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1 | Project Summary
1 | Project Summary
2 | Existing Facilities
2 | Existing Facilities
3 | Problems & Precedents
3 | Problems & Precedents
4 | Capacity & User Groups
4 | Capacity & User Groups
5 | Space Planning
5 | Space Planning
6 | Services
6 | Services
7 | Wayfinding & Info
7 | Wayfinding & Info
Fixtures & Fittings
Material Specification
The material palette for service station toilets must balance durability, hygiene, ease of maintenance, and user comfort. Given the high-traffic nature of these spaces, materials must perform under constant use while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
1. Flooring
Material: Slip-resistant porcelain tiles, safety vinyl, or resin flooring.
Key Qualities: Non-slip (R10 or higher), waterproof, chemical-resistant, and easy to clean.
Key Qualities: Non-slip (R10 or higher), waterproof, chemical-resistant, and easy to clean.
2. Wall Finishes
Material: Ceramic or porcelain tiles, high-pressure laminate panels, or hygienic wall cladding (e.g., PVC or compact laminate).
Key Qualities: Moisture-resistant, impact-resistant, and easy to wipe down.
Aesthetic Tip: Consider reflective finishes to enhance lighting and cleanliness perception.
Key Qualities: Moisture-resistant, impact-resistant, and easy to wipe down.
Aesthetic Tip: Consider reflective finishes to enhance lighting and cleanliness perception.
3. Ceilings
Material: Moisture-resistant plasterboard with anti-mould paint or suspended ceiling tiles rated for wet environments.
Key Qualities: Allow access to services, resist humidity, and support acoustic control.
Key Qualities: Allow access to services, resist humidity, and support acoustic control.
4. Cubicles & Partitions
Material: Compact laminate or solid grade laminate (SGL).
Key Qualities: Vandal-resistant, waterproof, and robust for public settings.
Aesthetic Tip: Choose neutral or darker tones with matte finishes to reduce visible fingerprints and marks.
Key Qualities: Vandal-resistant, waterproof, and robust for public settings.
Aesthetic Tip: Choose neutral or darker tones with matte finishes to reduce visible fingerprints and marks.
5. Vanity & Counters
Material: Solid surface (e.g., Corian), resin-based composites, or compact laminate.
Key Qualities: Seamless joints, resistant to water and chemicals, and easy to maintain.
Aesthetic Tip: Integrate basins into vanity tops for a sleek, modern look.
Key Qualities: Seamless joints, resistant to water and chemicals, and easy to maintain.
Aesthetic Tip: Integrate basins into vanity tops for a sleek, modern look.
6. Fixtures & Fittings
Material: Brushed or polished stainless steel for dispensers, bins, grab rails, and dryers.
Key Qualities: Durable, hygienic, corrosion-resistant, and tamper-proof.
Key Qualities: Durable, hygienic, corrosion-resistant, and tamper-proof.