Abstract
This research was conducted for the purpose of studying living modes and ways of thinking among residents in public housing units in order to find out how public space in a detached house should be designed. This paper consists of an analysis concerning the kitchen space. The research findings are as follows :
1) Those having a kitchen size of 3, 640 mm by 1, 820 mm express strong unsatisfactory feeling with the space. It is desirable to secure more working space in the kitchen area. Also needed are more useful wall space and the space to install cupboard and other kitchen furniture.
2) Perception on the smallness of the kitchen space depends on the direction kitchen doors opened to, how dining area and kitchen are separated, and the availability of wall space in kitchen.
3) Those who have cooking space with 900 mm frontage of the sink express strong unsatisfactory feeling with the space. It is desirable to provide more space for placing electric cooking appliances as well as for the preparation and arrangement of dishes.
4) Residents are found to have more kitchen furniture than those anticipated at the time of the designing stage. It is desirable to reconsider the space allocated for the kitchen furniture.
