Washroom Tech Rises to the Hygiene Challenge The washroom space with its attendant hygiene issues has turned into a focal point these days. The washroom industry and manufacturers have confidently risen to meet the threat head-on. Hygiene has always been a sensitive issue, especially in washrooms. Now, more than ever, cleanliness in these spaces is …
The Truth in Black & White In a world of myriad hues, the contrast of black and white has stood firm in time, writes Anurag Yadav. While colours from across the spectrum have a field day by way of options in washroom interiors, the extent of experimentation is only limited by clients’ choices and designers’ …
Sustainable Washroom: Optimising Energy Usage Energy usage in a washroom can be reduced substantially by making careful design considerations outlines experts to Mrinmoy Dey Washrooms are an integral part of the human lifestyle and built environment. On average a person spends 30 minutes a day which is more than 182 hours a year in a …
Child’s Play A well-designed kid’s washroom is all about providing a fun-filled space, which can even be exploratory in nature, with a cheerful vibe while also ensuring hygiene and safety, writes Sanjitha Suresh. The washroom space has evolved over time to suit the personal requirements of the users. So much so that the user’s personality …
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 …
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 …
An Open Bathroom The design brief for this washroom was to connect bedroom with bathroom. “Hence, the bed back wall marble cladding continues onto bathroom walls with clear class & high gloss metal sheet on the ceiling. This made the entire space seamlessly blend into the luxury of this bedroom,” explains Ruchi Sharma, Principal Designer, …
