AssetWise Unlocks New Vision for Public Restrooms with “HAPPY TOILET” Prototypes

Young Designers Collaborate to Create “Spaces of Happiness” and Elevate Urban Living for All

The initiative provided a platform for architects, designers, and the younger generation to reimagine modern public restrooms that balance functionality with a superior user experience.

With total prizes valued at 260,000 THB, the competition aimed to shift the perception of public toilets from mere “places of relief” to “spaces of joy” that enhance urban quality of life. AssetWise will soon offer the blueprints of the three winning designs for free download, allowing public and private sectors to implement these prototypes in public spaces nationwide.

Mr. Kromchet Vipanpong, CEO of AssetWise Public Company Limited (ASW), stated that public restrooms are a vital element of urban design that reflects a city’s quality of life. By connecting designers with organizations looking to develop public spaces, AssetWise aims to foster a better city for everyone. The judging panel featured distinguished experts from:

• The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA)
• The Thai Association of Landscape Architects (TALA)
• The Thailand Interior Designers’ Association (TIDA)
• The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Public Works Department

“The competition received an overwhelming response with 683 entries. Participants were challenged to design under the ‘Happy Toilet’ concept, focusing on six key pillars: Function, Aesthetic, Sustainability, Creativity, Technology, and Constructability,” said Mr. Kromchet.

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The 3 Winning Prototypes

Category	Award-Winning Design	Lead Designer / Institution	Key Innovation
Professional Firm	“The Rest-Garden”	Sithaporn Puengsamran (Sitha Architect)	Uses natural air flow and open-roof sunlight to eliminate odors and moisture without heavy walls.
Independent/General Public	“Good Heavens!”	Oak Sornnil	A Modular Design that can be expanded easily. Features stainless steel surfaces for hygiene and easy maintenance.
Students	“Ringscape+”	Chayanon Chinnawong & Wuttichai Krotya (Khon Kaen University)	An inclusive, circular space featuring a small playground for children and universal design for all ages/wheelchairs.