Þrístapar, Iceland
Unit type
Public wheelchair-accessible restroom
System type
The Revolving Toilet
Exterior
Corten steel cladding
Installation year
2024
Client
Svarid
Country
🇮🇸 Iceland
Project information
Located at Þrístapar in Húnavatnshreppur, this stand-alone public restroom serves visitors travelling through the northwestern part of Iceland.
Situated along the Ring Road and the Arctic Coast Way, the location is used mainly by tourists exploring the wide landscapes and scenic routes of North Iceland.
Situated along the Ring Road and the Arctic Coast Way, the location is used mainly by tourists exploring the wide landscapes and scenic routes of North Iceland.
The unit is equipped with The Revolving Toilet, a revolutionary self-cleaning toilet system with a turnaround time of less than 20 seconds.
Its floor-flush technology allows water to be recycled up to 100 times, helping reduce water consumption while supporting a hygienic experience with care for both people and nature.
Its floor-flush technology allows water to be recycled up to 100 times, helping reduce water consumption while supporting a hygienic experience with care for both people and nature.
Finished with a corten steel exterior, the unit blends naturally into the rugged and open character of the Icelandic surroundings.
The result is a durable, hygienic and vandal-resistant public restroom solution that fits the landscape while improving comfort for travellers stopping at Þrístapar.
The result is a durable, hygienic and vandal-resistant public restroom solution that fits the landscape while improving comfort for travellers stopping at Þrístapar.
