By embracing vernacular techniques and locally available and economical materials such as stone, wood, bamboo, and tin sheets.
‘Toilet, No Toilet’ seamlessly blends into the hilly terrain, accessible from both the lower and upper roads.
The facility’s lower level is a solid stone construction that houses the public toilet while the upper level features a wooden structure encased with bamboo screens and stitched panels for a false ceiling, housing a café and local store.
This upper commercial space can be leased to a private entity, generating a regular monthly revenue for the government which in turn aids in the maintenance of the sanitation facility below, ensuring its sustainability and functionality.
The project sits amid a bustling market in Bhateliya which also serves as a gateway to Mukteshwar
A teak wooden door and signage showcasing local culture
The design practice’s private-public model also ensures the coexistence of essential public facilities and revenue-generated commercial spaces.