Washroom

This design was part of a Design Project. We choose to work on the interiors of the existing train washrooms in the Indian railways.

Areas

Industrial Design

Space Planning

Material Selection

Date

2014

Brief

Dimension

Inspiration

To redesign existing train washrooms to make it more accessible for people with special needs.

As was existing.

As a passenger of the Indian railways, I personally have had experiences less than agreeable during travelling. One often wonders how the differently abled can cope with the existing design. My main intention was to provide the differently-abled with a better washroom design to make their travelling experiences easier and save a lot of unnecessary hassels.

OTHER PROJECTS

Focus Points

Sanitation
Easy Navigation (esp. for the blind)
Simple Mechanisms
Latest Technology

Features

Metal strips on the floor to guide the visually disabled.
A holder between the sink and toilet to hold walking sticks.
Incorporation of braille wherever necessary to provide information to the visually challenged.
European WC with a hand spray for easier cleaning.
A bright red button for toilet flush.
Stainless steel counter top with built-in sink and waste-bin.
Movement sensor tap and soap dispenser.
Hand-rails on sink and the back of toilet to provide support when the train is moving.
Wide mirror with lighting on top. This also contributes to making the space brighter.
Fold-down baby changing table.
Hooks to hang clothes etc.