The public facilities in public areas should be appropriately functioning, be easily accessible, and have a clean appearance. Therefore, the existence of public facilities such as toilets is crucial and becomes the primary need of the community when in a public environment. Today, the existence of toilets is not only needed as a public facility whose presence seek after, but toilets in public spaces have transformed into a place to "hide" from the hustle and bustle of the city. Many public areas compete to build public facilities with a fresh and comfortable appearance, one of which is a public space in the Ebisu station area, Tokyo, Japan.

(The Tokyo Toilet looks attractive with a square shape and warm white light)

White, clean, and safe, all three are slogans that describe public facilities, "The Tokyo Toilet." This public toilet design, by paying attention to every important point and consideration usually underestimated by some public spaces, such as toilets that look shabby, slove, and the lack of information provided in public toilets.

(The Tokyo Toilet designed by Kashiwa Sato was built next to Ebisu station)

"The Tokyo Toilet" was designed by a SAMURAI studio led by Japanese graphic designer Kashiwa Sato. This toilet construction project aims to create an attractive public facility not only throws away the celebration but also can be used comfortably by everyone, regardless of age, gender, or physical limitations.

(Looks attractive with the white aluminum grille that wraps Around The Tokyo Toilet)

Built beside the entrance of Ebisu station, Kashiwa Sato thought about how toilets could look elegant and not describe "public toilets" conventionally. Then, this public toilet facility wrap in a white aluminum grille that creates a bright and clean feel, distancing itself from the image of a shabby and unkempt public toilet. The Tokyo Toilet is designed in a square shape with four toilet booths inside. This toilet is even more attractive with warm white light that fills the space until it penetrates the outer area through the gaps in the grid.

"The aluminum grille gives it a bright and light feel, and we've tried to create a serene look that blends naturally with the cityscape." The SAMURAI studio said.

(Toilet cubicles at The Tokyo Toilet)

In addition, Kashiwa Sato also added a pictogram used to inform the various facilities inside this public toilet, which is depicted with icons.

The construction project of "The Tokyo Toilet" also contributes to the development of public facilities needed by the community with a design that is clean, safe, harmonious, and accepting of diversity. Based on the overall design, Kashiwa Sato has improved safety, both from the outside and inside the public toilets.

(Kashiwa Sato designed a pictogram to make it easier for people)

(Icon makes it easier for people to know public toilet facilities)