ARCH1005 Architectural
Technology and Sustainable Design I
K i t c h e n P l a n n i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
ARCH1005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design I
K i t c h e n P l a n n i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
Size and Shape
When planning kitchens, cabinet sizing and spacing and the size of appliances need to be
considered to assure that there is adequate space available for all aspects of the kitchen
design. View the pictures below;; they illustrate both the standard horizontal dimensions of
the kitchen and the standard dimensions of wall and base cabinets.
ARCH1005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design I
K i t c h e n P l a n n i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
ARCH1005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design I
K i t c h e n P l a n n i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
ARCH1005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design I
K i t c h e n P l a n n i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
ARCH1005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design I
K i t c h e n P l a n n i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
ARCH1005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design I
K i t c h e n P l a n n i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
Steps to Design a Kitchen
Step#1 - Decide the type of Kitchen
Step#2 - Draw in the 3 Work Centres
1. Clean-up
2. Cooking
3. Storage in Mixing
- Then draw in Work Triangle
Step#3 - Draw in Cabinets Lightly
Step#4 - Draw in Base Cabinets
Step#5 - Draw in Wall Cabinets
