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TORONTO — Hotel X Toronto. Hotel X Toronto President Henry Kallan has announced that American Standard and DXV, both part of the LIXIL Americas brand portfolio , have partnered with the hotel to provide bathroom fixtures throughout the property, which is slated to open this summer on the Exhibition Place grounds in Toronto.  According to Kallan, American Standard and DXV products were a natural fit for Hotel X Toronto. “Each design element of Hotel X Toronto has been carefully selected to create a unique atmosphere within Toronto’s first urban resort,” said Kallan. “We selected American Standard and DXV bathroom fixtures line to provide a refined experience for our guests.” In addition to DXV’s Rem faucets with custom cross handles designed exclusively for Hotel X, LIXIL’s portfolio of luxury bath and kitchen products will be featured in a variety of hotel suite configurations , including the Seagram Collection freestanding tub with Contemporary Floor Mount Bathtub Faucet , and ...

Gender Neutral Restroom Sign, Baby Wale Restaurant DC Flikr. This story was reported by the  American Media Institute . Goodbye to the urinal? In many places, a gender-neutral revolution in bathroom design is afoot. Born in the offices of architects, the design upheaval is quieter than the noisy public debate over gender bathroom equality , but designers are clearly bending to political winds and client demand. Public space is being changed for generations to come. New designs without gender labels are already showing up around the country. The Fourth, a restaurant in New York City’s East Village, has only a single restroom , featuring three private, floor-to-ceiling stalls labeled “unisex,” three labeled “women” and one for the handicapped. All are accessed through a common door. The Fourth has no dedicated men’s room. Other private buildings in New York that feature all- gender restrooms include the Whitney Museum , relocated to a new Renzo Piano-designed structure last year in ...

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From a crowd- funded smart shovel to a why-didn’t-someone-do-this-sooner scheme for managing traffic in public restroom s, these ideas are noteworthy for creative problem -solving. Here are some of the most intriguing innovations the BD+C community has brought to our attention this year.   1. TRUSS SYSTEM UNDERGIRDS MONUMENTAL STAIR Structure becomes art at a Massachusetts college library To invite exploration of its new academic library, Salem (Mass.) State University selected a light-filled and airy design. The site and program called for deep floor plates , so the Building Team devised a dramatic open staircase as a central feature to help break up the density. The engineering solution consists of a truss that supports the whole stair, with each step created from a triangular box beam that hangs off the truss. Stairs are stringer-free and accented with eye- catching red paint . Glass panels protect users while showcasing the design. The prominent feature is also visible from...