Breaking the Gender Stereotype These washrooms belong to a brewery called ‘Over the moon brew company’. The concept of the bar revolves around taking inspiration from European street cafes and quirking it out hence the washrooms are an extension of the same idea. . A ‘sheriff’ door leads to the corridor from where you enter …
Designing for the disabled The disabled-friendly washrooms at Umang School, Jaipur stands out for it design sensibilities, finds out Mrinmoy Dey on a visit Safety and convenience are the key highlighter of the washrooms in the new building for Umang, a Jaipur-based school-cum-vocational centre for the disabled. Designed by Jaipur-based architect Shamini Shanker Jain, the …
Outdoor in an Indoor Space If you love your workplace, you will love your work a little more – this quote dictated the overall approach to the design. “The key words revolving around the concept were – restraint, openness, light, detail, green, minimal and nature. The layout, the material choices, details, all were designed on the foundation …
Unfinished and Rustic The bathroom belongs to the daughter of a family who resides in the US and is pursuing filmmaking. “A simple brief mentioning that she doesn’t like finished/elite spaces and rather prefers a more organic/rustic space consisting of old elements and unfinished surfaces lead us to design an unfinished and rustic bathroom for …
The Plus Signed Washroom The luxury washroom reflects the opulence and stands out with the meticulous design of each of the four parts, discovers Mrinmoy Dey The unconventional maze-like design is the key highlight of the plus-signed washroom designed by Chennai-based architectural firm Chiraag Kapoor Architects. Located at Ashok Nagar in Chennai, the washroom has …
Embracing the Dark This washroom design aimed for a hotel-like luxurious ambience within a mid-sized space featuring a bathtub and shower area, per the client’s preference for darker tones. This posed a challenge as dark colours risked making the area feel confined. “To tackle this, a strategic approach to colour and spatial planning was key. …
Vibrant Yet Timeless The concept for this teenage kid’s washroom revolves around creating a lively and modern space that caters to both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The key challenge was to design a washroom that aligns with the vibrant and dynamic personality of a teenager while ensuring long-term suitability. “Creating a modern, luxurious, and functional …
Contemporary Public Washroom The USP of this contemporary public washroom, designed by Blocher Partners India, lies in its seamless integration of modern design, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to user well-being. The design objective in this state-of-the-art contemporary public washroom was to combine modern aesthetics, accessibility, sustainability, and advanced technology. Layout plan of public washroom …
Airy and Spacious The large open layout is what stands out about this bathroom. “A large open bathroom space is what the client wanted. There was a provision for a bathtub that we later changed into a dry area which fitted a console unit. Apart from that, the idea of the washroom was to feel …
Young and Bold The designer wanted to achieve a young and bold look for this bathroom. Being a boy’s space none of the materials or design elements could have been soft, delicate or subtle in nature. The length of the bathroom was short compared to the width which gave almost a squarish look to the …
