CafĂŠ Design Project Izabela Grzesiakowska
Café Design Brief The Building should offer the following:
For my café, I need to include/it is important for me to include:
• At least 15 indoor seats with tables of various sizes, for different customer group sizes. • Kitchen and preparation area. • Free Wi-Fi, as customers usually require this and prefer cafés to provide this. • Toilets. • Outdoor seating for at least 10. • Disabled access, as the café needs to be accessible to everyone and fit everyone's needs. • Limit the use of stairs. • Enough space between tables to walk through and have room to eat away from other groups of customers.
Different eating spaces catering for groups of 2-4, 6-8 up to a total of 20 for the interior extending to a further 20 outside seats Kitchen prep & food storage space Food counter service Free Wi-Fi Washroom facilities inc. M&F and Disabled Outdoor eating Disabled access Adaptable space to cater for other evening events
Restrictions: 1) The building should be no higher than 6M 2) The building cannot extend beyond the site area which measures 7M x 15M 3) The design must include inside and outside seating space 4) The design could be considered a non-permanent structure which could be relocated to another location
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Coffee Shops:
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Location is important.
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If the shop is residential, then local people will visit it most often.
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Coffee shops should have a modern take on an 'old style' coffee shop on a residential corner.
The coffee shops are usually in urban areas, for example in cities, where it is very busy. This leads to more customers visiting the coffee shop. Some coffee shops have enough space to have an outdoor area. This allows a few more people to be able to use it in busier times. However, having an outdoor seating area without a roof over it will make it unable to be used in bad weather, for example heavy rain or freezing temperatures. Having a roof will block natural light if the shop is a front facing outlet.
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There is usually 12-14 seats inside the coffee shop and 2 outside.
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A front facing outlet leads people to the coffee shop.
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Its more about brand recognition than selling cups of coffee.
The location is also important, as the coffee shop being near transportation links and job places will bring in these type of customers and more. Tourists may also visit as they will visit that city. They will most likely visit the cheaper coffee shops, rather than expensive ones found all over the city.
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Transportation links bring people.
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If its near carparks, bus stops, stations, parks and other businesses and places of work, then more people will be aware of the shop and visit it.
The shop should also keep the building style that is found around it or change it to make it stand out. Since this café will be a free-standing building, it could be best for it to be different and attract people to it. This way, the building design could make more customers visit the café.
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Shops expand as they grow to take up more space.
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Control of a coffee shop is important and the whole process.
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Take the shop to the streets, be flexible and go where the customers go.
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Keep the building style or go all out and beyond with it so people see it.
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Make the shop design functional and respect the building you are in.
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Use eco-friendly products or sustainable products or Fairtrade products.
Pavilion 1:
This pavilion has a very irregular shape. It is made up of many pentagons and hexagons, which bump out to give this structure a more aesthetically pleasing look and design. I like the way it's designed from a shiny yellow material, as it draws attention in the nearby area. The pavilion looks similar to a honeycomb and I like the way it stands out. The stairs leading up to it match its oval and circular shape.
Pavilion 2:
This pavilion looks complicated, yet appealing. It has many pieces of translucent white glass in shapes of irregular pentagons and quadrilaterals. I like the way they designed this pavilion, as it looks like a tree is holding up the structure from the ground up. You could also see it as the poles are tree trunks and branches, and the glass roof is large leaves in the canopy. It could have been built to show that trees are important in this world and should not be cut down.
CafĂŠ 1:
The style of this cafĂŠ looks modern and seems newly built. It has a zig zag and triangular pattern for the roof. I like how it was designed with large windows at the front of the building. They use the space good as they have a few outdoor seating areas and many indoor seats. The actual building itself is connected to another building and in a shape as seen on the plan. I like how they used the space inside to create separate rooms and a bar, as well as space for walking into it. It also has many different entrances, which is better for the flow of
CafĂŠ 2:
I like how this cafĂŠ is different to the rest. It is situated on a steep hill and has part of the building of to the side and is unsupported. I also like the design of this building as it has aspects of wood, concrete, glass and metal. I think that its important for a cafĂŠ or restaurant to have indoor and outdoor seating, as customers have a choice of where to sit depending in the weather.
Kiosk 1:
This kiosk is shaped like a shipping container and is one I haven’t seen before. However, I like the way it’s designed to open out and be used as a seating area. It is also useful that it has an upstairs floor. The stairs on the outside save space on the inside, and lead to more space for seating on the roof of the kiosk. I like how it’s colours are put together. The wood makes it look more comfortable and the black makes it stand out. It may even be able to be transported to different places, since its quite small and like a shipping container, you do transport one.
Kiosk 2:
When I look at this kiosk, I think of a Christmas Bazaar. The triangular shape and wooden panels seems like it would be used in one. I like the way it has a simple shape and looks appealing with the colours that are used on the outside of it. I also believe that the shape of this kiosk could be made better, as now the triangular shape limits the amount of space inside. Since it is wide at the bottom and gets thinner as the walls get higher, there isn’t much space to put much taller things on the floor. There also may be less head room if there are shelves on the sides of the walls.
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2000
This Serpentine Gallery Pavilion from the year 2000 is mainly a white roof holding on grey poles/supports. It is very open and has many ways the public can enter from. The pavilion also has many tables in the centre of the structure, meaning that something took place there/it was used for an event. I like the way the roof looks when it is held up by the supports, as it is simple. The way the lights light up the underneath of the pavilion roof can draw attention to it, since it’s between trees. The plain white roof also does the same.
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2003
The Serpentine Gallery Pavilion from the year 2003 is one with a small platform holding up the pavilion. This is at the centre and has stairs leading up to it from one side. From the other side there is a disabled access, no stairs and a small outside platform. I like the inside layout as there is a lot of empty space for gatherings and there is some tables to sit at. It also has large window on one side and a red wall on the other with windows on each side of it. It is a plain white and red colour and seems to stand out from the nearby area.
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012
This Serpentine Gallery Pavilion from the year 2012 is circular in shape with a glass roof held up by support beams. I like this design as it goes into the ground. It has levels going lower and many different kinds of shapes all over the area that the pavilion takes up. I also think it was a good idea for seating to be placed in this pavilion as the public needs to be able to rest and take shelter in a pavilion. The thick piece of glass over the centre, where the ground is lower, is made of a reflective material that I personally like. It gives this pavilion a finishing touch and reflects the nearby objects. However, it does seem very flat, as comparing to the other Serpentine Gallery Pavilions they have either pointy, slanted or curved roofs. I also think that this pavilion will blend in with it’s environment and will not be eye catching, as it has darker and plain colours. I don’t like the amount of different shapes being used in the centre of the pavilion, as it seems confusing and someone might trip over them. There is also no disabled access to the ground where the pavilion curves in.
These kitchen or living room lights use old light bulbs, which could mean that the producer recycled old ones. The hanging light bulbs are hanging on wires from a piece of wood. The wood board is then held up to the ceiling by chains on each side. However, it looks like they use a lot more energy, since they are old.
Industrial Mood Board
Light bulbs not hidden under lamp shades look quite old and could be designed in a way to be an industrial style. Also, pipes connecting them were usually showing in old houses on the walls, so this image looks like someone wanted to do an olden day look for their wall.
These two interior designs use an industrial look. It is evident that this is industrial as there is a lot of wood, metal and grey colours. The upper room features a desk with an unusual grey chair. The bottom image, shows a darker room, but reflects the industrial style from the stairs that are metal.
These three images include various furniture designed in an industrial style. They have a prominent grey theme and use a lot of metal in their furniture. Some of the lights/lamps have their light bulbs showing and this would normally be an older design that was used. Also, the chairs have long and thin metal legs, as well as a grey seat and back. This would be an industrial style.
In my opinion, I like the way the lights and lamps are made in this style. They have an old look and aesthetic. The chairs are made up of mainly metal legs and are usually grey or dark in colour. Other furniture, like desks and wardrobes, are made of wood but are coloured grey or a dark brown. Some photos show brown sofas, and some show grey, which are both aspects of an industrial style. A few images include a brick wall, that could be painted grey, and this could be a material that brings the industrial look out to the front. I could also see some aspects of gold and silver in some of the furniture, like frames and chairs. I think that the furniture and rooms look quite dark and miserable, yet they may have many lights that give off a lot of light.
Industrial Mood Board These photos of
We can see many types and sizes of gears and pipes. For me, this is the main part of industrial design and style.
industrial machinery and pipes have very similar colours. They show a lot of brown, grey, silver and lighter areas. Most of these have rust on the metal and look old. They remind me of The Industrialisation in the Victorian times.
These are some neutral colours. Some grey, cream, green and blue. They could go well with metal and steel.
This is another colour palette with plain colours with no patterns.
Some materials for an industrial look are shown here.
Here, there are some plain wall colours, as well as a grey pattern on a white colour tile. There are also wooden panels with a grey colour to it.
Primary Research
For my primary research, I have taken a photo of pipes and wires that I have found. I have drawn a wall light with pipes connecting it up. I have decided that the lights will be in rectangles so it looks more similar to the simple shapes of the pipes. The fittings connect the pipes together to form bent lines and they connect the light boxes in various places. Also, the electrical wires powering the light bulbs would be hidden inside the pipes and leading to the light bulbs. I have drawn some pipes that are held in place by plastic fittings that connect to the wall. There is also a drawing of a fitting connecting the pipes together at a corner. It has many bump outs and parts to it.
Model 1
This is my first model and I have used a few straws to create it. I like the way it turned out, mainly how they stayed in place and the roof turned out slanted. I have added two circles on the side to add some decoration. The roof of this structure will be curved, as well as on the sides, since its made out of straws that are close together. I have focused on the shape and length of pipes to make this model, since they inspired me. I think that there would be a problem with the side that is slanted, as you can’t place furniture there as people might hit there head there.
Model 2
For this model, I took the other structure and added to it to make it different and maybe better. I have added more straws to the exterior of the structure and it turned out to look different. I feel like by adding more straws I made the shape of the model more unusual, which therefore can show that people may find that it draws their attention. The interior of the building will have the same layout as the last model, as the shape of it was not changed. There was just more added to the exterior. I think that this model looks more appealing than the other.
Model 3
I have made this model from paper and included some aspects of metal pipes. The columns in between the large rectangular windows could symbolise pipes, as they have a rectangular shape when looked at in 2D. I like the way one side wall is diagonal, as it doesn’t create a simple rectangular shape of the whole structure. The use of plants indoors can also improve the decoration inside the building. A flat roof would normally collect rainwater, and not drain it, which could be a problem. This makes me not like the current design of the roof.
Model 4
This model is a cafÊ with an outdoor area. It also has two rooms that make up the inside of the building. The entrance is separated from both the outdoor seating and the indoor seating. I like how that is laid out, as customers that are already sat down won't see people walking in all the time. I don’t like the way the flat roof is made, as rain will collect there. The outdoor seating area has a wall on one side of it to separate other possible shops or buildings. The outdoor seating is a good idea for nice weather and customers are able to see the street and road.
Final Model
I have drawn my final model first as elevation drawings and a plan. These show each side of the model. The drawings are labelled and the shape I have chosen to create includes some aspects of my other previous models I have made. Based on these elevation drawings of each side of the cafĂŠ, I was able to construct my model using card.
SketchUp Model
This is my model in SketchUp. I have added colour and material, so it looks more like a building and café, rather than a model. The photo of the building without the background shows how it will look like from a person’s view when they are standing. The rest show the café in SketchUp from each side. The model I have made looks like this and the measurements for this are 7m x 15m x 6m. The building takes up all of this space, so that maximum space can be used for customers visiting the café. The roof does not extend over the outdoor seating area, as after rethinking this, I have decided that it will not extend. The café needs the most light entering the building and the outdoor seating area can be used in good weather. The café will try and promote that going outside for fresh air and sunlight is beneficial. Not having a roof over the outdoor seating creates more sunlight reaching the inside.
Model Photos
These are photos of my model from different angles. The aspect I like about my model is that it includes some things from my previous models in this one. It shows how I developed my ideas and reached a final point. I like how the cutting of my model turned out, as I cut it by hand, and it looks straight. There is a transparent material on all the inside walls, which shows the windows as if they were there on a real building. The cardboard it is on represents the area around the building, as the cafĂŠ is exactly 15m x 7m x 6m (L x W x H). I have added a person on one of the photos as it shows the side elevation. This means you can now compare the size of the cafĂŠ to a human, and it adds context.
ArchiCAD I have tried to go on ArchiCAD, but it kept freezing and not opening. I have also tried using 3D Warehouse, but it wouldn’t let me sign in.
Final Overview I like the way my café turned out. It includes many of the needed options for it to be a café that’s accessible for everyone. It has disabled access, as there are no stairs in the whole building and outside. This makes it accessible for everyone, even the elderly if they cannot walk up the stairs. The café building also includes double doors for those with wheelchairs. There are also disabled toilets for use and enough walk space between tables. The café features mostly indoor seating, but also has some outdoor seating for when there's good weather. The outdoor seating does not have a roof over it in case of bad weather, as enough sunlight is needed inside of the café for indoor seating. This café promotes going out into the fresh air and sunlight, as these are beneficial to health. If there was a roof over the outdoor seating, sunlight may be blocked from reaching the tables and people sitting at them. This café has free Wi-Fi, as it’s needed. Customers may want to work in this café and this free Wi-Fi would be beneficial for them. There may be a possibility that this free Wi-Fi may attract more customers like that too, therefore meaning they will purchase coffee. There is also space for the kitchen counters and preparation of food, as well as the storage of it. This is the most important thing needed in this café, as this is the base of preparing and selling goods to customers. My model was measured correctly (1m = 1cm) and was cut to the right size. The windows turned out good, as I cut them by hand and it was all straight. The building itself used the maximum space that was provided, so that more tables and seating was able to fit in the café.