• Mindful and respect surrounding architecture and nature
• Maximise views into the landscape
• Easy to construct
• Use resources efficiently (cost effect and minimise waste of material)
• Future proof (adaptability and future use)
• Flexible spaces - alternative functions for when not used for cooking (Tsar bar, stage)
• Be practical
• Be comfortable
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Dry food storage, cold food storage and kitchenware storage
Requirements:
• Cupboards and shelves for practical and organised storage
• Clear oversight to make it easy to find things
• Hygienic and easy to clean
• Animal safe (mice, rats, cows, etc.)
• Secure and lockable
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2 x oven units with built in stoves (like Baba M old stove), 2 x grills, and 2 rocket stoves
Requirements:
• Sheltered from the sun and rain (permanent roof)
• Provide surface for temporary storage of pots/pans/trays and cooking ingredients while cooking
• Spice and herb rack/shelf
• Cooking tool storage (spatulas, tongs, forks, stirring spoons, etc.)
• Quick and easy access to cooking fuel (wood, coal)
• Ventilation - smoke extract (chimneys) and protection from cooking heat
• Ergonomically designed to minimise bending over etc.
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Work surface and sitting/standing area for preparation of food
Requirements:
• Sheltered from sun and rain could be in the form of a pergola or sail
• Large work surface/table for the preparation of food (accommodates 8 people)
• Ergonomically designed comfortable sitting and standing
• Good overview of area (keep an eye on children, stoves, fire, etc.)
• Central location
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Water fountain, 2 sinks, and trough for drinks cooling
Requirements:
• Located near cooking and food preparation areas
• Drying and storage area for dishes
• Used water can water herb garden
• Ergonomically designed to minimise bending over etc.
• Easy to keep clean (metal sinks?)
• Animal safe (protected from cows)
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To be discussed - future design, but to be accounted for in the design of the above

Key design considerations and drivers

Storage house (Baba M small house)

Cooking area

Food preparation/serving area

Dining/function hall (Baba M big house)

Water area

Brief