6.1.2 QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT The purpose of the restaurant is to cater to the fast-moving crowd, thus comfort & ambiance is not taken care of.
Fig 6.2 Survey showing users’ interesets (Qucik service restaurant)
Why is this eatery selected over other types• nearby workplace/college • have come around for other activities • economical The QSRs are equally used on weekdays and weekends, although the purpose of eating differs between necessity and celebration. The different kinds of users are: • Morning park visitors/walkers/strollers Officials, students, bachelors going to the workplace • Lunch by families and users from the workplace • People going back from work, friends group of elder • Casual dining by families Bachelors and students around. The eatery is used by Officials, groups of friends and colleagues the most. Families belonging to LIG and MIG usually are the users. User’s concerns/issues to be addressed • Uncomfortable waiting area during peak hours. • Seatings are not comfortable. • Movement/ circulation is difficult especially when there is self-service. • Need for refreshing and lively space.
6.1.3 CAFE The purpose of the cafe is to cater to crowds that need a relaxing and calm ambiance. There is no hurry to move away the crowd, thus the setting provides the users to stay a little longer. Why is this eatery selected over other types• ambiance • choice of taste • facility offered - co-work/read/discussions/meeting . 51
