In order to gain an idea of the sizes and dimensions of fixtures and fittings I have carried out research to see how items such as a bath, a toilet or even a bed will fit both the space and my client.
Doorways / Entrance
I needed to make sure that I had a sound understanding of standard door heights to make sure my client could actually get inside her container. From analysing this particular diagram my client will almost certainly fit through a standard door way, and I can even make the door lower in height and narrower in width.
kitchen
In order to show that I have some awareness into standard kitchen dimensions as well as appliance sizes I researched the size and dimensions of kitchen units as well as a cooker and a dishwasher.
My client however will not require as an extensive kitchen as I first thought. my client will most likely be going out to eat on a regular or even daily basis. The only thing the kitchen would be used for is to make a morning cup of coffee and maybe breakfast.
The kitchen in the latest proposal - Number 6, will involve a 'CUSTOM, MADE TO MEASURE' kitchen which will suit my clients needs.
My client however will not require as an extensive kitchen as I first thought. my client will most likely be going out to eat on a regular or even daily basis. The only thing the kitchen would be used for is to make a morning cup of coffee and maybe breakfast.
The kitchen in the latest proposal - Number 6, will involve a 'CUSTOM, MADE TO MEASURE' kitchen which will suit my clients needs.
Living area
Traditional sofa sizes are quite large and when I tried to position them within the container in earlier designs they seemed to take up the majority of the floor space. Hence the reason why I have chosen to simplify incorporate two small arm chairs in the living area. My client finds it difficult to socialise therefore will not be needing a large seating area as not many people will be visiting.
Bathroom
Above are standard dimensions for bathroom fixtures and fittings. Originally the small washroom was simply made up from a sink, toilet and a shower. When I looked back over my designs I couldn't really visualise my client using a shower! So a total redesign of the space was required hence the conception of proposal 6. A roll top bath, an item of luxury, has now been proposed whilst the toilet and sink are concealed underneath the stairs, out of the way.
Stairs
Above are the standard sizes for stairs. Stairs will be used within the space I have designed to add aid in the division of space bit to also make it quirky inside.
Bedroom
The bed size I have had in mind since the launch of the project was a double bed. As my client is from America, I have researched standard American bed sizes and the diagram above illustrates this. The sizes are very similar to the uk.
Champagne
The measurements for champagne glasses and bottles varies, therefore i am going to take a rough estimate and suggest a bottle of champagne is 30cm tall and 10cm in diameter. A champagne glass will also vary due to design but typically they are 15-20cm tall and 5-6cm in width.