Lobster loos, Public toilet and tourist attraction in Wellington, New Zealand.
These distinctive public toilets consist of two concrete tentacles covered with red-orange steel shrouds, creating an unconventional lobster-inspired design that serves as both functional facility and architectural landmark.
Designed by architect Bret Thurston from Studio Pacific architects and constructed at a cost of $375,000, the Lobster loos were built as part of Wellington's commitment to innovative public infrastructure.
The Lobster loos represent New Zealand's tendency to incorporate marine life elements into architecture, celebrating the country's natural environment through imaginative public structures that challenge traditional design concepts.
The facility operates 24 hours a day with wheelchair accessibility, featuring natural ventilation through the tentacles and requiring no usage fees for visitors exploring Wellington's waterfront area.
These toilets gained international recognition by being voted third-best toilet worldwide by Design Curial in 2014, establishing them as a celebrated example of functional art in urban planning.
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