Work triangle

kitchen work triangle

1. KITCHEN WORKING TRIANGLE

2. WHAT IS WORK TRIANGLE The kitchen work triangle was first devised as a part of design study by the university of illinois school of architecture way back in the post war 1940’s. According to the theory , when these following three elements are close together , the kitchen will be easy to use . Cooking / chopping (the stove top) Storage (the refrigerator) Cleaning ( kitchen sink ) The cook won’t have to take lots of wasted steps. The kitchen work triangle is a basic but time honoured principle for designing functional kitchen . the idea behind the kitchen triangle is to clearly markout distinct space ( work center) for each of these fundamental task. To plan work over to reduce the distance and effort required to work effect in the kitchen.

3. THUMB RULES FOR WORK TRIANGLE No legs of the triangle should be less than 4 feet (1.2m) or more than 9 feet (2.7m) The sum of all these sides of the triangle should be between 13 feet (4.0m) and 26 feet (7.9m). Cabinets or other obstacles should not intersect any leg of the triangle by more than 12inch(30cm) If possible, there should be no major traffic flow through the triangle. A full height obstacle, such as a tall cabinet , should not come between any two points of the triangle .

4. IS WORK TRIANGLE OUTDATED ? There are some reasons why most of the designer consider work triangle is outdated. When the work theory evolved, the kitchen were mostly a utilitarian space for the housewife to prepare meals. In modern days, we have large floor space for kitchens and more than one person can work together . We have created to appliances zones which divide up the kitchen layout by function Each of these functional zone has everything you need for that tasks. 1.Foor storage ( refrigerator and pantry) 2 food preparation ( cooktop , oven, microwave, cutting boards, mixing bowls, spices, etc. 3 pots and pans 4cleaning and waste ( dishwasher , sink, cleaning supplies, garbage and compost bins) 5 plates and cutlery ( glasses, cutlery, plates, bowls, coffee maker, electric tea kettle)

5. PROS AND CONS OF WORKING TRIANGLE It doesn’t work for all cooks. It is difficult to apply if you have for large floor space for kitchen. It doesn’t fit all type of kitchen It is somewhat outdated CONS PROS It reduce the foot traffic between work centers Reducing your work and make it easier and more enjoyable to prepare meals. Everything is conveniently close to hand , so easy to perform kitchen tasks.

6. PROFESSION KITCHEN DESIGNER THESE DAYS ARE LIKELY TAKE MUCH CONSIDERATION WHEN THEY’RE LANNING KITCHEN LAYOUT How kitchen can be used by two or more people at once Wheatre people most commonly used kitchen are left handed or not How more commonly used appliances need to be allowed in Where bins are positioned related to preparation areas Where the dishwasher is positioned in relation to the sink , and how close it is How much clearance there is around the three work centers Seating incorporated around the kitchen so that people can sit and chat The likely prevalence of foot traffic around seating and work areas. How the kitchen relate to the other areas of the house ,