08/04: Tokyo
Nishihara Itchome Park Public Toilet
Designer: Takenosuke Sakakura (Architect, born in 1946. Sakakura joined Sakakura Associates in 1970 and established Sakakura Atelier in 1979, where he now serves as Representative Director and Chairman of Sakakura Associates Architects and Engineers. Following in the footsteps of his father, Junzo Sakakura, he upholds the spirit of modernism and “architecture rooted in humanity.” His works include the Tokyo Midtown Residences.)
Located along the greenway created by the undergrounding of the Keio Line, this facility is organized with a universal toilet room at the center and gender-free toilet rooms at both ends. The sidewalk in front was renovated as part of the reconstruction, improving accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers. The gender-free rooms are symmetrically arranged with handrails, allowing users with disabilities to choose their preferred side.
Designed as an “andon” (lantern) that illuminates the park, the facility ensures ease of maintenance with an efficient layout that eliminates dead space.