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Architects: Mell Lawrence Architects
- Area: 460 ft²
- Year: 2015
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Photographs:Whit Preston
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Manufacturers: Acorn Engineering, MIFAB, Nibsa, Sloan Valve Company
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Lead Architects: Mell Lawrence, Hector Martell, Elizabeth Baird
Text description provided by the architects. The Trail Foundation’s design brief was deceptively simple: it asked for an outdated and dilapidated restroom to be replaced with two new facilities that would be low-maintenance, durable, and safe. Located along the lake in the heart of Austin, the site demanded equal attention to ensure that these structures would reinforce the park’s character as an oasis in the city. We derived a solution that engaged all the senses and achieved the goals of both TTF and the City of Austin Parks Department, primarily through the considerations of durability, functionality, a strong sense of safety and lots of ventilation all while creating a sense of respite for the occupant.
