تصميم الفراغ الداخلي لمطبخ سوداني يوائم احتياجات الأسر السودانية

Abstract EN

This study aims to explore the state of domestic kitchenand identify its drawbacks in attempt to better its design in terms of use, function, culture, and living style.

It also attempts to add the distinctive Sudanese character, aesthetic values, cultural heritage and traditions in Sudan’s domestic kitchen design.

The research adopts a descriptive analytical method and an applied approach that coincide with the study nature.

Observation and interviews were applied to collect information and data.

The study sample constitutes a number of women who use domestic kitchens, while the study models contained nine kitchens.

Main results show serious drawbacks in the functional aspects of domestic kitchen design, along with notable absence of aesthetics and cultural legacy.

It also show that the motion triangle principles are ill-utilized in sixty percent of the study models.

The study recommends that aesthetic and ornamental aspects should be taken care of as well as socio-cultural legacies in domestic kitchen design.