Thesis (BS Architecture) -- University of the Philippines Mindanao, 2005

Architects play an important role in maintaining the social order. This study was about the relationship of architecture with the societies' condition and situation. It had found out that architecture was not merely rebuilding and building physical environment but also linked in the shaping of humans behavior. This study served as a contribution of architects and architecture related people in the peace campaign for Mindanao. It determined the best architectural area located within the society, which was intended for the interaction as well as the socialization of Christians and Muslims. Both Christians and Muslims were willing to do their best to achieve peace, which they believed still attainable. This study had found out that educational facility was the most favorable area or place for the interaction of Christians and Muslims. The most apparent structure suggested by people selected was a school campus and they disapproved the worship area to be united and connected with each religious structure. This study conducted the architects must use educational facility supported with other areas for the purpose of peace campaign in Mindanao involving Christians and Muslims. The researcher then provided a design concept for such areas.