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Universal Design

A. Allis

FOOD PREP // KITCHEN

M. Schultz
M. Kucek

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Design a universally accessible space for four people that

incorporates food preparation, dining and entertainment

INTRODUCTION

HISTORY
Western:

Rich - Separated room, used by slaves/servants
Poor - Single room, open fire, possible chimney
Eastern:

- Minimalistic, clean qualities

- Preparation is a spectacle - islands common

- Prep & Consumption connected

INTRODUCTION

TRENDS - DORM/SUITE

TRENDS - MODERN

TRENDS - ACCESSIBILITY

USER NEEDS/TASKS

Cooking
-Microwave
- Oven
- Stove-top
- Vent
- Toaster

- Various Appliances

Storage
- Refrigerator
- Pantry
- Drawers
- Cabinets
- Shelves

- Dish Rack

Cleaning
- Sink
- Dishwasher
- Garbage/Recycling/Compost

Seating/Eating/Workspace
- Counter
- Table
- Chairs/Stools

- Cutting Board

WANTS & NEEDS

USER WANTS

Easy Cleanup

Sustainability

- Skylight to reduce electricity use
- Materials

- Backsplash around sink

- No grouted tile
- Rounded corners/curves

Cook-top

- Flat vs. Coils

Economic use of Space

- Plenty of space for activities and appliances

Ajdusability & Accessability

- Counter, table heights

- Customizable layout

Atmosphere

- Fun & comfortable colors

- Comfortable dining space (seating, table)
- Speaker System

WANTS & NEEDS

RESTRAINTS

- Cost

- Existing Building?
- Ventilation
- Electricity
- Plumbing

- Natural Light

- Space Economy

- 6 x 7 space for model


- Four People

RESTRAINTS

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Accessibility from either side of counter

Pull-out table to reduce

or increase workspace

Double-sided Refrigerator

CHOSEN SKETCHES

Rendering

PRELIMINARY RENDER 1

PRELIMINARY RENDER 2

PRELIMINARY RENDER 3

SCALE MODELS

SCALE MODELS

SCALE MODELS

ILLUSTRATOR RENDER

1.7000

2.0000

2.5000

3.3000

3.0000
6.7000

60

7.0000

9.0000

0.4577

0.1253
0.6670

2.4996

2.8747

2.2077

0.7724

ORTHOGRAPHICS

PROCESS PICTURES

SLIDING TABLE

FULL SCALE MODEL

FULL SCALE MODEL

COLOR EXPLORATION RENDERS

SEMI-FINAL RENDER

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A. Allis

FOOD PREP // KITCHEN

M. Schultz
M. Kucek

FINAL RENDER

FLUSH DRAWER

PULLS OUT FROM BOTH SIDES

ROCKER SWITCH

SINK HEIGHT ADJUST

ANGLED PANEL

DIGITAL FAUCET CONTROLS

FLUSH DRAWER

PULLS OUT FROM BOTH SIDES

ROCKER SWITCH

SINK HEIGHT ADJUST

ANGLED PANEL

DIGITAL FAUCET CONTROLS

FLUSH DRAWER

PULLS OUT FROM BOTH SIDES

ROCKER SWITCH

SINK HEIGHT ADJUST

ANGLED PANEL

DIGITAL FAUCET CONTROLS

FLUSH DRAWER

PULLS OUT FROM BOTH SIDES

ROCKER SWITCH

SINK HEIGHT ADJUST

ANGLED PANEL

DIGITAL FAUCET CONTROLS

HIDDEN TABLE

OFFERS OPEN SPACE

HIDDEN TABLE

TWO 30 TABLE SPOTS

DUAL COUNTER

MORE SOCIAL FOOD PREP

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