Equality Lavabo Públic de Gènere Neutre by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Equality Lavabo Públic de Gènere Neutre by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny d'Espais Interiors i Exposicions Competition Category.

FerroInterior· 2022

Equality Lavabo Públic de Gènere Neutre

by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Client: MisoSoupDesign

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Equality Lavabo Públic de Gènere Neutre

Equality és un lavabo públic de gènere neutre situat a l'Estació de Banqiao, a la ciutat de Nova Taipei. L'espai de 80 metres quadrats té una alçada de sostre de 2,7 metres i està construït amb rajoles ceràmiques i envans de plàstic d'alta densitat. Un conducte d'aire a cada cabina crea pressió negativa i elimina les olors. Un indicador de senyal a l'entrada mostra quines cabines estan lliures i el seu tipus, incloent urinari, occidental, oriental i accessible. Un taulell central amb lavabo està col·locat a una alçada adequada per a infants, i un mur verd mirall s'alimenta amb aigües grises procedents del lavabo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Equality Lavabo Públic de Gènere Neutre és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Equality Lavabo Públic de Gènere Neutre sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Equality Lavabo Públic de Gènere Neutre és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This gender neutral public toilet is located in Banqiao Station, New Taipei City. As the main transportation of New Taipei City, Banqiao Station serves large traffic of commuters. This toilet design is designed along with the SDGs agenda of city to create more sustainable city development
Dimensions & Packaging: Total area: 80 square meter
Ceiling Height: 2.7 meter
Tags: SDGs, Gender Neutral, Toilet, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Production Technology: The interior space is constructed ceramic tiles and high dense plastic partition walls. Air duck is installed in each toilet stall to suck the smell for creating the space negative pressure.
Design Challenge: To achieve a gender-neutral toilet design, we investigated color choices for the space, circulation, signage, and lighting. These elements influence the mentality of users and contribute significantly to providing a welcoming atmosphere. The green wall at the mirror utilizes the gray water generated from the sink to innovate water usage and even more sustainable applications.
Research: The main objective of this project is to achieve gender equality with a design solution. Gender equality, one of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is often discussed in social issues. New Taipei City, the largest population city in Taiwan, has spent a significant amount of effort addressing SDGs in the city development. Therefore, this gender-neutral public toilet project is the milestone of New Taipei City's achievement.
Inspiration: The color, planning and lighting are inspired by concept of gender neutral. Toilet as one of the most sensitive space and function for gender equality, the design serves as the key element to go beyond of traditional gender barrier.
Project Duration: 2021.05 Design Proposal
2021.08 Finalizing Design
2021.10 Demolition of existing toilet
2021.12 Completion
Operation Flow: There is a signal indicator at the toilet entrance to show which toilet stall is available. The display also describes the type of toilet, such as urinal, western or eastern, and handicap-accessible. At the center of the toilet complex, there is a large sink counter with kids' friendly height. Furthermore, the integrated mirror green wall provides user comfort.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: Daisuke Nagatomo
Minnie Jan
Zoe Li
Image Credits: N/A