Cafeteria and Courtyard

“Three floors. Three worlds. One ladder of ambition.”

⸻

Overview

At Vikan Academy, even the cafeteria is a battleground for status.

Situated behind the academy’s core academic buildings, this three-story dining complex serves as both a culinary hub and a daily reminder of the academy’s rigid social structure. Open solely during lunch hours, the cafeteria features gourmet meals prepared fresh by professional chefs. The menu rotates weekly, with no dish repeated more than twice a month to ensure variety and exclusivity.

But the true experience of the cafeteria isn’t just about the food—it’s about where you sit. Every floor of the building reflects a clear tier of privilege, with strict access controls and unmistakable contrasts in atmosphere and service.

⸻

Architecture & Layout

The cafeteria is a sleek, modern construction of brushed steel, smart glass, and polished surfaces. At its heart lies a serene, open-air courtyard, landscaped with carefully manicured greenery, smooth stone paths, and minimalist seating.

While the courtyard is visible from the upper floors, it is only accessible through the first floor, except for a discreet, one-way-only passage leading from the third floor directly into the courtyard. This hidden route provides faculty and staff with private access to the outdoor space, bypassing the main traffic of the first floor.

Movement between floors is strictly controlled through badge-scanning kiosks at every stairwell and elevator, preserving the academy’s hierarchy and reinforcing social boundaries.

⸻

Dining Tiers & Experiences

First Floor: The Elite Commons
• Modern cafeteria layout
• Meal ticket system at entry kiosks
• Multiple food stations (hot meals, grain bowls, sandwiches, etc.)
• Communal tables of various sizes
• Direct access to the courtyard

Second Floor: The Scholar’s Retreat
• Warm amber lighting and polished sleek tables
• High-backed booths for private seating
• Personalized table service and private drink stations
• Elegant visual displays showcasing meal information
• Optional in-floor ordering systems
• Courtyard views without direct access

Third Floor: The Faculty Sanctuary
• Private dining pods and soundproofed booths
• Discreet service, premium meals at a fraction of the student cost
• Secret, one-way passage to the courtyard
• Full culinary luxuries shared with the second floor
• Frosted glass and soundproofing for confidential discussions

⸻

Atmosphere & Culture

The Vikan Cafeteria is more than a dining space—it is a physical expression of the academy’s competitive spirit.

The meal ticket system on the first floor encourages order and discipline. The second floor rewards academic success with comfort and full service. The third floor quietly privileges faculty with the same luxuries at a reduced cost, complete with hidden conveniences like their private courtyard access.

The courtyard, though shared, remains a social intersection where status momentarily dissolves—yet even here, access is controlled, reflecting the academy’s carefully maintained hierarchy.

At Vikan, every meal is a reminder of the climb ahead. Every table, a reward for progress made.
⸻

Notable Features

Meal Ticket System (First Floor): Kiosks and ticket exchange for meal efficiency.
Courtyard Access: Available to all, with exclusive third-floor one-way access.
b]Badge-Scanned Floor Access: Maintains tiered movement between floors.
Second Floor Service: Full table service, private drink areas, and in-floor ordering.
Third Floor Privilege: Faculty enjoy second-floor quality meals at reduced cost.
• Visual Hierarchy: Smart architectural design emphasizes social stratification.

Purpose / Function

Dining facility and social stratification space for students and faculty.

Design

Smart glass panels, polished steel accents, open courtyard, soundproofing, hidden passageway

Type

University / Educational complex

Parent Location

Vikan Academy Campus Overview

Owning Organization

Vikan Academy Administration