, Warren De Leon
Sibbaluca, Joshelle
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