Eastbourne Public Toilets
2012 / New Build
The new toilet block in Eastbourne is located in an active precinct incorporating the local pool, yacht club, scout hall, playing fields, wharf, library and village.
The concept was to wrap the pump room and the Exeloo units within a simple, light weight timber structure utilising a series of laminated timber portals supporting the roof and Saligna timber batten screen. The timber portals are separated out from the building to offer a legible structure overlaid with the carefully setout timber screen battens. Above the battens pull back to reveal a lantern top which illuminates the structure at night, and appears as a lantern.
Awards: 2014 NZ Timber Design Awards Winner for Exterior Innovation
2013 NZIA Local Wellington Awards for Small Projects