• Base your concept on the meters for double-loaded • Large: 4.8 x 6.

0 meters
culture and traditions of the corridors STORAGE ROOMS:
given location (example: STAIRCASES: • Small: 1.8 x 1.8 meters
Bohol = chocolate hills or • Width: Minimum width of • Medium: 2.4 x 3.0 meters
La union = Surfboard) 1.2 meters for residential • Large: 3.6 x 4.2 meters
• Take note of SW monsoon buildings, 1.5 meters for SERVER ROOMS:
(cold air) and NE (hot) institutional buildings, and • Small: 2.4 x 3.0 meters
• The site analysis also 1.8 meters for assembly • Medium: 3.6 x 4.2 meters
comprises of other details and mercantile buildings • Large: 4.8 x 6.0 meters
such as wind direction, • Treads: Typically around BREAK ROOMS/CAFETERIAS:
noise, views and vistas, and 0.28 to 0.30 meters in depth • Small: 3.0 x 3.6 meters
the site’s surrounding • Risers: Typically around • Medium: 3.6 x 4.8 meters
environment 0.17 to 0.18 meters in • Large: 4.8 x 6.0 meters
• Ventilation is VERY height
important. Only storage ELEVATORS: FITNESS CENTERS/GYMS:
rooms are allowed to have • Dimensions vary based on • Small: 4.8 x 6.0 meters
no ventilation. the elevator type and
• Medium: 6.0 x 7.2 meters
• DON’T FORGET capacity, complying with
• Large: 7.2 x 9.6 meters
DIMENSIONS!! national standards for
SWIMMING POOLS:
• The adjacency of spaces elevator design and
Dimensions vary widely based on
and circulation of users is accessibility.
the type of pool and intended use,
highly important. Public AUDITORIUMS:
ranging from:
spaces need to be in a • Varies based on seating
• 5 x 10 meters for residential
closer proximity with each capacity and intended use,
pools
other to establish with typical dimensions
• 25 x 50 meters for Olympic-
separation with public and ranging from 15 x 20 meters
sized pools.
private. for smaller venues to 30 x
LIBRARIES:
• add the proper symbols for 40 meters for larger
auditoriums. • Small: 6.0 x 6.0 meters
window and door openings.
CONFERENCE ROOMS: • Medium: 7.2 x 9.6 meters
• Orientation and circulation
• Small: 4.8 x 6.0 meters • Large: 9.6 x 12.0 meters
are also being checked.
• Medium: 6.0 x 7.2 meters EXHIBITION HALLS:
• Avoid dead-ends &
Varies greatly depending on the size
unnecessary hallways. If • Large: 7.2 x 9.6 meters
of the event space, with dimensions
there’s a dead-end, put a MEETING ROOMS:
ranging from 500 to 10,000 square
window or make it into a • Small: 3.0 x 3.6 meters
meters or more.
utility closet. • Medium: 3.6 x 4.8 meters
HOTEL LOBBIES:
• The overall design (facade, • Large: 4.8 x 6.0 meters
• Small: 6.0 x 6.0 meters
plans, perspectives) should RESTROOMS:
• Medium: 7.2 x 9.6 meters
coincide with the concept • Dimensions vary based on
and solution presented • Large: 9.6 x 12.0 meters
occupancy load
RETAIL STORES:
• Make sure to justify your OFFICE SPACES:
Varies based on store type and size,
concepts and programming • Cubicles: 1.5 x 1.8 meters
with dimensions ranging from 50 to
through the design and/or per workstation
500 square meters or more.
working drawings • Private Offices: FOYER
• Utilize sustainable o Small: 3.0 x 3.6
• Small - 1.8 x 1.8
techniques i.e Solar Panel meters
Generators, Water • Medium - 2.4 x 3.0
o Medium: 3.6 x 4.8
Management Systems, • Large – 2.4 x 4.5
meters
Waste Segregation Area, ENTRY CLOSETS (24" minimum
o Large: 4.8 x 6.0
Garbage Disposal Area, etc inside
meters
• LOBBY: dimensions)
BOARDROOMS:
• • Small – 0.6 x 0.9
Small: 3.0 x 3.6 meters • Small: 4.8 x 6.0 meters
• Medium: 3.6 x 4.8 meters • Medium – 0.6 x 1.2
• Medium: 6.0 x 7.2 meters
• Large: 4.8 x 6.0 meters • Large – 0.6 x 1.8
• Large: 7.2 x 9.6 meters
POWDER ROOM
• HALLWAYS/CORRIDORS: RECEPTION AREA:
• Small – 1.2 x 1.2
• Width: Minimum width of • Small: 3.0 x 3.6 meters
• Medium – 1.5 x 1.5
1.2 meters for single- • Medium: 3.6 x 4.8 meters
loaded corridors and 2.4 • Large – 1.8 x 1.8
GREAT ROOM • Handicapped / van: 2.4 x LINEN CLOSETS (12" min inside
• Small – 4.8 x 5.4 5.4 dim)
• Medium - 5.4 x 7.3 WORKSHOP • Small – 0.3 x 0.9
• Large – 6.0 x 8.5 • Small – 1.8 x 2.4 • Medium – 0.6 x 1.2
LIVING ROOM • Medium – 2.4 x 3.0 • Large – 0.9 x 1.8
• Small – 3.6 x 5.4 • Large – 3.6 x 4.8 DEN
• Medium – 4.8 x 6.0 STORAGE ROOM • Small – 3.0 x 3.0
• Large – 6.7 x 8.5 • Small – 1.8 x 1.8 • Medium – 3.6 x 3.6
DINING ROOM • Medium – 2.4 x 3.0 • Large – 4.2 x 4.8
• Small – 3.0 x 3.6 • Large – 3.6 x 4.2 STUDY
• Medium – 3.6 x 4.8 • Small – 3.0 x 3.0
• Large – 4.2 x 5.4 HOME OFFICE / WORK ROOM • Medium – 3.6 x 3.6
FAMILY ROOM • Small – 2.4 x 3.0 • Large – 4.2 x 2.8
• Small – 3.6 x 4.8 • Medium – 3.6 x 4.2 LIBRARY
• Medium – 4.2 x 6.0 • Large – 4.2 x 5.4 • Small – 3.6 x 3.6
• Large – 4.8 x 7.3 • Medium – 4.2 x 5.4
RECREATION ROOM MASTER BED ROOM • Large – 4.8 x 6.0
• Small – 3.6 x 5.4 • Small – 3.6 x 4.2 TOILET
• Medium – 4.8 x 7.3 • Medium – 4.2 x 6.0 • 1.20 sq.m
• Large – 5.4 x 9.1 • Large – 4.8 x 7.3 PARKING
MEDIA ROOM WALK-IN CLOSETS (24" min inside • Cars and Small Vehicles -
• Small – 3.0 x 4.2 dim) 2.50 x 5.00
• Medium – 3.6 x 4.8 • Small – 1.2 x 1.8 • PWD Parking - 3.70 x 5.00
• Large – 4.2 x 6.0 • Medium – 1.8 x 1.8 o ≤50m from
KITCHEN • Large – 1.8 x 2.4 entrance
• Small – 1.5 x 3.0 MASTER BATHROOM • Jeepneys and Shuttles -
• Medium – 3.0 x 4.8 • Small – 1.8 x 2.7 3.00 x 9.00
• Large – 3.6 x 6.0 • Medium – 2.4 x 3.6 CORRIDOR
EATING AREA • Large – 3.0 x 4.8 • Min. width - 1.20
• Small – 3.0 x 3.0 BEDROOMS PWD TOILET
• Medium – 3.6 x 3.6 • Small – 3.0 x 3.0 • Place the cubicle close to
• Large – 4.8 x 4.8 • Medium – 3.6 x 3.6 the entry way for maximum
PANTRY • Large – 4.2 x 4.8 accessibility
• Small – 0.6 x 0.6 CLOSETS (24" min inside dim) • 1.70 x 1.80
• Medium – 0.9 x 1.2 • Small – 0.6 x 1.2 DOORS AND OPENINGS
• Large – 1.2 x 1.8 • Medium – 0.6 x 1.8 • Min. width - 0.80
LAUNDRY • Large – 0.6 x 2.4
• Small – 0.9 x 1.8 GUEST BEDROOM
• Medium – 1.8 x 2.4 • Small – 3.0 x 3.6
• Large – 2.4 x 3.0 • Medium – 3.6 x 4.2
UTILITY/MUD ROOM • Large – 4.2 x 5.4
• Small – 1.5 x 1.8 GUEST CLOSETS (24" min inside
• Medium – 1.8 x 2.4 dim)
• Large – 2.4 x 3.0 • Small – 0.6 x 0.9
• • Medium – 0.6 x 1.2
REAR ENTRY CLOSETS (24" • Large – 0.6 x 1.8
minimum FULL BATH
inside dimensions) • Small - 1.8 x 2.7
• Small – 0.6 x 0.9 • Medium – 2.1 x 3.0
• Medium – 0.6 x 1.2 • Large – 2.4 x 3.6
• Large – 0.9 x 1.8 GUEST BATHROOM
GARAGE • Small – 1.5 x 2.7
• Small – 3.6 x 6.0 (1 car) • Medium – 1.8 x 3.0
• Medium – 6.0 x 6.0 (2 car) • Large – 2.1 x 3.6
• Large – 7.3 x 7.3 (2 car BATHROOM CUBICLE
w/storage) • 1.5 X 0.8