STEAM BUN KIOSK, T&T SUPERMARKET @ RENFFREW
2005 completion
client: T&T Supermarket Inc
general contractor: KTL projects Ltd
architect: Stephen Cheung Architect
structural: London Mah & Associates
Mechanical/Electrical: Earth Tech Consulting
Millwork: Canco Millwork
This project is to design a new 20’w x 30’l kiosk that display Asian steam bun with an open preparation and cooking area inside a supermarket. Kitchen equipments included such as steam wok, deep fry, buffet warmer, hot deli display cases, etc.
CONCEPT: we proposed a modern rectilinear box clad in bamboo laminate that reminiscence of a steam basket. A white painted overhang wrapping all sides also provided the additional lighting required. The existing steel column in the front was concealed within a cement-look tectonic element that continues from the counter and up all the way to the exiting T-bar ceiling. While a dim sum picture sign box was installed on the front wall, a three dimensional English/Chinese characters of DIM SUM backlit by a translucent sign box was installed on the upper corner. The whole expression was designed with modern and simplicity in mind, with which we tried to provoke an upbeat atmosphere for specialty Asian food shopping.
MATERIAL: selection of finish and materials were based heavily on easy maintenance, durability and cost effective. While the majority of the wall assembly was made up of site erected non-combustible steel stud drywall for ease of running pipes and service inside, etc. and minimal clearance requirement from exhaust hood and ducts, the bulkhead was made of shop fabricated combustible plywood millwork for better quality control in shop and minimized dust and sanding on site. The millwork was mostly clad in bamboo faced plastic laminate with a stainless steel countertop for durability and ease of maintenance.
KITCHEN: we proposed a suspended T-bar ceiling of 2×2 washable acoustical tiles with fluorescent lighting to provide good light reflectance for food preparation, The ceiling also helped to hide all the services above and provide a more hygienic environment. Acoustically, it also provides better performance thru absorption and attenuation. While the back wall was laid with white 6×8 glazed ceramic tiles with accent insert for a better aesthetic appeal, the cooking area was backed with a stainless steel panel. The floor was sloped slightly for drainage and poured with seamless polyurethane floor that has a higher heat resistance capability, easy maintenance. Non-slip porcelain tiles were proposed outside.
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