Designing Public Toilets in the Historic Urban Landscape. Analysis Based on the Polish Cities

Abstract

The issue of the provision access to public toilets in the centers of Polish cities is a topic eagerly discussed and undertaken in project activities related to the improvement of the quality of life of residents and tourists. However, the deficiency of toilet facilities in urban spaces is still being observed. The problem is particularly pronounced, taking into account the need to locate these objects in the vicinity of historic buildings, historic city parks. The article discusses the subject of designing public toilets in the context of the historic urban landscape, including the possibility of its revitalization and the development of urban space. The idea of combining the art of creating urban space with the response to real needs of people is a special challenge for architects, especially when it comes to the need to preserve, respect and emphasis the historical and cultural heritage. The examples of projects presented in the paper are the basis for the analysis of principles and ways of shaping the architecture of public toilet facilities in reference to the historical surroundings.