Transparent-walled toilets were recently installed in five public parks in Tokyo (Japan). Despite the absurd appearance of the concept, the sanitary facilities were designed to preserve user privacy: the translucent glass becomes opaque when the door lock is closed.
This smart glass concept allows visitors to check the cleanliness of the toilets and make sure that no one is there before entering. These unexpected toilets were designed by architect Shigeru Ban, reports The Guardian . He is one of the 16 creators to have worked on a concept of toilets at the request of the NGO Nippon Foundation.
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- SCMP News (@SCMPNews) August 17, 2020Fight against clichés on public toilets
The organization explains, on its website, that it has launched the Tokyo Toilet Project in the Shibuya district. The goal: to create toilets for everyone. The organization believes that this is a way to “get closer to the realization of a society that accepts diversity”. Ultimately, 17 public toilets will be renovated according to the architects' vision and built by the company Daiwa House Industry.
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- The Incredible JF (@lincroyablejf) August 18, 2020The first three were unveiled on August 5. With its interior lighting that makes it stand out at night, the model designed by Shigeru Ban meets the request of the Nippon Foundation. The NGO wants to make the Japanese forget their prejudices about public toilets, considered dirty, dark and scary and encourage them to use them.
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