<![CDATA[A community kitchen is a collective space that functions not only as a place for cooking but also as a platform for social collaboration, user interaction, and community empowerment. In the context of the community kitchen operated by FoodCycle Indonesia, the complexity of activities and the diversity of users’ backgrounds present particular challenges in designing spatial layouts and furniture that effectively respond to users’ needs. This study aims to develop spatial and furniture design strategies that address both functional requirements and user-centered considerations within the community kitchen. Through a design thinking approach and qualitative methods, the research focuses on identifying activity patterns, spatial issues, and the strategic role of space and furniture in enhancing work efficiency and user comfort across various activities. The problem-solving process is conducted comprehensively through the empathize stage to gain an in-depth understanding of users’ needs. The findings are formulated into spatial and furniture design strategies that are flexible and adaptable to evolving activities within the community kitchen, taking into account aspects of activity patterns, user needs, ergonomics, anthropometry, and long-term kitchen operations. The proposed design is expected to create an inclusive working environment, improve work quality, and enhance workflow comfort within the community kitchen.]]>
