The kitchen is the production center of the

food service. A functional kitchen is a

combination of the efficiency of modern
technology and good architectural design.
Food preparation can be facilitated and
done effectively in a kitchen designed and
structured in such a way that the
arrangement of the work centers coincide
with space, time and work flow.
Types of Work Center Arrangement
Wall Type – used in small kitchens; the
arrangement calls all three centers placed along one
wall.

* Best utilized in narrow rooms.

* Suitable for one or two people to use at one.
* Suitable for small family stay at apartment or
condominium.
 Corridor or Two Type – in this arrangement,
the two centers are placed along two walls
opposite each other.

* Comprises counters on both sides of the room with 1.2m width

corridor down the middle.
* This set-up saves steps and makes sense where food preparation
comes before entertaining.
* First choice of many top chefs.
U-TYPE – in this type, a work center is placed along
each of the walls.
* Utilizes three full walls for maximum storage and work
space.
* Suitable for both large and small rooms
* Suitable for condominium and terrace house.
L-SHAPE – used in large kitchens;
this has two work centers, one
placed on a long wall and the
other on a smaller wall.
* Versatile layout with cupboard along
two adjacent walls.
* Work well with sitting area that is
integrated into the same room and
overcomes any shortage of wall space.
* Idea for a family and entertaining
guest.
PENINSULA OR ISLAND TYPE – One or
two work centers are located at the center of
the room.

* Suitable for large rooms with lot of available floor

space.
* Easier for several people to work together at the