Equality Aseo público sin distinción de género by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Equality Aseo público sin distinción de género by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Espacios Interiores y Exposiciones Competition Category.

HierroInterior· 2022

Equality Aseo público sin distinción de género

by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Client: MisoSoupDesign

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Equality Aseo público sin distinción de género

Equality es un aseo público de género neutro situado en la Estación de Banqiao, en la Ciudad de Nuevo Taipéi. El espacio, de 80 metros cuadrados, cuenta con una altura de techo de 2,7 metros y está construido con baldosas cerámicas y tabiques divisorios de plástico de alta densidad. Un conducto de aire en cada cubículo genera presión negativa y elimina los olores. Un indicador luminoso en la entrada señala qué cubículos están libres y de qué tipo son: urinario, occidental, oriental y accesible. Un mostrador central con lavabos se ha dispuesto a una altura apta para niños, y un muro verde con espejo se alimenta con las aguas grises procedentes del lavabo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Equality Aseo público sin distinción de género ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Equality Aseo público sin distinción de género sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Equality Aseo público sin distinción de género es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

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