INTRODUCTION

This case analysis the features of A2B restaurant accompanied by a fuel station on the NH7. This site
facing the south is influenced by the tropical savannah climate. This site is surrounded by mango trees and
has a few shrubs with lawn on site. this has been designed by mukesh architects of Salem. they have
designed a lot of fuel stations across India. This particular site has a fuel station, motel and a truck layby .
On the way from hosur to krishnagiri there are no standard food court sand hence A2B is a
for the
travelers to stop once to fill the tank and relax to have refreshment . Hence it is wise to combine a fuel
station with a motel and truck lay bye.
The restaurants next to a fuel station which is one of the branches of a well known chain is the A2B.since
it provides quality south Indian vegetarian food with its own variety of refreshment, it is a must-stop place
for the travelers en route. Outside restaurant is a play area ,enough for kids to enjoy. Besides it is a cash
point and a small store. In front of the restaurant is the parking which is easily accessible .inside the
restaurant the dinning is divided into two.
The one inside has the snacks and sweet counter the outer one has the beverage and juice counter . Both
the dining spaces are provided with adequate furniture to accommodate 41 members at a time . The party
hall can accommodate 50 people at a time. The inner dining leads to hand wash , kitchen and the party hall .
This place has a pleasing ambience which is relaxing and refreshing.
Behind the restaurant is a truck lay-by which can accommodate upto 30 trucks . This area also has lorry
service station .To the left of the restaurant is the fuel station for petrol and diesel .

CASE STUDY-FOOD COURT/MOTEL DESIGN

SEM 3-BATCH OF 2011-2016,DEPARTMENT OF ARCH,AERI

PARTY HALL

Tables and chairs:

8 tables with black granite top and steel bottom stand.
(1.7mX0.8m)
4 tables with fine wooden top coated with blue sun mica sheet.
All tables had 8 chairs each.
They were steel framed chair with circular wooden
seating.
Flooring :
Square tiles of size 0.3X0.3m were used.
Two colors white and sandal.
Ceiling:
False ceiling was done using gypsum boards.
And spot lights were fixed in them.
Curtains:
Red and white curtains
Doors:
2 Aluminum frame glass doors were used.
One sliding door with aluminum frame glass door was
used
Windows:
Aluminum frame glass windows were used.
Fans :
4 ceiling fans and one wall hanging fan.
Walls:
Sandal paint till sill level and white above that. One wall was given
wood finishing.

INNER CICULAR DINING

Tables and chairs:

3 large circular wooden tables with wooden top and steel bottom stand. they had five chairs each made of
steel frame and square wooden seating.
2 rectangular tables with black granite top , steel bottom and 6 chairs each of the same kind.
5 rectangular small tables with black granite top , 2 chairs each of same kind.
Flooring:
Sandal tiles of size 0.3mX0.3m
Ceiling:
Circular shaped false ceiling with tube lights fixed in it.

Doors:
Main entrance door- aluminum frame glass door.
Windows:
Glass windows with aluminum frame.
Sliding glass windows with aluminum frame.
Air conditioner and fans:
4 air conditioners, 4 ceiling fans and one wall hanging fan were provided.
Racks:
Steel framed glass racks were provided for sweets and snacks.

OUTER CIRCULAR DINING

Tables and chairs:

6 rectangular tables with wooden top coated with blue
sun mica sheet.
They had 4 chairs each made of steel frame and
circular wooden seating.
4 circular tables with wooden to and black steel bottom
having 4 chairs each.
Flooring:
Sandal tiles of size 0.3mX0.3m were used.
Ceiling:
There were hanging beams at lintel level connecting the
inner circle and outer circle wall.
Roof:
The conical kind of roof rises from 7feet at the outer
circle to 10feet at the centre of the inner circle.
Galvanized sheet is used for roof structure.
Doors and windows:
Aluminum frame glass doors and windows were used.
Sliding windows of same kind were also used.
Lighting and fans:
Tube lights were fixed on the beams and wall hanging
fans were fixed.

EXTERIOR AND PARKING AREA

Polka dot pavers and interlocking pavers were used.
Grey pavers were used for the parking area and red
pavers were used to separate each vehicles parking
area.
Helium lamps were used along the sides of the
pathway in the exterior.
The compound wall is constructed of large stones using
cement. The height of the wall is 9ft(approx).

DOORS

Aluminum frame glass doors were used.

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design.
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frame with Frosted glass,

WINDOWS

Aluminum frame glass windows were used.

REST ROOMS

Flooring-sandal tiles of size 0.3mX0.3m were used.

Wall tiles -sandal tiles till the sill level and white above
were used.

There was a ventilator above the lintel level and also an

exhaust fan at the same level.
There were 3 toilets. One western style and 2 Indian style.
PVC doors were used.
There were 3 wash basins and a large mirror.
The toilets were of ceramic material.
False ceiling of gypsum boards was done

PVC DOORS

PVC- Poly Vinyl Chloride

With high flexural strength, our PVC Doors are
resistant to water, chemical and fungus. These doors
are made as per the customer requirement. Extensively
used in all types of establishments, our products are
acknowledged for their sturdiness, durability and easy
installation. Moreover, we also supply these products
as per the clients needs and demands. Features:
* Provide more security
* High tech rust proof frames
* Water resistant

VITRIFIED TILE

Vitrified tile is atileis produced usingvitrification

and has very lowporosity(and water absorption),
making it stain-resistant and strong.[1]It is an
alternative to marble and granite
flooring.]Disadvantages
As a manufactured product vitrified tiles do not
have the natural textures and patterns of marble or
granite
PVC door are the most cost effective solution
and are safe from adverse weather conditions
or pests. These doors are preferred over
wooden doors for diverse application areas as
they are fire resistant and easy to clean. The
PVC doors offered by us are specially
designed to provide structural benefits and
also give a stylish appearance to the room.
We also customize PVC doors to suit the
clients requirements.

PAVER TILE(with polka dots)

A special type ofpaverreferred to as an

interlocking concrete paver or also a segmental
paver has emerged over the last couple of decades
in theUnited Statesas a very popular alternative
tobrick,clayorconcrete

FALSE CEILING

Adropped ceilingis often a secondary ceiling, hung below the main (structural) ceiling. It may also be
referred to as adrop ceiling,false ceiling, orsuspended ceiling, and is a staple of modernconstruction
andarchitecture. The area above the dropped ceiling is called theplenum space, as it is sometimes used
forHVACair return. The plenum space is also very commonly used to concealpiping,wiring, and/or
ductwork.
A typical dropped ceiling consists of a grid-work of metal channels in the shape of an upside-down "T",
suspended on wires from the overhead structure. These channels snap together in a regularly spaced
pattern typically a 22 or 24 foot grid in theUS, or 600600mm grid in Europe (this is the modular size
of the grid, the tiles are actually 595mm x 595mm or 595mm x 1195mm). Each cell is filled with lightweight
"tiles"[2]or "panels" which simply drop into the grid. Tiles can be selected with a variety of materials,
including wood, metal, plastic, or mineral fibres, and can come in almost any color.Light fixtures, HVAC air
grilles, and other fixtures are available which can fit the same space as a tile for easy installation. Most
tile material is easily cut to allow fixtures in other shapes, such asincandescent lights, speakers, and
fire sprinklerheads.The suspended ceiling was originally developed to conceal the underside of the floor
above and to offer acoustic balance and control in a room. The acoustic performance of suspended ceilings
has improved dramatically over the years, with enhanced soundabsorptionandattenuation. This is
sometimes achieved by addinginsulationknown as Sound Attenuation Batts (SABs), more commonly
referred to as "sound batts", above the panels to help deaden sounds and keep adjacent rooms quieter.
The dropped ceiling was invented byDonald A. BrownofWestlake, Ohio, who was claimed by some to having
cornered the entire market on dropped ceilings.

GALVALUME SHEET
Galvalume (Also known as Zincalume) is an alloy consisting of
55% Aluminium and 43.5% Zinc (by weight). It is special
alloy which has been developed after years of research
internationally. Steel when coated with Galvalume lasts
longer because it get the Barrier Protection of Aluminium
and Sacrificial Properties of Zinc.
Galvalume Coated steel is used directly for roofing, known
as Bare Galvalume Steel Roofing Sheet and when it is paint
coated it is known as PPGL Prepainted Steel Roofing
Sheets. It is characterised by:
- High Strength Base Steel
- Special Pre-treatment for longer life and paint coating
- Light Weight Coating Galvalume 55% Aluminium Zinc Alloy
- Option of Various Colours / Finishes
- Highly effective in withstanding extreme weather
conditions

KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS
Large steel and aluminum utensils were used for cooking purpose.
Chimneys were used.

White tiles were

used on the walls in
the wash area and
also in the cooking
area.

Iron racks with mesh base were used for storage racks.

SITE ZONING
OIL SHOP
&
MAIN OFFICE

PETROL
BUNK

TRUCK PARKING

ATM

A2B
PARK

REST
ROOM
S

PARKING
ENTRY

EXIT
NATIONAL HIGHWAY 7

KITCHEN

SERVICE
COUNTE
R

CASH
COUNTE
R

STORE
ROOM

SWEET
STALL

INTERIOR
DINING

ENTR
Y

PUBLIC ZONE
-dining
-rest room
-parking
PRIVATE ZONE
-kitchen
SEMI PRIVATE ZONE
-party hall

STOR
E

CHAT
COUNTE
R

PARTY
HALL
HAND
WASH

WATER
PURIFIE
R
STORE

EXTERIO
R
DINING

EXIT

JUICE
COUNTE
R

ENTRY

A2B-INTERIOR ZONING

PARKING
NO SEPARATE PUBLIC AN
PRIVATE PARKING.
TRUCK PARKING
NO ROOMS WERE
PROVIDED FOR TRUCK
DRIVERS.

COLOURS

The colours used

in A2B are only
BLUE and YELLOW
which has been
derived from the
Bharath
Petroleum logo.

These colours had

also been adopted
in sign boards,roof
and even in
banners as shown
in the figure above.

The sign board used here were

divided into two. First are the
boards related to food and
second are the boards related
to water.

The first kind was designed

with spicy colours like red
and yellow , the second was
designed with subtle colours
like blue and white.

SIGN BOARDS :

PAVEMENT AND
PARKING :

Pavement blocks were used in parkin and pavement area. The

pavement and entrance were decorated with different colour blocks to
highlight the presence as shown in the figure.

INFERENCE :
1. the restaurant along with the fuel station are located by the national highways, connecting hosur
and krishnagiri.
2. The whole unit is located by the side of national highways facing southern direction.
3.The curved parking is located too close to the restaurant making it easily accessible.
4.The window all around the restaurant gives enough lighting and ventilation.
5.the circular plan provides easy accessibility inside the restaurant.
6.The idea of a separate dining for family is a good idea.
7.The furniture were of different shapes providing variety.
8.The conical roof is the most pleasing element of the restaurant from its exterior
9.Entrance and exist in the restaurant were provided in such a way for good circulation
10.The huge truck lay-by behind the restaurant provides a well relaxing atmosphere for the
droughted drivers.
11.Raised basins were used in the wash room instead of lowered basins for kids
12.The hole area had been planned in such a way, not to provide any disturbance for individual
circulation.