2. Introduction of Site
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We chose the empty area in front of Lecture Theatre 21 & 22. It is an area
where students will pass by everyday before they got into classes, especially
during morning (7.30-8.30am), noon (12pm-1pm) and evening (5pm-6pm). It
is already a shaded area and there are few sitting chairs around the area.
Therefore, this area is suitable to be developed into a cafe.
West View (Corridor with notice board) North View (Lecture Theatre 21, 22)
Other View - Library Other View - Corridor (Huge Space)
3. Objective of Proposal
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We realised among the nearest area within lecture
theatres which are Block C, D and E, there is lack of a proper space where
students can spend their time reading a novel while enjoying a cup of latte,
and a slice of cheese cake by spending the minimum. Therefore, we
proposed to build a cafe at our selected site to fulfil the following objectives:
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• Our objective is to create a proper area which is fully equipped with
suitable facilities, where students can have a break to chill with friends.
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• We also hope to provide a space with nice studying environment where
students can do revision, have meetings with group members while
spending the minimum.
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• We initiated to fully use an huge empty in Block A, which is the nearest to
the classes, so that such an area with priorities wouldn’t be wasted.
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• We also wanted to encourage the interactions among students so that
students can meet new friends or have a great bonding time while
spending time relaxing in a cafe.
We encourage students spending time doing revision, having group
discussion here.
4. Site Analysis
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The above is an analyse of the orientation and surrounding view of our
selected site.
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It is located in the middle of a huge corridor, so that students can drop by to
have a chill time.
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Total built-up area that could use for the proposed development.
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We chose an area which provide a trapezium shape to suit our design.
In addition, we did not want the area to be too big since it’s a cafe, it should
has high walkability where students can walk easily from one side to another
around the cafe.
6. Market Requirement
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We did an survey on the market requirement of students in Taylor’s University
Lakeside Campus about their keen on the design, facility, style of cafe and
also types of food as well as beverage they hope to be served.
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We did the questionnaire survey by requesting 50 students to answer the
questions on May 23th, 2014 around the campus. The following is the result
of the survey.
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• Design, Style of Cafe:
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• Facility in a Cafe:
The following is few selections with highest vote:!
- Mini lounge for groups !
- Individual Study Area!
- Electricity Charging Plug F!
- Free Wifi!
- Free-refill Beverage!
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• Types of Food & Beverage to be provided:!
- Bagels!
- Coffee!
- Hand-crafted juices!
- Homemade yogurt!
- Cheese Cake!
- Sandwich
Luscious
Garden
Style Cafe
Vintage
Style Cafe
Small
Budget
Cafe
Retro
Style Cafe
Art Gallery
Concept
Number of
Students
11 6 17 12 4
7. Rationale & Benefits!
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There are few rationale and benefits for the development of a cafe at the
selected site.!
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• Students will then drop by to have a short break whenever they pass by
since it’s one of the main way of walking towards the classrooms.!
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• There are already some tables and chairs allocated at the hallway,
therefore, students can have enough seat even the cafe is packed.!
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• It’s a sun-shaded area, students don’t have the worry about the problem of
getting to the cafe even it’s raining heavily or the weather is too hot. Plus,
this provide cooling effect to the site too.!
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• This huge empty hallway will be fully used when the cafe is built. !
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Cafe stall idea to be be built at the hallway.
8. Inspirations!
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Here are some inspirations of the exterior design of the cafe.!
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Here are some walled cafe buildings. !
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Here are some mini stall designs at the corridor.
9. Here are some inspirations of the interior design.!
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Counter for cashier and also ordering ! ! Lounge for groups to chit chat!
cakes!
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Simple design with eco and black colour!! Tables to do discussion
