Westminster’s public toilets get a designer makeover as Hugh Broughton Architects completes first upgrade in £12.7m programme

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Westminster City Council has reopened the first of eight refurbished public toilet facilities as part of a wider £12.7 million investment

Westminster City Council has completed the first of eight public toilet refurbishments, reopening upgraded facilities on Victoria Embankment as part of a £12.7 million investment in public conveniences across the borough.

The project, designed by Hugh Broughton Architects and delivered by FM Conway, seeks to enhance accessibility, improve durability, and integrate site-specific public artwork.

The redevelopment forms part of the council’s broader efforts to improve infrastructure supporting Westminster’s outdoor spaces and tourist sites. The Victoria Embankment facility now includes refitted men’s and women’s toilets, a Changing Places facility for people with complex disabilities, and an onsite attendant. The design is intended to create a more accessible and welcoming environment while using materials chosen for robustness and longevity.

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