design

A toilet as a sculpture

Samuel Ross and Kohler created the "Formation 02" smart toilet, a striking orange, textured design…

Rethinking toilets: from utilitarian to design

The fascinating transformation of toilets from utilitarian objects to artistic expressions reflects our changing attitudes…

Designers are rethinking the toilet

From dry composting toilets to wastewater recycling, the aim is to reduce water use and…

The last four toilets of the Tokyo Toilet Project

The Tokyo Toilet Project started in 2020 with the aim of dispelling misconceptions about public…

Rounded toilets vs. elongated toilets vs. square toilets

Toilets can have different bowl shapes. If you think this is not an important aspect…

The evolution of the architecture of public toilets

Innovative public restroom design is transforming overlooked urban spaces into cultural symbols.

Cinema and a kiosk inside a public toilet

Another Japanese public toilet amazes us with a multifunctional structure that transcends the traditional notion…

3D-printed slippery toilet bowl

Scientists developed a super slippery toilet bowl using 3D printing and injecting a silicon-based oil…

Norway’s most unusual toilets

Here are 10 of the best architectural public toilets you may find in Norway. A…

The death of flushing toilets

For the Venice Architecture Biennale, a Finnish toilet that doesn't require water to be flushed…