r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/missyagogo • Sep 22 '25
The Tokyo Toilet Project: Urasando 4-28-1 Sendagaya
Toilet exterior in the evening. The toilet is illuminated in a warm orange light.
The Urasando toilet is tucked away underneath an overpass.
The toilet features a copper roof, often seen in shrines and temples.
The staircase creates a contrast against the stone wall surrounding the toilet.
The monotonous walls create a feeling of cleanliness and security.
The universal toilet features facilities for ostomy
A soft downlight illuminates the toilet interior.
Pictograms for the universal toilet are displayed in the front.
The Urasando toilet at dusk.
Light emanates from underneath the roof, illuminating the surrounding area.
Creator: Marc Newsom, industrial designer.
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