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Gender Neutral Toilet for MisoSoupDesign

This project is located in Banqiao Station, New Taipei City. As the central transportation hub, the station serves a significant amount of commuters every day. The design goes along with the Sustainable Development Goals plan of the city to create further city development to help the citizen without any boundary of difficulties. Therefore, it is not just gender but also accessible to people who need assistance.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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Project Overview

Equality Gender Neutral Toilet has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Equality Gender Neutral Toilet .

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Gender Neutral Toilet Design Unveiled at Banqiao Station, New Taipei City

The gender-neutral public toilet at Banqiao Station, New Taipei City, designed by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan, is a milestone achievement in the city's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) plan, promoting gender equality and accessibility.

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