The fundamental role of food in all human activities has gradually moved the interest toward its spatial, social and experiential value: the way people enjoy the food preparation and consumption, the way they relate to objects and spaces, the way people interact with each other in front of food are becoming relevant aspects in the design of the domestic environment. Especially the space of the kitchen is progressively changing: affected by the transformations of the human behaviors, rhythms and lifestyle, it has been evolving from an intimate area, basically dedicated to the functional preparation of food, to a space of social interaction, collective rituals, and public exchange. The design concerns a private food preparation area where other activities can be developed during the day.
Project: Social Kitchen
Year: 2015
Type: Competition