Jingu-Dori Park Toilet

Toilets are a symbol of Japan's world-renowned hospitality culture. Public toilets have been redesigned in 17 locations throughout Shibuya (Tokyo, Japan) with the help of 16 creators invited from around the world. 

AMAYADORI
I sought for this small architecture to exceed the boundaries of a public toilet to become a “place” in the urban landscape that provides immense public value. 

Using this clear and simple reasoning for the concept of this structure, I chose to utilize a circle floorplan with a spanning roof and engawa.

It was vital for me to make a space that was comfortable and safe. 

Visitors can move inside a cylindrical wall of vertical louvers to feel the comfort of the wind and light from the surrounding

A feeling of safety will be emphasized by the free and centripetal circulation which passes through to the other side. 

This toilet tucked away in the greenery that is Jingu-Dori Park will be known as “Amayadori.”