This document provides a design brief for a kitchen layout project. It specifies that the kitchen must be designed to fit a U-shaped area in an open plan living space. The kitchen must be modern and suit the needs of the new owners. All drawings of the design must be 2D orthographic projections showing various technical details and specifications. The design process will require research on U-shaped kitchens, developing layout options, and completing final scaled plans and perspectives. Investigation into ideal kitchen layouts is also required.

1. Situation
As in assignment 1you have been asked to design a kitchen layout to fit the U shaped area in an
open plan living space provided in a new house.
Design Brief
Design a modern kitchen to suit the needs of the new owners
Specifications
All drawings must be 2D Orthographic Projection and must show:
 Picture plane, eye level line, vanishing points, Height line, Station point, Ground line, Centre
of vision, window above the sink, bench space, Fridge Stove and cupboards.
 Size of kitchen is 2.600m sides and the end 3.100m
Requirements
 Research U shaped kitchen designs make a page of cut outs.
 Complete a number of different scaled Orthographic plan views showing layout.
 Include cupboards, draws, round bench tops, flooring, colour scheme
 Complete a final Plan and Elevation to scale.
 Complete to scale an Architectural Two Point Perspective View showing final layout.
 All drawings to be done on A3 paper
Investigation
Research kitchen layouts, observe take photos to support and explain your ideas.
What is the perfect working triangle when related to a kitchen area?
AORERE COLLEGE
Year 12 Design and visual Communication
Achievement Standards Level 2 2.31 Assignment 2
Design a kitchen for a new House Credits 3