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University of Rochester: Danforth Dining Center
University of Rochester: Danforth Dining Center
Rochester, NY, United States
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University of Rochester: Danforth Dining Center
Rochester, NY, United States
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Type
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2011
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
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Mancini•Duffy’s major renovation and rebranding project with Aramark for the Danforth Dining Center focused on the food service provider’s “Fresh Food Company” concept, providing a food-court dining experience in an efficient, cost-effective setting. Dating from the ’60s and serving the entire campus community, Danforth had an antiquated mess-hall-style serving structure and numerous ad hoc modifications over time, and was a perfect candidate for a major renovation. Our approach was not only architectural: a whole new operational concept in residential dining was integral to our process.
Mancini•Duffy’s design emphasizes fresh, natural, local food by situating three large stations — where food is prepared before a diner’s eyes — in the center of the dining areas. The arrangement also reduces the size of the prep kitchen, since refrigerators and appliances are included at every station. Selections better reflect students’ tastes, and include choices such as vegetarian options, Mongolian grill, and “exhibition” cooking. To emphasize different dining zones within the 420-seat hall, we created multiple scales, from large to intimate. Seating options allow many scenarios, from dining with a large group of friends to studying alone over a meal.
Mancini•Duffy’s design emphasizes fresh, natural, local food by situating three large stations — where food is prepared before a diner’s eyes — in the center of the dining areas. The arrangement also reduces the size of the prep kitchen, since refrigerators and appliances are included at every station. Selections better reflect students’ tastes, and include choices such as vegetarian options, Mongolian grill, and “exhibition” cooking. To emphasize different dining zones within the 420-seat hall, we created multiple scales, from large to intimate. Seating options allow many scenarios, from dining with a large group of friends to studying alone over a meal.
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