2012 national competition project #070 | cafeteria redesign
|Redesigning our schools cafeteria means that we have to take into account all the issues that we encounter when in this environment. There are spacial issues involving seating, dining, congestion and crowding overall. There has to be a better way of designing a space to be functional, efficient and comfortable.
neen1794's work for the Collect Information step:
Summary
There are many possibilities when it comes to improving/ redesigning a space.
Overview of what issues are present in the existing space. Along with a blueprint and a concept for...
Analysis of the interior space. The areas that are of focus but at the moment remain in the...
The exterior space should also be taken into consideration when designing a functional space. It...
Researching different seating, where the experience of sitting is taken more into consideration...
neen1794's work for the Brainstorm Ideas step:
Summary
Taking into consideration everything that is needed in a good space, I decided on creating comfortable area.
I was playing with shapes for seating and table arrangements. Creating a large common space where...
I was experimenting with creating a better flow in the lunch line, and the overall space, where...
These are the closer to final concepts that I came up with and will refine in the final design. The...
neen1794's work for the Develop Solutions step:
Summary
In developing a solution, I took into consideration what I would like to see and experience in a space that should be designed for me, a student.
These are the closer to final concepts that I came up with and will refine in the final design. The...
Comments
In addition to thinking about the eating area you will want to consider the kitchen area or other methods of food distribution. In your redesign think about the form of the space and the aesthetic created and what research you will you use for inspiration to develop a strong concept.
Good Luck!
Good morning, I am an Architect in California serving on the competition jury. There is a strong clarity in your hand drawn sketches that helps to visualize the writing associated with them. Your simple sketches showing two lines flowing through the room are a great way to express your idea of movement which seems to be at the core of your design. I'd like to see some more sketches showing how varying sizes of spaces can create different levels of "cozy atmosphere".