CHILLI STUDIOS // COMMUNITY CAFE DESIGN COMPETITION
UNFOLDED INTERNAL ELEVATIONS
Our particular experiences with architectural design draw upon similar themes of appreciation, understanding, and cohesion of communities in considerate, flexible environments that promote positive social interaction. The principle philosophy behind our design derives from the Japanese art of Kintsugi - a technique with which a broken object is repaired using a lacquer mixed with gold, or other precious metals. The cracks become a testament to the objects history. This is heavily interlinked with the philosophy of wabi-sabi; centred on the acceptance of transience and finding beauty in objects and things commonly deemed ‘imperfect’.
CHILLI STUDIOS BRIEF MOOD BOARDS
RESPONSIVE MOOD BOARDS AS INITIAL DESIGN TOOL
CONCEPT ENTRY PERSPECTIVE
We began the design process by exploring the mood boards provided in the brief, responding in the same method by creating boards of our own individually, before discussing our ideas together. We found a similar line of design whereby the boards could be reflected with our own thesis in mind. The following pages outline our concept, with a number of images illustrating the potential atmosphere of the space and the construction of our proposed design components. We see this proposal as a starting point, and are enthusiastic for any further design development alongside Chilli Studios representatives.
BLACKBOARD PAINTED WALL FOR MENU &
CHILLI STUDIOS // COMMUNITY CAFE DESIGN COMPETITION OSB Wall
Blackboard Wall: Menu, Announcements & Timetable
Artwork Boxes
OSB Coffee Bar with Steel Top
ELEVATION ON ENTRY TO CAFE, 1:100 @ A3
Shelving
Tiled Flooring
Storage
CONCEPT PERSPECTIVE: ‘casual’ seating area
Existing Concrete Flooring
Standard Seating
GROUND FLOOR PLAN, 1:50 @ A3
Group Seating
Flexible Seating
CHILLI STUDIOS // COMMUNITY CAFE DESIGN COMPETITION
Teal Paint
Entrance
ELEVATION ON EXIT, 1:50 @ A3
Saffron Paint
Flexible Gallery Space
Large Gallery Wall The internal finishes make use of OSB, tiling, blackboard paint, teal/ saffron/ white paint, and soft furnishings. The colours used in the design reference our responses to the mood boards included in the brief. The saffron reflects the colour of the ‘Chilli Studios’ icon, whilst the teal colour reflects our take on the purple. Our concept intends to ensure that all artworks created by the studio can be showcased, ensuring the provision of a number of display systems with varying backdrops, methods and scales.
WEST-FACING ELEVATION, 1:50 @ A3 Large Gallery Wall
We hope to manufacture the design components in a way that the connections and joints can be appreciated, reflecting an honestly in construction that embodies our approach to design and the philosophies of kintsugi and wabisabi, as well as paralleling Chilli Studio’s ideas of creating positive visibility & awareness for mental health to the wider community.
Saffron Paint
We also hope to carry these concepts through in the sourcing of any additional furniture by repurposing objects that would otherwise have been disgarded alongside members and volunteers of Chilli Studios.
EAST- FACING ELEVATION, 1:50 @ A3
Bar
CONCEPT PERSPECTIVE: more ‘formal’ seating
BLACKBOARD PAINTED WALL FOR MENU &
CHILLI STUDIOS // COMMUNITY CAFE DESIGN COMPETITION
25mm 10mm
x2
ARTWORK BOXES: kit of parts and construction
765mm
10mm 90mm
Steel Top Timber Frame
RAILING: kit of parts and construction OSB
Adjustable Shelf
x3
Timber Frame OSB
STOOLS: kit of parts and construction
BAR CONSTRUCTION DETAILS, 1:5 + 1:10 @ A3