Sou Fujimoto Designs The Tokyo Toilet as an 'vessel open for everyone'

Seen from across the street The Tokyo Toilet by Sou Fujimoto, Photo by architecturephoto

Some time ago, Sou Fujimoto unveiled its latest public toilet design as part of 'The Tokyo Toilet' movement in the busy area of Nishi Sando, Japan. Although this public toilet comes with a unique look among the large buildings around it, this public toilet was designed to make this place an 'open vessel for everyone' and a part of our lives in the hope that this toilet becomes a new center that can accommodate all circles.

With the vessel-like façade shape being a pleasant interpretation of the fountain that can attract visitors while still prioritizing functionality, this also creates new inspiration to create public spaces where people gather around the water. Although it is smooth bowl-shaped, the privacy and security of guests are well maintained because there are two small arched portals at each end as the main access for visitors.

Front view The Tokyo Toilet by Sou Fujimoto, Photo by architecturephoto

View from the inside The Tokyo Toilet by Sou Fujimoto, Photo by architecturephoto

Entrance The Tokyo Toilet by Sou Fujimoto, Photo by architecturephoto

The open space scheme with soft lines gives the impression of a wider site, also with the arched wall facing the street housing a series of washbasins that can be used from inside and outside The Toilet Tokyo structure. Its organic form allows people of different ages to access the sink easily. As well as for users who are young children and people who use wheelchairs can reach the lowest point of this curve. The layout of this toilet is designed to present a green environment that gently blends with white paint. This color is used because it symbolizes cleanliness, gives a broad impression, and becomes neutral with the surrounding environment.

Interior The Tokyo Toilet by Sou Fujimoto, Photo by architecturephoto

Interior The Tokyo Toilet by Sou Fujimoto, Photo by architecturephoto

View from the inside The Tokyo Toilet by Sou Fujimoto, Photo by architecturephoto

The Tokyo Toilet is a social movement that aims to build an inventory of ideas and application skills to create a new framework for a better society and change. In this project, The Tokyo Toilet set a move to redesign 17 public toilets throughout Shibuya by embracing 16 Architects and designers worldwide, including Shigeru Ban, Sou Fujimoto, Tadao Ando, Fumihiko Maki, Junko Kobayashi, Kashiwa Sato, and many more.