Sou Fujimoto is the mind behind the communal bathroom that is housed inside a glass box. The public lavatory was placed in a huge garden, complete with lush trees and vibrant flowers.
Designing a public restroom is usually a quick, mundane project. However for a Tokyo based architect, the job took far more planning.
Sou Fujimoto is the mind behind the communal bathroom that is housed inside a glass box. Situated in Ichihara-city, Chiba, the general area is well known for its beauty, specifically when it comes to cherry blossoms.
The public restroom was placed in a huge garden, complete with lush trees and vibrant flowers. Fujimoto worked to mesh the beautiful surroundings into the restroom. The end result was a glass cube, right in the center of the garden.
It allows the toilet user to never miss a view of the property. The privacy issue was addressed by installing a 6 and a half foot wooden fence around the box, which proved to be a wise decision as the facility sits right next to a railway station.
Anyone can enter the restroom through the same fence that acts as a privacy barrier. A modest, natural walkway leads straight to the toilet.
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