Guests at a Zurich car show no longer have to worry about finding the nearest washroom thanks to the event's outdoor urinal installation.
Upon first glance, the structure looks nothing like an outdoor washroom -- the urinal is a large slab of pink marble that is placed in the middle of a parking lot. The odd sculpture collects the incoming urine and immediately redirects it into a pothole filled with gravel and small plants.
Interestingly, the parking lot is situated on a historic, ancient common and the addition of this urinal reinvents this area as a shared space. The urinal doubles as an art sculpture and contributes to the site's art container project. The purpose of the project is to support art through non-commercial and independent venues.
Artistic Outdoor Urinals
This Marble Wall is an Outdoor Urinal and Temporary Art Piece
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Outdoor Urinals - Creating outdoor urinals that double as art installations allows for more creative and visually appealing public washrooms.
2. Shared Space Reinvention - Transforming urban spaces, such as parking lots, into shared spaces with unique features like urinal sculptures fosters community engagement and revitalization.
3. Art Container Projects - Supporting non-commercial and independent art venues through initiatives like the art container project brings art directly to public spaces and encourages artistic expression.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning and Venues - Incorporating artistic outdoor urinals as part of event installations can enhance guest experiences and provide a unique selling point for event planners.
2. Urban Development and Revitalization - Exploring the concept of shared spaces and incorporating creative features like urinal sculptures can contribute to the revitalization of urban areas and attract more visitors.
3. Art and Cultural Organizations - Partnering with initiatives like the art container project allows art and cultural organizations to showcase innovative art installations in public spaces and support independent artists.