Why should you hire an architect to design public toilets? The answer can be found in the work of trendy, young designers Plastik Architects in London have completed their first public commission: a building for toilets next to a car park in Gravesend Kent.
The up-and-coming designers, who were recently shortlisted for the Young Architects of the Year Award, must have been initially wary of taking on such a depressing sounding commission. However, bursting with enthusiasm after their successful interior of posh London restaurant Sketch and a string of luxury private houses, they brought their talents to the Gravesend site and truly exceeded expectations. They turned a commission for a service building into a bona fide architectural pavilion.
Directors John Davies and Richard Owers designed this triangular 'mini landmark' building as a stunning and sculptural building with an elegant concrete roof.
Landmark Toilets
Plastik Architects Design in Kent
Trend Themes
1. Architectural Innovations in Public Restrooms - Plastik Architects' unique design approach for public toilets showcases the potential for innovative and visually appealing restroom architecture.
2. Youthful Designers Transforming Ordinary Spaces - The success of Plastik Architects in creating a stunning toilet building highlights the disruptive innovation opportunities for young designers to reimagine mundane structures.
3. Transformation of Service Buildings Into Architectural Pavilions - Plastik Architects' conversion of a service building into a remarkable architectural pavilion demonstrates the potential to transform mundane structures into visually striking landmarks.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architectural innovations in public restrooms by Plastik Architects present exciting opportunities for the architecture and design industry to create visually appealing and functional public spaces.
2. Hospitality and Entertainment - The success of Plastik Architects in creating visually appealing spaces, such as the posh London restaurant Sketch, showcases opportunities for the hospitality and entertainment industry to enhance the customer experience through unique and innovative designs.
3. Construction and Infrastructure - The transformation of service buildings into architectural pavilions by Plastik Architects highlights the potential for the construction and infrastructure industry to create visually interesting structures that go beyond their intended purpose.