The private space is usually associated with hiding what goes on inside, allowing people to have certain moments of intimacy. Habitually, bathrooms have been designed for this purpose, reducing openings to a minimum or — sometimes — eliminating them completely.
However, being such an important space within a building, bathrooms have become an object of new exploration for architects. By blurring the limits of privacy — without losing it completely — these spaces are open to the outdoors, allowing the breeze to enter. How does this new experience feel? Check out 30 open bathrooms that play with the feeling of exhibitionism, without fully revealing what is happening inside.
Angle Grinder House / Mark Frazerhurst Architect
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Architects: Mark Frazerhurst Architect
- Area: 185 m²
- Year: 2023
Studio House / William Samuels Architects
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Architects: William Samuels Architects
- Area: 42 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Autex, APL NZ, Jacobsen, Polyfloor, Valchromat MDF coloured
Auckland Zoo Administration Building / Ignite Architects
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Architects: Ignite Architects
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Asona, Brandnam's Commercial Windows & Doors NZ, Caesarstone, Cemac Commercial Interiors, Fórmica, +8
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Professionals: BGT Structures, ECS, Crossfire, Marshall Day Acoustics Ltd., Maven Consulting Ltd., +3
Te Ara Ātea Library & Community Center / Warren & Mahoney
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Architects: Warren & Mahoney
- Area: 2200 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: +Halle, Alutech, Aspect Furniture, Autex Industries, Belgotex , +31
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Professionals: WorkshopE, Inovo Projects, TM Consultants, Acoustic Engineering Services, Kaizon Facade Engineering, +2
Commercial Bay Retail Precinct / Warren & Mahoney + NH Architecture
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Architects: NH Architecture, Warren & Mahoney
- Area: 97500 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Parklex Prodema, Jura Limestone, The Tile People, Thermosash
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Professionals: Fletcher Construction, Barker Associates, RLB, RCP, Holmes Fire, +2
Black Quail House / Bergendy Cooke
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Architects: Bergendy Cooke
- Area: 360 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: APL NZ, Bradfords Precast, Peter Fell, Viking Roof Spec
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Professionals: Wanaka Builders, Bradfords, Bergendy Cooke
Indoor Bleachers: From Offices to Homes
Circulation spaces are often challenging for designers as they are intended—as the name implies—for moving from one room to another. While many take advantage of these areas by using them as storage spaces, Mies van der Rohe at the Farnsworth house reduced circulation to a minimum, creating an open floor plan completely free of hallways. When faced with vertical circulation, the issue is similar. Stairs fulfill the purpose of overcoming the height between one floor and another, but rarely constitute indoor living spaces. Bleachers, in turn, play this role in several projects. Until recently, they were only found in sports spaces or amphitheaters; now the use of bleachers has become widespread and is seen in office spaces, public buildings, schools and even homes.
Kowhai House / Rafe Maclean Architects
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Architects: Rafe Maclean Architects
- Area: 140 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: Stevenson & Williams Ltd.
Sugi House / Condon Scott Architects
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Architects: Condon Scott Architects
- Area: 90 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Fastmount®
The Pacifica Residential Tower / Plus Architecture
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Architects: Plus Architecture
- Area: 44138 m²
- Year: 2021
POAL Car Handling Facility / Plus Architecture
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Architects: Plus Architecture
- Area: 35000 m²
- Year: 2020
Mason Bros Warehouse Renovation / Warren and Mahoney
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Architects: Warren and Mahoney
- Area: 5700 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Thermosash
ANZ Raranga at Sylvia Park / Architectus
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Architects: Architectus
- Area: 11370 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: Holmes Consulting Group, Norman Disney & Young, OnFire Consulting, AECOM, Tonkin + Taylor, +5
Ruby Ridge House / Condon Scott Architects
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Architects: Condon Scott Architects
- Area: 290 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Fisher & Paykel, Allproof, Blum NZ, Calder Stewart, +24
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Professionals: N.L.B., Meyer Cruden Engineering, Nigel Lock