BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

AND LAY-OUT

DANNY MARIBAO MAEdFACULTY – BLWC2013

The kitchen is the production center of the food service. A functional kitchen is a combination of the efficiency of modern technology and good architectural design.Food preparation can be facilitated and done effectively in a kitchen designed and structured in such a way that the arrangement of the work centers coincide with space, time and work flow.

Kitchen Principal Work Center • Sink - center for washing and trimming food and dishwashing

• Range - the work triangle

• Refrigeration Center – be near enough to the food preparation area to minimize movement between areas.

• Cooking Center – should provide ready access for food preparation center.

Types of Work Center Arrangement

Wall Type – used in small kitchens; the arrangement calls all three centers placed along one wall.

* Best utilized in narrow rooms.* Suitable for one or two people to use at one.* Suitable for small family stay at apartment or

condominium.

Corridor or Two Type – in this arrangement, the two centers are placed along two walls opposite each other.

* Comprises counters on both sides of the room with 1.2m width corridor down the middle.* This set-up saves steps and makes sense where food preparation comes before entertaining.* First choice of many top chefs.

U-TYPE – in this type, a work center is placed along each of the walls.

* Utilizes three full walls for maximum storage and work space.* Suitable for both large and small rooms* Suitable for condominium and terrace house.

L-SHAPE – used in large kitchens; this has two work centers, one placed on a long wall and the other on a smaller wall.* Versatile layout with cupboard along two adjacent walls.* Work well with sitting area that is integrated into the same room and overcomes any shortage of wall space.* Idea for a family and entertaining guest.

PENINSULA OR ISLAND TYPE – One or two work centers are located at the center of the room.

* Suitable for large rooms with lot of available floor space.* Easier for several people to work together at the sometime.

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DANNY MARIBAO MAEdFACULTY - BLWC2013