Originally named 'Haewoojae,' the Suwon, South Korea residence is now the Mr. Toilet House Toilet Museum. This crapper country house was commissioned by Sim Jae-Duck of the World Toilet Association.
Previously covered on Trend Hunter as an uncanny rental accommodation, the Mr. Toilet House must be utterly flushed to become a full-fledged institution for the exhibition of restroom relics. Shaped like the seat and bowl of a real bathroom amenity, the Mr. Toilet House Toilet Museum really couldn't embody a better form to reflect the material showcased inside.
Photo Credits: Flickr: Zomerfeld | Spluch
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Toilet Museums
- Rise of the toilet museums and other bizarre cultural institutions presents an opportunity for innovative audio-visual storytelling experiences.
- Unconventional Architecture
- Exploring unconventional architectural designs can be an opportunity for building functional structures that not only serve their primary purpose but also attract tourists.
- Nostalgia-based Tourism
- Developing nostalgia-based tourism around objects and concepts that are familiar to a community can create new possibilities in the tourism industry.
Where This Applies
- Museum Industry
- Incorporating innovative storytelling techniques and design ideas could result in museum exhibitions that are more immersive, informative, and exciting for visitors.
- Architecture and Design Industry
- Exploring unconventional architectural designs could result in functional structures that not only serve their primary purpose but also act as landmarks or tourist attractions and benefit the hospitality industry.
- Tourism Industry
- Developing nostalgia-based tourism around objects and concepts that are familiar to a community can create new possibilities in the tourism industry and increase local businesses' revenue streams.
