In this project, the task was to design a kitchen based on industry standard ergonomics and dimensions. The design of the kitchen must solve common ergonomic kitchen issues backed up by in-depth research. The time period provided is short thus having to balance the amount of time spent on each aspect of the design process. Due to lack of constrains for the final design, an existing kitchen chosen, analysed and improved. 

With any design process, a mood board is created to guide the design process toward a preferred final design. The mood board below is intended to show geometric designs, which was chosen due to how geometric shapes are more efficient than organic designs. The board also shows clean and flush design which is meant to signify a design that is visually clean. And lastly practical, a practical kitchen design will allow the user to have carefree experience. 

Primary research was done on existing kitchens. The following kitchens was analysed for their faults and also possible solution ideas. 

The concept designs were made in Sketchup and based on a condominium kitchen (Savanna Condominium), which was a simple single line kitchen. There was a lack of proper storage in the kitchen due to overly high cabinets as well as lack of counter top space. There was no pre-planed positions for additional kitchen accessories or equipment. There was no proper ventilation for cooking gases to escape the unit. 

The first concept is a gallery kitchen or parallel kitchen, which greatly improves counter top space  and allows for the work triangle. The hob was placed next to the window to allow for easier ventilation of kitchen gaseous. A glass is placed behind the sink to avoid water from spilling over to the dinning area and it also gives the kitchen a more open-airy feel. 

The second design is a single line kitchen with an island to improve counter top space. In this design the placement of the hob is the same with the first design but the placement of the sink and refrigerator is opposite but still allows for the work triangle. The wall mounted cabinets are curved to reduce the risk of user's head hitting the edge while working on the hob or sink. 

The final design is an evolution of the first design with additional improvements.