Volume 1 - Thesis Research

Volume 1 - Part 1

Executive Summary

This document includes research on restaurant and culinary school design with the intent to design a space that facilitates these uses. Two surveys completed by anonymous participants, along with additional research on restaurant design, commercial kitchen equipment and spatial requirements, and culinary school components, will inform design decisions and program requirements.

Building and site information, including local demographics, site adjacencies, and a building analysis, will be taken into consideration throughout the design process. Case studies will also inform elements of the final spaces, drawing from common elements.

Programming information details how the research will be implemented into the design, meeting spatial and code requirements while providing an enjoyable experience.

Overview

Mission Statement

Problem Statement

Goals + Project Requirements

Client Information

Summary

Programming Approach

Mission Statement

This space fosters community, expression of culture, and education through meals. Gathering around a common table nourishes the body and the soul, while the environment nourishes the senses. Culinary education empowers community members to serve one another and learn new skills.

Problem Statement

This project seeks to design a space that will foster the growth of both communities and individuals through nourishment. By providing a space for rest and gathering, communities will be able to strengthen and celebrate their cultures. This restaurant also strives to support the local population in Louisiana, which has the fourth lowest college graduation rate by state, by offering an alternative to college. A culinary school allows students to learn about their local cuisine while gaining career experience.