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Don't forget to add a pdf or image of the existing floor plan.

Let's see if you can get a shot with students at lunch time. We can blur out faces if needed, but I think it will tell a better story about the crowding issue. I also think you need a photo of the existing round tables, with or without students.

Hi Aubrey-

Your problem statement is very comprehensive. You have done a great job of outlining the major issues with the current space. I recommend that you make it a bit easier to read however.
1) Take a few minutes to consolidate and group the statements above into 3-4 problems that will be addressed with your design. Bullet each of the issues for easy reference as well. I think all of your issues are valid. Here are a few additional areas to proof.

2) Group the "facts" about the space together.

3) "The cafeteria may be unsystematic to distribute food to students"
"Unfortunately, with all of the students, there may not be enough sitting room in the cafeteria"

designteach: Is it, or is it not? This is no place for "may" or "maybe"...if the tax payers are going to spend money on a redesign, then let's be sure the problem is valid. Also, is unsystematic the best word to describe??

4) "From my own common awareness I notice that our school’s cafeteria may not work to its maximum potential with the student body."

designteach: Take any "I" or "my" (ownership) out of the problem statement and make it neutral.

The problem statement is so very important as everything you execute in your design should point back to the problem definition.

Cheers,
designteach

Hi Aubrey-

This matrix looks fantastic. One area not addressed, however, is the percentage of space that will need to be dedicated to circulation. That is to say, how much space will need to be set aside for 200 students to move about this space? Given this is a public area, ADA considerations will need to be applied, so let's re-figure the percentages and include circulation. I want you to leave this existing matrix and post a revised version. Be sure to highlight the revised text in red and include a date for the revision.
Thx! -designteach :)

Hi aubhumphrey10! Thanks for starting a cafeteria design project. We're looking forward to seeing your creative work. Are you planning on submitting this project for judging in the 2012 DiscoverDesign National High School Architecture Competition? If so, you'll need submit a registration form and a consent form to CAF before Wednesday, April 4. Contact us with any questions: discoverdesign@architecture.org.
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All the details and the forms for entering the competition can be found here: www.discoverdesign.org/Competition2012