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Project idea

The project invites us, designers to redefine what a toilet space has to offer. Especially when the toilet itself is located in the center of the Dept. of Architecture building. The existing toilet area to be redesigned was the 2F Female toilet and the 3F Male toilet, with its surrounding area to accommodate the new toilet.

Project description

The first step to maximize the toilet area was to make both 2F and 3F toilets into gender-neutral toilets, this strategy allows us to maximize the use of space and also the comfort of the user.

The 4 main approaches we implement are making the toilet more than just a toilet itself. [INFORMATION EXCHANGE] Designing a brick wall facade equipped with glass panels, enables the facade to be used also as an information board where different posters and information are placed. [TRANQUILITY SPACE] Integrating different seating and waiting for spaces in the toilet surrounding helps users to relax and enjoy their time while queuing for toilets or waiting for their bottles to fill. [PATIO & BRICK WALL GAP] To maximize the interior circulation, ventilation, and light we implemented new strategies such as designing a wall that breathes (gaps) to let the exchange of air happens faster, not only the patio is also there to maximize light into the spaces. [SIGN SYSTEM] Not only exchanging information, but the glass panels can also act as a sign that locates different classroom spaces across the building.

Technical information

The main challenge for this interior redesign is designing a specific way to let the gaps in the brick walls radiate light without decreasing the area of the gap itself. So we implemented an LED light system hidden inside the gap of the wall with a special metal frame in order to make the light ray softer. While the plants in the patio are supported with tensile steel bolts attached to the brick walls.