PUBLIC RESTROOMS FOR THE CITY OF PARIS

JCDecaux

Second generation - 2024

A design that's both new and familiar. In keeping with the aesthetic continuity of the first generation, a new design with timeless lines is presented, guaranteeing obvious filiation with current furniture and facilitating its integration into the architectural and urban landscape. Its aesthetic is in line with the Manifesto for Beauty promoted by the City of Paris.

The sanitary fixture's urban anchorage begins with the plinth, the part most subject to harshness, a real link between the different squares and sidewalks where it will be installed, constituting an architectural signature specific to Paris, a reference to the subway's aediculae, the candelabras.

This new washroom has been designed to meet the service expectations of our times, and is based on improved functionality: doubled capacity with the addition of a urinal, reduced waiting time, PRM access and a fountain (with hand-wash basin and soap). All this while retaining the same footprint as the current washroom.

"The Paris sanitaryware retains its character and delicately evolves towards a more sober, streamlined aesthetic." Patrick Jouin

First Generation - 2009

All street furniture for the City of Paris was designed for JCDecaux. The design of the 400 Paris sanisettes was developed at the same time as the Vélib' furniture. Planned to last fifteen years, they are designed not to be invasive, let alone aggressive, on an already crowded sidewalk. The color, materials and lighting have been designed to give the most natural feel possible, while accentuating the impression of hygiene (white stone walls, green ceiling, generous natural light and drinking water fountain).