The communication review is a great way for my lecturers to see how far I have developed my project over the past couple of weeks. Since my first year at university the level of detail within my SketchUp models has significantly increased and consequently so has the quality of my conceptual visuals. I have seen a dramatic improvement in the quality of my work especially with this particular project and believe that my knowledge and understanding of interior design, sustainability and contemporary and vintage art has progressively developed.
During this project, I have been very conscious of the overall level of sustainability that the business accomplishes. To ensure that the business is as sustainable as possible I have ensured that the products used within the restaurant, wine bar and sold in the deli are locally sourced. Therefore, with this in mind, I have found several businesses within the local area of whom can provide the produce for each unit. The Brace of Butchers is an award-winning Poundbury Butchers and Deli and provide locally sourced goods to the community. The Butchers are in Poundbury which is 1.5 miles from Brewery Square and produces high-quality meats, poultry and fish. By using the Brace of Butchers as the main source for the produce used at CJ’s we are not only ensuring that our customers get locally sourced, were also contributing to reducing our carbon footprint. Understanding where the food you’re eating has come from is important. The produce CJs obtains from the Brace of Butchers will be used in all dishes produced in the restaurant. Alongside this, there is the potential opportunity for a co-partnership deal which could be secured with the Brace of Butchers to sell produce in CJ’s Takeaway Deli.
Whilst the Brace of Butchers supply the meat, poultry and fish required for CJ’s dishes, the Jurassic Coast Farm Shop are proud to support local farmers and vegetable growers. During Covid, the need and demand for local and sustainably sourced produce have increased, therefore supporting local companies and farmers like this is incredibly important. They are focused and passionate about sustaining the environment. Again, like with the Brace of Butchers, a similar co- partnership could be secured and enable locally sourced fruit and vegetables to be sold within the Takeaway Deli. Although it is incredibly important to consider where the produce used within the business comes from, it is also incredibly important to consider where the materials used for the interior of the space come from. Portland limestone is a Dorset limestone and is known for its beautiful aesthetic appearance, therefore as this material is locally sourced and aesthetically pleasing it is the perfect material to use within all 3 units. I have become increasingly confident in my ability to choose materials that suit the space and its needs and requirements and also makes the space more sustainable.
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