In order to truly achieve the museum’s objectives, the architects realized that no conventional sink or handdryer products would suffice. Instead they designed a unique, single, sinuous, element that combines the function of a counter with an ADA compliant trough-style sink at two heights – one for children and the other for adults and those in mobility devices – complete with an integral baby changing table and diaper disposal.
Complemented by combination water faucet-handryers by Dyson (the ‘Airblade Tap’) at both the children’s and adult’s sinks, the all-in-one Corian element allow visitors to both wash and dry their hands at the same location; shortening the overall time spent in the washroom by reducing cross-over traffic, which in turns ensures a cleaner and drier floor, lowers operating costs and eliminates paper towel waste.
Royal Ontario Museum Currelly Hall Washroom Renewal, Toronto, Ontario
Program: washroom
Architects: superkül studio
Construction Manager: Boszko & Verity Inc.
Structural: Halsall Associates
Mechanical/Electrical: DIALOG
Area: 100 sqm
Budget: $700,000
Completion: February 2014
A prize for architecture between lights and volumes: LFA Award
An international photography competition that invites photographers worldwide to capture the essence of contemporary architecture. Inspired by the work of the famous Portuguese photographer Luis Ferreira Alves, the award seeks images that explore the dialogue between man and space.