Final Report
Final Report
SUBMITTED BY:
SHREEYA BAUDDHACHARYA
074-BAE-237
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
PULCHOWK CAMPUS
Pulchowk, Lalitpur
24 APRIL ,2023
CERTIFICATE BY THESIS CO-ORDINATOR
This is to certify that this thesis entitled “Culinary Arts Centre: Where Food meets
Architecture” at Balkhu, Kathmandu, Nepal submitted by Ms. Shreeya Bauddhacharya
has been declared successful for the partial fulfilment of the academic requirement for the
completion of the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture.
Date:
Department of Architecture
Institute of Engineering
Pulchowk Campus
Tribhuwan University
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation has not been previously accepted in substance for any
degree and is not being concurrently submitted in candidature for any degree. I state that this
dissertation is the result of my own independent work/ investigation, except for those
otherwise stated. I hereby give consent for my dissertation, if accepted, to be available for
photocopying and understand that any reference to or quotation from my thesis will receive an
acknowledgment.
Shreeya Bauddhacharya
074-BAE-237
Date:
CULINARY ARTS CENTRE | WHERE FOOD MEETS ARCHITECTURE
© 2023
SHREEYA BAUDDHACHARYA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my Supervisor Prof. Dr. Sudha Shrestha,
Department of Architecture, Pulchowk Campus for her exemplary guidance and
encouragement at the right time and at the required measure. The suggestion and
comments for my work were very appreciable and effective throughout. Her suggestions
always helped me to handle the challenges and their appreciations for good work always
kept motivating me to do much better.
Nevertheless, I am also thankful to my seniors and friends for their direct and indirect help
and supportand have been critical about my research helping me to improve this study as
well as the report.
Shreeya Bauddhacharya
074-BAE-037
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2.20.5. Staff Room .................................................................................................................... 27
2.20.6. Pantry ........................................................................................................................... 27
2.20.7. Lecture rooms .............................................................................................................. 28
2.20.8. Classrooms ................................................................................................................... 29
2.20.9. Library ......................................................................................................................... 30
2.20.10. Kitchen ......................................................................................................................... 33
2.20.11. Commercial Kitchen ..................................................................................................... 37
2.20.12. Kitchen Design: ............................................................................................................ 41
2.20.13. Crockery wash.............................................................................................................. 42
2.20.14. Utensils wash ............................................................................................................... 44
2.20.15. Pastry Preparation ....................................................................................................... 44
2.20.16. Larder .......................................................................................................................... 45
2.20.17. Ram meat Preparation ................................................................................................. 46
2.20.18. Vegetable Preparation and storage.............................................................................. 47
2.20.19. Bulk Refrigeration and storage .................................................................................... 48
2.20.20. Bulk Grocery Store ....................................................................................................... 48
2.20.21. Servery ......................................................................................................................... 49
2.20.22. External Service Area Planning ................................................................................... 49
2.20.23. Wet Refuse (Food Waste) ............................................................................................. 50
2.20.24. Waste Oil Storage......................................................................................................... 50
2.20.25. Dry Refuse .................................................................................................................... 51
2.20.26. Laboratories ................................................................................................................. 51
2.20.27. Wine Room ................................................................................................................... 53
2.20.28. Restaurant .................................................................................................................... 55
2.20.29. SERVICE ROUTES AND RAMPS ................................................................................ 59
2.20.30. Exhibition / Gallery ...................................................................................................... 59
2.20.31. Food Court ................................................................................................................... 61
2.20.32. Sustainaibility............................................................................................................... 62
2.20.33. Fire protection ............................................................................................................. 64
2.20.34. Fire Escape .................................................................................................................. 65
3. CASE STUDY .............................................................................................................................. 71
3.1. ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS .............................................................................................. 71
3.1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 71
3.1.2. Objective of the Study ................................................................................................... 71
3.1.3. Architectural aspects .................................................................................................... 71
3.1.4. Zoning .......................................................................................................................... 72
3.1.5. Spatial Analysis ............................................................................................................ 72
3.1.6. Planning Aspect............................................................................................................ 75
3.1.7. Area Distribution ......................................................................................................... 76
3.1.8. International Food Tasting .......................................................................................... 78
3.1.9. Inferences ..................................................................................................................... 79
3.2. NEPAL ACADEMY OF TOURISM AND HOTELMANAGEMENT (NATHM) .............. 80
3.2.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 80
3.2.2. Objective of the study ................................................................................................... 80
3.2.3. Characteristics of the case study .................................................................................. 80
3.2.4. Architectural aspect ..................................................................................................... 81
3.2.5. Zoning .......................................................................................................................... 81
3.2.6. Project components ...................................................................................................... 81
3.2.7. Planning Considerations .............................................................................................. 85
3.2.8. Area Distribution ......................................................................................................... 86
3.2.9. Floor Plans................................................................................................................... 87
3.2.10. Inferences ..................................................................................................................... 87
3.3. BASQUE CULINARY CENTRE .................................................................................................. 88
3.3.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 88
3.3.2. Courses offered ............................................................................................................ 88
3.3.3. Volume generation ....................................................................................................... 89
3.3.4. Planning aspect ............................................................................................................ 89
3.3.5. Project components ...................................................................................................... 90
3.3.6. Area Division of Each Space ........................................................................................ 97
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3.3.7. Inferences ..................................................................................................................... 97
3.4. CULINARY ACADEMY OF INDIA ............................................................................................. 98
3.4.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 98
3.4.2. Courses offered ............................................................................................................ 98
3.4.3. Project components ...................................................................................................... 98
3.4.4. Levels of CAI .............................................................................................................. 100
3.4.5. Inferences ................................................................................................................... 102
3.5. MANIPAL DEPARTMENT OF CULINARY ARTS ...................................................................... 103
3.5.1. Project Information: ................................................................................................... 103
3.5.2. Project Selection- Intent ............................................................................................. 103
3.5.3. Key Features .............................................................................................................. 103
3.5.4. Neighbourhood........................................................................................................... 104
3.5.5. Approach .................................................................................................................... 104
3.5.6. Courses Offered: ........................................................................................................ 104
3.5.7. Floor Plans ................................................................................................................ 105
3.5.8. Circulation ................................................................................................................. 105
3.5.9. Project Components ................................................................................................... 106
3.5.10. Building Services ........................................................................................................ 109
3.6. MANIPAL CULINARY ARTS GALLERY .................................................................................. 109
4. SECONDARY CASE STUDY .................................................................................................. 112
4.1. SASA: D’ NEWA RESTAURANT............................................................................................. 112
4.1.1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 112
4.1.2. Objective of the study ................................................................................................. 112
4.1.3. Planning Aspect ......................................................................................................... 112
4.1.4. Architectural Aspect ................................................................................................... 113
4.1.5. Inferences ................................................................................................................... 114
4.2. MONALISA THAKALI RESTAURANT ..................................................................................... 115
4.2.1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 115
4.2.2. Objective of the study ................................................................................................. 116
4.2.3. Planning Aspect ......................................................................................................... 116
4.2.4. Architectural Aspect ................................................................................................... 117
4.2.5. Inferences ................................................................................................................... 118
4.3. HANKOOK SARANG RESTAURANT ....................................................................................... 119
4.3.1. Architectural Aspect ................................................................................................... 119
4.3.2. Introduction................................................................................................................ 120
4.3.3. Objective of the study ................................................................................................. 121
4.3.4. Experience Design...................................................................................................... 121
4.4. PERSONA HEADQUARTERS .................................................................................................. 123
4.4.1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 123
4.4.2. Objective of the study ................................................................................................. 123
4.4.3. The Design ................................................................................................................. 124
4.4.4. Inferences ................................................................................................................... 126
4.5. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS .................................................................................................... 127
5. PROGRAM FORMULATION ................................................................................................ 129
5.1. KEY PROGRAMS................................................................................................................... 129
5.2. EXPECTED USERS ................................................................................................................ 129
5.3. PROGRAMS OFFERED ........................................................................................................... 130
5.4. AREA REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 130
6. SITE ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................................... 134
6.1. CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION ............................................................................................ 134
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7. CONCEPT AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................ 138
7.1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 138
7.2. POINT OF DEPARTURE .......................................................................................................... 138
7.3. DESIGN APPROACHES .......................................................................................................... 139
7.4. ZONING................................................................................................................................ 141
7.5. FORM DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................................... 142
7.6. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................... 143
7.7. INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS .................................................................................................. 144
7.7.1. Administration ............................................................................................................ 144
7.7.2. Public Cooking Studio................................................................................................ 145
7.7.3. Eat-street .................................................................................................................... 146
7.7.4. Restaurant .................................................................................................................. 146
7.7.5. Teaching Kitchens ...................................................................................................... 147
7.7.6. Library ....................................................................................................................... 148
7.7.7. Classrooms ................................................................................................................. 148
7.7.8. Demonstration Hall.................................................................................................... 149
7.7.9. Convenience store ...................................................................................................... 149
7.8. STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................... 150
7.9. BUILDING SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 150
7.9.1. Water Services............................................................................................................ 150
7.9.2. Calculation of Water Demand.................................................................................... 151
7.9.3. Calculation of Rain water Harvest ............................................................................. 152
7.9.4. Sanitation ................................................................................................................... 153
7.9.5. Fire Protection ........................................................................................................... 153
7.10. DESIGN ATTRIBUTES ........................................................................................................... 153
7.10.1. Architectural Expressions .......................................................................................... 153
7.10.2. Construction Materials .............................................................................................. 154
7.11. 3D VIEWS ............................................................................................................................. 155
8. MODEL PHOTOS .................................................................................................................... 158
9. CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................................... 160
10. ANNEX (DESIGN DRAWINGS) ........................................................................................ 161
11. REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 162
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1-1:ETHNICS GROUP OF NEPAL ..................................................................................................... 4
FIGURE 1-2: METHODOLOGY CHART ........................................................................................................ 5
FIGURE 2-1: TIMELINE OF HISTORY OF CULINARY ARTS .......................................................................... 9
FIGURE 2-2: TRENDS IN CULINARY ......................................................................................................... 10
FIGURE 2-3:CUISINE AROUND THE WORLD .............................................................................................. 11
FIGURE 2-4: NEWARI KITCHEN ............................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 2-5: SKETCH OF EAT STREET .............................................. FIGURE 2-6: EATSTREET IN NEPAL
13
FIGURE 2-7: SKETCH OF QSR ................................................................. FIGURE 2-8: QSR IN NEPAL
14
FIGURE 2-9: SKETCH OF CAFÉ................................................................ FIGURE 2-10: CAFE IN NEPA
14
FIGURE 2-11: FINE DININGRESTAURANT IN NEPAL ................................................................................ 14
FIGURE 2-12: SKETCH OF FINE DINING RESTAURANT ............................................................................. 14
FIGURE 2-13: STAPLE DAL-BHAT OF NEPAL ........................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 2-14: GROWING TREND OF KOREAN FOOD IN NEPAL .................................................................. 16
FIGURE 2-15: DELICACIES OF NEPALESE CUISINE ................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 2-16:CHEF IN LEARNING KITCHENS ........................................................................................... 19
FIGURE 2-17: CHEF ................................................................................................................................. 20
FIGURE 2-18: CHEF ................................................................................................................................. 20
FIGURE 2-19: FOOD ART IN PRESENTATION ............................................................................................ 21
FIGURE 2-20: 4C'S OF FOOD HYGIENE .................................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 2-21: FLOW OF SPACES IN A SCHOOL ......................................................................................... 24
FIGURE 2-22: POSITION OF DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM .................................................................................. 25
FIGURE 2-23: ENTRANCE FOYER ............................................................................................................. 25
FIGURE 2-24: RECEPTION SPACE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 2-25: SMALL OFFICE STAFF ROOM .............................................................................................. 27
FIGURE 2-26: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR LECTURE ROOM ................................................................. 28
FIGURE 2-27: CLASSROOM SIZE FOR 30................................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 2-28:CONSIDERATIONS WHILE DESIGNING CLASSROOM ............................................................. 29
FIGURE 2-29:FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT OF LIBRARY .................................................................................... 30
FIGURE 2-30: STANDARD SHELF HEIGHT................................................................................................. 32
FIGURE 2-31: ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING IN LIBRARY .................................................................................... 32
FIGURE 2-32:GENERAL WORK FLOW PATTERN IN A KITCHEN .................................................................. 34
FIGURE 2-33: TYPES OF ISLAND .............................................................................................................. 36
FIGURE 2-34: FLOOR COVERINGS ........................................................................................................... 38
FIGURE 2-35: WALL SURFACES............................................................................................................... 39
FIGURE 2-36: EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................... 40
FIGURE 2-37:BASIC KITCHEN WITH EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 41
FIGURE 2-38: WORKFLOW ...................................................................................................................... 43
FIGURE 2-39: FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT OF BAKERY.................................................................................... 45
FIGURE 2-40: FLOOR DAMAGE GULLIES ................................................................................................. 46
FIGURE 2-41: EXTERNAL SERVICE AREA................................................................................................. 51
FIGURE 2-42:MINIMUM PASSAGE WIDTH BETWEEN WORKSTATION ........................................................ 52
FIGURE 2-43: SECTION OF LAB ............................................................................................................... 53
FIGURE 2-44: FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT OF A RESTAURANT ......................................................................... 56
FIGURE 2-45: HEIGHT REQUIREMENT IN RESTAURANTS .......................................................................... 57
FIGURE 2-46: REQUIREMENTS OF OUTDOOR DINING .............................................................................. 58
FIGURE 2-47: SETTING OF TABLE ............................................................................................................ 58
FIGURE 2-48: GENERAL PLANNING FOR EXHIBIT AREA ........................................................................... 60
FIGURE 2-49: USE OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING ................................................................... 61
FIGURE 2-50: VEGETABLES GROWN BY USING HYDROPONICS ................................................................ 63
FIGURE 2-51: USE OF SELF-CLOSE FIRE DOOR TO SUBDIVIDE CORRIDOR ................................................. 67
FIGURE 2-52: PROVISION OF FIRE DOOR WITH FIRE RESISTANCE CONSTRUCTION .................................... 67
FIGURE 2-53: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 70
FIGURE 3-1: ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS ........................................................................................... 71
FIGURE 3-2: CLASSROOM MODULE ......................................................................................................... 72
FIGURE 3-3: KITCHEN MODULE IN PRACTICAL LAB ................................................................................. 73
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FIGURE 3-4: DINING AREA OF RESTAURANT ........................................................................................... 73
FIGURE 3-5: BARREL ROOM .................................................................................................................... 74
FIGURE 3-6: CAFETERIA .......................................................................................................................... 74
FIGURE 3-7: STAINLESS HOOD IN KITCHEN FIGURE 3-8: ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING IN LOBBY ......... 76
FIGURE 3-9: GROUND FLOOR PLAN ........................................................................................................ 77
FIGURE 3-10: FIRST FLOOR PLAN............................................................................................................ 77
FIGURE 3-11: CHILDREN EXPERIENCING MAKING THEIR OWN DRINKS .................................................... 78
FIGURE 3-12: FOOD TASTING COUNTER.................................................................................................. 79
FIGURE 3-13: NATHM.............................................................................................................................. 80
FIGURE 3-14: SERVERY CONNECTING RESTAURANTS ................ FIGURE 3-15: A WELL LIT RESTAURANT
81
FIGURE 3-16: SPACIOUS OFFICES AT NATHM .......... FIGURE 3-17: DESIGN OF SPACES WRT COURTYARD
82
FIGURE 3-18: LAYOUT OF THEORY CLASSROOM...................................................................................... 82
FIGURE 3-19: LAYOUT OF PRACTICAL KITCHENS FIGURE 3-20: USE OF EXHAUST FAN IN
KITCHENS ....................................................................................................................................... 83
FIGURE 3-21: DEMO KITCHENS ............................................................................................................... 84
FIGURE 3-22: EQUIPMENTS IN BAKERY ................................................................................................... 84
FIGURE 3-23: STORAGE ROOM ................................................................................................................ 85
FIGURE 3-24: USE OF DRAINAGE GULLIES IN KITCHEN............................................................................ 85
FIGURE 3-25: GROUND FLOOR PLAN ...................................................................................................... 87
FIGURE 3-26: FIRST FLOOR PLAN............................................................................................................ 87
FIGURE 3-27: BASQUE CULINARY CENTRE ............................................................................................. 88
FIGURE 3-28: SETTLING DORM OF BCC .................................................................................................. 89
FIGURE 3-29: CULTIVATION OF CROPS IN ROOF FIGURE 3-30: COURTYARD USED AS GREEN
GARDEN .......................................................................................................................................... 90
FIGURE 3-31: CLASSROOM OF BCC ........................................................................................................ 91
FIGURE 3-32:: INSTRUCTION KITCHEN .................................................................................................... 92
FIGURE 3-33: LIBRARY ........................................................................................................................... 92
FIGURE 3-34: AN AUDITORIUM AT BCC .................................................................................................. 93
FIGURE 3-35: CAFE COUNTER AND SEATING AT BCC ............................................................................. 93
FIGURE 3-36: CAFE COUNTER AND SEATING AT BCC ............................................................................. 94
FIGURE 3-37: LEVEL 5 OF BCC ............................................................................................................... 95
FIGURE 3-38: LEVEL 4 OF BCC ............................................................................................................... 95
FIGURE 3-39: LEVEL 3 OF BCC ............................................................................................................... 95
FIGURE 3-40: LEVEL 2 OF BCC ............................................................................................................... 96
FIGURE 3-41: LEVEL 1 OF BCC ............................................................................................................... 96
FIGURE 3-42: INDIAN BOUNTY KITCHEN ....................................... FIGURE 3-43: TEACHING KITCHENS
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FIGURE 3-44: RESTAURANT .................................................................................................................... 99
FIGURE 3-45: CRUISE GALLERY ............................................................................................................ 100
FIGURE 3-46: CLASSROOMS .................................................................................................................. 100
FIGURE 3-47: FIRST FLOOR PLAN.......................................................................................................... 101
FIGURE 3-48: BASIC TRAINING KITCHENS ............................................................................................ 101
FIGURE 3-49: GROUND FLOOR PLAN ..................................................................................................... 101
FIGURE 3-50: A-LA CARTE KITCHENS................................................................................................... 101
FIGURE 3-51: PASTRY STUDIO .............................................................................................................. 101
FIGURE 3-52: MANIPAL DEPARTMENT OF CULINARY ARTS .................................................................. 103
FIGURE 3-53: WORKING FLOW ............................................................................................................. 106
FIGURE 3-54: KITCHEN LAYOUT ........................................................................................................... 107
FIGURE 3-55: CULINARY GASTRO GALLERY......................................................................................... 109
FIGURE 3-56: INSIDE THE GALLERY ...................................................................................................... 110
FIGURE 3-57: UTENSILS IN THE GALLERY.............................................................................................. 111
FIGURE 4-1: OPEN KITCHEN TO HAVE CONNECTION WITH VISITORS ..................................................... 113
FIGURE 4-2: USE OF TRADITIONAL MATERIALS ..................................................................................... 113
FIGURE 4-3: AN OPEN COURTYARD SPACE AND FALCHA THEMED STAGE FOR INTERACTIVE SPACES ..... 114
FIGURE 4-4: ENTRANCE ........................................................................................................................ 115
FIGURE 4-5: THE FAMOUS MONALISA ART WITH LITTLE TOUCH OF NEPALI CULTURE .......................... 115
FIGURE 4-6: RECYCLED DOOR USED AS TABLE IN THE RESTAURANT ..................................................... 116
FIGURE 4-7: BUBBLE DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................ 117
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FIGURE 4-8: INSIDE THE RESTAURANT .................................................................................................. 118
FIGURE 4-9: TYPICAL KOREAN ARCHITECTURE .................................................................................... 119
FIGURE 4-10: USE OF WOODEN PARTITION AS IN TYPICAL KOREAN ...................................................... 120
FIGURE 4-11: HANKOOK SARANG, TANGAL .......................................................................................... 120
FIGURE 4-12: PEOPLE EXPERIENCING KOREAN DRESS .......................................................................... 121
FIGURE 4-13: PEOPLE EXPERIENCING KOREAN CUISINE ........................................................................ 122
FIGURE 4-14: PASONA HQ, THEN VS NOW ............................................................................................. 123
FIGURE 4-15: HYDROPONICS LAB IN PERSONA HQ ................................................................................ 124
FIGURE 4-16: PLANT SPECIES GROWN IN GREEN WALLS ........................................................................ 124
FIGURE 4-17: PLANTATION INSISE MESH GREEN WALL .......................................................................... 126
FIGURE 6-1: ZONING OF THE SITE .......................................................................................................... 134
FIGURE 6-2: SITE INFORMATION............................................................................................................ 135
FIGURE 6-3: CONTOUR PROFILE ............................................................................................................ 135
FIGURE 6-4: VIEW FROM THE SITE ......................................................................................................... 136
FIGURE 7-1: TRADITIONAL CHULO........................................................................................................ 139
FIGURE 7-2: TYPICAL SETTING IN JAPANESE GARDENS ......................................................................... 139
FIGURE 7-3: PLINTHS AS RESTING SPOTS ............................................................................................... 140
FIGURE 7-4: NODES AS BREATHING SPACE ............................................................................................ 140
FIGURE 7-5: DYNAMIC ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................ 140
FIGURE 7-6: JOURNEY MOVEMENT ........................................................................................................ 141
FIGURE 7-7: SPATIAL ZONING ............................................................................................................... 141
FIGURE 7-8: FINAL VOLUME ................................................................................................................. 142
FIGURE 7-9: INTRODUCTION OF COURTYARD ........................................................................................ 142
FIGURE 7-10: BREAKING THE VOLUME.................................................................................................. 142
FIGURE 7-11: PLACEMENT OF BLOCK .................................................................................................... 142
FIGURE 7-12: ROOF PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 143
FIGURE 7-13: COMMERCIAL SECTION ................................................................................................... 143
FIGURE 7-14: SKETCH SHOWING ACTIVITIES HAPPENING IN DIFFERENT LEVEL OF PLAZA ..................... 144
FIGURE 7-15: STEPS ACTING AS PLINTH ................................................................................................ 144
FIGURE 7-16 : ADMINISTRATION PLAN FIGURE 7-17: VIEW FROM ENTRANCE TO
ADMINISTRATION BLOCK .............................................................................................................. 145
FIGURE 7-18: PLAN AND SECTION OF COOKINGG STUDIO ...................................................................... 145
FIGURE 7-19: EAT STREET ..................................................................................................................... 146
FIGURE 7-20: PLAN AND SECTION OF RESTAURANT BLOCK .................................................................. 147
FIGURE 7-21: VIEWS OF RESTAURANT .................................................................................................. 147
FIGURE 7-22: TEACHING KITCHEN ........................................................................................................ 148
FIGURE 7-23: PLANS SHOWING LAYOUTS OF CLASSROOM ..................................................................... 148
FIGURE 7-24: 3D VIEW OF THE CLASSROOM .......................................................................................... 148
FIGURE 7-25: PLAN AND SECTION OF DEMONSTRATION HALL .............................................................. 149
FIGURE 7-26: 3D VIEW OF DEMONSTRATION HALL ................................................................................ 149
FIGURE 7-27: HYDROPNEUMATIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ................................................................... 151
FIGURE 7-28: VIEW OF WINDOW WITH TIKIJHYA .................................................................................. 154
FIGURE 7-29: ELEVATION USING BRICK AND CONCRETE....................................................................... 154
FIGURE 7-30: ELEVATION USING JHINGATI ROOF ................................................................................. 154
FIGURE 7-31: AERIAL VIEW OF THE CENTRE.......................................................................................... 155
FIGURE 7-32: LOWER PLAZA VIEW ....................................................................................................... 155
FIGURE 7-33: ENTRANCE VIEW ............................................................................................................. 155
FIGURE 7-34: EVENT SPACE IN UPPER PLAZA ........................................................................................ 156
FIGURE 7-35: VIEW TOWARD CONVENIENCE STORE ............................................................................. 156
FIGURE 7-36: UPPER PLAZA VIEW ......................................................................................................... 157
FIGURE 7-37: TRANSITIONAL SPACE VIEW ............................................................................................ 157
FIGURE 7-38: RESTAURANT COURTYARD VIEW ..................................................................................... 157
FIGURE 8-1: FRONT VIEW ..................................................................................................................... 158
FIGURE 8-2: EAST SIDE VIEW ............................................................................................................... 158
FIGURE 8-3: WEST SIDE VIEW .............................................................................................................. 158
FIGURE 8-4: AERIAL VIEW .................................................................................................................... 159
FIGURE 8-5: NORTH SIDE VIEW ............................................................................................................. 159
FIGURE 8-6: TOP VIEW .......................................................................................................................... 159
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ABSTRACT
Food remains an important placemaking quality in the city. Since the presence of food in
public spaces provides a draw that supports other city functions and boosts the social life
of public spaces. Thus, food is a great placemaker that draws people too plazas and
streetscapes, and people draw more people , and so on, until a space that might normally
be quiet and underutilized is suddenly full of life. Food and architecture are
complementary creative fields due to the abundance of art in both. These similar
projections are excited to investigate a newer perspective, one that could add value to our
cities and engage a diverse range of citizens. It's captivating to see how food and
architecture have always brought people together and encouraged social interactions and
activities.
Both branches of study, given their similar natures and characteristics of different
parameters, encouraged me to explore new perspectives, engage the public, and provide
a sense of place. The Culinary Arts Centre functions as a driving force for the
revitalization of the surrounding neighborhoods, exemplifying one of the intricate urban
relationships between architecture and food. It is envisioned as a hybrid of formal and
informal spaces. It is more than just a professional academy; it is also a space for chefs
from all over Nepal to exchange knowledge and share their experiences in order to
promote native culinary research in the context of Nepal, as well as for their own personal
and professional enrichment.
The purpose of this thesis is to discover the impact that architecture can have on people's
relationships with food and to design a building that will help foster a meaningful and
productive relationship with food and bring them closer together.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Food is one of the three basic necessities where our lives revolve around the most. Food
has been the mainstay of human interaction that brings people together and defines our
social and cultural heritage.As Morgan claims: “Food is vital to human health and well-
being in a way that the products of other industries are not, and this remains the
quintessential reason as to why we attach such profound significance to it “. (Morgan,
2010: 1852).
Food and architecture have always been two basic needs of human civilization. Much of
human experience is mainly shaped by two factors: our need for sustenance and our need
for shelter. Thus, Food and architecture from early times have continually addressed our
survival and sustainability. Whilst food gives us the energy to survive and thrive,
architecture the built-up environment around usprotects us from hostile environments and
helps us sustain ourselves for longer periods. In modern times, beyond the basic necessity
of food and architecture, both quite often together fulfill our need tofeel happy, refreshed
and enthusiastic. When people experience a city, Food and Architecture of that place have
the larger impact as it is fascinating to observe how food and architecture have always
connected people and encouraged social interaction and activities.
1.1. BACKGROUND
The concept of art is one that is not limited to painting, music or dance. With a new
understanding of the arts also comes the concept of culinary arts. This particular concept
is one that is defined as the artof cooking. Historically, the culinary craft was passed from
one generation to the next, in its simplestform, from parent to child, and in the case of
professional cooking from master chef to apprentice oftenin a formalized guild system.
As the food and hotel business grew in the industrialized world in the 19th century the
development of formal and legitimate institutions to teach the craft of cooking occurred.
The development of these institutions created the need for suitable curriculum
developmentto validate such institutions, and ensure student’s success and meet the needs
of industry. (Müller, Vanleeuwen, Mandabach, & Harrington, 2009)
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The take of culinary arts has taken drastic changes in the past decades and now has
become one of the most renowned professions in the service industry. Each year
thousands of young enthusiasts become chefs who join the industry due to personal
interest and passion. TV shows featuring cooking shows. Celebrity chefs. Discovering
foods of the world and competitions like Master Chef has given the culinary arts a stable
platform. With the advancement in the food and technology, countless innovations such
as molecular gastronomy have been introduced by talented Chefs.
1.2. DEFINITIONS
The fundamental keyword frequently used in this research are culinary art, culinarians
cuisine and gastronomy tourism. These terms can be defined as follow:
After restaurants, their primary places of work include delicatessens and relatively large
institutions such as hotels and hospitals.
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Nepal, being a Agro-based economy, the lives of most of the generations have revolved
around growing, preparing and eating food. But due to the current shift in our cultures as
well as to the urbanlifestyle we lost the connection with what we eat. Also, different food
trends have been emerging in the cities with fine dining restaurant to street food, it does
require architectural intervention where multiple things come under single roof. Present
scenario leading to the exhausting work- life, lack of social life and food-related activities,
it could be introduced as leisure in present urban life-style. In addition, culinary education
demands for well-equipped infrastructures to impart in the city.
• To learn about how architecture through the medium of food creates a public
realm in the city catering the multiple dimensions of culinary sector.
Also, Nepal being culturally diverse country, there is also diversity in cuisine across the
Nepal but there is no solid foundation for the growth of Nepal’s Culinary Culture.
Understanding these issues and problem, the thesis explores on giving public socially
engaging places and opportunities to reimagine dining experience.
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1.6. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
Food like architecture always conveys a message or the meaning whether social, moral
or spiritual, itillustrates the unique social dynamics of people at certain time and place in
history. Thus, the bond between food, place and people manifest itself through culture,
rituals and place people manifest itselfthrough culture, rituals, traditions and identity.
Cuisine and architecture in their own form are the expressions of and responses to a
society’s value and standards. They reflect the thoughts and emotion of people and
facilitates the spread of their ideas.
Nepal has a population of more than 26 million people, made up of over 40 different races
and tribes.The country offers such diversity that the visitor may experience any lifestyle
from the stone age, in far west and high hills, to the jet age of Kathmandu. Hence, the
diversity in the cuisines is unimaginable. Yet many of the cuisines unique to the tribes
have remain undiscovered and clowly is diminishing.
Some of the well-known cuisines of Nepal are the traditional Dal Bhat, Newari cuisines
like Samaybajiand Bhoy, Thakali Cuisine. The epitome of Nepalese Cuisine recognition
comes from the Momos, steamed dumplings filled with meat of choice. Even the local
people of Nepal are content in believingthat the cuisine of Nepal is limited to Newar and
Thakali cuisines with a wide share of momo and chowmein. But the diversity in terms of
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cuisine in Nepal can be witnessed from region to region and is different in each ethnic
group. The Tharu people have their buckwheat rotis whereas the Rai peoplehave their
unique blood sausages. Hence, it is almost impossible for a person to go to kitchen to
kitchento try the taste of every cuisine of every ethnicity in Nepal.
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1.9. EXPECTED OUTCOME
After the completion of the project, the following results are expected to be achieved
• To provide design solution and incorporating the culinary center as public food
plaza
• Using architecture as a medium giving physical dimension to the food culture
• To create a permeable open space that is versatile and inclusive in nature.
The direct users of the space are the students and the professional instructors who will
use the facilityfull time. The researchers or other professional can be the indirect users
who can use the research experimentation labs for the formulation of standard recipes.
The students can use the restaurants services as a space to practice their skills and hence,
the facility will be used full time by the students.The general public will be the indirect
users as the facility will not be enclosed and permeable to physical interaction.
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2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. CULINARY ART
Culinary means “related to cooking” and arts refer to any broad area of interest. Thus,
Culinary art is the art of preparing, cooking, presenting and serving food. It is the
expression of flavorsand taste. The culinary arts industry is quickly becoming a respected
occupation. There is an increasingdemand for skilled employees. Educational facilities
can be utilized to showcase the work that is beingaccomplished and the progress of the
students, or community cooperation can be of a different nature. Many schools have
entered co-operative agreements with local businesses and industry, which enable
students to learn work skills as part of the regular curriculum. These are some of the few
countless areas that can be tied to Culinary Arts. Of all the areas related to Culinary Arts,
food preparation is considered to be the most associated. Basically, Culinary Arts mainly
deals with food preparation. There is a science that goes with the preparation of food.
(•LLC, 2018)
• Color: Color is not the most important element in culinary arts, but is vital to have
in our dishes.Color is one of the things that makes our dish look good. Some
chefs even add food coloring to their dishes to make it look appetizing, even
though they know it isn’t healthy. Color also shows how delicious it is. For
example: if we have bright red raspberries in front of us and dullgreen spinach,
we’re obviously going to want to eat the colorful raspberries. (Müller,
Vanleeuwen, Mandabach, & Harrington, 2009)
• Taste: Taste is the most vital element in culinary arts. This is because we want
to make our food taste good. If we make our food taste good, our audience will
like it and want to have more. Spices and herbs are helpful in dishes to help
balance the dish and make the dish more interesting and less plain. (Müller,
Vanleeuwen, Mandabach, & Harrington, 2009)
• Flavors: Flavor is almost similar like taste. We want flavors like sweet, sour,
spicy, bitter andsalty. We don’t want a plain old dish on the table, we want
dishes with flavors and something that makes it special. (Müller, Vanleeuwen,
Mandabach, & Harrington, 2009)
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• Texture: Texture is an important element. We want to have at least crunchiness,
crispness, tenderness, chewiness or some kind of texture in our food. We want
to have something that mashes with the taste.
• Aroma: Aroma is also necessary to have in our dish. For example, if we go into
a restaurant and it smells really good, we’ll probably want to order many things
because we’re possibly having a good appetite. Aroma also attracts and makes
us think that the food tastes better thanit really is.
• Style: Style is very important for chefs. In other words, it’s how they serve their
dish to their customers. When some chefs make cakes, they make them into cool
shapes depending upon the occasions.
• Plating: Plating is the principle of the element style. It’s basically how we put
things on the table. It’s also what types of plates we use. For example: soup
would be served in a bowl but for chicken would be served in a circular bowl
with garlic on top of chicken.
Restaurants comes from the French word “Restaurer” which means “To Restore”. During
the 16th century, the word restorative was used to describe rich and lightly flavored soups
and stews capable of restoring lost strength by th guild members. Each guild had a
monopoly on selling certain foods. First modern restaurant opened in 1765 when
Monsieur Boulanger hung a sign advertising the sale ofhis special restorative soup. Other
inns served food off premises as the main accommodation provided was sleep but
Boulanger’s served food “family style” and ate at communal tables within the
establishment whose primary interest was dining. In 1782 Antoine Beauvilliers advanced
the modernrestaurant with the Grande Taverne de Londres, which provided patrons
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with a menu listing of available dishes, and used a trained wait staff to serve patrons at
small individual settings.
After the French revolution, Guilds and their monopolies were abolished. Some chefs left
the countrywhile few opened restaurants catering to the middle class. By the mid-19th
century Grande cuisine, also known as haute cuisine, was being served at several
restaurants in Paris. Grande cuisine is the rich, intricate, and elaborate cuisine perfected
by Antonin Carême. He designed and prepared elaborate and elegant pastry and
confectionary creations, garnished dishes with ornamental chatelets of colorful
ingredients and intricately carved vegetables, and presented his creations on elaborate
socles. He standardized the use of roux as a thickening agent, popularized cold cuisine,
and designed kitchen tools, equipment and uniforms. He also wrote and illustrated
important texts on the culinary arts.
By late 19th century Restaurants started opening in the United States and Europe. Charles
Ran Hofer was the first internationally renowned chef of an American restaurant in New
York. One of the finestrestaurants outside France was the dining room at London's Savoy
Hotel, opened in 1898 by Cesar Ritz and Auguste Escoffier. Escoffier refined
Carême'sgrande cuisine, creating cuisine Classique or classic cuisine. Fernand Point is
credited with advancing the mid-20th century movement of nouvelle cuisine or new
cooking. A trend toward lighter, more naturally flavored and simply prepared foods. The
chefs of the nouvelle movement emphasized healthful eating using fresh ingredients.
They used the finest raw ingredients to produce perfect food that looked elegant and
simply. They believed dishesshould be simple and garnishes and accompaniments must
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be simple and match, and that cooking methods should be simple and direct whenever
possible.
The 1970s saw the birth of New American cuisine, beginning in California but spreading
across the United States, it stresses the use of fresh locally grown, seasonal produce and
high-quality ingredients simply prepared in a fashion that preserves and emphasizes
natural flavors. In 1971 Alice Waters opened Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. Her
goal was to serve fresh food, simply prepared. Chez Panisse and the many chefs who
passed through its kitchen launched New American cuisine. Late 20thcentury and Early
21st century saw the period of Bold Experimentation where chefs began combining
ingredients and preparation methods from a variety of cuisines, fusion cuisine. Farm-to-
Table Movement grew concern for locally raised ingredients influenced chefs to serve
fresh seasonal foods,that is produced within miles of their restaurant by the early 21st
century. (•LLC, 2018)
A shift in the stereotypes often associated with food industry workers-Celebrity chefs and
television programming have breathed new life into the industry, changing it to on
industry that hiresthe best and brightest from universities and culinary schools across the
world.. On the other hand socialmedia and the Internet have also augmented this growth
of the food sector resulting in multiple food start-ups and cooking studios Food
entrepreneurs looking for shared kitchen spaces. Food enthusiastsenjoying cooking and
various dining options, chefs and students wanting to innovate research and exhibit their
culinary creations have become common. Today tourism and globalisation have helped
cuisines transcend boundaries pushing the culinary standards to a whole new level A new
concept of cooking has been born, where investigation and research hove become key to
understand the present and future of gastronomy. (Sreekanth, 2016)
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2.5. PLACEMAKING THROUGH FOOD
To understand the process of placemaking through food, one must understand the
phenomenonof placemaking in the first place. More than a physical space that connects
other spaces, an open spacesalso plays an important role in tying up of intangibles on the
site. It acts as a ethereal bridge that connects people across many differences. Food is
indisputably one of the most important aspects of our everyday lives. Since the advent of
the “Cultural-turn” in the sixties of the last century, many taken for granted aspects of
culture have come to be questioned in academic discourse. Food is a wonderfulexample
of this.
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Food culture (by definition) refers to the practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the
networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, and consumption of
food. Our food culture is asmuch about our ethnic cultural heritage, as it is about our
environmental culture and the way our surrounding impact the foods we eat and the way
we experience them. Different food cultures aroundthe world are influenced by many
factors, but the most noticeable is arguably the way in which different cultures utilize
specific ingredients and spices to evoke unique flavor profiles that define their food
culture. Food cultures were founded on the way in which food was used to celebrate
religious holidays, community events, and family gatherings. In other words, food was
celebrated and respectedas an essential part of what makes humans human. But regardless
of what ingredients, flavors, or traditions exist between the different food cultures of the
world there are two things that act as connected threads woven throughout them all —
community and pleasure. There isn’t a food culture in the world that does not include
these two parts of our food experience
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Nepali food is classified as (a) Madhesi comprising of Maithili, Bhojpuri, Awadhi and
Lohorung indigenous to the Eastern Nepal region (b) Janajati cuisine in the middle hills
(c) Urbanized Newari cuisine from Kathmandu Valley (d) Thakali cuisine from the
Himalayan lowland and (e) Himalayan cuisine, culturally close to trans Himalayan and
Tibetan ethnic groups. The wealth of the Nepali foodneeds to be explored, analyzed and
tasted to learn more about the country.
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Figure 2-7: Sketch of QSR Figure 2-8: QSR in Nepal
2.8.3. CAFÉ
It is located in high end neighborhood with the flow of high student crowd around.
Different types of enclosures and space quality are given to users. Th ambiance is given
moreattention and the setting is made relaxing and calm to make them stay longer.
Different activitiesare provided in the café such as coworking, Library, exhibit space etc
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Figure 2-12: Sketch of Fine Dining Restaurant Figure 2-11: Fine DiningRestaurant in Nepal
2.9. CUISINES OF NEPAL
Nepalese Cuisine is also known as cuisine of Himalayas, which bears its uniqueness by
incorporating the two great culinary traditions of the region, Indian and Tibetan, into
mainstream culinary of its own.The cultural and geographic diversity of Nepal provide
ample space for a variety of cuisines based on ethnicity, soil and climate. Nepal has
resurrected its own unique cultural identity into a harmonious culture, combining
different traditions of different indigenous cultures rooting on all corners of the country.
A typical every day meal can be characterized by Bhat (Steamed Rice), Dal (Lentil soups)
and Tarkali (Vegetable curry), also known as “The Trinity”, supplemented by some meat
preparations.Nepali food, which is simple and subtle in flavour, is prepared by using
unique blend of common ingredients and spices. (Manandhar, 2021)
1. Himalayan Cuisine
Himalayan Cuisine is influenced culturally by Tibetan and closely related ethnic groups
in the Himalaya and Trans-Himalaya. Buckwheat, Barley and Millet are important cold-
tolerant grains often processed into noodles or tsampa which is flour ground from toasted
grain. Potato is staple crop here and dishes are mainly made of Potato. (Manandhar, 2021)
2. Khas Cuisine
It is typically hilly area Cuisine. Dal-Bhat-Tarkari is eaten two times a day. Similarly, the
hillyarea is not so productive so the crop they grow don’t last a year due to which other
grains likewheat, maize Barley and Millet are popular. They make Gundruk, Sinki and
Various FermentedPickle which are available throughout the year. (Manandhar, 2021)
3. Thakali Cuisine
The Thakali are the people living in thak-khola Valley. Their cuisine is the fusion
between Himalayan and Terai Cuisine. They have very distinct taste and food items are
very tasty. Theyhave migrated to different places of Nepal and Flourished their Cuisine
throughout the Nepal.
4. Newari Cuisine
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The Newars are indigenous people living in capital of Nepal “Kathmandu”. Newari
cuisine hasmore than 200 dishes with all dishes primary made from Buffalo. No part of
Buffallo is wasted,every part is used in preparation of various dishes with different names.
The dishes have distincttaste and flavour where Chhoila, Kacchila kwanti, Samay-baji are
their signature dishes.
5. Terai Cuisine
Food in Terai refers to mirror cuisine such as Maithili cuisine in the east, Tharu cuisine
in the west and Bhojpuri cuisine in the center and near west of Madhesh region of Nepal.
Further west, there is Mughlai-influenced Awadhi cuisine – particularly eaten by the
substantial Muslim population around Nepalganj. These diets can be more varied than in
the Middle Hills because of greater variety of crops grown locally. (Manandhar, 2021)
(Khanal, 2020)
6. Lohroung Cuisine
Lohorung are indigenous to eastern Nepal. They have variety of food in their cuisine
made from local ingredients. Some of them are Tongba, Wachipa, Kinema, Yangpen and
so on.
With multi cuisine restaurants popping up left, right and center, Nepali food getting lost
in the buzz thus the need to promote Nepali food has become even more important. Most
Culinary school in Nepaldesign their curriculums mainly to encompass global cuisines.
There isn’t much documentation of Nepali food so there isn’t much information to go by
either, thus what is taught in culinary schools inNepal is limited to a few curries and basic
dishes. Even in the final years of culinary school where people choose to specialize in a
particular cuisine, rarely do people choose Nepali. It isn’t a surprise the Nepali market is
brimming with professionals who, in the words of Nepali food writers, can makea better
lasagna than a good ‘sel roti’.
With a surge in the numbers of food bloggers and reviewers, the interest in local food is
growing. Andsocial media has power. It can lure hundreds of people to corners of the
streets that sell local food or the small alleyways behind old temples that have sold
traditional food for generations.
2.11. GASTRO-TOURISM
Food is a part of the destination marketing mix, because it helps to give a sense of place
and allows tourists to literally taste the destination, coming directly into contact with local
culture. Since we eat two or three times a day, gastronomy is the aspect of culture that
tourists most frequently come into contact. They literally ingest local culture. Eating
habits are differences that immediately become obvious: the time people eat, the way
they eat and what they eat all become immediate points of difference upon entering a new
culture. Food provides a direct connection with landscape because tourists can recognize
origins of food. Most of the food tourism includes providing tourist with the charm and
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taste of Local cuisine and leaving a embark on their minds so that they can distinguish
thetaste and culture of the particular destination through the food of that place. (Shakya
S. , 2019)
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2.13. CULINARY SCHOOL
Culinary school is an institution devoted to education in the art and science of cooing and
food preparation. Some of the schools are dedicated to training professional chefs, others
aimed at amateur enthusiasts with some being a mixture of the two. Before culinary
schools were created, professional cooks acted as the teachers for individual students,
which provided an atmosphere for chefs to learn in apprenticeship programs. The first
school was founded and dedicated to culinary art in the late 1800s. Not until the 1940s
did the concept of culinary education make it to mass audiences.Enrollment in culinary
schools increased after the post-war period due to a booming economy and hasremained
popular ever since. Historically, the culinary craft was passed from one generation to the
next, in its simplest form, from parent to child, and in the case of professional cooking
from master chef to apprentice often in a formalized guild system. (•LLC, 2018)
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Figure 2-17: Chef
Chef is the term derived from the French term Chef de Cuisine, which means Director or
Head of Kitchen. They are the trained professional cook who is proficient in all aspects
of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. Different term that include
chef in their titles
The take of culinary arts has taken drastic changes in the past decades and now has
become one of the most renowned profession in the service industry. Each year thousand
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o young enthusiasts become chefs who join the industry due to personal interest and
passion. Coming towards the present time, people understand more about the Chef as
respectable profession. Their role extends beyond managingother cooks to also planning
the menus ensuring that presentation is on point and even developing new,creative recipes
for those unique meals everyone craves. (Chef, 2022)
Touching the handy instruments and ingredients, smelling the wafts of all the various
aromas, hearingthe prep work for the ingredients or the sound of the food being cooked,
but ultimately, seeing what you can make from nothing and tasting the culinary creation
you’ve made. Food is altogether an art. Through food art, the cook is an artist, the food
their medium, and the plate their canvas. (w., 2015)
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return and recommend you to others. Applying nutrition principles to food preparation
transforms learning into a delicious, nutritious experience by allowing people to actually
see, feel, and taste what nutrition is all about. (w., 2015)
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2.19. ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS
Culinary art center is a space where the students can explore the food culture and practice
the art of food production. The space itself is a challenge in order to fulfil the diverse
requirement of the cookingspace. Therefore, in the design point of view few things should
be kept into consideration for the production of quality space. (Panthi, 2016)
2.19.2. SERVICES
Separate circulation for the passage of food items and separate circulation control system
should be considered for the serving of the food items. The waste products that is
produced from the spaces should be considered and special circulation and provision
should be provided for it proper management.
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• Arroyo landscaping to treat storm water runoff.
• Drought tolerant and native landscaping.
• Use of low odor and low emission paints, carpeting and finishes to improve
overall air quality.
• High efficiency heating and ventilation system. (Panthi, 2016)
• Research: 20%
• Academic: 40%
• Commercial: 35%
• Service:5%
The basic spatial zoning of an academic institution shows that separate access is required
for theoreticaland practical classes along with a separate access for machinery. Direct
linkages of all theoretical classrooms is necessary with the workshops and practical
demonstrations. (Panthi, 2016)
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2.20.1. GENERAL CIRCULATION
General corridor width: 1.5 – 1.8 m
• Aisles leading to the main exit from the areas Which carry substantial traffic:
1.5 m
• For moderate amount of traffic: 1.2 m
• Aisles between rows of desk: 0.9 m
• Space per person: 1.5 m2 per person
• Area per floor: 450m2 to 540m2
• Floor height = 2.7m
• High clear floor height can be thermally uncomfortable & uses high energy
• In case of false ceiling, min. Floor height = 3.9M
• W/ 1'-6” X 1'-6” DUCT
Well-designed entrance foyers provide a transition from the outside to the inside, and can
help orientate people once inside the building. Clear view in from outside is helpful. The
area should be well lit, with plenty of circulation space. Routes to reception counters, lifts,
stairs and WCs should beeasily visible, clearly defined and unobstructed. Entrances to
buildings should be placed in a logical relationship within the routes that serve them and
be easily distinguishable from the façade.
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2.20.2. ADMINISTRATION
The administration space in the college premises is the controlling center. It also acts as a
contact pointfor parents, students, and faculty members. Here the institutional records are
kept and recorded, budgets are established books are kept and students are counseled.
The planning of administration section should have efficient working practices and good
internal communication.
2.20.3. RECEPTION
This space comes under supporting spaces serve the operation of the whole building, and
may also present a public face that helps in balancing control and welcome, with a
reception desk, visitors seating and display; provision for security and deliveries.
Reception areas are the heart of the organization. The receptionist may be responsible for
office co-ordination, booking of space, as well as welcoming and directing visitors.
Consideration includes the relationship between the entrance and reception, visitor
seating, toilets and refreshment, and display area of the function of organization.
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2.20.4. OFFICE SPACES
An American study indicated the following reqirements for floor area and space to
operate office equipment (personal space + an additional 50cm on all sides):
2.20.6. PANTRY
A pantry is a room where beverages, food, and sometimes dishes, household cleaning
chemicals, linens, or provisions are stored. Food and beverage pantries serve in an
ancillary capacity to the kitchen.
In case of offices, Considering the number of hours that we spend at work every day, it
is safe to say that for many, the workplace has become a second home. And no home is
complete without an effective (and fully-stocked) pantry. (Panthi, 2016)
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2.20.7. LECTURE ROOMS
A lecture hall (or lecture theatre) is a large room used for instruction,
typically at a college or university. Unlike a traditional classroom with a capacity
normally between one and fifty,the capacity of lecture halls is typically measured in the
hundreds. Lecture halls almost always have a pitched floor, so that those in the rear are
sat higher than those at the front, allowing them to see thelecturer. Lecture halls differ
from seminar rooms in that they allow for little versatility in use, althoughthey are no less
flexible than, for example, chemistry laboratories. Experimentation, group work, and
other contemporary educational methods are not practicable in a lecture hall. On the other
hand, lecture halls are excellent for focusing the attention of a large group on a single
point, either an instructor or an audio-visual presentation, and modern lecture halls often
feature audio-visualequipment. (Panthi, 2016)
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2.20.8. CLASSROOMS
Teaching areas divided according to type of teaching and their space requirements.
General-purpose teaching areas occupy 10-20% of the space. General classrooms as
normal with 50-60 m2, small classrooms 45-50m2, oversize classrooms 85m2, possibly
open-plan classrooms doubling as a film or lecture hall of 100-200 m2. Building
requirements, furnishings and fittings basically the same as for general school centres and
comprehensive schools. An assembly room of 20m2 per 5 normal classes. For theoretical
classes, regular classrooms may be used.
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2.20.9. LIBRARY
Libraries perform a range of functions in society. Academic libraries, for example, obtain,
collect andstore literature for education and research purposes, and are usually open to the
general public. Publiclibraries provide communities with a wide choice of more general
literature and other information media, with as much as possible displayed on open
shelves. The functions of academic and public libraries are often combined in a single
library in larger towns. National libraries, for example, may house collections of literature
and historical documentation produced in one country or region (deposit copies) and are
open to the public, whereas specialist libraries for the collection of literatureand media in
limited subject areas often have limited access. (Panthi, 2016)
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• Book shelves should be protected from daylight.
• Reading spaces and Work spaces should preferably be in daylight areas.
• Reading section should be easily accessible.
• Overlapping of different routes should be avoided.
• 20% of total area should be used for circulation and utilities.
• Provision of emergency exits should be provided.
Access
There are two forms of library in relation to book storage:
• Closed access, where the general users have to ask for the material they need.
• Open access, where some or most of the material is on open shelves on which the
users may browse.Even in this type of library, however, some closed storage
will be required for valuable stock and forobsolescent material.
Administrative
This is the area from where overall management of library is carried out. The office
spaces and othermanagement spaces are provided under this area. Every operation of
library is guided by administration section. Administration section is segregated and
hidden from other areas of library where normally only staffs will have access.
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libraries should also have book conveyors. (Panthi, 2016)
Lighting
Lighting is one of the most important considerations while designing a library.
Natural lighting is the best option for any library design but in case the space does not
have access tonatural lighting, artificial lighting is provided:
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2.20.10. KITCHEN
It is important to understand the workflow of the jobs being done in a kitchen in order to
plan kitcheneffectively. Time and motion study is carried out to see the feasibility of
laying out the machines andequipment so that the staff does not have to move around too
much while cooking, otherwise it will cause fatigue and accidents.
The capacity of the kitchen is primarily dependent on the number of customer seats,
customer expectations (type, extent and quality of the meals offered) and the proportion
of raw materials whichhave to be freshly prepared (as opposed to ready-prepared food),
as well as the frequency of customer changes over the whole day or at busy periods
(consumer frequency). Kitchens can be divided into sections and they are:
Well-planned kitchen operations would always follow a basic three-flow pattern, which
would be back- front-back. All the raw materials are received at the kitchen (back of the
operation) then processed and sent to the restaurant (front) for consumption. The leftover
unusable food is brought back and disposed as garbage. It would be ideal to have straight
lines of production to speed up the service to the guests, but it is rarely achieved. The
service team usually picks up food from a designated space in the kitchen often referred
to as ‘pass window’. This space in the kitchen restrictsthe entry of service staff beyond
this point.
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• Receiving area: It is a place where the goods are received. This place is not only
used to receiveraw food commodities, but also to offload all the supplies.
• Food storage: It should be near to the receiving area and the user department. It
should have walk-in refrigerator and fire extinguishers in the same area. The
shelves should be 3” away from the wall and 6” above the ground. It should
have different shelves for the ingredients which have code numbers and labels.
Layout of store is crucial as it should be very well ventilated and temperature
controlled so that the commodities are stored safely for consumption. It should
have enough space for the trolleys to move around. (Shakya R. , 2018)
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Source: Commercial kitchen Design by Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
The layout must ensure a continuous work flow in one direction in order that cross-over
of foods andany cross-contamination is avoided. The staff should not hamper each other
by having to cross each other’s paths more than is absolutely necessary. Actual work-top
areas should be adequate in size forthe preparation process and should be so designed that
the food handler has all equipment. (Shakya R. , 2018)
The layout for the cooking area can be chosen as per amount of equipment required,
within the constraints of the building shape and size, and the location of services. The
most common are mentioned below:
• Island Groupings
In an island arrangement, equipment is placed back-to-back in the center of the cooking
area. There will need to be sufficient space to allow for this, including adequate gangways
around the equipment and space to place other items along the walls
• Wall siting
An alternative arrangement involves siting equipment along walls. This arrangement is
possible wheretravel distances are reduced and normally occurs in smaller premises (Or
sections thereof).
• L or U-shaped layouts
L or U-shaped arrangements create self-contained sections that discourage entry by non-
authorized staff and can promote efficient working, with distance reduced between work
centers. (Shakya R. , 2018)
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Figure 2-33: Types of island
• Light: Minimum legal level in preparation areas is 20 lumens per sq. ft. with
up to 38lumens preferable in all areas. Every kitchen must be well illuminated
to prevent accidents, increase efficiency, facilitate quality control and prevent
waste. Fluorescent light fixtures are advisable for their efficiency and cool
operating temperatures.
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efficiency. Some operators actually air condition their kitchen with laudable
results. A ventilation system consists of the collection device (canopy) and
vehicle to move the air (motor). Canopies are equipped with filters, ofwhich
there are three types and they are wire mesh, baffle and liquid. All filters must
be thoroughly cleaned at regular intervals to reduce fire hazards, as they collect
grease. The size of the canopy and motor depends on the size of the kitchen.
Canopies must overhang cooking equipment on both sides by at least 8” (20cm)
in most jurisdiction.
• Wall coverings: Kitchen walls can be covered with tiles or durable high gloss
finish paint. Tiles are initially expensive, but are durable and easy to clean. High
gloss finish paint is more expensive inthe long run and less sanitary. (Panthi,
2016)
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Structure:
Building
• The building must be of sound construction and of an adequate size to
accommodate the equipment, food and food related products and the various
activities involved with operating afood handling establishment.
• All exterior doors and windows must be tight fitting (preferably self-closing)
and capable of restricting the entrance of insects and rodents.
• If the food handling establishment will utilize below grade occupancy for any
food preparationor processing activities or food storage, there may be additional
requirements by the Public Health Inspector. Contact your Public Health
Inspector for further information
Floors
• Floors and floor coverings of all food preparation areas, food storage areas,
equipment and utensil washing areas and walk-in-refrigeration units shall be
constructed of smooth, impervious and durable material which is either seamless
or with seams that are heat-sealed or chemically bonded.
• Floor coverings in food preparation areas, equipment and utensil washing areas
must be coved andsealed at all floor and wall junctions to a height of 10cms (4
inches).
• All floors in washrooms must be made of impervious durable materials and wall
and floor junctions coved and sealed.
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• Studs, joists and rafters in food preparation areas, equipment and utensil
washing areas andwalk-in refrigeration units must be covered and not exposed.
• Ceilings in all food preparation, equipment and utensil washing areas must be of
a smooth non-absorbent finish and easy to clean. Where a T-bar ceiling is used
the
• inserts must be non-perforated and plastic coated or have another finish that is
nonabsorbentand washable.
• All finishing materials should be of commercial grade quality. (Panthi, 2016)
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Figure 2-36: Equipment
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2.20.12. KITCHEN DESIGN:
The size and design of any kitchen will be defined by the equipment’s needed or used in
the kitchen. Below is one of the most basic layout of a commercial kitchen with the basic
equipment
The kitchen is the main hub of the facility. Its prime function is cooking and finishing of
food prepared elsewhere within the facility and from where it is moved forward to the
service area.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• Typical kitchen layouts are based on the equipment detailed in JSP 315, Scales
39 and 52, Part
• 4. The standard and specification of the equipment is detailed in DE Specification
42 – CateringEquipment Specification.
• Equipment should be laid out to make best use of the space available and
provide a linear workflow from the preparation areas through to the servery.
• Kitchens should be planned with separation between the kitchen and the servery
area but this can also be influenced by the style of service.
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• Kitchens require a direct functional relationship with storage and preparation
areas, servery and the utensil wash.
• The prime cooking equipment should be located, wherever possible, in an island
setting. Similar types of equipment to be grouped together with sufficient
worktop space placed adjacent to allow 'put-down' space. (Panthi, 2016)
Heavy processes such as frying etc, should be grouped together. In larger kitchens the
equipment (deep fat fryers, bratt pans, etc) may be sited in a separate suite, preferably in a
central cooking suite rather than against a wall.
• Equipment providing long cooking processes such as ovens etc, need to be
located furthest from the servery access whereas short order grills and ranges
should be located nearby.
• Back bar equipment may be installed within the kitchen to meet the Particular
Specification.
• Service supplies of gas, water and electricity should rise or drop at one
connection point to groups of equipment and contained within a service spine. In
installations where a service spine is not practical, connections to equipment
shall be not less than 300mm clear of the floor and the equipment sited not less
than 150mm clear of the walls.
• Adequate floor drainage gullies should be installed to allow direct discharge from
defined items of catering equipment and allow appropriate drainage to assist
floor cleaning procedures. (Panthi, 2016)
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current Building Regulations and shall include sufficient space for the provision and
installation of all equipment necessary to comply with the requirements and
recommendations.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• The siting of the crockwash is the most critical and difficult of the areas in
planning termsbecause of the conflicting requirements.
• It should be sited so that there is direct access to the waste food
storage/treatment area (toprevent cross contamination).
• Access from the dining areas with dirty plates should be such that they do not
pass through theservery areas.
• Clean plates should not be contaminated by dirty plates and waste food.
• The equipment should be laid out to make best use of the space available
and provide a workflow system to complement the determined method of
clearance.
• The location and layout of the crockery wash depends on whether:
• Tables are cleared by staff either directly to the crockery wash or by the use of
trolleys
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2.20.14. UTENSILS WASH
FUNCTION
All cooking equipment from the kitchen area and the servery is washed at this location.
This includes pots, pans, gastronomy service containers, utensils and parts from food
preparation equipment. Waste food is either scraped into suitable containers prior to
further treatment or disposed of in the waste disposal unit. Washed utensils, etc. are rinsed
in hot water (>82°C) and left to drain dry prior to being stored on the storage racks.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• The utensil wash has a direct functional relationship with the kitchen and the
servery area.
• In smaller kitchens, consideration may be given to combining the crockery wash
and the utensilwash.
• The equipment layout should allow adequate space to receive the dirty utensils
and provide a linear flow.
• The provision of a pass-through Utensil Washing machine should be
considered. The KDEA should be consulted at an early stage.
• Adequate dedicated ventilation and extraction shall be provided to ensure that
steam emitted from the utensil washing machine or steriliser sink does not give
rise to condensation within the room.
• Adequate floor drainage gullies should be installed to allow direct discharge from
defined items of catering equipment and allow appropriate drainage to assist
floor cleaning procedures. (Shakya R. , 2018)
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• Minimum area for stores is 15m2, roughly 8-10m2 per employee for all store
rooms.
• Routes between stores and work areas should be short.
• Work areas for bakery and pastry should be separate. The bakery needs a
warm and humid environment whereas pastry making needs a rather cooler
environment.
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• Bakery includes the following areas:
• Dough preparation, working of dough, baking, and storage of finished products
• Pastry making is split:
• Cold area (butter cream, cream, chocolate, fruit) & warm area (pastes, cake,
pastries & biscuits)(Shakya R. , 2018)
2.20.16. LARDER
FUNCTION
The larder is the main food preparation area and should be considered as the area offering
the highestrisk in terms of food preparation and cross contamination. Where space is at a
premium the raw meatpreparation area may be included within the larder, however, strict
separation of the work processes should be demonstrated. (Shakya R. , 2018)
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• The larder has a direct functional relationship with the main kitchen, servery,
storage and delivery areas.
• Sufficient equipment should be provided to allow all of the larder operational
tasks to be carriedout in a safe and hygienic manner. Food items prepared ready
for cooking or service will needto be stored at the correct temperature regime
until required.
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• The room shall be self-contained and only designed as part of the Raw Meat
Preparation to utilise a single air cooling facility where space is severely
restricted. In all new build projects and the majority of refurbishments the larder
and raw meat preparation areas shall be separate rooms. Where a combined
room is the only option, the layout shall ensure the physical separation of areas
for raw and cooked foods at all times with any dwarf wall separation being a
minimum of 1800 mm above finished Floor Level (AFFL). Sufficient wash
hand basins are to be provided and sited so as to ensure that there is no risk of
cross contamination
• The area shall be provided with a dedicated wash hand basin.
• When high-risk operations are taking place, the temperature in the room is to
be capable ofbeing maintained at +13°C.
• Insulation, contained in vapour proof bags, shall be provided to the back of the
ceiling tiles toprevent condensation; loose insulation is unacceptable.
• Adequate floor drainage gullies should be installed to allow appropriate drainage
to assist floorcleaning procedures. (Shakya R. , 2018)
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
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• The raw meat prep has a direct functional relationship with the main kitchen,
storage and delivery areas. It should be sited close to the loading/unloading area
so as to reduce the risk ofcross contamination.
• Sufficient equipment should be provided to allow all of the operational tasks to
be carried outin a safe and hygienic manner. Adequate holding facilities will be
required to keep prepared food in the correct temperature regime until required.
• Rest same as Larder. (Shakya R. , 2018)
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• The Vegetable Preparation Room has a direct functional relationship with the
goods inwards area and the main kitchen.
• The room is predominately a wet area and mobile sinks are regularly used for
the transport of prepared vegetables to the kitchen. A suitable potable cold water
tap is required for filling thesinks. An adequate floor drain is required to empty
the mobile sinks and provide for effective cleaning and wash down of the room.
• Equipment should be laid out to make best use of the space available and
provide a linear storage and workflow from the preparation areas through to the
kitchen.
• Sufficient equipment should be provided to allow all of the vegetable
preparation tasks to be carried out in a safe and hygienic manner; noting that
food is prepared ready for cooking and will need to be stored prior to being
required.
• The temperature in the room is to be capable of being controlled to ensure that
it is not above +16°C.
• There are two distinct lines of preparation:
• Potato Storage and Preparation
• Pre-washed potatoes are delivered and stored directly from the loading bay onto
a potato platform. The potatoes are processed through potato peeling
machine(s), after which they are discharged into a fabricated trough where they
are hand-finished and temporarily stored in the mobile sink until required for
cooking.
• Vegetable Storage and Preparation
• Fresh fruit, greens and root vegetables are stored on mobile vegetable racks.
Salad items arestored in a refrigerator.
• In-line benching with a sink should be provided for the preparation of
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vegetables. Processeswill include the use of a vegetable preparation machine,
hand preparation and washing.
• Waste peelings etc are either deposited into suitable containers or macerated.
(Shakya R. ,2018)
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• The room must be self-contained and capable of being secured.
• It should be sited close to the loading/unloading area and the Catering Control
Offices.
• Access should be wide enough to accept palletised deliveries where specified.
• The area shall be well ventilated and provide sufficient air changes capable of
extracting heat given off from the refrigeration and freezer plant and meet the
manufacturers recommendations for operating temperatures. Mechanical
extraction shall be provided above refrigeration and deep freeze cabinets.
• Consideration may be given to the provision of walk-in modular refrigerators
and freezers when the menu dictates a requirement for a large quantity of lighter,
bulky items
• In smaller messes, consideration may be given to combining the room with the
Bulk Grocery Store and Day Store to provide one large storage area. (Shakya
R. , 2018)
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• The room must be self-contained and capable of being secured.
• It shall be sited close to the loading/unloading area and the Catering Control
Offices.
• Access to the store and the gangways within shall be wide enough to accept
palletised deliveries.
• The area must be well ventilated and provide sufficient air changes capable of
extracting heat given off from any refrigeration and freezer plant and be
temperature controlled within the range of 12°C – 16°C.
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• Insulation, contained in vapour proof bags shall be provided to the back of the
ceiling tiles to prevent condensation, loose insulation is unacceptable.
• Consideration may be given to combining the Bulk Grocery Store and Day Store
to provide one large storage area where the administration for the issue of stores
allows. The relevant KDEA should be consulted.
2.20.21. SERVERY
FUNCTION
The servery is the focal point for the service of all meals. (Shakya R. , 2018)
• The servery has a direct functional relationship with the main kitchen, dining
room, crockwashand the pantry and, to a lesser degree, the utensil wash. The
layout should be designed to minimise the cross flow of both staff and diners.
• The servery should be planned for either self-service or staffed service for the 3
meals daily orthrough the day service according to the particular requirements.
• Where a cafeteria type service is offered involving the customers approaching
the servery counter displays directly, a full-height solid wall should separate the
servery and kitchen.
• Access doors should be wide enough to ensure the safe movement of staff who
may be carrying hot food. The doors should be capable of being held open
(electronically) during the service period or swing through 180°, with a
dedicated in/out traffic flow.
• Where a full steward service is offered the servery may form part of the kitchen
fitted out witha suitable ‘service pass’.
• Adequate ventilation should be provided and be designed so as not to draw
cooled air across the surfaces of the hot counters.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
• The area should be sited at the rear of the catering complex. Where possible, the
area should be suitably screened from public view to improve the overall
appearance of the Mess.
• The approach road should provide good vehicular access with adequate turning
space to alloweffective delivery for all sizes of vehicles up to, and including, large
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articulated lorries. It is essential that a 'swept path analysis' be carried out to prove
the access route.
• There should be easy, level access for the unloading of goods. Ramps and
threshold strips are to be suitably graded for delivery cages, trolleys and hand
operated forklift traffic and set at a gradient to meet current Health & Safety
requirements. Where levels differ and direct access is not possible then the
installation of an appropriate loading platform should be provided.
• All hard surfaces should be smooth for ease of cleaning and to allow use of
trolleys and hand operated forklift units.
• To avoid the risk of cross contamination there should be adequate separation
between the goodsdelivery and refuse collection points.
• Weather protection shall be provided to the unloading area and the refuse
collection point.
• A cold water point and drainage gully for wash down of the area should be
provided. An external electricity supply should be provided for a high-pressure
water or steam cleaning machine.
• External lighting shall be provided for the unloading/loading areas and refuse
collection areas.(Shakya R. , 2018)
Where specialist systems such as vacuum removal and bulk storage or accelerated
decomposition systems are installed to hold waste food for long periods prior to further
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equipment on a hard standing. Waste oil shall be stored in suitable closed containers
which in turn shall be stored in the bonded area or receptacle that meets with current
environmental regulations.
2.20.26. LABORATORIES
Laboratories differ according to type of use and discipline.
According to use:
Laboratories for teaching and practical, comprising a large number of workstations, using
with simplebasic equipment. Research labs are usually in smaller spaces with special
equipment and additional rooms for activities such as weighing and measuring,
centrifuges and autoclaves, washing up, climatized and cold storage rooms with constant
temperature.
According to subject:
Chemistry and biology labs with fixed benches. Rooms have frequent air exchange, often
additionalfume cupboards (digestors) for work which produces gas or smoke. Digestors
often in separate rooms.
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Lab workstation
• The bench, fixed or movable, is the module which determines the lab
workstation; its
• measurements, including work space and passage space, form the so-called lab
axis, the
• basic spatial unit.
• Normal measurements for standard workbench: 120cm width for practicals,
several times this for a research lab, 80cm depth of work surface including
energy conduit.
• Benches and fume cupboards are usually part of a modular system, width of
elements 120cm,fume cupboards 120 and 180cm. The conduit carries all the
supply systems: benches and low cupboard are placed in front of it.
• Benches are made of steel tubing, with work surfaces of stoneware panels
without joints, less frequently tiles, or chemical-resistant plastic panels. Low
cupboards are of wood or chipboardwith plastic laminate. Supply services are
from the ceiling void, or from below through the floor structure. (Shakya R. ,
2018)
Ventilation
Low-pressure or high-pressure systems, the latter are recommended particularly in
multistory buildings for institutes with higher air requirement in order to reduce the cross-
sections of the ducts.Cooling and humidification as required. Ventilation systems have
the highest space requirement of all services.
Electrical services
Where a high number of connections and special supplies of electricity are required, a
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separate transformer in the building is essential.
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• Another consideration is whether to store bottles horizontally or upright.
Usually it’s only storing wine upright in extreme climates or for long periods of
time that will give problems. Corks have to dry out, crack or contract to disturb
the wine, and other capping methods are becoming more common. That being
said, storing wine bottles horizontally works best spatially
• Some suggests that it may be better for wine to store bottles at an angle, which
ensures that both wine and the air bubble are in contact with the cork. This will
keep the cork damp but allow any expansion and contraction of the air bubble
due to temperature variation to result inair, and not wine, passing through the
cork.
In order to better understand the concept of preserving and aging fine wines, the six
critical elementsassociated with proper wine storage are as follows:
Temperature: The ideal temperature for wine storage is somewhere between 11°C and
14°C (52°F to 58°F). There is an acceptable temperature range - but once chosen,
temperature must not fluctuate. Wine is a complex and fragile balance of amino acids,
phenols, carbohydrates and other chemical compounds. Aging wine is a series of different
chemical reactions between these compounds and minute quantities of oxygen in the
bottle from when it was corked, plus minute amounts allowed to enter through the cork
over time.
On the other end of the scale, wines stored at very low temperatures will age much slower.
Although they may not be as damaged as those stored at higher than ideal temperatures
(as long as it is above freezing), these wines are commonly subject to the damaging
effects of low humidity levels that are usually associated with cold environments (i.e. the
refrigerator is probably the number one worst place to store your wines). (Shakya R. ,
2018)
Humidity: Relative humidity levels should range between 60 and 80 percent. Cork is a
natural product and will deteriorate with time. The cork will still dry out even when the
bottle is placed on its side. Although the bottom of the cork is in contact with the wine,
the top of the cork is exposed to the air and influenced entirely by the conditions of the
air around it. If the air is too dry, the top of the cork will dry out, shrink, crack and allow
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more air to come into contact with the wine. The problem is made worse if low humidity
is accompanied by temperature fluctuations. High humidity levels will help keep the cork
from drying out. Humidity below about 50% RH is getting too dry. Levels above 80%
will not damage the cork/wine, but we run the risk of mild or mildew damaging our
storage area and our wine labels.
Ventilation: Wine needs to be kept in an odor-free environment. Since some air will
always get back into the wine through the cork, the molecules that make up that odor can,
and will, get into the wine over time (i.e. we're talking years here, not from simply
painting the house). Certain odors are fairly benign. Others like highly volatile chemical
compounds are particularly harmful. Odors to look out for include solvents (i.e. fresh
paint, cleaning solutions), or various aromatic food products like onions, garlic, etc. So
we shouldn't store these around our wines.
Darkness: Wine should not be subjected to excessive amounts of light. Light, especially
the short wavelengths, breaks down the complex molecules that create some of the special
flavors in properlyaged wines. This is rarely a problem since wine is already well protected
in glass that virtually absorbsall ultraviolet rays. Dark-colored glass absorbs most other
light. Low- level lighting will not harm wine. But it should be kept out of direct sunlight.
(Shakya R. , 2018)
2.20.28. RESTAURANT
A restaurant is a business which prepares and serves food and drinks to customers in
exchange for money, either paid before the meal, after the meal, or with an open account.
Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer
take-out and food delivery services, and some only offer take-out and delivery.
Restaurants vary greatly in appearance and offerings, including a wide variety of cuisines
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and service models ranging from inexpensive fast food restaurants and cafeterias to mid-
priced family restaurants, to high-priced luxury establishments. In most of the public
buildings, the necessity of restaurants and café is obvious to cater the public with the
foods.Restaurants should be planned so that the variety of sitting can be achieved
according to the number of customers visiting it (e.g. tables for two and four, which can
be placed together to give six, eight and ten places). In other words, the planning of the
restaurants should be flexible enough to accommodate variety of customers. (Shakya R.
, 2018)
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The minimum width of escape routes: 1.0m for 150 people
Planning factors
• The organizational sequence of different functions is of great importance in
planning and design of restaurant. The following considerations should be made
so as to achieve good restaurant design:
• Public access should be inviting and be separate from the service entry and
waste disposal.
• The exterior appearance should communicate clearly with signs, lighting and
menu displays and convey image of cleanliness.
• The interior should create a good impression and a suitable environment.
• Each type of restaurant needs a different identity. Ambience is an important
factor in restaurantdesign.
• Large regular spaces should be broken up into smaller, more intimate areas by
use of screens or decorative features.
• Level changes are not usually preferential by caterers but are acceptable
providing they make a positive contribution to design, not more than 2 or 3 steps
should be involved and the main part of the restaurant should be on same level
as the kitchen. Raised seating areas should be protected by balustrades.
• The cash desk may be at the entrance, by service doors or within the kitchen
area, depending on the management system. (Shakya R. , 2018)
Outdoor dining
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Restaurant types and space allowance
The table setting generally defines the space allocated for an individual for a meal.
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Dry goods stores: Have shelves (200mm minimum above floor level to prevent damp)
and storage units for flour, dried ingredients, cans and packets. The design should
optimize linear storage.
Refrigerated stores are for perishable food (e.g. butter, cream, fresh meat, fish and drinks)
and the temperature has to be kept between 0 and 3°C. They are normally modular,
formed in 75mm thick panels. In smaller kitchens, a refrigerated cabinet can be used
instead. Deep freezes are normally modular, formed in 75mm thick panels, and with an
insulated floor. The temperature must be kept between -18 and -21°C. In smaller kitchens,
a cabinet freezer can be used instead.
Other stores
Crockery, cutlery, glass and silverware requires - 0.14-0.2 m2/person.
For alcohol, allow - 0.2 m2/person, divided into areas for beer and mineral bottles, kegs,
white wine and spirits. Ease of delivery, access to server and return of empties must also
be considered.
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In a Culinary Arts Centre, the importance of a gallery space is to exhibit the lifestyle,
recipes of the various cuisines.
Circulation Planning
The major determinant of spatial arrangement is the circulation pattern, which includes
determining the best routes through a space or series of spaces, and recognizing
appropriate resting places. A series of basic principles that can be useful in evolving
circulation systems as follows:
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Natural day lighting is the practice of placing windows or other openings and reflective
surfaces so that during the day natural light provides effective internal lighting. Particular
attention is given to daylighting while designing a gallery when the aim is to maximize
visual comfort or to reduce energy use. Day light may come from above or from the side.
When light is allowed to enter from above, suitable skylights are provided in the ceilings
of the exhibition rooms. (Shakya R. , 2018)
Artificial Lighting
In terms of lighting of an individual work, the first aspect to consider is the risk of glare
which is produced when the glass surface mounted on the work of art reflects incident
light into the viewer’s eyes. The factor is the even fall of light across the whole picture
surface so that there is no variation in the illumination of each area. A general starting
point for a solution is to calculate a source positionfor light by imagining a line running
from the center of the painting to the ceiling at an angle of 35 to45 from the vertical plane
of the work, and placing the fitting on that line with its beam directed at 55to 45 to the
ceiling plane. (Shakya R. , 2018)
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pleasant shopping environment and can be added to supermarkets beyond the check-Outs.
The produce is predominantly fresh of cooked on the premises so storage space for one
day's trade is adequate. Deliveries are usually made in the morning. A typical food court
might include a bakery. a butcher. cafes and bars, a delicatessen snack bar. an ice-cream
Parlour plus ramps and counters selling sea food, fruit. vegetables. flowers. bees and
wines, whole food. local specialities etc. (Shakya R. , 2018)
Source: https://www.scribd.com/doc/76460553/Food-Court-Design-Guidelines-12Sept08-1
2.20.32. SUSTAINAIBILITY
Hydroponics
Plants grow through a process called photosynthesis, in which they use sunlight and a
chemical inside their leaves called chlorophyll to convert carbon dioxide (a gas in the air)
and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. Write that out chemically and you
get this equation:
There's no mention of "soil" anywhere in there—and that's all the proof you need that
plants can grow without it. What they do need is water and nutrients, both easily obtained
from soil. But if they can get these things somewhere else—say, by standing with their
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roots in a nutrient-rich solution—they can do without soil altogether. That's the basic
principle behind hydroponics. In theory, the word "hydroponics" means growing plants
in water (from two Greek words meaning "water" and "toil"), but because you can grow
plants without actually standing them in water, most people define the word to mean
growing plants without using soil.
equipment you need—containers, pumps, lights, nutrients, and so on. Another drawback
is the ponic part of hydroponics: there's a certain amount of toil involved. With
conventional growing, you can sometimes be quite cavalier about how you treat plants
and, if weather and other conditions are on your side, your plants will still thrive. But
hydroponics is more scientific and the plants are much moreunder your control. You need
to check them constantly to make sure they're growing in exactly the conditions they need
(though automated systems, such as lighting timers, make things quite a bit easier).
Another difference (arguably less of a drawback) is that, because hydroponic plants have
much smaller root systems, they can't always support themselves very well. Heavy
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fruiting plants may need quite elaborate forms of support. (Shakya R. , 2018)
Once a fire has started, been detected and a warning given, everyone in the premises
should be able to escape to a place of total safety unaided and without the help of the fire
and rescue service. However, some people with disabilities and others with special needs
may need from staff that will need to be designated for the purpose.
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Escape routes should be designed to ensure, as far as possible, that any person confronted
by fire anywhere in the building, should be able to turn away from it and escape to a place
of reasonable safety, e.g. a protected stairway. From there they will be able to go directly
to a place of total safety away from the building. (Panthi, 2016)
The level of fire protection that should be given to escape routes will vary depending on
the level of risk of fire within the premises and other related factors. Generally, premises
that are simple, consisting of a single storey, will require fairly simple measures to protect
the escape routes, compared to a large multi-storey building, which would require a more
complex and inter-related system. The following points should be taken into
consideration for an emergency escape to create a good fire protecting system in an
apartment.
• Should be able to allow the evacuation of all occupants in a relatively short time
• Meet the minimum requirements as to size
• Be free of any obstruction and shall not provide any resistance to movement
• Be clearly visible, preferably with proper signs
• Be continuous and shall not intrude into private space.
A fire escape consists of a number of horizontal platforms, one at each story of a building,
with ladders or stairs connecting them. The platform and stairs are usually open steel
gratings, to prevent the buildup of ice, snow, and leaves. Railings are usually provided
on each of the levels, but as fire escapes are designed for emergency use only, lthese
railings often do not need to meet the same standard as railings in other contexts. The
ladder from the lowest level of the fire escape to the ground may be fixed, but more
commonly it swings down on a hinge or slides down along a track. The moveable designs
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allow occupants to safely reach the ground in the event of a fire but prevent persons from
accessing the fire escape from the ground at other times (such as to perpetrate a burglary
or vandalism).
Exit from the interior of a building to the fire escape may be provided by a fire exit door,
but in some cases the only exit is through a window. When there is a door, it is often fitted
with a fire alarm to prevent other uses of the fire escape, and to prevent unauthorized
entry. As many fire escapes were built before the advent of electronic fire alarms, fire
escapes in older buildings have often needed to be retrofitted with alarms for this purpose.
Generally, every building more than 5 stories high shall have a separate fire escape having
a minimum width of 17cm. the fire escape shall have a minimum tread width of 20cm
and each riser shall be not more than 20cm high. The number of risers per flight shall not
be more than 15. Such a fire escape shall carry users towards an open space. (Panthi,
2016)
In general there should normally be at least two escape routes from all parts of the premises
especiallywhen it exceeds 500 sq. m in plinth area but a single escape route may be
acceptable in some circumstances (e.g. part of the premises accommodating less than 60
people or where travel distances are limited). Additional stairs shall be provided in
proportion to any increase in the plinth area.
Where two escape routes are necessary and to further minimize the risk of people
becoming trapped,you should ensure that the escape routes are completely independent
of each other. This will preventa fire affecting more than one escape route at the same
time
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When determining whether your premises have adequate escape routes, you need to
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Figure 2-52: Provision of fire door with fire resistance construction
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additional weight of 100 lbs. per square foot. (Panthi, 2016)
Location
The location of the fire escape on the building is important. The door and window
openings that leadto a fire escape must provide easy access to the fire escape. The location
of the access must not put the fire escape or people using the fire escape in the path of a
potential fire. The entrance to the fire escape should not pass through an intervening room
and should provide a balcony or landing to accessthe stairs. The escape must also sit no
more than 8 inches below the floor level and 18 inches below the windowsill. (Panthi,
2016)
Corridors and stairways that form part of escape routes should be kept clear and hazard
free at all times. Items that may be a source of fuel or pose an ignition risk should not
normally be located on any corridor or stairway that will be used as an escape route.
Sufficient access to the site for vehicles must be provided to allow fire appliances to
approach the building. Principal appliances are ladders, hydraulic platforms and pumping
appliances. Access roadsfor fire appliances should be at least 3.7m wide with gates no
less than 3.1m. Headroom of 3.7m for pumps and 4m for high reach appliances is required.
The respective turning circles of these appliances are required. The respective turning
circles o these appliances are 17m and 26m between curbs. Allow5.5m wide hard standing
adjacent to the building, as level as possible (not more than 1:12), with a clearance zone
of 2.2m to allow for the swing of hydraulic platform.
Firefighters must be able to gain access to the building. The normal escape routes are
sufficient in small and low buildings but in high buildings and those with deep basements
additional facilities suchas firefighting lifts, stairs and lobbies, contained within protected
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shafts will be required. Fire mains in multistoried building must be provided. These may
be wet or dry.
A means of venting basement to disperse heat and smoke must be provided. In basements,
flames, gases and smoke tend to escape via stairways, making it difficult for firefighters
to gain access to the fire. Smoke vents are needed to provide an alternative escape route
for these emissions directly to the outside air and allow the ingress of cooler air.
Regulations stipulate the positions and sizes of vents either natural venting or mechanical
venting is associated with a sprinkler system may be used. (Neufert)
• Maximum travel distance with escape, possible in one direction only- 12.2m
• except for on the ground and first floors when it may be 30.5m if the following
• requirements are met:
• Opening in all offices 840mm X 535mm minimum.
• Lower level of opening light not more than 3800mm above ground and 915mm
• above floor level.
• Maximum travel distance with escape possible in alternative direction- 46m,
• Maximum distance between two adjacent exits from a storey- 61m.
• Fire fight stair- at least one fire-fighting stair is required in building with floors
• over 18.3m above ground level which should:
• Be continuous throughout building.
• Have access at ground level direct to open air.
• Have open able windows at each landing level.
These systems act immediately (even in unoccupied areas), exactly where they are
needed, using a minimum of extinguishing agent. A well-designed and maintained
automatic suppression system is faster, more efficient, and less likely to do additional
damage than manual fire department suppression. All types of automatic sprinkler
systems use pre piped waterways and regularly spaced sprinkler heads individually
activated by fire contact.
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Figure 2-53: Automatic Sprinkler System
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3. CASE STUDY
3.1. ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS
3.1.1. INTRODUCTION
Academy of Culinary Arts was established in 2010 to advocate and provide quality
education in the field of culinary and hospitality at Lagankhel, Lalitpur. Till date a total
of 450 graduates have passed out and have been placed in reputed hotels, resorts and
cruise lines around the world. This academy has set a benchmark for the culinary &
Hospitality Education standards in Nepal within a decade of itscommencement.
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3.1.4. ZONING
The zoning has been done vertically in the building.
• The Ground floor is public and semi-public zone with reception, waiting
area, RestaurantsBarrel room, Barista room and cafeteria with washrooms.
• The first floor consists of classrooms, practical kitchens, multipurpose hall and
spill out areafor the students.
Spacious classroom is provided with cluster pods layout. Each pods is equipped with a
36” Desktop for presentation and lectures. None of the classrooms have windows, so AC
is provided in each room,the capacity of each classroom is 40.
KITCHENS:
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4 burner cooking hub is used in this kitchen. Artificial light is used in the kitchen since
there is no window provided. All these three kitchens are connected by a common hub
where common equipment are provided. This hub is also connected withthe bakery room.
RESTAURANT
A fully functional restaurant utilized for practical purpose and consists of hostess desk,
buffet counterand a live cooking station. The restaurants open to public only on events
but they are planning to openit to public for regular days in future. It is in the ground floor
and directly visible from the reception. The restaurant is accompanied with s small
commercial kitchen in the back. The capacity of the diningarea of the restaurant in 40-50.
The restaurant is also visible from the road and has big floor to ceiling windows. Curtains
have been used as visible barriers. This restaurant is mainly used for the practicalexam
of the students.
BAR:
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A Barrel room which is equipped with modern bar equipment is provided in the ground
floor. It is connected with the theory classroom where the students get their theory class
done.
CAFETERIA
RECEPTION
A lavish reception area is operated in the front foyer. The space is accompanied with a
beautifully designed waiting room and consists of a lift for the vertical circulation. It is
the public zone of the building. The lobby area is double heighted with full floor to ceiling
window.
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3.1.6. PLANNING ASPECT
Building complex had vehicular road on one side i.e., East. There was one entrance gate
in the front of the building. It had adequate space around for beautiful landscape but the
proper landscape is not done. There was no space allocated for the parking and students
and visitors were expected to park the vehicles in the opposite side of road. A service
road is provided at the back side for loading and unloading of the materials which
connects to specific room for storing categorized accordingly.
However, spaces are well defined inside the building. A grand atrium was available as
we entered inside the building and this was also used as front of the house. It was of
double height and to reduce the air volume false ceiling was designed. Lift is also
provided for the vertical circulation within the building. A spacious double heighted
cafeteria is designed at the back of the building which is connected to the upper floor
through staircase. Different spill out area is also well connected by the cafeteria where
students brainstorm their different ideas.
First floor mostly consists of the Practical Kitchen and theory Classrooms. There are three
Practical Kitchens and one bakery Lab which is connected by a hub where the common
equipment of Kitchen is placed. Proper Chimney had been provided in each kitchen
counter with easy access to basin and storage counter. Different theory classroom and
multipurpose hall is arranged along the corridor. Mostly artificial light is provided in the
theory and practical classroom.
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LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
It is a modern building with the maximum use of Glass in the front façade. So, it meets
the daylight standards in restaurant, Front of the house and some practical kitchen. Back
of the house doesn’t consists of windows so daylight standard is not met and the artificial
lighting are provided to supplement the requirement. Apart from this, skylight is also
provided in the cafeteria for the requirement of daylight.
Ventilation is of great importance in any kitchen. It prevents odor from penetrating the
dining area. Proper chimney had been provided for the proper ventilation in kitchen. Each
kitchen counter is equipped with its own hood for the ventilation and fresh air.
Figure 3-7: Stainless Hood in Kitchen Figure 3-8: Artificial Lighting in Lobby
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FLOOR PLANS
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3.1.8. INTERNATIONAL FOOD TASTING
International Food Tasting is the most celebrate food carnival organized by the Academy
of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, one of the best colleges for Hotel Management
in Nepal. This event celebrates cuisines from different countries of the world. This is 5th
consecutive year that the Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is
hosting the IFT. This year the festival features cuisines from Turkish, West African,
Vietnamese, Caribbean and Norwegian. The event is seamlessly handled by the students
who not only prepare the food but also look after the marketing and sales of the festival.
The students say that they serve around 400-500 people on a daily basis.
PERFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE
The idea of the event was very interesting because people got to taste different cuisines
at once that too, watching the chefs cook live. The organizers were very welcoming; it
honestly felt very good to see such humble people around. This event helps in catering
different experience where people get to try the cuisine of different country and learn
more about the taste palette of people of different country. As they entered the premise
of Academy of Culinary arts, they would see the Reception desk where we issue their
ticket. Then they are welcomed by students with the wet tissue for hygiene and mango
welcome drinks. As people are enjoying the welcome drinks, we are assigned with the
guide who will helps us with the whole food carnival.
The food carnival starts off with the small tour of college where the guide guides us
through the different practical classroom such as Barista, Bar etc. Also, in the Barrel
room, different event is happening which is detached to the food carnival. Here people
get to experience making their own cocktail drink after paying extra money. This was
interesting experience on its own.
The whole venue was packed with people from teenagers, youngster to adult
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experiencing the same food carnival and sharing their view on cuisine of different
country. As people tried all the 5 cuisines, they get to finish the carnival with the sweet
treats i.e., Desserts. This whole experience was quite new and exciting for me as people
were able to try the cuisine from different parts of the world. Even though people were
unfamiliar with the taste, but it didn’t diminish their curiosity towards the cuisine thanks
to the chattering of the people around describing the taste and comparing our palette with
the palette of foreigner which basically kept on our toes to get the first-hand experience.
Overall, it was a wholesome experience.
3.1.9. INFERENCES
• There is no proper landscaping and parking facility.
• Design of the building was inclusive as provision of ramps was given in the
building. Also,Lifts was available for the vertical circulation.
• Two doors were provided in the kitchen and restaurant area which was
essential for easycirculation and at the time of hazard.
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3.2. NEPAL ACADEMY OF TOURISM AND HOTEL
MANAGEMENT (NATHM)
3.2.1. INTRODUCTION
Nepal Academy of Tourism & Hotel Management (NATHM) has a history of four
decades’ services in Nepalese Tourism & Hotel Management Education. Since its
inception the Academy has played a crucial role in developing the human resources for
this industry with the aim of enhancing the level ofquality in tourism and hospitality
services. It has been providing craft and supervisory level of skill- oriented training to
cater to the demands from this particular sector. This pioneer institution is renowned for
generating qualified workforce for the ever-increasing demands of the Hospitality &
Tourism Sector.
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3.2.4. ARCHITECTURAL ASPECT
ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION: Adaptive Re-use (Neo Classical)
The building is an old neoclassical building and adaptive reuse has been done to convert
in into a culinary arts and hospitality school.
3.2.5. ZONING
• The ground floor was public and semi-public and consisted of reception and
classrooms.
• The first floor was also public and semi-public and consisted of offices and
classrooms.
There are two restaurants run by the students each of 32 capacities. Both the restaurants
are directly attached the servery and receive ample amount of daylight. The restaurants
are used for hosting events. The senior restaurant is directly accessible through the
commercial bulk kitchen and is separated by amultipurpose small hall.
Figure 3-14: Servery connecting Restaurants Figure 3-15: A well lit Restaurant
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OFFICES
Figure 3-16: Spacious offices at NATHM Figure 3-17: Design of spaces wrt courtyard
THEORY CLASSROOMS
The theory classrooms of NATHM are not stepped and the capacity of each class room
is 40. The desks and chairs of the classrooms are typical.
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PRACTICAL KITCHEN CLASSROOMS:
• There are 8 kitchen counter for 16 students at a time but 20 students are taught
in theclassroom.
• Both the classrooms did not contain exhaust hoods on top of hoods.
• Bulb light and fluorescent Light Tube is used for the lighting of the practical
kitchens.The pipelines are exposed since the building has been adapted for re-
use.
Figure 3-19: Layout of Practical Kitchens Figure 3-20: Use of Exhaust Fan in Kitchens
Its capacity is about 40 students at a time. Demonstration lab consists of a proper demo
area in the front and consists of the following equipment:
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Figure 3-21: Demo Kitchens
BAKERY LAB
NATHM had two fully equipped bakery Lab with the following equipment:
• Ice cream maker- 1.5’ * 1’5’
• Hot case
• Mixer
• Burner
• Baking Rack
• Fridge
• 8*work table
• Sink- 4’5” * 2’
The bakery lab also has a small office attached to it. The second bakery lab had the
following equipment:
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STORAGE:
There is a proper provision of a well facilitated pantry in NATHM. Two cold storage
units of6’ * 8’ sizes have been provided but are not currently used. The storage units had
shelves andvarious tables for the storage of various goods.
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN:
NATHM had big bulk kitchen that was attached with a servery and a larder. All the basic
components of a bulk kitchen were present in the kitchen attached to the restaurant in the
ground floor. There was provision of floor drainage gullies.
Building complex had vehicular road on one side i.e. north. There was one entrance gate
inthe front of the building i.e. on north side. It had adequate space around for beautiful
landscape. There was proper planning of parking space and parking shed were provided.
Sufficient parking was available.
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The access to each building, since they are separate, is not well defined and not easy to
perceive. The classrooms of culinary were available in one of the blocks of NATHM.
Spaces were well defined. Circulation space was not much clear. Circulation was through
a single staircase only. No emergency escapes were provided. All the classrooms were
also not located properly. No proper chimney had been provided in each kitchen
classroom. Only adjust fans were provided. Windows were provided in large number in
order to illuminate the interior of building and to avoid any accidents that is likely to
occur in kitchen classroom while cooking. A service road was provided at the back side
for loading and unloading of materials. A food storage room was also provided. And all
cooking equipment were stored in respective kitchen classrooms. Locker rooms were
provided for students. The cafeteria is provided at the back of the building and the
restaurant is not directly connected to the multipurpose hall.
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3.2.9. FLOOR PLANS
3.2.10. INFERENCES
• No proper chimney in each kitchen and only exhaust fan
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3.3. BASQUE CULINARY CENTRE
3.3.1. INTRODUCTION
The Basque Culinary Center, based in San Sebastián, in the Basque region of Spain, is a
culinary foundation created in 2009 by Mondragon University and a group of prominent
Basque chefs as a training, research and innovation project, aimed at developing the
culinarysector, with the idea of relating cooking with management, science and other
disciplines. The new building that houses Basque Culinary Center the head-office is
located in a tangential site to the Miramon Technologic Business Park. This condition of
proximity with the very steep slope of the site assumes the start point of this architectonic
proposal.
The Basque Culinary Center consists of two lines of work: the Faculty of Gastronomic
Sciences within Mondragon University, the first to offer official university-level training
in the gastronomy sector in Spain, and a Research and Innovation Centre in the field of
Food and Gastronomy. The institution's campus was inaugurated in October 2011.
(Frearson, 2011)
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3.3.3. VOLUME GENERATION
From a conceptual point of view, volume generation is based on the scale work between
the iconographical image (piled up dishes) and the building itself. The artist Robert
Therrien (Chicago 1947) handles daily kitchen objects as dish services, pots, to uplift
them into artistic objects, by means of accumulations, scale multiplication. The plane
character of these objects take contrast with their iconographical presence when they
assume their new dimension. The same strategy has been taken to the exterior volume
definition of the building, where the Therrien´s dishes will function as daily support of
the spaces related to the Technologic development and innovation in Gastronomy.
The volume takes a U-shape, through which the way down the slope it´s allowed, without
forgetting the fact of giving shape to an interior space through which all the circulations
are developed. This way a space full of activity is configured, where all the relationships
and interchange take place as two determined elements for the innovation act. From a
functional point of view, it has been divided into three groups, one of them related to the
Academic area and one another to the Practice area and the last one to the Research area.
Bringing together ina vertical way all the spaces related to the Gastronomic Practice area,
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as the changing-rooms, ateliers, precooking kitchen, access to raw and other kitchens,
there forms the interconnectionbetween them for people and food in a straight way.
At long distance the building shows the different levels that give shape to it, comparing
its scale to the buildings of the Technologic Business Park, while at short distance the
roofs become areas used for cultivation of edible and aromatic plants, almost neutralizing
the effect of the building towards the closest semi-detached housings. The building
expresses itself the condition of the slope as an aspect drawn from the place emphasizing
the character of support of the floor structure that are piled up as untidy dishes following
the contour lines. As the floor structures are shown as activity supports, the dishes keep
the iconographical value as the support of the work developed in the kitchen
Figure 3-29: Cultivation of Crops in roof Figure 3-30: Courtyard used as green garden
CLASSROOM:
Classrooms are located in the first, second and third levels in the form of labs or academic
classroom settings. A sensory analysis classroom is also provided to learn techniques for
analyzing products using their senses which are in the form of laboratory for tastings and
samplings. Some are like the typical academic classroom settings and some are in the
form oflecture halls. The designs through the classrooms are very clean and neat. Hygiene
is an important element in an educational facility especially a culinary one so this is
shown clearly throughout the interiors of the building.
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Figure 3-31: Classroom of BCC
Materials
Materials included in all types of classrooms consist of:
• Polished Concrete
• Vinyl
• Wood
• Steel
Lighting
There are two types of lightings for the lab style classrooms, they include:
• Fluorescent Lighting
• Task Lighting
• Natural Light
INSTRUCTION KITCHENS:
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Figure 3-32:: Instruction Kitchen
Lighting
There are two types of lightings for the lab style classrooms, they include:
• Fluorescent Lighting
• Task Lighting
Equipment
• Ovens
• Fryers
• Ranges
• Mixers and Blenders
LIBRARY:
A library is designed equipped with all the necessary technology so that students can
boosttheir studies.
• Polished Concrete
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• Vinyl
• Wood
Lighting
There are two types of lightings for the lab style classrooms, they include:
• Fluorescent Lighting
• Task Lighting
• Natural Light
AUDITORIUM
CAFETERIA
The cafeteria is located on the fourth level. It includes multiple types of seating
arrangements. It is equipped with one service counter that is accommodated by its own
kitchen. It has a naturalistic style to its interior. It has a comfortable feel to it. Throughout
the entire space, windows are available to let as much natural light in as possible, which
lends itself to its pleasant atmosphere. It also offers its students to apply what they learnt
from courses such as table service knowledge, short order cooking and working in a
commercial type setting with real service.
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Figure 3-36: Cafe counter and Seating at BCC
• Polished Concrete
• Vinyl
• Wood
• Steel
• Glass
Lighting
There are two types of lightings for the lab style classrooms, they include:
• Fluorescent Lighting
• Task Lighting
• Natural Light
• Spotlight
LEVELS OF BCC
The spaces are arranged along the central circulation path along the courtyard. From a
Functional point of view, circulation between zones are in a summarized way. It can be
divided into three groups (Academic Area, Practice Area. Research area)
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Figure 3-37: Level 5 of BCC
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Figure 3-40: Level 2 of BCC
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3.3.6. AREA DIVISION OF EACH SPACE
3.3.7. INFERENCES
• Design of Building wrt to existing contours of the site.
• Proper segregation of site into academic, practice and research area
• Sustainable approaches like PV cells and green roof
• Concept Derivation
• Material and Lighting used for various spaces
• Various facilities provided for students for learning
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3.4. CULINARY ACADEMY OF INDIA
3.4.1. INTRODUCTION
The Culinary Academy of India is the first professional training school for a higher
educationin culinary arts founded in India. Ever since its inception in 1996, Brand CAI
has matched thestandards of top American and European culinary institutes. Today CAI
is recognized as India’s premier culinary arts and catering technology institute, and one
of the best colleges foraspiring chefs’ world over.
The Culinary Academy of India is located in close proximity to some of the most
illustrious hotels in Hyderabad. This enables our students to get more practical hands-on
training at professional kitchens. The added advantage of convenience for on-the-job
experience translates to steeper growth for each individual, while providing a wholesome
understanding of the industry they will be working in. Being the first professional culinary
arts training schoolin India, our students are exposed to tremendous job opportunities in
the hospitality sector. Andour practical training and soft skills coaching empower our
students with the prerequisites to handle senior positions in professional kitchens with
confidence and dynamism.
TRAINING KITCHEN
The Culinary Academy of India has eight sophisticated kitchens, fully-equipped for
training aspiring chefs. Each kitchen has a different specialty, and over the academic
progression, our students will rotate between them. Our kitchens are planned by
professional chefs and are industry standard, creating a mock environment in each setup.
In addition, our chefs have designed the space in a way to maximize individual attention
to each chef trainee.
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Figure 3-42: Indian Bounty Kitchen Figure 3-43: Teaching Kitchens
F & B RESTAURANT
Brand CAI has a fine dining restaurants where students will learn the basic principles of
F & B service and room management. The restaurant has 36-covers, and students will
have mock sessions to practice their skills. Speciality equipment, cutlery and knives,
restaurant decoration and layout planning, and many more practical sessions will be held
here over the course of a student’s academics. The restaurant also has a fully fledged
display bar, along with training equipment and different glasses for students to learn and
practice their hand at bartending.
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training.
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Figure 3-48: Basic Training Kitchens
Figure 3-49: Ground Floor plan
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3.4.5. INFERENCES
• Perfect balance of classroom and practical workshop in each floor
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MANIPAL DEPARTMENT OF CULINARY ARTS
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3.5.4. NEIGHBOURHOOD
Manipal is a locality of Udupi City, 5km from centre of Udupi Karnataka Surrounding
Land use: Institutional, Residential, Commercial
3.5.5. APPROACH
• Main access: Udupi-Agumbe Hwy in southIt has both entry and exit at the same
side. Key Programs
• Culinary Gallery, Bakeries, Kitchen Labs, Class-rooms,Admin spaces, Library
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3.5.7. FLOOR PLANS
3.5.8. CIRCULATION
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3.5.9. PROJECT COMPONENTS
Kitchen
Kitchen is the place where students hone their cooking skills. Training kitchens are
categorized by its functions such as basic and advanced teaching kitchen, Bakery training
centre and confectionary. Each kitchens are provided with the workstations and
preparational table and equipments.
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Figure 3-54: Kitchen Layout
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Furniture Layout:
Baker Classroom
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3.5.10. BUILDING SERVICES
• Parking Amentites: No designated Parking
• Bike parking provision provided outside the campus. Car Parking for outsiders
and student is not allowed.
• Security: Security cabin at entrance gate
• Playground Facilities: No playgrounds provided. The marena sports complex is
used.
• Gas supply: Through gas bank located behind the gas supplied through gas pipes
to the work-station.
• Air-conditioning(hvac): AHU located to every floor
• Fire Safety: Fire exit stairs at the rear end; Fire extinguishers provided in kitchens
and corridors.Solid waste disposal: Waste is collected from the kitchen, bakery
and confectionary in a dumptruck and sent for vermicomposing
• Staircase,lifts, ramps: One main staircase near entrance.
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objects on display. Museum offers insights intohow food was stored and cooked, and the
metals used to make the vessels. The artefacts also reflect the ancient wisdoms. It is a
unique blend of the cultural artefacts.
With the great heritage of Udupi, combined with the large number of Indian and
Internationalstudents residing in an around Manipal, it was very apt for the college to
create a museum for today’s Indian youth and the international visitors to understand the
rich culinary heritage of India. The museum is a myriad collection of stone, metal and
wooden culinary equipment fromthe bygone eras; most of which have been replaced by
modern gadgets today. The collectionsinclude the materials from all over India- rights
from Jodhpur to Mysore and Gujarat to the Northeastern states. It is a unique blend of the
cultural artefacts that reflects the ancient wisdom.
Contains kitchen equipment used for cooking especially for large gatherings all
arrangedaesthetically.
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Figure 3-57: Utensils in the gallery
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4. SECONDARY CASE STUDY
4.1. SASA: D’ NEWA RESTAURANT
4.1.1. INTRODUCTION
Sasa: is synonymous with typical Newari Food Culture. This typical Newari eatery
exudes a vibrant native Newari sensibility. The Newa Restaurant serves traditional
Newari food, and the location is spacious and can hold up to a thousand people for
banquet events. Sasa: Twa has been thoughtfully created to reflect cultural aspects in not
just the design but also on the menu. Everyone's favorite Newari eatery in Kirtipur is
quickly evolving into this great value establishment.
• Location: Kirtipur
• Established: 2009
• Site surrounding: Residential area
• Topography: Contour land
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4.1.4. ARCHITECTURAL ASPECT
Sasa; is one of the most famous Newari restaurants in the Kathmandu valley due to its
strategicdesign. The restaurant uses the natural contour of the site and multiple falcha
have been designed with respect to the site. All the falcha have been designed with the
indigenous materials such as jhingati tiles for roof, telia tiles, wood and mud. Dalucha is
used for decorations.
One of the major attractions of the restaurant is the open kitchen where women dressed
in traditional Newari dresses make traditional Newars cuisine such as Wa:. All the other
dishes are made in the kitchen but only this particular place is open to visitors and hence
one can understand the effect of open kitchen on the customers, especially tourists who
get amazed bythe making of the Newari cuisine.Another attraction of Sasa; is the live
music event every Friday and Saturday which attracts hundreds of young people from all
over the valley to spend the weekend in the restaurant. Thecentral falcha is used as the
stage.
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Figure 4-3: An open courtyard space and falcha themed stage for interactive spaces
4.1.5. INFERENCES
• Design of small hut as a part of food court representing the Newari cuisine.
• Need of sitting places in a Newari restaurant, chairs are usually never used.
• The use of open kitchen to attract people
• Introduction of events to attract people
• Use of the design elements like black and red cloth, dalucha, wooden low laying
tablesto give a typical Newari ambience.
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4.2. MONALISA THAKALI RESTAURANT
4.2.1. INTRODUCTION
The most well-known and oldest traditional feasting concept, Monalisa, skillfully fuses
fine dining with contemporary Thakali cuisine. Monalisa has a history of supporting the
family legacy. Owner of Mona Lisa Thakali Bijaya Sherchan says, "The Mona Lisa
Thakali name is a family legacy. We have a restaurant in Pokhara that is quite successful.
I've decided to carry on this legacy and brought it to Kathmandu.”
The Mona Lisa, perhaps one of the finest works of art on display at the Louvre, is a
charming and breathtaking work of art. "This well-known work of art, which was my
grandfather's favorite, served as the inspiration for the name Monalisa. He chose the name
Monalisa ThakaliRestaurant because he like the artwork and wanted the establishment to
sound more European.Adds Sherchan.
The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere. Its furnishings are embellished with
relics, implements, and representations of Nepali history and culture. The ceiling's Nepali
Dhaka fabric gives the space a lively appearance. The restaurant's cuisine, like its design,
is afusion of fantastic new cooking ideas and time-tested techniques, striking an unusual
balance between an avant-garde eatery and a more conventional Nepali thakali
establishment.
Figure 4-5: The famous Monalisa art with little touch of Nepali culture
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• Location: Bishalnagar Marg, Kathmandu
• Established: 1980
• Site surrounding: Surrounded by commercial and office areas; Bhatbhateni
supermarket
• Topography: Flat land
The main entrance is spacious and as you enter the premises, the staffs welcome you with
“Namaste”, giving that proper homely environment. The seating areas then lead to a
children park and then to the open space of restaurant. The kitchen is at the center of the
entire space, which becomes easily accessible to every corners. The garden area is kept
as raw as possible and more recycle materials were used for furniture.
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Figure 4-7: Bubble Diagram
Since the rehabilitation of two residences as a restaurant was done, exterior doesn’t meet
Thakali essence. However there is some “daura” which is an important aspect in Thakali
kitchen, on the exterior. The inside space is decorated in a well-manner. The color
schemes onwall, which is a resemblance of “ghar lipeko” in Thakali family is done in an
artistic manner. The display of famous cuisines from Thakali family, frames of jewellery
showing different cultures in Nepal, touch of Dhaaka in the ceilings, make the space more
attrctive and homely. The famous utensils used by the Thakali family is displayed
beautifully as well. This showcaseof the cuisine and jewellerly helps in enhancing the
people relation with the space and evoke different memory specially maybe of their
childhood or the nostalgia of home for people.
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Figure 4-8: Inside the Restaurant
4.2.5. INFERENCES
• The need to reflect the origin of the cuisine in any restaurant design to
make itthematic.
• Use of traditional utensils
• Display evokes the sense of belongings
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4.3. HANKOOK SARANG RESTAURANT
4.3.1. ARCHITECTURAL ASPECT
Kathmandu has seen a rise in Korean restaurants in the past decade, with the growing
influenceof K-pop and Korean culture amongst the young crowd. The delight of eating
at Hankook Sarang must be the attachment of Korean culture in the dining experience.
Hankook Sarang’s Tangal outlet itself represents a traditional Korean house that has a
courtyard decorated with aKoi Pond at the center.
Kathmandu eaters can definitely sense the traditional aura of typical Korean house inside
the restaurant while tasting the flavors of Korean cuisine. Stepping inside the Hankook
Sarang restaurant will surely feel like being in a Korean village. The central garden and
stoned walls attempt to impress customers with a naturalistic feel that’s rare to find in this
neighborhood. The restaurant reminds us of the typical Korean house that we usually see
in Korean dramas and movies with the maximum use of timber. The interior of the
restaurant also imitates the vibe of typical Korean feature with wooden partition and door.
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Figure 4-10: Use of wooden partition as in typical
Korean
4.3.2. INTRODUCTION
For those seeking authentic Korean cuisine and a peaceful atmosphere in Nepal, Hankook
Sarang Restaurant is the place to go. Since its opening, the restaurant has offered simple,
wholesome, and culturally rooted Korean cuisine. Since 2002, when they opened their
first location in Tangal, they had been offering an authentic Korean culinary experience.
Hankook Sarang has become a popular brand among Nepalese enthusiasts of Korean
culture and cuisine over time. The restaurant picked up the pace very quickly and became
one of the most popular Korean cuisine restaurants in the area. As of today, the brand
operates another branch in Jyatha and Jawalakhel. Hankook and Sarang are two words
that literally translate to "Korea" and "Love," respectively. Chij Man's tagline, "Love
From Korea," resonates with the restaurant's name and is straightforward yet heartfelt.
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4.3.3. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
• To understand the design aesthetics for an authentic Korean restaurant
• To understand the colour schemes and choice of materials for a Korean
restaurant
• For understanding the experience and event in Korean restaurant
Food can quite literally propel us to another time, another country, another culture without
evenleaving the dinner table, this experience of trying costumes of another country while
enjoying their authentic cuisine helps to experience the feeling of being in the same
country without even travelling. This also helps in promoting different culture of country
while keeping food at its centre. So, Hankook Sarang doesn’t just bring Korean cuisine
to the table but also surrounds its customers with traditional Korean culture.
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Figure 4-13: People experiencing Korean cuisine
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4.4. PERSONA HEADQUARTERS
4.4.1. INTRODUCTION
The corporate office complex known as Pasona HQ has nine stories and 215,000 square
feet.The largest and most effective farm-to-table restaurant ever accomplished inside an
office building is located there. Urban farming is becoming a viable alternative because
indoor farming technology is becoming more affordable, which is a response to the
dwindling watersupplies, unsustainable farming methods, and the growing desire to cut
our food miles (Mahajani, 2016). There are currently well over 200 vertical farms in
operation worldwide. The Pasona Group in downtown Tokyo has an active Urban Farm
growing in their headquarters, complete with rice paddies in the main lobby, tomato vines
strung above conference tables, lemon and passion fruit trees serving as partitions for
meeting spaces, saladleaves grown inside seminar rooms, and more. (Andrews, 2013)
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4.4.3. THE DESIGN
The building's 43,000 square feet of green space, which makes up more than 20% of their
office space, is shared by both office workers and crops. Over 200 species of fruits,
vegetables,and rice are grown, harvested, prepared, and served at the building's cafeterias
using both hydroponic and soil-based farming techniques.
A climate control system is used to monitor humidity, temperature, and air flow in the building
to ensure it is safe for the occupants and appropriate for the farm. Ducts, pipes, and vertical
shafts were rerouted to the building's perimeter to allow for maximum height ceilings.
Metal halide, HEFL, fluorescent, LED, and an automatic irrigation system are used to
light these crops. Utilizing technology, an intelligent climate control system can be
managed to balance human comfort during office hours and enhance crop growth after
hours by monitoring humidity, temperature, and breeze.
• The balconies between the deep double skinned facade are planted with seasonal
flowers and orange trees. These plants produce a living green wall and give the
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buildinga dynamic identity by partially relying on the exterior climate.
• The lighting has been designed with hidden lights on the bottom vertical edge
of the beams creating a large lit cove in the space between the beams. This
method used throughout the workspace achieves 30% energy saving as
compared to the conventionalceiling mounted lighting method.
• Irrigation is done by drip and mist auto irrigation system that operates twice a
day.
The Benefits
As the crops harvested in Pasona HQ are served within the building cafeterias, it
highlights ‘zero food mileage’ concept of a more sustainable food distribution system that
reduces energyand transportation cost. Though the farm is a loss to the net rentable area
for a commercial office, Pasona believes in the benefits of urban farm and green space to
engage the public andto provide better workspace for their employees. Beyond aesthetic
and visual improvement, itexposes city workers to growing crops and interaction with
farmland on a daily basis and provides improvement in mental health, productivity and
relaxation in the workplace.
Studies show that most people in urbanized societies spend over 80% of their time
indoors. Plants are also known to improve the air quality we breathe and a sampling on the
air at PasonaHQ has shown reduction of carbon dioxide where plants are abundant. An
improvement on the air quality can increase productivity at work by 12%, improves
common symptoms of discomfort and ailments at work by 23%, reduce absenteeism and
staff turnover cost.
Employees are asked to participate in the maintenance and harvesting of crops with the
help of agricultural specialists. Such activity encourages social interaction and improves
teamwork.It also provides them with a sense of responsibility and accomplishment in
growing and maintaining the crops that are ultimately prepared and served at the
building’s cafeterias. (Allen, 2013)
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Figure 4-17: plantation insise mesh green wall
4.4.4. INFERENCES
• Within the interior, the deep beams and large columns of the existing structure
are arranged in a tight interval causing low interior ceiling of 7'-6". With building
servicespassing below, some area was even lower at 6'-8". Instead, all ducts,
pipes and their vertical shafts were re-routed to the perimeter, allowing maximum
height with exposedceilings between the beams.
• Lightings are then installed, hidden on the bottom vertical edge of the beams,
turningthe spaces between the beams into a large light cove without further
lowering the ceiling. This lighting method, used throughout the workspace from
second floor to 9thfloor, achieved 30% less energy than the conventional ceiling
mounted method.
• Food is harvested, prepared and served on-site in the cafeterias - making
Pasona's Urban Farm the largest farm-to-table office scheme in Japan.
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4.5. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
S.N Parameters Literature Study Academy Of NATHM Basque Culinary Culinary Academy Inference
o. Culinary Arts Centre of India
1. Site & Active Urban Located In Located in a quite Spain, among the Hyderbad India, Design with
Surrounding Zone Lagankhel, High area besides Lincoln green slopes of Along the chains of consideration to site
Traffic Area School, Residential Gipuckoa hotels
Zone
Planning Segregation of Basic Rectangular Courtyard Planning Planning with Basic Rectangular Courtyard plan with
theory and plan Central Open spaces Plan Central Open space
practical spaces feasible for Lighting
yet connection
needed
3. Zoning Segregation of Vertical Zoning of No Proper Zoning Proper vertical Each floor with one Vertical zoning is
proper public and Spaces. zoning of academic, theory and practical preferred.
private spaces. practical & research classroom.
area.
4. Circulation Clear Circulation Provision of both the Only Staircase. Provision of Staircase and Fire Provision of Lift,
of spaces within staircase and ramp. staircase. Ramp and escape. Staircase and Fire exit
the building. Fire escape preferred.
5. Architectural Depending upon Modern building Adaptive re-use of Contemporary Modern building. Contemporary style
Style the use of the with floor to ceiling neo-classical curved building that that has its own
building glass windows. building. blends with nature features.
6. Lighting Use of Maximum Use of both the Courtyard planning, South Oriented with Use of Both Natural Use of Daylight over
Daylight Natural Lighting and thus sufficient open space in the and Artificial Artificial lighting by
Artificial Lighting natural light. middle, stepped Lighting proper orientation
elevation
7. Ventilation Proper Ventilation Natural Ventilation Natural Ventilation Natural Ventilation Natural Ventilation Natural Ventilation
Required and use of AC in with Central air with Central air with Central air
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5. PROGRAM FORMULATION
5.1. KEY PROGRAMS
• Culinary School
• Gastro Gallery
• Live Kitchen
• Multi-Cuisine Restaurant
• Food Street Plaza/ Retail space
• Shop Commodities (Semi Open)
• Shop Commodities (Closed)
• Organic Farming
• Service area
E. Service Area
• Maintenance
• Storages
• Waste Disposal
• Loading Products
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5.3. PROGRAMS OFFERED
A. Culinary School
S.No. Courses Offered Duration Intake
1. Bachelors in Culinary Arts 1.5 yrs 40 std.
2. Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie 1 yr. 20 std.
3. Diploma in Confectionery 18 months 20 std.
4. Monthly Workshops 15 and 30 Days 10 std.
Total 300m2
2. Academic Facilities
Basic 100m2 20 200m2 100*2
Kitchen (x2)
Advanced 130 m2 20 160m2 130*2
Kitchen(x2)
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Pastry 6.5 m2/person 20 390 m2 130*3
Kitchen +
Store(x3)
Skill Tests 70m2 + 30% for eqp. 20 182m2
Kitchen(x2)
Demostration 2.5m2/person, 25% of 20 125m2 (20*2.5+0.25*50
Theatre+ theatre Hall )*2
Store(x2)
Food Science 90 m2 10 180m2
Lab(x2)
Wine Lab 3m2/person, 30% for 20 80m2 (3*20+0.3*60)
equipment
Mixology 3m2/person, 30% for 20 80m2 (3*20+0.3*60)
Lab equipment
Barista 3m2/person, 30% for 20 80m2 (3*20+0.3*60)
Trainings equipment
Wet Storage 50m2
(x2)
Dry Storage 64m2
(x2)
WC(M+F) 1.2m2 M- 14.4m2 (M: 3WC, 6Urinal,
Urinal 0.9m2 WC: 5.4m2 6WB) (F: 9WC,
WB 1m2 U: 12m2 6WB)
WB=
3:6:6
Fe-
WC:
WB=
9:6
Locker & 0.6m2/person 20 160m2
Changing 1.4 m2/person
Room (x4)
Janitors(x2) 13m2 26m2
Total 1880m2
Adding 15% total area as green farm =282m2 2162m2
3. Library Facility
Check-in 5 m2/ person 2 10m2
Staff work 5m2/person 2 10m2
Space
Book 0.009m2/per book 180m2 2000*0.09
Collection
Space
Reader’s 2.5m2/person 40 100m2
Space
Computer 4m2/person 10 40m2
space
Store 10m2
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WC(M+F) 1.2m2 3.6m2 (M:1WC,1Urinal,2
Urinal 0.9m2 0.9m2 WB) (F:2WC,
WB 1m2 4m2 2WB)
Total 360m2
4. Gastro- Gallery
Exhibition 2m2/person 200 400m2
Space
AV room 1.5m2/person 60 90m2
Reception 8m2 /person 8m2
Storage 10% of Hall 40m2
Resource 10% of Hall 40m2
Centre
Technical 20m2
Room
WC(M+F) 1.2m2 12m2 (M:4WC,4urinal,
Urinal 0.9m2 3.6m2 6WB) (F:6W C
WB 1m2 12m2 &6WB)
Total 625m2
5. Restaurant
Reception 8m2 /person 8m2
Waiting Standing:1m2/person 20 22.5 m2 (10*1 + 10*1.25)
Lounge Sitting:1.25m2/person
Dining 2m2/person 100 200m2
Kitchen 25% of Dining 50m2
Equipment 10%of Dining 20m2
Stores
Dish Wash 5% of Dining 10m2
WC(M+F) 1.2m2 3.6m2 (M:1WC,1Urinal,2
Urinal 0.9m2 0.9m2 WB) (F:2WC,
WB 1m2 4m2 2WB)
Total 320m2
6. Bakery Shop
Reception 8m2 /person 8m2
Waiting Standing:1m2/person 20 22.5 m2 (10*1 + 10*1.25)
Lounge Sitting:1.25m2/person
Dining 1.5 m2/person 50 75m2
Kitchen 25% of Dining 20 m2
Equipment 10%of Dining 7.5 m2
Stores
Dish Wash 5% of Dining 3.75 m2
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WC(M+F) 1.2m2 3.6m2 (M:1WC,1Urinal,2
Urinal 0.9m2 0.9m2 WB) (F:2WC,
WB 1m2 4m2 2WB)
Total 145 m2
7. Food Street
Tenant Area 13.9 m2/ food court 112.2 m2
Loading and 20 m2
Unloading
area
8. Support Facilities
Receiving 12m2
Area
Waste 10m2
Collection
Area
Electrical 20 m2
Room
Guard House 15m2
Mechanical 15m2
Room
WC & WB 1.2 m2 & 1m2 4.4 m2 (2 WC, 2 WB)
Total 76.4 m2
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6. SITE ANALYSIS
6.1. CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION
For the design of Centre of Culinary Arts, a project that is not merely just an academy
but also a center of interaction of the four major entities: Students, Chefs, Public and
Media, the requirement of the site were different than that of a mere academy. Simply,
an institution zone was not sufficient. The following consideration were made for
choosing the site:
• Mainly and prior most criteria are it should be near a prime area enough to attract
people from the different neighboring area.
• Should have the facility of having multiple access points to the site.
• Should have public transport in proximity and well connected with city’s major
routes and landmarks.
• Should have daily market/ grocery facility nearby for easy transport of food
items
• Presence of other academic institutions nearby
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Way to Swaymbhu
Kalanki Chowk
Way to Matatirtha
Balkhu Chowk
Proposed Site
• Topography
Geographically, the site has latitude of 27°-44’ N & 85°-21’ E. The site has an altitude of
1320 meter above sea level. The site is located on a high land and hence is noticeable.
The site is area is used for agricultural purpose without any structures within the site. The
site consists of contour from north to south.
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• 400m from kalankichowk
• 4.9km from Ratnapark
• 4.8km from Kirtipur
• Airport: 10 km from vehicle
Noise
Noise
Wind Flow
Solar Path
6.5. SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
• Easily Accessible
• Presence of proper infrastructure facilities
• Within the city core, so, can attract more people
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• Maximum frontage is available due to which the whole site is not blocked from
any view
Weakness
• Noise and air pollution due to ring-road
• Glare from south-western side
Opportunity
• With Proper catchment area, the downpour can be harvested and reused
• Can help elaborate the design as the icon of the city
• Because the site lies in between the haphazardly developed urban city and the
untouched green land it definitely acts as a transitional point and may act as a
best place for demonstrating the contrast
Threat
• A possibility of downpour during monsoon
• Electrical poles are present along the road side of the site
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7. CONCEPT AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
7.1. OVERVIEW
Food today is no longer a mere means for sustenance, it is an art, a hobby, a profession,
above all a kaleidoscope of experiences that people crave for. Food is as much a part of
culture as architecture is. But what is fascinating about food and cities today is that the
cities today have become truly global, offering us a taste of multiple culture through a
wide array of culinary experiences. This quest for what a city could offer in terms of food
led me to explore the same through this design thesis.
The exploration of gastronomy began with the study of culinary world today. Visiting
culinary schools, getting a sneak peek of the workings of kitchens of themed restaurant,
enjoying cooking sessions, being a part of food fests, learning about how food start ups
work, reading about food experiences in social media food groups, it is clear how cities
today offer much more than just multiple dining experiences. Unfortunately, Nepalese
cuisines may not be making waves in the country but western cuisine is quite popular
among the people here. Many people have developed a taste for western food much of
this craze also comes due to social media.Unique in its multi-ethnic and multi-cultural
ingenuity, Nepal offers an unlimited choice of cuisines based on region, ethnicity, culture,
environment and diverse climatic conditions. But, most of us have preconceived notion
about Nepali cuisine only consists of Newari food or the ever so popular Dal-Bhaat,
which is still true to some extent but Nepali cuisine represents so much more than just the
two. Culinary academy in Nepal also should focus on documenting the Nepalese cuisine
rather than the Global cuisine in their curriculum.
This project aims to provide a one stop destination for all culinary engagement. It is not
only simply a formal academic but also a social hub for people to exchange and share
their food experiences. The center’s primary goal will be to improve the state of Nepalese
cuisine, which has great potential but is often under-appreciated.
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Chulo. The significant character of cooking in chulo is that it takes long time for food to
cook but once cooked the taste is worth it. This basically depicts of worth of slowness in
any activity. It presents the slowness of food through its product.
Approach 2: Plinths
Plinths at traditional houses not only acts as transition zones into the house, but also hosts
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for entertainment, rest and deliberation all at the same time.
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Approach 5: Journey Experiences
The users are given different journey experiences. These experiences are created by the
changes brought about by different physical changes in the movement such as enclosures,
gateways, light, levels, surface textures and change in direction.
7.4. ZONING
Zoning is done in three ways with respect to the site inferences, which could further
support spatial planning in the site. The site is segregated into three zones i.e. public,
semi-public and private zone.
PRIVATE ZONE
SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE
PRIVATE ZONE
PUBLIC ZONE
SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE
PUBLIC ZONE
Functionally, the site is zoned with three major functions: Commercial space, Shared
Kitchen Spaces and Institutional space as per their privacy level wrapped around pocket
open spaces.
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7.5. FORM DEVELOPMENT
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7.6. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
The main entry to the building is from the North of the site i.e along the main road. A
service road is introduced at the west of the site for the separate service entry. Taking into
account the site’s role as a transitional zone between urban and nature, form is developed
as L-shaped which would wrap the central plaza facing the main entry. Inside the building
is clearly made for activity, and chance encounters. Entry points encourage movement
and exploration and its ground levels is left wide open to invite people into businesses.
Public spaces around the concourse offer inviting areas with rest and play in mind. These
areas can also accommodate concerts, events, festivals and food trucks.
The ground floor of the center would feature flexible spaces used by both culinary
students and recreational users alike. The upper level centre plaza acts as typical eat street
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with different food kiosks in the either side. This plaza tries to bring the street movement
in the upper levels. Moving forward we get to the courtyard space of retail commercial
kitchens which features different dining option from open, semi-open to closed dining.
Open kitchen acts as a focal point for the people to take a pause and enjoy the food being
prepared by the students of culinary academy itself. On further moving we reached the
lower-level pocket space which is connected with the entertainment filled dining options
with different gaming and karaoke options. This pocket space is minimally touched so
that food fests and events could be performed as required. We basically can conclude the
movement as we could reach the lower plaza.
FAR : 2.5
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Administration block is located at the ground floor of institutional block. It houses all the
administrative functions with the clinic and reception at the foremost part. Offices are
provided for the department manager and directors with workspace for the other staff.
Account section is directly connected with the reception and waiting lounge.
Figure 7-16 : Administration Plan Figure 7-17: View from Entrance to administration block
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7.7.3. EAT-STREET
A commercial eat-street plaza is provided at the central plaza with different food kiosks
on the either side. It gives the vibe of everyday street with food stalls where we basically
can watch the food being prepared and enjoy it in the central plaza space. The upper plaza
is minimally treated with sittings for street vibe eating settings. On the either side of plaza,
semi open space is provided for the food court which would on special occasions hosts
different festivals and markets. The architecture on the either side tries to juxtapose the
traditional vibe, with the typical Pati style with slope roof on the right side and
contemporary settings with minimal features on the left.
7.7.4. RESTAURANT
A typical Nepali restaurant is provided at the western part of the site on the 5m level as
we ascend from the central plaza. The entrance is acknowledged by the traditional style
gate with stone spout on the either side. As we enter through the gate, the space acts as a
completely new in compare to the previous with a closed courtyard. This restaurant
features different type of dining from Open, Semi-open and Closed Dining variety. Open
Kitchen with traditional firewood acts as a focal point of the kitchen. This restaurant is
basically run as practical for the senior year students of culinary. The semi-open seating
arrangement is done in the Pati area, which tries to impart the traditional. The architecture
here also tries to show the glimpse of traditional architecture with timber column in the
pati with timber dalaan. Low tables and mats are used to outfit the several dining areas
scattered across the room.
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Figure 7-20: Plan and section of Restaurant block
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Figure 7-22: Teaching Kitchen
7.7.6. LIBRARY
A brainstorming library is provided at the ground floor of the institutional block which
could be used by both the general public and students and chef. All the books documented
related to Nepalese cuisine is stored and documented in the library. A cozy small reading
section is also provided at the back.
7.7.7. CLASSROOMS
Theory classrooms are also provided exclusive to the students in the upper level. The
classroom layout are kept in different order as such cluster pod layout or traditional
setting as required. Apart from this, Mixology lab and researcher’s lab is also provided
for the chef and students who are wanting to innovate and research the new recipe. The
mixology is provided to learn the art of mixology and skill of inventing, preparing, and
serving mixed drinks, or cocktails.
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7.7.8. DEMONSTRATION HALL
One demonstration theatre is provided for 120 people in the first floor level, which could
be used for special lectures, demonstration by celebrity chef and different community
level programs for the public. This provides a variety of learning approaches and stimuli
to the students.
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7.8. STRUCTURE
The architectural style of building is contemporary in addition the centre being
institutional cum commercial building with max live loads. Thus, the general blocks are
designed in RCC framed structures, which will help in better transfer of loads. The span
between the column is maximum of 9m and hence column size of 600mm x 600mm is
used. Since the building is placed in the contour site, Shear wall is provided in the
building whereas retaining wall is provided in the exterior walls where necessary.
Since a clear span is need for the public cooking studio and demonstration hall, flat prat
truss made of channel section is provided.
Structural Configurations
General span of 7m to 9m
The application of hydropneumatics water supply system eliminates the use of overhead
tank in the buildings for water distribution. It is connected to the major supply tank and
supplies water through air pressure.
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Figure 7-27: Hydropneumatic water supply system
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L x b x h = 120
L x b = 120/3= 40
If L=2b,
3b=58;
The S 8515 2009 states that the capacity of the rainwater harvesting storage tank
must be at least 5% of the annual rainwater yield. Thus, the tank capacity of the
rainwater tank = 5% of 2240 = 112 cu.m
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7.9.4. SANITATION
Calculation of septic tank and soak pit capacity:
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Figure 7-28: View of Window with tikijhya
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7.11. 3D VIEWS
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Figure 7-34: Event space in Upper plaza
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Figure 7-36: Upper Plaza view
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8. MODEL PHOTOS
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Figure 8-4: Aerial View
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9. CONCLUSION
The center for Culinary Arts is a project that is based on the idea that the combined
components of an urban food systems, be they markets, street vendors or any part of the
food cycle in addition to feeding us, plays an important role in creating vibrant, engaging
and unique places. These places which not only enhances the local food culture but also
serve a larger social function such as enlivening and generally improving the urban fabric.
Thus, food is a great place maker that draws people too plazas and streetscapes, and
people draw more people, and so on, until a space that might normally be quiet and
underutilized is suddenly full of life.
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